Southern Illinois grower calls higher ag assessment unfair
A southern Illinois farmer is angry about the way the state is assessing his farmland value, and he has hired an attorney to try to do something about it.
USDA seeks public comments on SNAP work-to-eat requirements
The USDA is seeking comments on how the agency could promote work among clients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The comment deadline is April 9.
Ohio Christmas tree growers to start awarding scholarship
Beginning in 2018 the Ohio Christmas Tree Assoc. (OCTA) will be offering an annual academic scholarship to college students, preferably those pursuing a major in a field related to Christmas tree production.
River levels force CME to invoke temporary shipping change
Flooding along the Illinois River has disrupted shipments of corn, leading the Chicago Board of Trade’s (CBOT) parent group to declare a force majeure until further notice.
Michigan ag joins national group in promoting NAFTA
The Michigan Chapter of Americans for Farmers & Families (AFF) announced its formation this month. It is a coalition working to ensure President Trump and Congressional leaders understand the importance to agricultural and rural economies of preserving and modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Soybean price rally presents sales opportunities for 2018
With recent soybean prices rallying on increased uncertainty in South American production and a weaker dollar, prices in the 2017/18 marketing year are following a similar pattern to last marketing year, which presents 2018 soybean sales opportunities.
