One would suspect there are low-price conditions under which farmers whose yields are well above average would be better off with PLC. But is that really (or always) true? Let’s look at some specific yield and price situations to see how it works out for those situations. 

 A new milk product proposing to make for even stronger bones and teeth and provide more energy and less fat is starting to hit store shelves nationwide.

The product, touting 50 percent more protein and half the sugar of regular milk, is called fairlife. fairlife, LLC, based in Chicago, is teaming up with soft drink giant Coca-Cola to get the product into stores.

Up to 80 different Illinois-based producers will gather March 7-8 in Springfield and provide free food samples and selling their products. A few non-food items, such as soy and herb candles and agricultural-based soaps/lotions, also will be available.