Cost of the holiday meal for 10 people 75 cents lower than last year.
RFD Illinois
Cattle herd expansion to keep lid on beef, dairy prices
Volatility to continue; risk management critical, says cattle association president.
South American crop production could slip from record level
Planting behind schedule in Brazil and Argentina, and La Nina could bring weather challenges during the growing season.
End of harvest nears
Most of remaining corn, soybeans in northern Illinois; winter wheat planting 95 percent complete.
Propane prices steady as harvest drags on
Drying down corn in northern states where harvest remains behind will take plenty of fuel, says GROWMARK analyst.
From bust to boom: Big crops highlight need for strong ag markets
Illinois farmers are putting the finishing touches on this year's harvest and will be looking for help from trade agreements to move crops to customers.
Tight supply helps maintain farmland values
Most land purchases still being made by farmers.
Ag economist: Trade worries have 'kept me awake at night'
Bilateral agreements not an effective substitute for larger pacts, such as NAFTA and TPP, Young says.
Dicamba training to be required before 2018 use
Proof of completed training will be part of recordkeeping for every application.
Local details can complicate harvest emergency
Be sure to have all necessary permits for overweight loads, says IFB trucking expert.