Local News
DuPont, ISU Partner To Study Residue Removal StrategiesDuPont, ISU Partner To Study Residue Removal Strategies

Researchers say 40% of corn residue can be removed without negatively impacting yield. That's on 200-bushel corn.
Brittani Schisler Was Crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen
Move Over Waterhemp, Palmer Amaranth Is Moving North
IL Farm Bureau Reports Hawaii AFBF Meeting Was a Success
IL Corn Marketing Board Seeks Input On Raising the Checkoff
DuPont, ISU Partner To Study Residue Removal Strategies
Livestock News
UC Davis Researchers Partner in Beef E. coli Research ProjectUC Davis Researchers Partner in Beef E. coli Research Project

The University of California, Davis, is participating in a large-scale research effort aimed at preventing potentially fatal illnesses linked to E. coli bacteria.
Better Beef Sales: Beef Up Knowledge at the Meat Case
Cattlemens College Will Present Wide Range of Topics
USDA Awards E. coli Research Grant
NPPC, NCBA Says New Legislation Backed by UEP, HSUS Dangerous
UC Davis Researchers Partner in Beef E. coli Research Project
National News
Proposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemens ConventionProposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemens Convention

Consensus seems to be that DOL announcement is a good first step but that rule needs to be scraped. (Video)
Cattlemens Beef Board Approves Changes to Bylaws
NBB Working for Tax Credit Renewal, Higher RFS
Senators Are Pressing for Approval of XL Pipeline
MF Global Bankruptcy Drives New Protections
Proposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemens Convention
Exclusives
Look For New Rules For Cover Crop Reimbursement In Mid-JanuaryLook For New Rules For Cover Crop Reimbursement In Mid-January

Illinois NRCS is reworking the implementation of EQIP funding for cover crops. Check with your local NRCS office for more details.
How N-Serve Protects Fall Nitrogen for Spring Planting
Look For New Rules For Cover Crop Reimbursement In Mid-January
Corn Illustrated
Add The Right Adjuvant To Spray Mix This SpringAdd The Right Adjuvant To Spray Mix This Spring

What you add in the tank can make difference between fair and good control of weeds.
If You Haven't Heard About Cover Crops, You Will Soon!
Will Sagging Grain Prices Make Those Who Paid High Cash Rent Uneasy?
Run Numbers, Seek Plenty Of Results Before Changing Practices
Add The Right Adjuvant To Spray Mix This Spring
Farm Progress Blogs
Prairie GleaningsPrairie Gleanings Read latest updates on Twitter
The Yahoo article is a piece of junk. Even if it was well-research, the basic facts say they're wrong. Will this really hurt college recruiting?
My Generation - the BlogMy Generation - the Blog 
The author of the story that launched degree-gate simply can't answer any questions. Today.
Farmer Iron - the BlogFarmer Iron - the Blog Read latest updates on Twitter
Reviving an extinct farm brand may be an interesting idea, but it is rare.
Rural LivingRural Living 
It's a good time to consider installing a tornado shelter if you don't have one.
Market Commentary
 
Morning Call by Bryce Knorr Morning Call by Bryce Knorr 
News on Russian export duties on hold, while markets wait for latest jobs numbers in the U.S. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time) 
Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman 
Delays in key decisions leave markets lacking direction and motivation, ahead of potentially volatile action on Friday.  Read latest updates on Twitter
Livestock Call By John Otte Livestock Call By John Otte 
Bid-ask spread parked at $6, thin volume could bring wide swings in cash hog prices.