From the last post you know that 2022 had some unexpected events that caused uncertainty in the grain markets.  While the two primary commodities act in tandem most of the time, it is not always the case.  The US is the big producer in Corn; the US and South America dominate the Soybean complex. … [Continue reading What did we expect from the markets? Part 2 (A 2022 soybean market summary)]

  Unfortunately this is a question that has no defined answer and one we look to answer every year at this time.  There are several factors that help show us direction and definition but as always, the best marketing plans can be the wrong plans in the midst of two dry weeks in June or… [Continue reading What did we expect from the markets? Part 1 (A 2022 corn market summary)]

Soils in Eastern Illinois are high in clay content.  That is not a bad thing; it just means that we should take great precautions to work the soil when the moisture is right (in other words, dry).  If we work the soils in conditions that are too wet, it ends up much like the playdoh… [Continue reading Why is soil condition so important?]

The necessity of quarantine over the last few months has presented unique challenges for businesses and organizations across the board. As COVID-19 made its way across the Midwest, our office took the precautions that many others adopted in an effort to keep our staff and clients confident of our investment in their well-being. As we… [Continue reading “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”]

Champaign County Farm Bureau Foundation is an organization started as a dream some 35 years ago. True agricultural visionaries saw the need to offer scholarships to local students studying agriculture. They awarded 2 scholarships in 1986. To date they have given away over $940,000 and will be close to going over $1,000,000 in total this… [Continue reading Apply for 2020 Agriculture Scholarships]