Weekly Outlook Newsletters

Stocks and Acreage Exceed Expectations (D. Good)

Now Is the High In? (D. Good)

Marketing and Outlook Research Reports

The Adequacy of Speculation in Agricultural Futures Markets: Too Much of a Good Thing? (D.Sanders, S. Irwin, and R. Merrin )

Illinois Farm Economics: Facts and Opinions (FEFOs)

Farm and Family Living Income and Expenses for 2007 (D. Lattz)

Late Planting and Crop Insurance Decisions (G. Schnitkey)

Impacts of Rising Crude Oil Prices on Corn and Soybean Production Costs (G. Schnitkey and A. Gupta)

2007 Corn Yields in Perspective (G. Schnitkey)

Good Yields and High Grain Prices Lead to Strong Farm Earnings in 2007
(D. Lattz)

Agricultural Law & Taxation Briefs (ALTBs)

How to Find an Attorney (A. B. Endres, S. B. Johnson and D. L. Uchtmann)

Agrinews Columns

So What do Prices Tell us About, well, … other Prices? (B. Sherrick)

The Farm Bill Saga Continues as Congress Tries to Solve the Problem of Financing (N. Paulson)

Soybean Basis Remains in the Tank (D. Good)

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U of I Extension Production Ag Calendar

A comprehensive calendar of events. To view the page and download, please click here

FAST Summer Training: A Seminar for Educators and Ag-Professional

Dates: August 5-7, 2008
Location: ACES Library, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Cost: $90
Description: The University of Illinois farmdoc is offering training for Farm Analysis Solution Tools (FAST) during the second week of August. This workshop is geared towards educators and agribusiness professionals who teach and use FAST with farmers, clients, and students. It provides in-depth training to individuals interested in acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the applications of FAST.

For details and registration form - click here

FAST Spreadsheet Updates

Click here to download FAST Tools. Recently updated tools include:

• Ethanol Plant Simulator
• Crop Insurance Decision Tool
• Crop Budgeting Tool
• Historical Payment Estimator

Prairie Farmer Columns

Free Help Planning Business Cash Flow (G. Stoerger)

Figure Your Break-even Costs (G. Stoerger)

Digging Into Crop Insurance Again (G. Stoerger)