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Field Goals01.01.20Field Goals Winter 2020Dr. Nicholas Paulson, University of Illinois College of ACES and farmdoc contributor, discusses continued challenges coming in 2020. Learn about the new reward program the Illinois Department of Agriculture is piloting in 2020 for farmers planting cover crops, check out the Fielding Forward crop insurance meeting schedule, review a list of questions farmers should ask before renewing their crop insurance, and discover 2020 crop insurance enhancement opportunities.
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News12.31.19Ellinger Retires from Farm Credit After More Than 41 Years of ServiceLarry Ellinger, of Sherman, is retiring from Farm Credit Illinois Dec. 31, after more than 41 years providing support to generations of farm families. Ellinger is the regional manager of the Sherman regional office, serving cooperative members in Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties.
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Insights12.11.19Six Ways Farmers Gain the Competitive EdgeAre mindsets and attitudes positive or negative difference makers in your farm business? Maintaining a strong network of people who are collaborative and can think critically will be the seed and fertilizer needed for success.
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Essentials12.10.19Essentials Issue 06, 2019In this issue learn how you can sign up for our upgraded texting clubs, learn about upcoming FreshRoots forums for young and beginning farmers, sign up for winter Fielding Forward crop insurance meetings, check out the latest auctions near you, apply for an agriculture scholarship or community improvement grant, read Dr. Kohl’s latest article, and listen to how creating a cash flow statement helps farmers better plan for tomorrow.
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News12.09.19Safe Internet UsageIn today’s fast-paced world, it’s rare to go one day without using the internet. So, it’s important to understand how to navigate it safely. Are you actively practicing the following tips?
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News12.02.19Deters Joins Farm Credit TeamGet to know Effingham’s newest loan officer – Jordan Deters of Sigel.
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News12.02.19Goudie Joins Farm Credit TeamGet to know the credit services division’s newest loan operations specialist – Lisa Goudie of Jacksonville.
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News12.02.19Jensen Joins Farm Credit Team
Get to know the newest associate general counsel – Dustin Jensen of Washington.
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News11.20.19Proactive Transition Brings Rewards, Reduces RisksDuring college, Levi Bailey of Clay County sold seed for a small independent company, which helped him create relationships that would move him closer to the career and lifestyle he always envisioned.
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News11.14.19Blending Life on and off the FarmFaith Kemme of Effingham County has always been a master at juggling many responsibilities and activities at once. And by pushing herself, she has become a valued asset to the family farm.
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News11.14.19Answering the Call of OpportunityNathan Wentworth of Macon County locked in his career path on the farm when he answered a call from his father while at college.