By J. Larry Miller
Farmers are finding it difficult to finish harvest as elevators and grain bins are full. The elevator in Benton has had fewer operating hours this past week than a bank because of an inability to move grain to river terminals which are also full.
Larry Miller, executive director Franklin County Farm Bureau
Rain on Wednesday halted and has created a situation in which no soybeans have been harvested since early last week. All of this because of heavy rains last week and very few drying days and even a shower on Monday evening. Progress is slow.
The Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Program (ALOT), through the Illinois Farm Bureau, provides leadership training to men and women of any age, equipping them to become confident spokespeople for Agriculture in Illinois.
The Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Program has produced many successful leaders over the years, including Illinois Farm Bureau President, Philip Nelson.
President Nelson says the ALOT program was the stepping stone in his leadership career and helped prepare him and expand his horizons. “We need strong leaders in Agriculture today more than ever,” said President Nelson.
Applications are due by November 16th and can be found at www.ilfb.org, under the Get Involved tab and then Grow as a Leader, or call the Franklin County Farm Bureau at 435-3616 today.
U.S. food retailers are poised to take a hit as the federal government reduces its $78 billion-a-year food stamp program. Grocery stores and food retailers have struggled in recent years as consumers battered by high unemployment and shrinking wages switched to discounted bulk goods and generic brands.
The Franklin County Farm Bureau offers many benefits to its members. One of the most used is the $500 Special Offer from Ford. Other benefits include Case IH – up to $500 on qualifying tractors and hay equipment, 10% at Grainger, up to 45% savings on Lasik surgery, Sherwin-Williams paint discount, car rentals and hotel discounts are all available. There are many local member discounts available to Franklin County Farm Bureau members as well. For more information on these discounts and others call the office at 435-3616.
Grab your smartphone and download a free app that gives you the information you need to make anywhere, anytime decisions for your farm. It’s the FREE app for Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members. The app gives you information on local weather, local cash bids, futures quotes, IFB news and events, legislative action request notices and there are no ads.
Android: Visit the Google Play Store and search for ILFB. When the search returns the Illinois Farm Bureau app, click on the install button and download it to your device, just as you would any other free app.
iPhone or iPad: Visit the App Store and search for ILFB. When the search returns the Illinois Farm Bureau app, click on the install button and download it to your device, just as you would any other free app.
I want to remind everyone that the Franklin County Farm Bureau is taking orders for fruit – oranges, grapefruit and tangelos and pecans again this year. Call the office to place your order now.
Remember to call now to make your reservation for the Franklin County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on December 2nd at the Benton Civic Center. Deadline to make your reservation is November 21st. Call 435-3616
Remember we are farmers working together. If we can help let us know.
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