Farm Briefs
Woolsey Brothers dinner is March 1
Woolsey Brothers Farm Supply will be holding its annual customer appreciation dinner on Thursday, March 1.
The event will include a meal and entertainment by country music Moe Bandy. Two times are being offered for the event – one at noon and one at 6:30 p.m. Both will be held at the Crawford Hale American Legion Home.
Woolsey Brothers Farm Supply has been hosting events for its customers for 51 years.
Illinois Beef Expo to run Feb. 23-26
The Illinois Beef Expo will be held Feb. 23-26 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
This year's event will feature a new hospitality barn, sponsored by the Illinois Beef Association.
Participants also will be able to see numerous industry booths and demonstrations.
For more information, go to www.illinoisbeefexpo.com.
Crop insurance deadline March 15
With the federal crop insurance signup deadline coming up on March 15, COUNTRY Financial officials are reminding farmers to start planning their coverage needs.
Recent changes in federal crop insurance guidelines require farmers to reassess their needs. Among those changes are a trend-adjusted Actual Production History option and the elimination of the biotech yield endorsements for corn and soybeans.
"The APH option will allow eligible farmers to have their actual production history based on their county's historical yield trend," said Sheri Bane, director of commercial/agribusiness for COUNTRY Financial. "Farmers can secure coverage through yield, revenue and county protection policies."
