2016 February - Wayne County Farm Bureau

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Volume 13 • Issue 6 • February 2016
Richland Co. Annual meeting notice
Dear Friend of the Richland County Farm Bureau,
You are cordially invited to attend the 98th Annual Meeting of the Richland County Farm Bureau on Monday, February 22nd at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at The Holiday restaurant in Olney located on Route 130
just north of US 50.
The meeting will begin with dinner being served at 6 pm with the
meeting and entertainment to follow. The keynote speaker for this year’s
event will be comedian, Jeremy Nunes.
Please RSVP to the Richland County Farm Bureau office by Tuesday,
February 16th if you plan to attend the meeting.
Sincerely,
Shawna Zeilstra
Manager, Richland County Farm Bureau
(Please detach and return to 710 N. West Street, Olney, IL 62450 by
February 16th)
Name:__________________________________________________
_____ Yes, I will attend the 98th Annual Meeting
_____ Number Attending
‘On the Road’ seminars
driving your way this March
Official Notice of 94th
Annual Meeting of the
Wayne County Farm Bureau
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Chambliss; and At-Large Director held
by Randy Ellis.
2016 Nominating Committee members are Frank Buchanan, Mark Bunnage, Larry Reed, Jim Rush, and David
White.
Voting members in good standing as
of March 15, 2016 are eligible to vote.
Members must cast their ballot in person at the annual meeting.
Young Leader Committee members
will be collecting non-perishable food
donations for the Young Leader Harvest for All Program.
The meeting will be preceded by dinner. Registration is requested by March
14, 2016.
For additional information, please call
the Wayne County Farm Bureau office at (618) 842-3342 or go to www.
waynecfb.com.
Mark Bunnage, Secretary
Permit No. 29
Notice is hereby given that the 94th
annual meeting of the Wayne County
Farm Bureau will be held on Monday,
March 21, 2016 at the First Christian
Church, 100 West Center Street in Fairfield, IL beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The business meeting will include
approval of the minutes of last year’s
annual meeting, treasurer’s report, acts
and deeds of the board, selection of
delegates to the 2016 Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting, President’s report,
Manager’s report, affiliate reports, and
any other business that may properly
come before the membership.
Elections will be held in the following
districts: District 2 – Zif, Elm River &
Jasper Townships held by Fred Blessing; District 4 – Barnhill Township
held by Anthony Vaughan; District 6 –
Bedford, Lamard, & E ½ Keith held by
Robert Pearce; District 8 – Four Mile,
Arrington & Orel held by Timothy
Address Service
Requested
15 S. 5th St.,
Albion, IL 62806
Area county Farm Bureaus are hosting “On the Road” seminars that focuses on trucking laws for farmers—both new and well-worn. It’ll take a
special look at the latest “Covered Farm Vehicle” exemptions and you’ll
have the chance to ask those trucking questions that you can’t seem to
find the answers for anywhere else.
A lot of laws have changed in the past 18 months! In fact, just in
mid-July the Governor signed legislation adding a new exemption from
the CDL. Prior to that we’ve seen changes to regulations regarding: the
medical card, hours of service limitations, equipment inspection requirements, ATV operation, mobile phone use, out-of-state CDL use, post-trip
inspections, and more.
We’ll cover those recent changes and some of the more-established but
still misunderstood rules, too, such as the USDOT Number, UCR registrations, and driver’s license classifications.
Presenting the seminar will be Kevin Rund who has specialized in farm
transportation issues for the Illinois Farm Bureau® for more than 30
years. And you’ll receive take-home materials covering these topics.
Upcoming program dates include:
Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 a.m. at Hogg Heaven in Mt. Carmel
Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday in Olney
Wednesday, March 9 at noon at Frontier Community College in Fairfield
Wednesday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the White CFB office in Carmi
A meal will be served at each program. The program is free, compliments of your county Farm Bureau and Illinois Farm Bureau. Pre-registration is required by Friday, February 27 for all four events.
Contact your local county Farm Bureau (phone numbers are on page 2
of the Ag News) to register for a program in your area.
Richland County Young Leaders participate in this year’s Young Leader conference. Pictured here Left to
Right: Joel Gardner, Kelsey Lee, Holly O’Brien, Tyler O’Brien, Jacquelyn Seals, Matt Dehlinger, Kevin Brinkley and Clint Seals.
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Wabash
Valley
Ag
News
EDITORS
Shawna Zeilstra
Manager
Richland County Farm Bureau
393-4116
Rebecca Perry
FBCM
Edwards County Farm Bureau
445-2113
Marisa Kautz
Manager
Gallatin County Farm Bureau
272-3531
Victoria Goad
Manager
Lawrence County Farm Bureau
943-2610
Carol Jo Beadles
Manager
Wabash County Farm Bureau
262-5865
Doug Anderson
FBCM
842-3342
Tom Stahl
Wabash Valley Editor
Wabash Valley Service Company
618-518-7279
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Star-struck with no celebrities in sight
The 24-mile trip between my inlaws’ house and our own on a recent
January evening seemed something
out of a child’s “I Spy” book. The
book pages would illustrate the clear,
crisp darkness of a winter night in a
remote location. Lots of farmland, a
325-resident village and a few rural
homes lie between our hometowns.
Among the spy-worthy material to
list: four grazing deer, two squirrelly
kids, their reaction to the stench of a
skunk, and the reflective eyes of the
neighbor’s barn cat on its nightly
prowl. But most unique of all on this
evening tour: a falling star.
The kids missed the brief event as
they squirmed within the seatbelt confines of our minivan’s middle row.
They wiggled and giggled, wired on
the marshmallows that concluded our
evening’s fireplace wiener roast. Our
son wanted to know what the falling
star looked like. Our daughter asked
scientific questions beyond my expertise. A Google search at home revealed
the falling star rather represented a
meteorite burning through the atmosphere. A less romantic answer than I
had hoped for, but the stunning, starry
showcase on that clear night made up
for it.
Ag Quote of the Month
“Despite all our accomplishments, we owe
our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil
and the fact that it rains.”
- author unknown
The view of the night sky in unpolluted darkness ranks one of the most
amazing and marvelous features of
farm country living. I hope for cloudless nights on evenings that someone
in our household fails to close up the
hen house before dark. I gaze upward
as I walk toward the chore. Even with
as many times as I have experienced
the glittery expanse, I still seem like
Taylor Swift gawking at her audience
in astonishment at every concert.
“Wow, the sky is amazing, Oskee,” I
tell our yellow lab, who loyally trots
alongside. The vastness of this visual
feast impresses me every time, just
as it does my city cousins when they
visit the farm. A fellow farm woman
who lives on one of the oldest family
farms in our county once told me she
loves to fall asleep looking at the stars
from her upstairs bedroom. Apparent-
ly, she sleeps with the curtains drawn,
but that’s acceptable. Their location
defines “middle of nowhere” as well
as any place around here.In my desire
to identify more than the Big Dipper, I
once downloaded a star gazing app on
my iPod with little success. It simply
proves more impressive, relaxing and
uncomplicated to stare into infinity
with the naked eye. In fact, during the
summer, the kids and I camp one night
in the yard, in part, to view the stars.
We see the stationary stars and the
“moving” ones (satellites and planes).
I expect our kids will spy a burning
meteor with their little eyes one day,
too.
About the author: Joanie Stiers, a
wife and mother of two young kids,
writes from her home office and works
in her family’s farm office in West-Central Illinois.
Words to live by
Never let the fear of striking out, keep you
from playing the game.
Give the Gift that will last: Life Insurance
By James Hughes, Southeastern Agency Manager,
COUNTRY Financial
Everyone likes to give gifts. It’s a pleasure to watch the warm, glowing smile
of a loved one who treasures the gift they’ve received.
A gift that will be treasured forever is a rarity. However, there is a gift which
can go a long way to fulfilling your aspirations of a gift that will last forever.
Long after the candy is gone, the toys are broken, and the clothes are outgrown,
this gift will continue giving and increase in value. It’s the gift of life insurance.
Life insurance is an appropriate gift for two reasons. First, a child or grandchild can utilize the cash value in a whole life insurance policy to defray future
education expenses or to supplement retirement benefits.
Second, making a gift of cash for the purchase of life insurance removes the
gifted cash from inclusion in the gross estate of the donor for federal estate tax
purposes, and provides life insurance protection for the child or grandchild in
later years.
A gift of life insurance will also show the importance you place on insurance.
This helps to educate the child in the area of insurance and learn to build a solid
foundation for future financial programs.
Life insurance purchased on the life of a young child or grandchild is relatively inexpensive because it’s based on the child’s/grandchild’s current age and
health. Since the premiums are low it’s possible to build a solid foundation for
see INSURANCE, page 7
Food For Thought: Food vs. Nutrients
By: Whitney Buckles,
RD, LDN
Hello! My name is Whitney Buckles
and I am a Registered Dietitian-- otherwise known as a trained professional in the area of food and nutrition. I
am employed at Fairfield Memorial
Hospital, where I have been providing
inpatient and outpatient nutrition services since 2011. In coming months,
I will be sharing information with you
about a variety of nutrition-related
topics and look forward to providing
insight about an oftentimes confusing topic: food.
While some of you may argue that food is a simple topic, I beg to differ. A quick
stroll through any supermarket will yield a dizzying amount of beautifully- packaged, eye-catching food products that boastfully flaunt the nutrients contained
within. Whole grain Pop-Tarts? Low fat Twizzlers? Common sense tells us that
these are not “healthy” choices. So, why are these types of nutrition claims becoming easier and easier to find? This is because somewhere along the line, we
stopped focusing on food and started focusing on nutrients.
Now don’t get me wrong, nutrition science has come a long way in identifying
and understanding the various vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. in our food
supply. And, this information can be useful to help prevent and manage chronic
diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. However, the epidemic proportions
see FOOD, page 4
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Wayne County Young Leader Committee
to raffle a pistol to support scholarship
The Wayne County Farm Bureau
Young Leader Committee is raffling a
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 caliber pistol. The raffle is co-sponsored
by The Gun Room in Norris City.
The pistol features a stainless steel
action, with a polymer grip. This pistol also features a Crimson Trace laser
with grip activation. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the pistol
is $589.00.
Tickets are $5.00 each, or 5 for
$20.00. Tickets can be purchased at
the Wayne County Farm Bureau office
or from one of the Young Leader Committee members. Only 250 tickets will
be sold.
The drawing of the rifle will take
place during the Wayne County Farm
Bureau Annual Meeting on March 21
at the First Christian Church in Fairfield (see meeting notice on Page 1 of
the Ag News).
Proceeds will support committee
activities including the Young Leader
Collegiate Scholarship.
Discounts available from Polaris
Farm Bureau members will receive a manufacturer’s incentive
discount of $200-$300 depending on the vehicle acquired.
Members should negotiate their best deal with their preferred
Polaris® dealer.
Eligible individual, family or business members will receive the
following manufacturer discount on these listed products:LIMITED TIME - BRUTUS® (UTV) :$1000 per unit; Utility & Sport
Vehicles (excl. Youth) (UTV):$300 per unit; All-Terrain Vehicles
(excl. Youth) (ATV) :$200 per unit; GEM Electric Vehicles :
$300 per unit.
In order to receive this discount, you must be a Farm Bureau
member for a minimum of 30 consecutive days and present
your IFB membership verification certificate to the Polaris dealer at time of purchase.
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Leaders from the Wayne County Farm Bureau traveled to Bloomington to help dedicate the new Illinois Farm Bureau Building on September 7, 1961.
Top row, left to right: Noel Vaughan, Dale Gice, Norman Keeper, Guy Yates, Leslie Cunningham, Voris
Thomason, and C.R. Richison.
Second row, left to right: Herb Harris, Harlan Simpson, Clarence Buchanan, Lee Maricle, Artie Barnes,
Ivan Pepple, Emil Ehinger, Archie Miller, and Dick Haas.
Bottom row left to right: Reta Vaughan, Shirley Harris, Kathryn Wright, Jean Griffith, Kathryn Hood,
Nora Ernsting, Freda Watson, Barbara Hammer, and Florence Heflin.
Food
that promoting nutrients may not be
the answer. You see, when you isolate
a nutrient (fiber, for example) from
the whole food (apple) you make an
assumption that the nutrient (fiber)
will produce the same effects (lower cholesterol) no matter what food
product you put it in. However, what
if there is something else in the apple that we haven’t identified yet that
lowers cholesterol? Or, what if apples
lower cholesterol because the fiber
works along with some other nutrient compound present in the apple?
By choosing the apple instead of a
fiber-fortified food product, you put
the nutrient back in its original context and don’t have to answer those
questions.
The point of all this is, when we
abandon common sense and allow
pretty packages and marketing efforts
to determine our food purchases, our
health suffers. So, what do I suggest?
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Get back to the basics. Seek out food
in its whole or least-processed form.
Cook and season your food at home
more often instead of relying on precooked convenience items or eating
out. Do the majority of your grocery
shopping around the perimeter of the
store and be wary of food products
in the middle aisles (even those that
have nutrients claims on the front of
the package). Fill at least half of your
plate with fruits and vegetables. Getting the most out of your diet sometimes means stepping back from all
the nutrition information that is circulating, trusting your intuition, and
simply choosing…food. To quote Michael Pollan in his book In Defense
of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, “Eat
food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”
For more information about FMH
Nutrition Services visit www.fairfieldmemorial.org/content/nutrition-services or call 618-847-8326.
Lawrence County Farm Bureau Board Member and Illinois Farm Bureau District 13 Director Dennis Green
(Second row, second from the left) and Don Duvall District 13 Director for the Illinois Corn Marketing
Board (Second row, third from the left) Present Holiday Corn Bags to volunteers of the Sign of the Kingdom
West in Sumner, IL.
Lawrence County Farm Bureau donates Holiday Corn Bags
During December, the Lawrence County Farm Bureau
and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board donated five “Corn
Holiday Bags” to both of the Lawrence County Sign of the
Kingdom food pantry locations. Corn Holiday Bags included a ham, roasting pan, canned corn, cornbread with butter,
holiday cookies and informational handouts about Illinois
Agriculture, an Illinois Corn Ag Mag and a holiday greeting that discussed what items in the bag included corn as
a main ingredient or were a byproduct of corn. This proj-
ect was partially funded by a grant provided by the Illinois
Corn Marketing Board in an effort to educate the public
about the value of corn as a feed product and highlighting
the underlining partnership between grain and livestock
farmers. “The Lawrence County Farm Bureau was very
excited about receiving one of the Illinois Corn Promotion
Grants. It allowed us to give back to our community around
the Holiday Season and promote agriculture”, said manager
Victoria Goad.
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Headed to College?
Scholarships available for
Wayne County students
The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer six, $500
scholarships to Wayne County youth who plan on majoring in an ag-related
field of study for the fall 2016 semester.
In addition to the Foundation scholarships, the Young Leader Committee
will be awarding one, $500 scholarship. The qualifications for the Young
Leader Scholarship are the same as the Foundation scholarship. Students can
apply for both the Foundation and Young Leader Scholarship using the same
application.
Students can download an application from the organization’s website at
www.waynecfb.com. Applications are due on March 1, 2016 with notification of the awards to be made during the high school awards ceremonies.
For more information on the Foundation and its scholarship program, call
their office at (618) 842-3342 or go to www.waynecfb.com/foundation.html.
Wabash County Farm Bureau
Foundation Scholarship available
Wabash County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering three collegiate scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year. One $1000 and two $500 scholarships
will be awarded. Wabash County high school seniors who will be attending
college in the fall of 2016, and graduates from Wabash County that are current college students pursuing a degree in agriculture or an ag related field
may apply. The applicant or applicant’s parents must be a member of the
Wabash County Farm Bureau. Selection will be based on active involvement
in the agricultural industry, academic achievement, references, and financial
need. An official transcript and two letters of reference are required. Applications must be typed.
Applications can be picked up at the Farm Bureau office or the Mt. Carmel
High School guidance counselor’s office. An electronic version can be requested by emailing wabashfb@frontier.com. Applications must be returned
to the Farm Bureau office by March 31, 2016. Please call the office at 618262-5865 with any questions.
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RCFB offers 3 different scholarship opportunities
The Richland County Farm Bureau has three different
scholarship opportunities for area seniors. Encourage all
high school seniors in Richland County to apply for these
scholarships!
The Myra Lynn Burgener Memorial Scholarship is available to all Richland County seniors pursuing a career in elementary education in the fall of 2016. $500 will be awarded
to an outstanding senior attending Richland County High
School.
The Richland County Farm Bureau and RCFB Young
Leaders Scholarships are available to Richland County se-
niors pursuing a career in agriculture in the fall of 2016.
More than one scholarship may be awarded for each category from attending Richland County High School.
All scholarship applications are available through the high
school guidance office or at the RCFB office located at 710
N West Street in Olney. All completed applications are due
either to the guidance office or the RCFB office by Friday,
April 1st.
Each application will be coded for confidentiality and a
scholarship committee will select the winners. All scholarships will be distributed in May. Good luck to all applicants!
Gallatin County Foundation Scholarships available
It’s scholarship time! We are happy to announce we will be offering 3
scholarships to college students this
year! 2 - $500 scholarships through
the Saline-Gallatin County Ag in the
Classroom Foundation and one scholarship from the Gallatin County Farm
Bureau. These scholarships applications are now available for pick up
at the Gallatin County Farm Bureau
office and your school’s guidance office. Copies should also available from
the FFA advisor in each school. The
guidelines for the scholarships are as
follows.
GALLATIN COUNTY FARM BU-
REAU SCHOLARSHIPS ELIGIBILITY:
Must be the child or grandchild of a
Gallatin County Farm Bureau member
(whose dues are up to date)
Must be going into an agricultural
field of study
Must be a senior graduating in 2016
Must be a resident of Gallatin County
Must have at least a B average
(Email salgalfbmanager@gmail.com
for more information or electronic
form)
GALLATIN COUNTY AG IN THE
CLASSROOM SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY:
Must be going into an agricultural
field of study
Must be a senior graduating in 2016
Must be a resident of Gallatin County
Must have at least a B average
(email aitcsalgal@yahoo.com for
more information)
The Scholarships must be dropped
off in the office or postmarked by
March 11, 2016. The scholarships
winners will be notified directly and
the scholarship money will be sent
directly to the school of the winner’s
choosing. You may call 618-272-3531
for any questions or for a copy of the
scholarship.
Edwards County to offer two different scholarships
Young Leader’s Scholarship. The Edwards County Farm
Bureau Young Leader Committee is accepting applications
for their $500 Collegiate Scholarship.
Applicants must be freshmen or sophomore in college
during the Fall 2016 semester, be majoring in an agricultural related major and/or have been actively involved in 4-H
and/or FFA during the entire high school career. The recipient
must have been or will be graduating from Edwards County
High School or be a home-school graduate with an Edwards
County address for the past 4 years.
To obtain an application, call or email the Farm Bureau office at 445-2113 or edwardscfb@fairfieldwireless.net. Applications are due March 1, 2016.
Foundation Scholarship. The Edwards County Farm Bureau
Foundation is accepting application for their scholarship(s).
The Foundation will award at least one scholarship in the
amount of at least $1000 to a qualified applicant who will be
attending college in the Fall of 2016. Last year, $3,000 was
awarded in scholarships and in 2014 $5,000 was awarded.
Applicants must be pursuing an agricultural related major and
be either a sophomore, junior, or senior. They may also be
working towards a Master’s or Doctoral degree in agriculture,
including veterinary medicine.
For an electronic application, contact Jane Jones at 4452113 or ecfbaitc@fairfieldwireless.net and one will be
emailed to you. Applications are due March 15, 2016.
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The Hawf Family String Band performed at the Wabash County Farm Bureau’s 96th Annual Meeting.
Mount Carmel FFA members- Jaxon Walston, Chapter Treasurer, and
Jonas Trimble, Chapter President, led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance during the 96th Annual Meeting of the Wabash County Farm
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The Wabash County Farm Bureau held their 96th Annual Meeting on January 18, 2016. During the meeting
three board members retired, and three new board members were elected. Pictured here is the 2016-17
board of directors: front row (l to r) Tyler Seals, Kent Broster, Brent Ford, and Connie Hocking. Back row:
Brent Strine, Jason Tennis, John Haase, David Blythe, and Philip Hocking. The board appointed Jordan
Baumgart to the at-large seat, however she was not present for the picture.
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217-521-3537
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During the 96th Annual Meeting of the Wabash County Farm Bureau three directors retired. Pictured here:
Dan Strine, Janice Raber, and David Haase receive a lapel pen for their service from WCFB President, Kent
Broster.
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Lawrence County Farm Bureau offers
defensive driving course on March 15
The Lawrence County Farm Bureau
will host a Defensive Driving Course
Monday, March 14, 2016 and Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
This course will take place from
8:00a.m.-12:00p.m. both days at the
Lawrenceville Wesleyan Church at
1406 6th Street, Lawrenceville.
Coffee and doughnuts will be provided for participants. The cost of this
two day workshop is $15.00 and can
be paid in full at the Lawrence County
Farm Bureau office.
To sign up, please call 618-943-2610
by March 7, 2016.
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FLAGS. Chad Heindselman with other Edwards County Farm Bureau
volunteers assist hundreds of others in setting up the flag display for
Kenneth Cunningham’s return.
ECFB Young Leader Chad Heindselman
helps set up flags for display
Chad Heindselman, Edwards County
Farm Bureau Young Leader, was one
of hundreds of people who braved the
cold weather in mid-January to help
Larry “The Flag Guy” Eckhardt bring
his flag display to Edwards County.
Larry has over 2,300 American flags
and takes them around the communities to help honor fallen service men
past and present. The flags were
Insurance
health. Since the premiums are low
it’s possible to build a solid foundation for your child or grandchild with
only one premium.
Purchasing a policy at a young age
can guarantee the child insurance protection when he/she is older and starts
a family. It also helps since a child’s
future insurance needs may dwarf
your own.
You may consider setting up an irrevocable insurance trust for your
child or grandchild. However, every
precaution should be taken in establishing and funding an irrevocable
insurance trust if the desired tax benefits are to be realized. If there is any
connection between the insured and
insurance policy, the IRS may try to
establish that the trustee is merely an
“agent” of the insured. This could
cause the policy to be included in the
estate of the donor.
You should contact your attorney
Noel Vaughan
Fairfield
618-842-2185
Steven Thomson
West Salem
618-456-2309
Ed Beyers
Olney
618-392-6879
Steve Benson
Lawrenceville
618-943-2319
Jim Fontanyi
Lawrenceville
618-943-3500
Eric Keller
Olney
618-395-8484
Alex Atwood
Cisne
618-673-3004
Bill Stinson
Mt Carmel
618-263-3524
Chuck Schmucker
Olney
618-395-8484
Jody Smith
Mt Carmel
618-263-3524
Mark Dinsmore
Wayne City
618-895-2989
Doug Hortin
Albion
618-445-3651
Shawn Storckman
Mt Carmel
618-263-3524
Tia Morgan
Mt Carmel
618-263-3524
Beth Sessions
Fairfield
618-842-2185
bought to Albion as part of a patriotic
celebration honoring the life of Kenneth Cunningham. Staff Sargent Cunningham was Missing in Action (MIA)
from the Vietnam War. His remains
were recently identified and returned
to his family for burial. Cunningham
was from Edwards County, graduating
from Edwards County High School.
He still has relatives living there.
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and/or accountant to learn more about
establishing an insurance trust.
There are several tax advantages in
choosing life insurance as a gift for a
child or grandchild.
One of the tax advantages is that
each year a $14,000 gift can be given
gift tax-free. If your spouse participates, the maximum annual tax-free
gift is $28,000. The gift is also removed from your estate.
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grandchildren since their inheritance
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Kent Broster, Wabash County Farm Bureau President, received a $500
donation to the Wabash County Ag in the Classroom program from Les
Anderson, Wabash Valley Service Company Area Manager, during the
Wabash County Annual Meeting.
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Wabash County Farm Bureau held their 96th Annual Meeting on January 18, 2016. Pictured here: Jim
Hughes, COUNTRY Financial Agency Manager, spoke to the crowd about the company and introduced
the Wabash County Financial Representatives- Jody Smith, Bill Stinson, Tia Morgan, and Shawn Storckman.
Wabash County Farm Bureau’s 96th Annual Meeting
The Wabash County Farm Bureau’s 96th Annual Meeting was held January 18, 2016. The meeting took place
at the Eagles in Mt. Carmel, IL, and featured a delicious
meal prepared by Lois and the gang at the Eagles.
The main event of the evening was the silent auction
fundraiser benefiting the Wabash County Farm Bureau
Foundation. (See related story in this edition of the paper.)
During the business meeting two current board members
were reelected to new two year terms- Tyler Seals- Mt.
Carmel City precinct and Philip Hocking- Coffee precinct. Three new board members were elected: David
Blythe- Lancaster precinct, Brent Strine- Mt. Carmel Rural precinct, and Connie Hocking- Compton precinct. The
board appointed Jordan Baumgart to the one year at-large
term.
The evening ended with entertainment by the Hawf
Family String Band. Over 95 members and guests enjoyed the local group’s performance.
Community Impact Grant Program
Have an idea for a community project? We can help!
At the Wayne County Farm Bureau,
we understand the amount of hard
work and sweat equity that is required
to make a lasting impact in our community. For over 90 years, the Wayne
County Farm Bureau has offered programs and services in Wayne County
to inform, strengthen, and develop the
agricultural industry.
We continue that same mission today, by investing time and resources
to improve the economic well-being
of agriculture, and enriching the quality of our rural way of life. Despite
our best efforts, we realize that we
cannot meet all of the needs in Wayne
County by ourselves. This is why
we’ve created the Community Impact
Grant Program.
There are many great ideas for community-based projects which, unfortunately, do not become a reality. The
Community Impact Grant Program
seeks to identify various projects that
will improve our community, and
create partnerships with groups and
individuals to make those projects a
reality.
Proposals will be accepted thru
March 31. The submitting organization or individual must be based
in Wayne County or have operations
in the county. Examples of organizations include schools, civic organizations, churches, 4-H clubs, FFA
chapters, fraternities, sororities, etc.
Projects that have a lasting impact
will be favored over those with a
short-term impact.
Grant awards will be announced
around April 15, with project completion to occur by August 15.
Grant applications are available on
the Wayne County Farm Bureau website at www.waynecfb.com. If you
have questions regarding the Community Impact Grant Program, please
call 618-842-3342, or email Doug
Anderson at danderson@waynecfb.
com.
4-Hers encouraged to
apply for a project grant
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is pleased to renew the 4-H Project Grant
program for 2016.
The goal of this program is to encourage young 4-Hers to begin new projects
by eliminating potential cost burdens they may have; as well as encourage new
individuals to become active in the Wayne County 4-H program. Applications
must be completed by the 4-Her, and signed off by a parent/guardian and the
4-H Club Leader. Applications are due April 1, 2016.
Applications are available at the University of Illinois Extension office in
Fairfield or can be downloaded at www.waynecfb.com. If you have questions,
please call (618) 842-3342.
Wabash County FB sponsoring
Farmer’s Share Breakfast March 15
Wabash County Farm Bureau is honoring National Ag Day by sponsoring
a Farmer’s Share Breakfast on March 15, 2016. The breakfast will be held
at Hogg Heaven in the Party Room in Mt. Carmel at 7 am. The cost is 20
cents per plate. The cost is close to the same amount that a farmer gets from
every food dollar spent. Come enjoy an inexpensive meal with farmers from
Wabash County! We will have door prizes and games with gifts!
New weed control method
is called “weed blasting”
Weeds are a major scourge for organic growers, who often must invest
in multiple control methods to protect
crop yields. A relatively new weed
control method known as abrasive
weeding, or “weed blasting,” could
give organic growers another tool.
The method, recently field-tested at
the University of Illinois, is surprisingly effective. In conjunction with plastic mulch,
abrasive weeding reduced final weed
biomass by 69 to 97 percent compared to non-weeded control plots,
said U of I agroecologist Samuel
Wortman.
Abrasive weeding involves blasting
weed seedlings with tiny fragments
of organic grit, using an air compressor. For the current study, grit
was applied through a hand-held siphon-fed sand-blasting unit connected to a gas-powered air compressor,
which was hauled down crop rows
with a walk-behind tractor. The study
looked at a number of grit sources:
walnut shells, granulated maize cob,
greensand, and soybean meal. If applied at the right plant growth stage,
the force of the abrasive grit severely
damages stems and leaves of weed
seedlings. Wortman found no significant differences between the grit types in
terms of efficacy. “When it leaves
the nozzle, it’s at least Mach 1 [767
mph],” Wortman noted. “The stuff
comes out so fast, it doesn’t really
matter what the shape of the particle
is.”
AFBF elects Vincent “Zippy” Duvall and Scott
VanderWall new president and vice president
Voting delegates at the 97th annual
meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), including 21
delegates from Illinois, elected a new
president and vice president during the
organization’s annual convention.
Vincent “Zippy” Duvall of Georgia
was elected to a two-year term as president and Scott VanderWal of South
Dakota was elected to a two-year term
as vice president.
“We’re looking forward to working
with Zippy as he begins his term as
president,” said Richard Guebert, Jr.,
president, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB).
“At the same time, we would like to
thank former AFBF President Bob
Stallman for his work for AFBF and
agriculture in general for the past 16
years.”
Voting delegates also approved several IFB policy revisions, including
those regarding the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), farm policy,
biotechnology and renewable fuels.
“IFB delegates successfully brought
forward several key submittals to protect and promote the interests of Farm
Bureau members in Illinois,” said
Mark Gebhards, executive director,
Governmental Affairs and Commodities, IFB.
“Submittals included policy provisions that encourage expansion of
renewable fuels in several capacities
including the U.S. Department of
Defense, the aviation and maritime
industries, as well as opposing any attempt to defund or repeal the Renewable Fuels Standard.”
IFB delegates also debated listing
cottonseed as an oilseed in AFBF
national farm policy. The provision,
submitted by southern states, requires
cottonseed to be listed as an oilseed so
farmers may receive government price
supports for the currently depressed
crop. Illinois delegates lobbied for the
change to be made when the next farm
bill is drawn up, rather than immediately, but were defeated in the vote. “The Midwest states question whether the Secretary of Agriculture would
have the authority to do that, or if we
would have to reopen the farm bill to
get that accomplished,” Guebert said.
“It is unclear where the money would
come from and what it would impact.
The dollar amount for that change varies from $500 million to $1 billion and
it’s important to us to know where that
money is coming from, because we
certainly don’t want to take it away
from another program.
“We also question the WTO response
to adding cottonseed as an oilseed. We
didn’t get a clear answer to that,” Guebert said. “I still have some concerns,
but it’s in the policy now and we’ll
discuss it further as the AFBF Board
of Directors.”
IFB Young Leaders took home national awards, with Jesse and Mary
Faber of Livingston County being named runners-up in the Young
Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in
Agriculture Award. Brent and Carrie
Pollard of Winnebago County placed
in the top ten for the Young Farmers
and Ranchers Achievement Award and
Tara Yoder of Knox County advanced
to the Sweet 16 in the Young Farmers
and Ranchers Discussion Meet. “I’m so proud of our Young Leaders,” Guebert said. “They’re the future
of the Illinois Farm Bureau and agri-
culture in Illinois and they’ve worked
so hard to get to where they are. They
did a tremendous job representing Illinois in national competition, and we
can’t wait to see what they accomplish
in the future.”
Six Illinois county Farm Bureaus
received County Activities of Excellence Awards, including Cook, Effingham, Hancock and McDonough,
Mercer and Whiteside County Farm
Bureaus.
Illinois received Awards of Excellence in all six program areas, including education and outreach, policy
development and implementation,
leadership development, member services, public relations and communications, and membership initiatives.
Finally, IFB received the APEX
award for increased contributions to
the AFBF Foundation.
The AFBF annual meeting took place
January 9-12 in Orlando. Illinois registered 375 attendees from the state,
more than any other state delegation.
An estimated 5,800 people from 50
states and Puerto Rico attended, including 353 farmer and rancher delegates who voted on grassroots policies
and policy amendments. The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau
Federation, a national organization
of farmers and ranchers. Founded in
1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization directed by farmers
who join through their county Farm
Bureau.
IFB has a total membership of more
than 400,000 and a voting membership
of more than 82,000. IFB represents
three out of four Illinois farmers.
GROWMARK donates $10,000 to
American Red Cross for flood-related issues
GROWMARK, through its foundation, donated $10,000
to the American Red Cross of the Heartland to help address
flood-related issues.
“Heavy storms and flooding have devastated many communities,” said Amy Bradford, Manager of the GROWMARK Foundation. “Many people and farmers we do
business with have struggled to deal with the flooding. We
wanted to do something to help,” added Bradford.
GROWMARK supports disaster relief efforts and organizations annually as needed. GROWMARK and its FS affiliated companies have a long history of helping rebuild
communities impacted by natural disasters and have been
instrumental in supplying funds, manpower, and products
in these tragic situations.
Many GROWMARK System employees give time and resources on their own to help in disaster relief as well.
The Red Cross is providing immediate assistance to those
affected most by the flooding. Its network of employees and
volunteers are supplying food, shelter, emotional support,
and more to those who need it most.
GROWMARK is a regional cooperative with annual sales
of $8.8 billion (FY 2015 data) providing agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services,
as well as grain marketing and risk management services in
more than 40 states and Ontario, Canada. GROWMARK
owns the FS trademark, which is used by affiliated member
cooperatives. More information is available at www.growmark.com and www.fssystem.com.
The GROWMARK Foundation supports 501©(3) not-forprofit charitable organizations. The Foundation is focused
on programs and activities which support: the vitality of the
industry of agriculture, consumer agriculture education, agricultural leadership development, and education about the
benefits of cooperatives.
Animals gallop into Lawrence County classrooms
Edwards County AITC
studies the dairy industry
By Jane Jones
Edwards County students enjoyed
learning about the dairy industry
during Ag in the Classroom lessons
in January. Second graders learned
some differences between beef and
dairy cows. They studied all about
how dairy cows produce milk for everyone to enjoy, and how to care for
the milk so it is usable. They read
about pasteurization, homogenization,
and bacteria. To finish their studies
the students enjoyed a taste test of four
different types of cheese. Would you
be able to tell the difference between
Cheddar, Colby, Swiss, and Pepper
jack cheese? It’s harder than you
might think. One thing is for sure, we
enjoy our dairy products! There are
around 20% of dairy farms throughout
the state of Illinois. A big thank you
goes out to our dedicated dairy farmers.
The Kindergarten students enjoyed
learning about milk as they listened
to the story, “A Farm of Many Colors.” We talked about flavored milk,
different colors of cheese, other milk
products, and those amazing cows that
Lawrence County Young Leaders participate in this year’s conference.
Olivia Rigg shows off her 100% or
4 out of 4 correct guesses with her
cheese taste testing activity. The
students were introduced to fractions and percentages with this
activity; a fun way to learn a new
math skill.
produce the milk. The students enjoyed tasting string cheese and making
a cow puppet.
Richland, Lawrence, Edwards and Wabash County
Young Leaders attend IFB Young Leaders Conference
The IFB Young Leader Conference took place January
22nd -23rd in East Peoria, IL with a few hundred participants in attendance. Attendees at the conference were able
to listen to many industry professionals speak on topics that
not only will help them be better leaders, but better producers too. Speakers such as Matt Rush, Ashlie Miller and
Neil Mylet provided some insights and humor to make this
conference well worth it for Young Leaders across the state.
Edwards County teacher
awarded AITC book grant
By Jane Jones
Edwards County Farm Bureau and Ag in the Classroom are pleased to
announce that Mrs. Valerie Murbarger, 2nd Grade teacher at Albion Grade
School, was awarded a book grant from Illinois Ag in the Classroom for
the 2015-16 school year. Mrs. Murbarger received the following books to
utilize in her classroom: “First Peas to the Table” by Susan Gigsby; “L is
for Lincoln” by Kathy-jo Wargin; “Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation” by
Peggy Thomas; and “Farmer George Plants a Nation” by Peggy Thomas.
“I am excited to receive this particular set of books as I plan to use them during the
month of February while studying about our Presidents.” stated Mrs. Murbarger.
Ag in the Classroom is excited to see teachers utilizing resources available to them connected to agriculture that can be easily incorporated into lessons tied to the Common Core Learning Standards.
“These books are a great example of cooperative learning” states AITC Coordinator Jane Jones. Teachers can check out more about these available grants
as well as teacher resources available to them at www.agintheclassroom.org.
this month. Students had a fun time
learning new pig facts and finding out
about pig nutrition. Students listened
to the book “Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs”
by Gail Gibbons.
Student’s knowledge was tested
through an interactive game. Students also tried out the role as nutritionists, making Pig Feed Sacks that
they got to take home and eat.
Sumner Attendance Center students worked together to measure their
height.
Richland County begins the year with seed germination
Our lesson in January focused on
seed germination (reproduction) and
the conditions that are necessary for
growth. We talked about where our
food comes from and each participant
got to experience gardening first-hand
with our “Garden in a Glove” project.
In this project, students planted 5 different vegetables; one in each finger
of the glove along with a damp cotton
ball to help start the growth process.
After tracking the germination process, these seeds can be transplanted (cotton ball and all) into soil or
sphagnum moss to continue growing
at home.
“Butter Races” held in Wayne County
Students from Mrs. Henson’ Kindergarten class at Albion Grade School
with the cow puppets they made.
Edwards County Young Leaders participate in this year’s conference.
LeeAnn Anderson, age 6, of Noble was
one of several that participated in the
Wabash Valley Ag News coloring contest. LeeAnn, of Richland County, was
the winner of this contest and received
a $50 Toys R Us gift card. Congratulations LeeAnn and to everyone who
participated!
Front row: Cheyenne Duncan, Gabe Beadles, Alice Robb, Jackson Hensley, Dominick Akers Middle row: Seamus Young, Cooper Hortin, Keylie Potts, Olivia Rigg, Gracie Williams Back row:
Jayden Tapia, Rylee Carmichael, Justin Vaughn, Lily Abby, Allison
Groff, William Kieffer, and Mrs. Valerie Murbarger, grant receipient.
Absent from the picture: Grace Bishop, Gracen Gawthorp, and
Aydan Wang (photo right)
This month in Lawrence County
Ag in the Classroom studied Horses and Pigs. The fourth Grade students at both Parkside and Sumner
Attendance Center learned some
basic horse facts and why horses are
important to agriculture. Students
learned that horses are measured
in hands. A hand is a standard unit
of measurement that is four inches
long. Horses are divided into four
different categories based on height
and weight.
Students then measured one another and determined
what kind of horse they were. Students then learned about horsepower
and how machines have replaced the
traditional role horses use to play in
agriculture. Additionally students
learned that horses are still widely
used in ranching and for recreational
purposes.
Third Grade Students in Lawrence County learned about Pigs
Honorable mention in
the coloring contest
went to Candon Lowery, age 5. who submitted this very colorful
renditon of the Christmas puppy.
Young Leaders from Wayne County attended the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference in Peoria
last month. From left to right are Justin Atwood, Nic Allison, Hayden Byars, Heath Basnett (holding Paisley),
Anthony Vaughan, Aaron Maloy, Jamie Jones, Matthew Byars, Matt Rush, Zach Ballard, Ethan Spicer, and
Eric Shumm. Not pictured is Nikki Basnett.
By Ryan Smith,
Ag Literacy Coordinator
Third and fourth graders in Wayne
County enjoyed participating in “butter races” during Ag in the Classroom
in January. Each student would receive a small jar of heavy whipping
cream to make their own individual
servings of butter. When cream is
shook or churned the fat molecules
will stick together forming a lump of
butter. Surrounding the butter is the
left over buttermilk, which needs to be
poured off. After pouring the milk off
the butter the butter should be rinsed
and salted before storage.
While the students were shaking their
whipping cream into butter, I told them
about the milk cow my parents have
named Bessy. I explained the process
of pasteurization, and removing the
cream from the milk. The students
and I discussed the difference between a single cow, family farm, and
a commercial dairy. After the students
finished turning the cream into butter,
they were able to taste their homemade butter on crackers. Students
also learned about what cows eat, and
how they make their milk. Students
were amazed at all of the products we
use on a daily basis that come from
dairy cows.
A generous donation to the Wayne
County Ag in the Classroom was
received from the National Wild
Turkey Federation last month. Pictured is Linda Massie, board member of the Wayne County Chapter for the National Wild Turnkey
Foundation and Ryan Smith AITC
Coordinator.
Richland County February Ag in the Classroom!
Our lesson this month focused on renewable vs. non-renewable resources; specifically plastics and the advantages/disadvantages of using them in everyday life.
Students learned how corn starch is an agricultural byproduct and can be helpful
in the use of making renewable resources. Students made their own sample of bioplastic from cornstarch, water, corn oil, and food coloring. Each participant was
asked to observe and record the physical characteristics of it before and after it was
microwaved. They then brainstormed different products for consumers that could
be made from bioplastic instead of regular plastic.
Saline and Gallatin County to
host Weather & Market Outlook
The Saline & Gallatin County Farm Bureau will be hosting a Weather Outlook
at February 22nd of 2016 with a meal at 5pm and Weather & Marketing Outlook
meeting to follow at Southeastern Illinois College. Jim Rasor from WSIL metrology team will be doing the weather portion and Joe Camp from Agri-Visor doing
the marketing portion for the night. Please RSVP to Saline County Farm Bureau
1-618-252-6992 space is limited.
Over $5,000 raised for
Wabash County Foundation
The Wabash County Farm Bureau
Foundation held their annual silent
auction fundraiser in conjunction with
the Wabash County Farm Bureau’s
96th Annual Meeting. This year’s silent auction raised $4,918! A thankyou goes out to every business and
individual who supported the program
with their donation. Another great
thing about all the funds raised for
the WCFB Foundation is that all the
money stays right here in the county
to benefit our community.
Consolidated Grain & BargeLyle Station donated $100 to the
Foundation, bringing the total for
the evening to just over $5000.
Businesses and individuals donating
an item or items to the silent auction
include: Wabash Valley Service Company, Citizen’s National Bank, Security
Seed & Chemical- Kevin Broster, Albion Equipment Company, Crop Production Services- Toby Beadles and Jason
Brown, Shepherd Ag Solutions, Best
One, First National Bank of Allendale,
JL Equipment, Farm Credit Services,
Vaughan’s Diesel Repair, AgriGold,
McLean Implement, COUNTRY Fi-
nancial- Tia Morgan, Shawn Storckman, and Jim Hughes, and Blythe
Seeds- David Blythe.
Silent auction buyers include: Ashlie
Broster, Charles Trimble, Codie Ford,
Connie Hocking, Doris Haase, Glen
Clodfelter, Janet Will, Janice Raber,
Jeanne Tennis, Jim Hughes, Jim Tennis, John Haase, Kent Broster, Kyle
Broster, Lee Berberick, Nina Geiling,
Steven Haase, Toby Beadles, and Jacob
Beadles.
Wabash County Farm Bureau members are given the opportunity to donate to the Foundation when renewing their membership each year. Last
membership year, which ended August
31, 2015, 528 people donated at least
$5 or more to the WCFB Foundation
through a cash donation on their dues
notices totaling over $2,700. A special
thank you goes out to each supporting
member.
Thanks again to everyone who donated items, bought items, or made a contribution through your dues. All of this
support will help spread the agricultural message to children- young and oldaround Wabash County and beyond.
Edwards County 2016 Barn Quilt
brochure needs your pictures
Do You Have a Barn Quilt in Edwards County? If So, Register It
Now!
The 2016 brochure has been started. If you have put a barn quilt up in
2015 or 2016 and would like to be
added to the quilt trail and placed in
the brochure, the Farm Bureau needs
your information by April 1, 2016.
Applications can be obtained at the
Farm Bureau office or emailed to you.
Questions, call the Edwards County Farm Bureau office at 618-4452113.
WCFB and Mt. Carmel Public Utility
hosting Farmer’s Safety Meeting
Wabash County Farm Bureau and Mt. Carmel Public Utility are hosting a
Farmer’s Safety Meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Eagles in Mt. Carmel
at 8 am. This meeting, which is for farmers and their employees, is part of the
TLC Campaign. Start spring out on the right foot, the SAFE foot! Free gifts and
door prizes will be given. Call the Farm Bureau office today to make a reservation at 618-262-5865.
Hugh David Scates President of Gallatin County Farm Bureau sits and enjoys a meal with others from Illinois
Farm Bureau District 18 members at AFBF Annual Meeting in Sunny Orlando Florida.
Young Leaders sponsoring Community Trap Shoot
The Edwards County Farm Bureau is
sponsoring a trap shoot on Saturday,
March 12, 2016 at the Edwards County
Sportsman Club. The event is open to
the public, and everyone is welcome.
There will be both team and individual
competitions. For the team competition, entries must form their own team
of five people. Each team member
will shoot one round of single trap and
one round of double trap. The entry
fee is $100 per team. Cash prizes will
be awarded to the three highest placing teams with first place receiving
$200. Pre-registration for the team
competition is strongly encouraged.
The individual competition will start
at the conclusion of the team competition and will be done “Annie Oakley”
style. Sign-up and entrance fees for
“Annie Oakley” will be paid the day of
the event. Check in for the competition
will start at 8:30am, with the shooting
starting at 9:00am. Shooters must fur-
nish their own guns and ammo. Refreshments/lunch will be available.
Registrations are being taken at the
Edwards County Farm Bureau, and
can be made by stopping by the office
or calling 445-2113. Pre-registration
is strongly encouraged, and payment
is due at time of registration. Same
day registration is also available.
This is a fun day of practice shoot and/
or shoot trap just because. All are welcome- novice to advance.
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Lawrence County Farm Bureau selling Farm First Aid Kits
Lawrence County Farm Bureau will
be selling Farm First Aid Kits. Kits
are designed keeping possible farm
injuries in mind. They contain first
aid supplies useful in an emergency
or for everyday use. The kit is weather and moisture resistant and supplies are packaged in a durable case.
These
are a great addition for your
tractor, shop, home, or car. Farm First
Aid Kits include adhesive bandages,
antibiotic ointment, eye patch, eye
wash containers, elastic bandages,
finger splint, gauze wrap, ice pack,
isothermal blanket, latex gloves,
shears, splinter forceps (tweezers),
1” paper tape, triangle bandage, CPR
Face shield and much more!
Kits can be purchased for $35.00.
To order your own Farm First Aid
Kit, fill out this form and send it with
full payment to the Lawrence County
Farm Bureau. Deadline to order kits
is March 15. Kits will be delivered
around March 25th, and you will receive a call when your order is ready
for pick up.
Lawrence County Farm Bureau Farm First Aid Kit Order Form Name:______________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Orders must be received by Tuesday, March 25, with payment enclosed to the Farm Bureau building 10722 Cherry Boulevard, PO Box 498 Lawrenceville, IL 62439. You will be contacted for pick-‐up times. Please make checks out to the Lawrence County Farm Bureau.” Item Price/Quantity Farm First Aid Kit $35.00 X __________= $________ Total Amount Enclosed $ Wabash County accepting applications for 4-H grants
The Wabash County Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for the 3rd annual 4-H grants. This grant program
is designed to assist younger 4-H members with materials
needed to complete a successful 4-H project.
Around $500 will be awarded to 4-H members (age 8-14
as of Sept. 1, 2015) to assist them with materials needed for
their 4-H projects. Examples include, but are not limited
to: art supplies, kitchen equipment, livestock care materials (cages, halters, bottles, etc.), display boxes, vegetable
seeds, sewing supplies, and camera equipment.
Grant requests must be handwritten. For an application,
contact the Farm Bureau office at 262-5865 or wabashfb@
frontier.com or your 4-H leader. Applications are due by
May 15, 2016 at the Farm Bureau office.
CPR and First Aid Classes To Be Offered in Albion
CPR and First Aid Classes will be held on Saturday, March 12 in the Edwards County Farm Bureau
basement. The CPR Class will be held from 8-11
am. The First Aid Class will be held from 12-3 p.m.
You can attend one or both of the classes. The classes are free. However, there is a $3 charge for the certi-
fication card. The instructor will be Erica Anderson.
These classes are open to anyone who needs to update
their certifications or who wants to certify for the first time.
Reservations are needed so the proper amount of equipment can be provided. Please call the Edwards County
Farm Bureau office at 445-2113 to reserve your spot.
7th annual “Farmer’s Share 20¢ Breakfast”
Mark your calendars and plan on
attending the 7th Annual “Farmer’s
Share Breakfast.” The breakfast is being sponsored by the Edwards County
Farm Bureau and the Edwards County
FFA. It will be held on Saturday, March
19, 2016 from 6:30am until 9:30am in
the Farm Bureau community room in
Albion. The breakfast will feature pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks. The
cost of the breakfast will be $0.20 per
person. “15.8¢ is the amount farmers
and ranchers received for every food
dollar the consumers spent during
2015,” stated Rebecca Perry, manager
of the Edwards County Farm Bureau.
“The purpose of this breakfast is to
show consumers how much the farmer actually receives out of every dollar
they spend on food,” stated Perry.
The breakfast is open to the public!
Mark your calendars and bring your
family and friends out for a great (and
cheap) breakfast!
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JD 960 24.5FT, DANISH TINE, 3BAR SPIKE.
1003342. $3950
’09 C-IH 3408, FT, AHH, #1003139 $32,500
’13 C-IH 3412, FT, AHH $39,500
’13 C-IH 3048, FT, #1002691 $44,500
’10 C-IH 3412, FT, AHH, Good Poly & Knives,
#1002609 $34,500
’10 C-IH 3208, FT, AHH, New Style Adapter,
#1002024 $36,500
ROW CROP TRACTORS
’78 IH 1586, Cab, 2WD, #1003271 $11,500
’07 C-IH Magnum 305, 480/50FS, 2476 Hrs.,
#1002807 $134,500
’13 C-IH Magnum 235, MFD, 342 Hrs
$169,500
GRAIN HEADS
2013 CIH 2162 40FT DRAPER HEAD. NICE
HEAD, GAUGE WHEELS, 1003351. $47,500
‘09C-IH 2020, 35’, Auger Head, #1003311
$8,500
’98 C-IH 1020, 30’ Header $4,900
4X4 TRACTORS
’07 C-IH STX330HD, 3619 Hrs., #1003215
$144,500
VERTICAL/FALL TILLAGE
10 CASE IH 330 TURBO TILL. 34FT. GOOD
SHAPE, DULL BLADES 19.5IN 1003380.
$34,500
Landoll 5 Shank Ripper $2,750
McFarlane RD4035, 35’ $29,000
C-IH 530B, 5 Shank Disk Ripper, #1003071
$17,500
McFarlane RD4035, 35’, #1003152 $18,500
McFarlane 11 Shank Quadra-Till, Never
Used, #1000800 $32,500
Landoll Soil Master, 11 Shank Disk Chisel,
#1002607 $5,900
UTILITY TRACTORS
’13 C-IH Farmall 125A , MFD, L755dr., 262
Hrs., #1003323 $64,500
’14 C-IH 40C,, MFD, 64 Hrs., #1002802
$21,500
COMBINES
13 CIH 7230 NEW LUX CAB, 520/42 TIRES
650/490 HRS. 1003395 $229,500
10 CIH 7088 DELUXE CAB, 520/42 DUALS,
1254/1027 HRS. 1003344 $134,500
09 CIH 8120 20.8-42 DUALS, GUIDE
READY, DELUXE CAB 1068/748 HRS.
1003376 $164,500
NEW CORN HEADS
2012 CIH 3408 GOOD KNIVES 1003348.
$32,500
’89 C-IH 1680, 4X4, 3634 Hrs., #1003194
$14,500
’99 C-IH 2388, 4X4, No Mon., 3537/2543
Hrs., #1003154 $44,500
’95 C-IH 2188, 4X4, Specialty Rotor,
3844/2989 $32,500
’09 C-IH 9120, Duals, 1713/2362Hrs.,
#1002848 $179,500
’14 C-IH 8230, HID, 490/384 Hrs $299,500
’07 C-IH 8010, 4X4, Duals, AFS, Pro 600,
1614/1109 Hrs $139,500
’99 C-IH 2388, 4X4, No Monitor, 3741/2733
Hrs., #1002382 $49,500
CORN HEADS
‘13C-IH 3412, FT, AHH, #1003321 $37,500
SPRAYERS/APPLICATION EQ
’14 C-IH 3330 AIM 90’, 405 Hrs $239,500
PLANTING/SEEDING
09 CIH 1240, 16/31, MECH TONGUE, PRO
600, 9000 ACRES, 1003356, $67,500
08 KINZE 3600 16/31 NO-TILL, NICE, BOX
PLANTER. $54,500
KINZE 2600 16/31 NO-TILL, ROW CLEANERS, NICE OLDER PLANTER. 1003379.
$24,500
’09 C-IH 1240, 16/31, Mech Tong Spring, Pro
600, 8000ac #1001643 $69,500
SPRING TILLAGE
Unverferth 35’ Rolling Harrow II $9,900
Phillips 4305A, 43’ Rolling Harrow, #1003123
$8,450
Landoll 876, 40’ Tilloll, 17.25’ Blades,
#1003141 $29,500
Unverferth 45’ Rolling Harrow, #1002865
$5,950
C-IH 4300, 42.5’ FC, #1002864 $7,450
C-IH 32.5’ TigerMate 200 $29,500
C-IH 44.5’ TigerMate II $37,500
Hwy 14 W. McLeansboro, IL 618-643-2124
Ag News Classifieds
Miscellaneous
In Search Of: Edwards County Barns Book, published by the
Edwards County Farm Bureau
Women’s Committee. The Edwards County Farm Bureau office accidently gave away or sold
every copy of this book. The office would like at least one copy
to have for the archives. If you
are done with yours or have an
extra, please drop it by the office.
Thanks in advance. (6)
For Sale: Two burial plots in
Crest Haven Memorial Park,
Hwy 50, Claremont. Call 618302-3641 (6)
Custom built aluminum beagle
dog box – 3 compartments with
storage 23” by 27” by 48” $350
OBO Call 618-442-5555 (4)
WEDDING ITEMS FOR SALEBurlap sign that reads “Leave us
a Note” about 2 feet x 2-1/2 feet;
Two silk arrangements (red roses and white hydrangeas) in tin
container. Approximately 3 feet
tall; 24 Burlap Cones with red
berries, white flowers and greenery used to decorate seat ends at
wedding. For more information
or to see pictures, call 618-4457946. (3)
For Sale: Tempco Aluminum Storm
Windows- Complete w/ screens. 656” x 26 ¾” and 6- 51 ¾” x 27”- $7
ea. o.b.o. Call 618-948-2408 (3)
Farm Equipment
Hydra-Buddy Hydraulic Power
Pack $500.00 618-752-7441 (6)
J.D Manure Spreader Tandem
Axle, Hyd. End gate. Excellent
Condition. Call after 6 p.m. 618395-2862. (6)
For Sale: 12 row 30” front fold
John Deere maxi merge planter
keeton seed firmers. Yetter flat
fold markers. No till coulters.
$6500.00 618-896-5590 or 618842-5031. (5)
Farm Equipment – Case 580
K Backhoe.
4 Wheel Drive.
Ext Hoe. $15,600.00 618-8393121(4)
YOUR voice is needed to help make a
difference in Washington D.C. and Springfield
The old saying goes “the squeaky
wheel gets the grease”. In the world
of politics, this seems to be truer than
ever before. There are so many issues
that legislators are trying to understand and tackle, the ones that come to
the forefront and get the most attention
are those that the legislators receive
the most phone calls and emails about.
Agricultural and rural issues need
to be “the squeaky wheel” and have
themselves noticed.
The only way to do that is with your help.
The Illinois Farm Bureau, in conjunc-
For Sale Fiberglass camper
shell for long bed pickup. 618842-9319 (5)
Automotive: Set of chrome
Buick wheels & Bridgestone tires
P255-55R20. Price to sell. 618384-8250 (4)
Livestock/Hay
FOR SALE Registered Angus Bulls
and Heifers. Call 618-599-2640. (4)
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you sample things to say or write.
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Farming is a job for all seasons.
Farmers travel with their equipment
on local highways and roads yearround, as well as during planting and
harvesting.
As we recognize Ag Safety Awareness Week, March 6-12, our County
Farm Bureau wants to make sure that
everyone is aware of farm equipment
traveling on local highways and roads.
Farmers have to travel between fields
to move their equipment; they do this
in the best way possible. The tractors
and machinery that they are driving do
not travel at the rate of speed that the
typical automobile travels. So they
are marked with a Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem (SMV). An Illinois Vehicle Code requires certain vehicle types
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issue. No commercial or business ads accepted. 25 word
limit. Deadline is the 20th of each month. Farm Bureau
reserves the right to accept or reject any ad.
erated on public roads – day and night.
This includes farm equipment.
The SMV emblem’s unique triangular shape and red/orange color
combination gives motorists advance
warning that the vehicle they are approaching is moving slowly. Any use
of the SMV emblem other than for
these vehicle types, such as driveway
or mailbox markers, or on trucks or
trailers, is prohibited by Illinois law.
Any misuse takes away from the intended meaning of this recognizable
traffic symbol. For this reason, Illinois
law prohibits its use on stationary objects and other vehicle types. Penalty
for improper use can result in a $75 fine.
In an effort to promote rural road
safety, our County Farm Bureau asks
residents to never use the Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem to mark
driveways, mailboxes, or other fixed
objects. Please help keep everyone
safe with proper SMV use to preserve
its true meaning.
Your membership is valuable: check out these Farm Bureau discounts
AUTOMOTIVE
Dan’s Modern Auto Repair, 803 W. Delaware, Fairfield, 842-3309, 5% discount on
repairs and towing.
Mt. Carmel Rural King Supply, 2419 W. 9th St., Mt. Carmel, 618-262-7134, 10% off
clothing or tires.
ATVS & More 1307 W. Main St. Salem, IL 62881 15% off retail on any parts or accessories -free t-shirts with any purchase-free mount of any wheel or tire purchase
Travco Motorsports, 3983 N Il 130 Olney, IL 62450 (618) 395-3235 10% off of pants
and accessories at Travco Motor Sports
Fresh Air by Kippi, 10% off any air or water purification systems and energy saving
products. 888-889-3671. www.myvollara.com/kippiwright
St. Francisville Women’s Club, (618) 948-2882, 5% off the cost of cabin meeting
room rental.
Big Creek Custom (Personalized Sand-Carved Treasures, Stones-Glass-Ceramics)
3511 N. St. Marie Rd, Olney, IL 62450 Ph#618-838-5397 10% off one item.
Turner’s Cards & Signs, (618) 842-4898, 503 S. First, Fairfield, Ill., $10 discount on
$100 or more of truck lettering
Weger Heating & Air at a 10% discount
CLOTHING
DA DIS-N-DAT, 615 W 3rd Street, Mt. Carmel, 618-240-8528, Jeans for $4
Mt. Carmel Rural King Supply, 2419 W. 9th, Mt. Carmel. 618-262-7134. Farm &
home supplies. 10% off clothing.
The Male Connection, 119 E. Main St., Fairfield, 618-842-4359. 10% discount on
non-sale items, tuxedos excluded.
TJ Marche, 11 North Fifth, Albion, 618-445-2314. 10% off all merchandise in stock
(retail only, not on custom orders).
K&K Fashion Express, 308 S. 10th St., Mt. Vernon, IL. 244-6290. 10% discount on
all regular-priced items.
Hot Tees Cool Vinyl, 431 N Walnut Street, Mt. Carmel, 618-599-6888, Erin Peach,
Owner, 10% off in-stock Aces apparel.
RESTAURANTS
El Rancherito, 211 S. West St., Olney, IL 62450 Ph#1-618-392-3232 15% off total
purchase.
Casey’s Pizza, 102 E Walnut, Albion, 445-4947, $2 off any large pizza (excludes any
specials)
Casey’s Pizza, 1002 E. Main Street, Olney, 392-2628, $2 off the purchase of a large
pizza (Not valid with any other offer. Limit one discount per customer).
Long John Silver’s, 318 W. 9th, Mt. Carmel, 10% off purchase.
Classic Pizza & Pasta, 215 E. Main, Fairfield, Large one topping pizza and personal
cinnamon stick for $12.00
Chili Willy’s, Olney 10% off total purchase.
Crystal’s Country Cream, 21 Long St. Mt. Erie 854-2424.$1 off any size shake.
Hogg Heaven Bar-B-Q, 411 W. 9th, Mt. Carmel, 618-262-7779, Rick Marshall, Owner, 10% Off your purchase.
Lasata Winery & Vineyards 1 mile north of highway 33 618-884-1200 10% discount
Claybank Natural Foods,228 E. Main, Olney, IL 62450 Ph#1-618-843-1150 $5.00 off
second visit with in store coupon($25.00 or more in purchase)
Mimmo’s Pizza, 114 S. Washington St., McLeansboro, 618-643-4820, $1 off any
pizza purchase.
Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant, 115 W. 9th, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Carmel, 10% off purchases greater than $25 McDonald’s, in Albion, Buy a Premium Chicken McWrap and get a free medium fry
and medium drink
Kelly O’s Pizza, 702 N. Market, Mt. Carmel, 262-8333, $1 off extra-large pizza.
The Holiday, 311 S Kitchell Ave, Olney, IL 62450 (618) 392-3663 Free non-alcoholic
beverage with a dinner purchase.
Pizza Hut, 921 E Main St, Olney, IL 62450, (618) 395-8661 $1 off buffet purchase at
Pizza Hut
The Pizza House in Bridgeport at 10% discount.
FLOWERS & GIFTS
Country Corner Treasurers 938 North 1150th Street Flat Rock, IL phone 618-5843588 Members 5% discount.
Country Barn Shoppe, 2451 E. IL 250, Noble, IL (843-2276) 10% off entire purchase. (Does not apply with other offers.)
Watering Can, Albion, free in town delivery for the city of Albion.
Usborne Books and More, Cindy Griess, 618-262-3135, 10% off in-stock items.
HARDWARE, PAINT
Southern Illinois Lumber Co., Albion, 10% off all paint, cash only.
JEWELERS
Smith Jewelers, Jewelry & Bridal Register, 406 Market St., Mt. Carmel, 618-2624339, Gisele Smith, Collette Grisby & Yvette Smith, Owners, 10% off all merchandise
excluding all sale items & repairs and/or FREE cleaning and prong check on rings.
H.D. Bean Jewelers, 123 E. Main, Carmi, 618-382-8170, 10% discount plus free ring
cleaning and prong check.
LAWN & GARDEN
McLean Implement, Albion, Wayne City, Flora, Norris City, Benton. $150 off X530/
X540 mower with deck, see store for details. Also, free bag of Johnny Pop popcorn
with $25 or more purchase of officially licensed in-stock John Deere merchandise.
MEDICAL
Stevens Chiropractic, 21 W. Main, Albion, 10% discount on services only, not valid
on vitamins or orthopedic supports, Medicare, Medicaid or Worker’s Compensation.
Alka Family Chiropractic Center, 415 Walnut Street, Mt. Carmel, Kaylynn Alka,
Owner, $10 off NEW patient consultation, exam & x-rays Newton Hearing Center, 104 V. Van Buren St., Newton, 618-783-3938. 30% off Matrix, Pluss & Air, 40% off Pixel.
MISCELLANEOUS
Easy Living Homes. Farm Bureau members can enjoy a 10% discount on the options selected in Easy Living Homes new home package. Easy Living Homes is located at 2410 E Main St in Olney. Call toll free at 800-453-0440 or locally at 618-392-3344
to meet with a consultant today!
Hartz Janitorial Services: RR 2 Box 227, Lawrenceville 618-843-2561 10% discount
Stremme Septic Services, RR2 Box 65, Sumner, 618-936-9130 or 618-838-7340.
$10 off septic tank pumping and $50 off new system installation.
Tracey Electric, Inc., 1308 Jefferson, Lawrenceville, 618-943-2243. 5% Discount
Botsch & Associates CPAs, LLC. 113 E. Main, Carmi, 382-4151. One free hour of
financial counseling, one time only.
Fix My Cell, 102 E. Main, Olney, (618) 302-1526. 10% off any repairs to cell phones,
iPads, iPods, or tablets. $50 off any new Dish or Direct TV Service, in additon to any
national offers.
SALON SERVICES Shear Country Salon-Starr Stark(Independent Contractor)-Licensed Skin Care Therapist, 1021 N. West St., Olney, IL 62450 Ph#1-618-392-0909 $3.00 off entire purchase
of service, which includes if products are also purchased.
Shear Country Salon-Angie Snider(Independent Contractor)-Cosmetologist, 1021
N. West St., Olney, IL 62450 Ph#1-618-392-0909 $2.00 off total purchase(Services &
Products)
Shear Country Salon-Katie Royse(Manager)-Nail Tech & Hair Stylist, 1021 N. West
St., Olney, IL 62450 Ph#1-618-392-0909 $5.00 off full set of French tip fake nails $5.00
off French tip gel polish
SPORTS
Ready’s Gym, 214 S. Whittle Ave.,Olney,IL (395-1414) *$10.00 off of normal monthly
membership *$5.00 off of military and senior citizen (60+) memberships
Transformations, $5 off initial group fitness membership.
Albion Bowling Center, Rt. 15 West, Albion, one free shoe rental per visit per cardholder.
Main Street Gym, 304 E. Main, Fairfield, 842-7867. $5 discount on monthly membership, $69 three-month membership.
Jerry’s Archery, 635 E. State St., Bridgeport, 618-945-9520 or cell 618-83-9520.
Complete service & repair, new bows & tree stands. 10% off all in shop arrows.
Purify My Hunt, $50 off any scent eliminator. Call 218-299-4924. www.purifymyhunt.
com. “Like” purifymyhunt on Facebook.
VETERINARY SERVICES
Wayne County Veterinary, So. US 45, Fairfield, Truck 618-839-6460 Home 618-8542561, 10% discount on all small animal service, $10 discount on farm trip service call
charges, limit 2 visits per person per month.
Fairfield Veterinary, 814 E. Main, Fairfield, 842-4847, 10% discount.
ACTIVATOR endorsed legislators speak on ag issues!
Representative
Brandon Phelps
General introduction/bio
I serve as State Representative
of the 118th District. Working
with legislators on both sides
of the aisle to bring economic
development and prosperity to
downstate Illinois is my top
priority.
I am proud to be a part of the
transition to energy independence, partnering with Southern Illinois farmers to make
a better state and nation. In
addition to fighting high electric rates, I have worked to
pass laws cracking down on
methamphetamine production
and distribution in Illinois.
I am a member of the National Rifle Association, National
Wild Turkey Federation, Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks, and Chairman/Member of Ducks Unlimited. I am
one of only 10 members in the
nation to serve on the Executive Counsel of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s
Caucuses, an arm of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.
I am an avid hunter and
sportsman and have consistently fought for law-abiding
citizens’ Second Amendment
rights and to protect the rights
and traditions of Southern Illinois sportsmen. I am proud to
be the chief sponsor of the new
law bringing concealed carry
to Illinois. Under the new law,
law-abiding residents can freely exercise their right to protect
themselves and their families.
I serve as Chairperson of the
Public Utilities Committee,
and is a member of the Appropriations - Higher Education, Energy, Environment,
Health Care Licenses, Labor
& Commerce, Public Safety: Police & Fire, and Veterans’ Affairs committees.
I am a lifelong resident of
Southern Illinois. I graduated
from Eldorado High School
and received my bachelor’s
degree in political science from
Eastern Illinois University. I
have one daughter, and my
family and I are members of the
Star General Baptist Church.
The 118th District includes all
or portions of Alexander, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope,
Pulaski, Saline, and Union
counties. What is the most important
issue facing your constituents?
As I walk door-to-door
throughout the district, it’s
clear that people want to see
Southern Illinois’ economy
reenergized and they want
low taxes. We cannot address
those two items until we pass
a responsible budget that protects seniors, children and veterans. I am willing and ready
to work with the governor to
craft a budget that cuts wasteful government spending while
ensuring our most vulnerable
residents have access to the
resources they need. Many
critical programs like Meals on
Wheels for seniors and grants
for our county health departments have been suspended because of the impasse. Businesses won’t invest in Illinois until
we give them the confidence
that our state government can
run efficiently, and that starts
with the budget. I will not balance the budget though on the
backs of hard-working Southern Illinoisans, such as the agriculture community.
What is the most important
issue facing agriculture?
We need to ensure that
agri-business remains a major driver of Southern Illinois’
economy, and that we are
working to bring in and retain
businesses. Whether that’s expanding the farm implement
tax exemption or protecting
programs in the budget such
as the University of Illinois
Extension and agriculture education funding. Like I said
earlier, we cannot settle the
budget on the backs of the agriculture community. We need to
continue the active partnership
with the agriculture community to ensure that you have the
resources to remain successful.
Right now is not the right time
to raise taxes, especially when
we’re trying to get back on our
feet from the Great Recession.
We must keep taxes low so our
local businesses can create and
retain good-paying jobs right
here in Southern Illinois.
Why are you the right candidate to represent our district?
As I mentioned in my biography, I was born and raised
right here in Southern Illinois.
I grew up in Eldorado and have
spent my entire adult life working hard for the people of this
region. I understand the issues
facing the district and that has
allowed me serve as our strongest advocate in Springfield.
From passing the concealed
carry law to fighting to keep
the Hardin County Work Camp
open, my personal and working
roots in these communities has
Brandon Phelps
allowed me to develop the relationships needed to get things
done. Also my past record with
Farm Bureau speaks for itself.
I appreciate your past and continued support.
What would you like to
achieve during your next
term in office?
I would like to see Southern
Illinois return to the prosperous
and vibrant region it once was
and reinvigorate itself. I will
fight to freeze property taxes
and ensuring that our seniors,
children and veterans have the
resources they need to succeed.
We need to make it easier for
the agriculture community to
do business in Illinois, and not
strangle them with higher taxes or government regulation.
Most importantly,
I want to put people back to
work. When I knock on doors,
I want people to talk about the
overabundance of jobs available instead of the opposite. I
love Southern Illinois, and I’m
going to do whatever I can to
ensure it remains a great place
to live.
What does the IFB ACTIVATOR endorsement mean
to you?
The agriculture community is
such an important partner here
in Southern Illinois and I want
to continue my work with them
to address their concerns. Your
endorsement would mean a
great deal and help me to better
understand the issues you face.
I look forward to working
with your organization and the
broader agriculture community
to identify and find solutions
to the most pressing problems.
You all are such a key component to the fabric that makes up
Southern Illinois and I want to
protect that.
Congressman John Shimkus
General introduction/bio
Congressman John Shimkus
proudly serves the families of
the 15th Congressional District
of Illinois, a 33 county district
that stretches more than 14,500
square miles. John serves on the
House Energy and Commerce
Committee and as Chairman of
its Subcommittee on the Environment and the Economy. As a
senior member of this powerful
committee, John has been instrumental in advancing legislation to make America energy
independent through an “all of
the above” energy policy, improve public safety through enhanced 9-1-1 services and lower
the cost of healthcare through
market-driven, patient-centered
reforms.
John has given his life to public
service. His public service began as he graduated from West
Point in 1980. After attending
Airborne and Ranger school,
John went on to serve as a U.S.
Army infantry officer for six
years followed by serving in the
U.S. Army Reserves until his retirement in 2008 as a lieutenant
colonel.
In addition to serving his country, John was a high school
teacher and a county treasurer.
Throughout his years of service
to his country, state, and community, John has always stayed
true to his commonsense conservative principles and values.
During his time in office, John
has received the highest American Farm Bureau Federation
award – the Golden Plow and
the Illinois Farm Bureau Charles
B. Shuman Distinguished Service Award.
John’s service led him to meet
his wife, Karen, at his last duty
station in California. John returned home to Collinsville in
1986 and Karen joined John a
State Senator Dale
Righter didn’t respond
by press time.
year later. John and Karen were
married in 1987.
They have three sons, David,
Joshua and Daniel, and are raising them in Collinsville. The
Shimkus family attends Holy
Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, where Karen is the Director of Parish Music and John
serves as the Head Elder.
issue facing your constituents?
The most important issue
facing the families of the 15th
Congressional District is the
economy and jobs. Too many
Americans are out of work and
too many business owners and
farmers are struggling. Its time
to get government out of the
way, remove the bureaucratic
red tape so employers have less
burdensome rules and regulations so we can put people back
to work.
I believe that government does
not create jobs and in order to
have employees, you must have
employers. So we must make
it easier on business owners by
rolling back the onerous rules
and regulations that impede job
creation. Additionally, we must
protect our farmers’ ability to
manage their farms without EPA
overreach and burdensome government regulation.
issue facing agriculture?
The top issue facing Illinois
farmers is economic well-being.
To address this issue, I believe
we must continue to promote
trade, oppose excessive government regulations, and support
and promote effective risk management tools.
I’m the right candidate to represent the families of the 15th
Congressional District because
I have a commonsense conservative record that reflects the
John Shimkus
priorities of my constituents.
It has been an honor to serve the
people of the 15th Congressional
District and a duty that I have
not taken lightly. Being accessible to my constituents has always been a priority of mine and
that is why I have been able to
help thousands of families with
issues with the federal government.
What would you like to
achieve during your next term
in office?
In my next term, I hope to
achieve eliminating burdensome
government overreach that allows our farmers the freedom to
work their land without the government on their back. With a
Republican president, I will look
to either defund or remove WOTUS; curtail EPA overreach; and
solve the GMO labeling issue.
As a long time supporter of
renewable fuels, I will continue to support and work to
expand the availability of renewable fuels at the retail level.
What does the IFB ACTIVATOR endorsement mean to you?
I am proud to receive the ACTIVATOR endorsement. This
endorsement is a sign that we
are both doing our jobs – farmers are making sure I am aware
of the issues important to them,
and I am leading on those issues.
Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR is the political action committee of the Illinois Farm
Bureau.
Based on a legislators voting record and involvement with Farm Bureau; ACTIVATOR
trustees may endorse a candidate. All the
legislators listed in this section have been
endorsed in the March Illinois primary by
ACTIVATOR. Any questions about the ACTIVATOR program can be directed to your
county Farm Bureau.
Legislative feature, continued
David B. Reis (R-Ste. Marie)
Office: State Representative –
109th District
Occupation: Farmer/ Legislator
Past government experience: State Representative
2005 – present.
Education: University of Illinois, College of Agriculture,
Bachelor’s degree, 1986; Lake
Land College, Mattoon, Associates of Science, 1984; Newton
Community High School, 1982.
issue facing your constituents? There are several important issues facing legislators in
the upcoming session. Far and
away the most pressing issue
facing the next General Assembly is to find a workable
solution to the current fiscal
year budget. For the first time
in twelve years we have a balanced state government and we
must come to an agreement on
a budget that allows us to live
within our means and prioritizes our spending.
issue facing agriculture? With
falling commodity and oil prices, profitability will be a major
concern of farmers for several
years to come. Pushing back
on WOTUS and the Presidents
Clean Air Act regulations will
even more important to farmers as they look to fight back on
these potential increased input
costs. Restructuring and finding
a consistent funding source for
SWCD offices to help implement the voluntary nutrient loss
reduction program will also be
a top priority for me during the
upcoming session.
As a fifth-generation farmer and
one of only a handful of legislators with agricultural experience, I feel that I am uniquely
qualified to represent the issues
and challenges farmers face everyday. I will continue to work
with the Farm Bureau to help
move forward with policy initiatives that will make a positive impact on our industry. I
will continue to meet regularly
with local Farm Bureau leaders
and members and participate in
IFB sponsored activities such
as the “certified legislator” program and the Annual Meeting
in Chicago to stay current with
David B. Reis
the issues facing Illinois farmers.
What does the IFB Activator
endorsement mean to you:
Agriculture is the number one
industry in the state and a major
economic driver in each of the
nine counties that make up the
109th District.
As always, it is an honor to
have the support of the Farm
Bureau and the tremendous
grassroots participation of its
members for the upcoming
election.
Youth safety on the farm
Practice Caution Around
Livestock on the Farm –
Youth Safety
The “warm and fuzzy” image
of friendly cattle, pigs, poultry
and other livestock is more of a
myth than a reality. Jim Fraley,
Illinois Farm Bureau Livestock
Program Director, joins Farm
Bureau during Agricultural
Safety Awareness Week 2016
to remind farm families and
other rural residents to practice
caution around livestock on the
farm and ranch.
“Animals are a major source
of injuries to children on
farms,” said Fraley. “Although
animals often look friendly
and are a great aspect of farm
life, they must be treated with
caution, as they can be a threat
to the safety of those around
them.”
The Farm Bureau Safety and
Health Network, chose “Caution – Safety is No Accident”
as the 2016 theme for Agricultural Safety Awareness Week,
March 6 – 12, with the goal of
making farms and ranches safer
for farmers, their family mem-
bers, and employees. Today
that emphasis is on children on
the farm. The size difference
between a large animal and
a small child, the unpredictability of livestock behavior,
and children’s general lack of
knowledge and skills are what
puts them at risk.
Practical experience is the
best teacher for safe handling
of livestock. Farmers who have
handled animals over a long period of time develop a ‘feel’ for,
or understanding of, animals
and their habits. Although handling methods may vary greatly
for different types of livestock,
there are some generally accepted rules for working with
any animal:
Most animals will respond to
routine; be calm and deliberate.
Announce your presence well
in advance of getting close to
an animal, to avoid startling it.
Avoid quick movements or
loud noises.
Be patient; never prod an animal when it has nowhere to go.
Respect livestock -- don’t fear
it!
Move slowly and deliberately
around livestock; gently touch
animals rather than shoving or
bumping them.
Always provide yourself with
an escape route when working
with an animal in close quarters.
Following the simple rules
listed will help keep everyone
who works or lives with large
farm animals safer. “Teach
your children and grandchildren to be cautious around
livestock on the farm during
Agricultural Safety Awareness
Week and all year long,” said
Fraley.
Annie’s Project dedicates time to farm women’s roles
Today’s agricultural climate
is becoming more challenging
and complex. Market volatility,
production risk, debt and legal
uncertainty are just a few of the
issues surrounding farmers and
ranchers today. Women’s roles
on farm operations have changed
drastically over the past several
decades. More women are taking active roles, and one out of
every seven farms is now managed by a woman. Annie’s Project is an educational program
dedicated to strengthening farm
women’s roles in the modern
farm enterprise. Annie’s Project
and University of Illinois Extension are joining forces to present
a six-session farm management
course for farm women starting
in February 2016. This course
is a discussion-based workshop
bringing women together to
learn from experts in the field.
Through the use of innovative
technology, participants will
learn about business plans, marketing, farm leases, insurances,
estate planning, property titles
and financial management from
the nation’s top agriculture professionals. The program will
also introduce and connect the
participants to local professionals who can assist them long after the program has ended. This unique program will
begin on Tuesday, February
16, 2016 and will meet every
Tuesday and Thursday evening for three weeks from 6 to
9 p.m. The final session will be
held March 3. The course fee is
$50.00 and includes a program
binder, class handouts, resources and 18 hours of instruction.
Please pre-register by February
1, 2016 by contacting Bronwyn
Aly at the White County Extension Office at 618-382-2662 or
baly@illinois.edu. You may also
register online at https://web.
extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13563 . If
you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this
program, contact the Extension
office prior to the start of the
program.
Is your tractor safe?
David W. Smith,
Extension Safety Program
Farm tractors continue to
evolve as our growing population demands higher farm productivity. With this evolution
has come a priority on worker
protection and personal safety.
In the past, tractor-related injuries and fatalities were considered a tragic, yet acceptable
risk of the farming occupation.
This philosophy was common
among most industries. Mining
and construction industries, for
example, actually defined acceptable fatality levels. Today,
even one workplace or occupational fatality is closely investigated to determine the cause
and circumstances surrounding
the incident. National and state
standards are written to protect
practically all industry workers.
Considerable fines and criminal
prosecutions accompany the
most serious offenses of worker protection laws. However,
most farming operations are
exempt from reporting and/or
adhering to many of the worker
protection rules.
The farming occupation is inherently dangerous. Frequent
contact with tractors, machinery, tools, animals, and extreme
working conditions place farmers under substantial risk of injury. According to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics, more than
750 farm workers are accidentally killed each year. More
than half of these fatalities are
tractor related. Tractor rollovers account for more than
50 percent of tractor-related
deaths. Other tractor-related
accidents occur when the operator or bystanders are run-over
by a tractor, become entangled
in the power take-off (PTO),
fall from tractors, and are involved in highway accidents.
Many tractor-related injuries
can be attributed to unsafe tractors: those tractors that are old
and poorly maintained, lack
safety guards and devices, and
steer, brake, and drive in an unpredictable, dangerous manner.
When unsafe tractors are driven by inexperienced operators
in poor weather conditions or
on highways, risk of accidental
injury increases dramatically.
Farm tractor drivers should
avoid this unnecessary hazard by inspecting their tractors
regularly for potential dangers.
The following checklist will
assist operators in performing a
tractor safety assessment.
TRACTOR SAFETY
CHECKLIST
Roll-over Protection Structure (ROPS). Is the tractor
equipped with a ROPS in good
condition?
Guards/shields. Are guards
and shields including the master Power Take-Off (PTO)
shield in place and securely
fastened?
Seat safety switch. Is the seat
safety switch connected and
functional to prevent the tractor
from being “jumped started”
from the ground?
Brake system. Are the brakes
properly adjusted and the fluid
level correct?
Tire pressure. Is the air pressure in each tire appropriate
according to the tire manufacturer’s recommendations?
Lights/signals. Are all headlights, flashers, and brake lights
working correctly, clean, and
visible to other drivers? Hydraulic system. Are all hydraulic hoses and connections
free from leaks and hydraulic
levels correct? Caution: Use
a piece of cardboard or wood
to check for leaks. Hydraulic
fluid under high pressure can
penetrate human skin.
Steering system. Does the
tractor steer and react properly when negotiating turns and
traveling at highway speeds? Is
the steering fluid level correct?
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
emblem. Does the tractor have
a clean SMV emblem located at
the rear of the tractor visible by
other drivers?
Cleanliness. Are the steps and
cab area free from mud, dirt,
ice, oil, or any other combustible object or fluid?
Fire extinguisher. Is the tractor equipped with at least a
10-pound fire extinguisher securely fastened inside the cab
or operator’s station?
First aid kit. Is the tractor
equipped with a first aid kit
securely fastened inside the
cab or operator’s station? First
aid kits should be equipped for
both minor and major injuries.
Every tractor operator is responsible for ensuring that the
tractor does not present an unnecessary hazard to him/her,
other farm workers, or innocent
bystanders.
Don’t wait until it’s too late
before you take tractor safety
seriously.
Katie Strode is the new AITC
Coordinator and Administrative
Assistant for Richland County
Hello! My name is Katie Strode, the new Ag in the Classroom coordinator
and Administrative Assistant for the Richland County Farm Bureau. My husband, Ben, and I relocated here from St. Louis, MO in August of 2014 so that
he could accept the preaching position at Christian Church of Olney.
While we miss our families, Olney has quickly become home for us and we
love it here! We welcomed our first child, Stella in October of last year and
couldn’t be happier. Some of my favorite things include walking our Great
Dane, Blue, to Chilly Willy’s for a treat, driving by East Fork Lake when the
leaves on the trees are changing, taking advantage of the citywide garage
sales, going to auctions, repainting furniture that I find at both of the previous
places and attending the county fair during the summer. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know the members. Please don’t hesitate to
stop by the office and introduce yourself!
Young Leaders collecting
food at annual meeting
The Young Leader Committee of the Wayne County Farm Bureau will be
collecting non-perishable food donations at the annual meeting on March
21. Their efforts are part of the Farm Bureau Harvest for All initiative. All
donations will be delivered to a local food bank in Wayne County. Your
generosity is appreciated.
“BEST PRACTICE” PREVENTION STRATEGIES 1.
ENTRAPMENT/ENGULFMENT – BEST PRACTICES ALWAYS lockout and tag out unloading equipment before entering a bin. NEVER work alone in a bin. Have someone watching who can call for
help. • ALWAYS wear a harness and lifeline. Do NOT “walk down the grain”. •
•
2.
FALLS – BEST PRACTICES Use fall protection for heights over 4 feet – either restraint or fall arrest
systems. • 3-4-1 Triangle for ladders - Extend ladder 3 feet above surface; For every 4
feet of height, place ladder 1 foot away from surface. •
3.
ENTANGLEMENT – BEST PRACTICES •
•
If it moves – guard it! Use AUTO – Around, Under, Through, Over. ALWAYS Lock out/Tag out all equipment before working on it. 4.
ELECTRICAL –BEST PRACTICES Lower augers, pole, ladders, etc. to avoid hitting overhead power lines. • Use Lock Out/Tag Out before service or maintenance. •
5.
STRUCK BY (falling/thrown objects, vehicles, machines) – BEST PRACTICES Wear PPE - hardhat, steel toed footwear. Secure overhead objects & transport tools in secure manner. • Block & Lock. Block tires & raised beds. Lock vehicles, hydraulics,
mechanisms. •
•
6.
DUST EXPLOSIONS – BEST PRACTICES • Limit all ignition sources & control the fire elements.
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping regularly.
Safety does not have to be complicated or costly.
It just needs to be done! WWW.GRAINSAFETY.ORG Wayne County SWCD Spring Fish/Tree Sales
The Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to inform the public that we are going
to start taking orders for the Spring Fish and Tree Sales
at this time. Deadline for Fish is Wednesday, March 2nd
for the Grass Carp and Thursday, March 17th for all other
fish. Delivery of the fish will be on Friday, March 18th
at 8 am. Tree orders will be due on March 25th or until
supplies last. More detailed information is as follows:
Spring Fish Sale 2016
Channel Catfish at 4-6” will be $0.80 ea.
Channel Catfish at 6-8” will be $0.95 ea.
Channel Catfish at 8-10” will be $1.10 ea. (note: will
require 55 Gal. of water per 100 fish ordered)
Albino Catfish at 6-8” will be $1.20 ea.
Largemouth Bass at 2-3” will be $0.95 ea.
Largemouth Bass at 5-8” will be $2.50 ea.
Fathead Minnows (Bag of 150 + 1.b.) at 1-2” will be
$10.50/bag
Crappie (Bag of 100) at 2-3” will be $65.00/bag
Hybrid Sunfish (Bag of 250) at 1-2” will be $65.00/bag
Hybrid Sunfish at 3-5” will be $0.90 ea.
Hybrid Sunfish at 5-7” will be $1.20 ea.
Bluegill (Bag of 250) at 1-2” will be $65.00/bag
Bluegill at 3-5” will be $0.90 ea.
Redear (Bag of 250) at 1-2” will be $65.00/bag
Grass Carp at 8-11” will be $10.50 each (note: These
orders are due by March 2nd)
Spring Tree Sale 2016
White Pine- 4 year transplant at 12-18” will be 10
trees/$20.00
Colorado Blue Spruce- 4 year transplant at 12-18” will
be 10 trees/$20.00
Norway Spruce- 4 year transplant at 16-24” will be 10
trees/$20.00
Red Maple- 1 year seedling at 18-24” will be 5
trees/$7.50
Tulip Poplar- 1 year seedling at 18-24” will be 5
trees/$7.50
Pecan- 1 year seedling at 12-18” will be 5 trees/$7.50
Bald Cypress- 1 year seeding at 18-24” will be 5
trees/$7.50
Read Oak- 1 year seedling at 18-24” will be 5
trees/$7.50
Black Walnut- 1 year seedling at 18-24” will be 5
trees/$7.50
Orders may be placed by mail, email or by telephone.
You can mail orders in to Wayne County SWCD at 23
Industrial Dr., Fairfield, IL 62837; via email at jenny.
tannahill@il.nacdnet.net or you may call Jenny Tannahill A/C at 618-842-7602 x101. Please feel free to contact Jenny with any questions about either the fish or
tree sale.
All-terrain vehicle Safety for all generations
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) use on
farms and ranches is invaluable to any
agricultural operation in making chores
and other jobs easier and quicker. ATVs
are being used now more than ever. According to AAA there are approximately 7 million ATVs in the United States,
which is 20 times more than there were
10 years ago. Just like pickup trucks or
tractors, ATVs are being made bigger,
faster and with more bells and whistles
than 10 years ago. ATVs now can be
purchased with attachments to enhance
their workability. Use caution when
purchasing attachments, even from a
dealer, as they can affect the stability,
braking, and operation of any ATV. Before using an ATV, all riders should be
properly trained on how to safely drive
and maneuver it.
Nationally, the Consumer Product
Safety Commission reported 3,023
ATV-related deaths of children younger than 16 years from 1982 through
2013, representing 23% of all ATV-related deaths. Nearly 50% of these child
deaths were to children younger than
12 years. In 2013 (most recent year that
data are available), there were nearly
100,000 ATV-related emergency department-treated injuries, with 25% involving children younger than 16 years.
(National Children’s Center for Rural
and Agricultural Health and Safety)
Agriculture is a working family industry because family members usually
begin working at a young age and continue to work the family farm or ranch
through adulthood. To protect younger
family members who might be using
ATVs on the farm or ranch, please remember the following:
Children emulate their parents. Role
model good ATV safety.
An ATV is not a toy.
Children should not be allowed to operate an ATV without proper training
and adult supervision.
Children should only be allowed to
operate an ATV that is the correct size
for them.
Children 6 years of age or older should
operate an ATV that has an engine less
than 70 cubic centimeters (cc).
Children over the age of 12 can operate an ATV with a 70 cc to 90 cc engine.
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ated by riders who are 16 years of age
or older.
Always use the buddy system when
operating ATVs.
Do not drive at excessive speeds or attempt to do stunts with the ATV.
No matter the size or age of the rider:
Never carry riders. One seat=one rider.
If you are riding alone, tell someone
where you are going and when you plan
to be back.
Do not drive in adverse weather, insufficient light or unfamiliar or unsafe
terrain.
Use an antenna flag or wear bright
clothing so riders can be seen.
Carry a first aid kit, snacks and water
with you at all times.
Do not operate your ATV on paved
roads, streets or highways.
Do not drive under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
For resources on child safety and
ATVs, visit www.childagsafety.org.
Fairfield Travelogue
Eastern Canada RV Adventure
Superior, Land of the Woodland Drummer
America’s Parklands #1
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Southern Europe
All presentations will be held at the
First Baptist Church in Fairfield, 7:15 p.m.
Season tickets are $30 - Buy yours at the Wayne CFB
Sponsored By:
Fairfield Rotary Club & Wayne County Farm Bureau
Illinois Farm Bureau and County
Farm Bureaus participate in annual
Agricultural Safety Awareness Program
The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is making farm safety a top priority with the
help of the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP). As part of ASAP,
IFB will participate in Agricultural Safety Awareness Week, set for March 6-12.
The theme for the week is “Caution-Safety is No Accident” and highlights a
different safety focus each day of the week. Monday - ATV Safety; Tuesday
- Youth Safety on the Farm; Wednesday - Tractor Safety; Thursday - Roadway
Safety; Friday - Grain Bin Safety.
“We need to make safety a priority on our farms,” said Peggy Romba, who
heads up the safety program for Illinois Farm Bureau. “Agriculture is one of
the most dangerous jobs in the nation. It’s no surprise that almost every farmer
personally knows of a family who has lost a loved one in a farm mishap, not to
mention the injuries that cause loss of fingers, hands, arms and legs.”
Romba reminds us that spring planting will soon be underway. “That means
tractors will be started, plows attached, and long days of hard work are ahead.”
Tune in to RFD Radio Network during Ag Safety Week to hear interviews on
a variety of subjects with safety experts. Listen live or see a content list at RFDradio.com.
The Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is coordinated by the American
Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Farm Bureaus across Illinois take part in this
special week by providing information about farm safety. To learn more, contact
your county Farm Bureau or fb.org.
Little Wabash River gauge at Fairfield operational
A river monitoring station on the Little Wabash River
bridge east of Fairfield is now operational.
The purpose of the station is to provide the river stage so
first responders and the public can better determine whether
certain roads in the county are closed when the river is at or
above flood stage.
The river monitoring system, operated by the U.S. Geological Survey, will provide real-time data of surface elevation at the site. The data will be transmitted by satellite
telemetry to a dedicated website. Anyone with an internet-connected device can view the data. The data will also
be stored in the National Water Information System (NWIS)
database, forever.
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is covering the installation expense of the equipment, with the county covering the
annual maintenance expense.
A sizeable donation from the Wabash Valley Association
was also received to help towards the purchase of the equipment.
A link to the web-interface for the gage can be found on
the Wayne County Farm Bureau website at www.waynecfb.
com.
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Jim Hughes is the Agency Manager
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of COUNTRY Financial. The agency is made up of Franklin, Hamilton,
White, Saline, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Richland and Lawrence counties
and includes 31 COUNTRY Financial
Representatives.
Jim’s office assistant is Carol Gidcumb and their agency office is located at 1023 US Rt 45, Eldorado, IL.
Jim is married to his wife Anjie, an
art teacher at Benton Grade School.
They have 2 children, Ethan, a junior
at the University of Evansville in the
Doctor of Physical Therapy program
and Anna, a freshman at Missouri
Baptist University studying Business
Management and Administration.
Jim continues to own and operate the
family farm, located in the northeast
corner of Franklin County.
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Sharpen your profitability
skills at Soybean Summit
Ben Anderson
Ben Anderson retires after 33 years in farm service
Ben Anderson, after 33 years of full time work for RichLaw Service Company and Wabash Valley Service Company and three years as a summer intern from Wabash Valley
College and later from SIU-C, retired at the end of January.
He has BS Degrees in Ag Business Economics and Soil Science from SIU. He began working for Rich-Law Service
Company in 1982 and was one of three Salesman who sold
crop inputs, feed, and livestock equipment. In his spare time
he worked as a Custom Applicator. In 1984 he became the
only person selling those things in all of Richland County
and in four townships of Lawrence County. Ben was in the
first class of Crops Salesmen to become Certified Crop Specialists in 1986. Two years later, he became Plant Manager
at Olney; a position he held until August of 2015, when he
began working on some special projects for Wabash Valley, and Chris Fritschle took over as Manager of Richland
County.
He and his wife, Lisa, live at Olney and they have three
children; Jason and his wife, Kala, live at Highland and have
two children, Braxton and Erica. Their son, Joshua lives at
Noble and their daughter, Brianne, is married to Jonathan
Kuenstler, living at Olney with their daughter, Bella.
Ben will continue to work on his special projects for Wabash Valley on a part time basis. He also farms a little and
is looking for other interesting jobs to do.
His thoughts on the future and Wabash Valley? “This is
an exciting time in agriculture for young people who are
willing to put in the time and effort to get the job done. Ag
will never be a 9 to 5 job, but I think the company will continue to grow and prosper as new employees come along. I
anticipate the need for more hands on, crop scouting in the
future. Wabash Valley will continue to be a major player,”
he said. “I wish all the employees of Wabash Valley and the
company the best of luck in the future.”
Secretary Vickie Doan retires from Olney Plant
Vickie Doan, who has been the Secretary at Olney for 25 years, retired
at the end of January. She began at
Olney Plant when it was part of RichLaw Service Company and when
Rich-Law and Wabash Valley merged,
she came along for the ride.
Vickie and her husband, Randy, live
at Olney and they have four children;
Stephanie, Matthew, Michaela, and
Natalie.
She plans to work for the company
part time, filling in here and there as
needed.
Her thoughts on the company and
retirement? “It is a great company
to work for. Many companies, when
they find out you have cancer, try to
move you out and get rid of you. But,
I have received great support from
Wabash Valley during my illness and
I am grateful for that. They have gone
above and beyond what I expected,”
she said.
Vickie Doan
Wintertime is farm meeting time. And if you haven’t already done so, be sure
and include this year’s Illinois Soybean Summit on your calendar. The Soybean Summit is the premier annual event where the state’s soybean farmers are
invited to share in opportunities to sharpen production skills and enhance farm
profitability -- certainly welcome goals as we face some of the most challenging
economic times in agriculture’s recent history.
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), with funding from the Illinois soybean
checkoff, hosts the Soybean Summit. Achieving higher yields is a major focus
of our overall checkoff-funded yield and production efforts. That is especially
important since soybeans can be a lower cost crop to manage. Higher yields go
hand in hand with boosting farm profitability.
Explore the opportunities at one of the Soybean Summit’s three locations this
year; Friday, Jan. 29, Effingham, Ill., at the Keller Convention Center; Thursday,
Feb. 25, Peoria, Ill., Peoria Civic Center; and Friday, March 11, Rockford, Ill., at
Giovanni’s Convention Center. The theme for all three sites is Mission: Yield.
Each of the events has a slightly different agenda, but all will encourage farmers
to examine and explore soybean management techniques that can lead to sustainably higher yields and lower production costs.
The Soybean Summit has become a popular event the last couple of years, and
continues to attract more participants. It is a free experience for Illinois farmers,
but registration is required since seating is limited. Each site’s program will
begin at 7 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.
Register online at ilsoy.org/summit or call 888-826-4011. You also can check
out the special insert in the January 2016 issue of Illinois Field & Bean for more
specific session and speaker information and details about how to register to win
a Carhartt jacket or hat. Additional resources about how to increase soybean
profitability in 2016 are found at ILSoyAdvisor.com.
Price comparisons reveal
weakness in corn prices
The high corn prices of late 2010
through mid-2014 were associated
with a combination of strong demand
resulting from growing ethanol production, high livestock prices, and reduced supply resulting from the small
U.S. corn crops of 2010, 2011, and especially 2012. According to a University of Illinois agricultural economist,
the lower prices of the past 17 months
that continue today are the result of the
large U.S. corn crops of the past three
years, plateauing ethanol production,
lower livestock prices, and expanding
foreign coarse grain production.
Darrel Good reported that the monthly average price of corn received
by U.S. farmers exceeded $4.00 per
bushel for 46 consecutive months
from September 2010 through July
2014. The simple average of those
monthly prices was $5.85, in a range
of $4.06 (July 2014) to $7.63 (August
2012). The average monthly price has
been below $4.00 in each of the past
17 months. Those monthly prices averaged $3.67, in a very narrow range
of $3.49 to $3.81.
Foreign coarse grain production increased from 769 million metric tons
in 2010-11 to 918 million metric tons
in 2014-15. Increasing foreign grain
production, along with global economic weakness and a stronger U.S.
dollar, has resulted in a substantial
year-over-year reduction in corn exports during the first 18 weeks of the
2015-16 marketing year.
According to Good, cumulative
marketing-year U.S. corn export inspections as of Jan. 7, 2016, totaled
395 million bushels. For the first three
months of the marketing year, Census
export estimates exceeded inspections
by 27 million bushels.
“Assuming that margin has persisted, exports during the first 18 weeks
totaled 422 million bushels, 125 million fewer bushels (23 percent) than
exports during the same period in the
previous year,” Good said. “Mexico
was the largest importer of U.S corn
in the early part of the 2014-15 marketing year and shipments so far this
year are up 18 percent. However, shipments to other large importers early
last year (Japan, South Korea, Egypt,
Columbia, and Peru) are down 41 percent.
“In addition to the slow pace of corn
export shipments so far this year, unshipped export sales are also much
smaller than outstanding sales of a
year ago,” Good said. “Those sales as
of Dec. 31 were reported at 435 million bushels compared to 580 million
bushels a year earlier. The magnitude
of unshipped export sales follows the
same pattern as export shipments to
date—larger for Mexico, but smaller
for other major buyers. As a side note,
two million bushels of U.S corn have
been sold for shipment to Cuba, compared to none last year.”

2016 February - Wayne County Farm Bureau

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