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All Day Ag Outlook at the Beef House
The meeting is hosted by the farmdoc team from the University of Illinois Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, WILLAg.org, University of Illinois Extension, and Illinois Public Media. The All Day Ag Outlook was first hosted at the Beef House in March of 1991. “The event always anchors farm-related decisions from what crops to plant and when to market to how world events are influencing commodity exports,” said organizer and host Todd Gleason, farmdoc team member and University of Illinois Extension farm broadcaster.
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Add It Up: Property and Legacy on the Farm
This opening session focuses on the fundamental aspects of assessing and valuing farm property while considering its role in legacy planning. JR Glenn will share his legal expertise on property rights, ownership structures, and valuation methods specific to agricultural operations. Participants will learn about the various components that make up a farm's value, including land,…
Find out more »Navigating 2025 Crop Insurance Choices
Dr. Gary Schnitkey and Dr. Nick Paulson will provide comprehensive analysis of 2025 crop insurance alternatives for Illinois grain producers. The session will examine coverage levels, product types, and supplemental options including SCO (Supplemental Coverage Option). Special attention will be given to the interaction between crop insurance choices and farm program decisions, particularly how PLC…
Find out more »South America’s Crop Season Update: Soybeans, Corn, and Export Markets
Joana Colussi (farmdoc team) and Silvina Cabrini (National Institute of Agricultural Technology, Argentina) will provide an update on the current crop season in South America, focusing on soybean and corn production. They will also discuss the potential for cropland expansion in Brazil, export prospects considering supply dynamics, and recent changes in Argentina's export taxes.
Find out more »Now What Do I Do: The Initial Steps to the Estate Plan
This session builds on the foundation established in the first webinar by providing a practical roadmap for initiating the estate planning process. JR Glenn will outline the essential first steps farm families should take when beginning their estate planning journey, including gathering necessary documentation, identifying key stakeholders, and understanding various planning tools available. The discussion…
Find out more »Deadline Decisions: Making the Right ARC/PLC Choice for 2025
With the April 15th deadline approaching, this crucial session focuses on the 2025 ARC/PLC program election decision. The webinar will analyze the three program options (ARC-CO, PLC, and ARC-IC) using current market projections and historical data. Dr. Schnitkey and Dr. Paulson will provide commodity-specific analysis for major Illinois crops, examining how different price scenarios could…
Find out more »The Yield Trap: Why Higher Yields Don’t Always Equal Higher Profits
Exploring the complex relationship between yield and profitability, using PCM's extensive data to demonstrate how lower input costs can sometimes lead to better financial outcomes despite slightly reduced yields.
Find out more »10 Years of PCM Data: What Actually Pays on Your Farm?
What in-field practices are really making money on Midwest farms? Join us as we dig into PCM’s latest data publication featuring 10 years of financial analysis from Illinois farms. We’ll show how reduced tillage systems, optimal nitrogen rates, and strategic use of cover crops can protect your margins - especially in years where profitability is…
Find out more »Changes to Commodity and Crop Insurance Programs in the OBBBA
We will provide farmers and landowners with information they need to know about the commodity title and crop insurance provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law on July 4th, 2025. OBBA increases the chances and size of PLC/ARC for 2025 and succeeding years. Those payments will not be received until October 2026. Some landowners may add base acres as a result of this bill. Also, farmers will need to re-evaluate the use of the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) as a result of OBBBA provisions.
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