Factors Affecting Food Prices:
Great resource of facts about agriculture’s impact on food prices. (more)

Farm Bureau: Ethanol not a major reason for rising cost of food
People looking for a simple explanation for rising food costs are pointing the finger at growing production of corn-based ethanol. However, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said ethanol is “not the culprit that American consumers are being led to believe.” (more)

Welcome New Employees!
Members will see two new faces in the Farm Bureau office. (more)

2008 Illinois Farm Bureau & Affiliates Youth Conference
Madison County students were among more than 500 FFA students who attended the 2008 Illinois Farm Bureau® & Affiliates Youth Conference. (more)

FarmWeek Mobile Now Available
Illinois Farm Bureau members have a new tool to help them compete and even gain an edge in the “Information Age.” (more)