The farm gate blog is a production of the Agricultural and Consumer Economics Department of the University of Illinois, and is created five times per week for the benefit of farm decision-makers in the Cornbelt. The updates address marketing, farm business economics, crop and livestock production and agricultural policy, and originate from sources within the Land Grant University system and the US Department of Agriculture. These sources contain a wealth of knowledge that is inconspicuous to most farm decision makers, and the purpose of the farm gate is to shed light on the information and condense it into a “quick read” for busy farmers.

Climate Change: What Should You Expect In The Future?

High Livestock Feed Costs: The Message To Congress

Extension Update

Agriculture Needs To Look Far Enough To See Tomorrow.

Despite June Floods, The Crop Keeps Getting Bigger.

The SURE Program: A Permanent Formula For Calculating Disaster Assistance.(UPDATED)

ACRE: How Close Are You To Deciding Whether To Sign Up? (UPDATED)

Extension Update

Why Has So Little Been Said About Soybean Rust This Year?

Is It Just Me, Or What's The Deal With The Basis Always Being So Wide?

The farm gate appears here with the permission of the University of Illinois.

The farm gate blog is a production of the Agricultural and Consumer Economics Department of the University of Illinois, and is created five times per week by Stu Ellis, a long time agricultural communicator.