1. Journal Star, Peoria, Ill., agriculture briefs column

Sep 26, 2008      Journal Star

...agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, is the featured speaker. For more information, call (217) 206-7895. CROP INSURANCE DATE APPROACHING: The closing date for crop insurance programs for certain fall-planted crops is Tuesday, Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Crops affected include winter wheat, winter barley and forage production. MILL CREEK TOUR SET: A tour of Roegge's Mill Creek Farm... more...

2. No immediate disaster assistance for Louisiana

Sep 30, 2008      Agweek

They said in prepared statements that some farmers would not be able to receive assistance under SURE because they had not signed up for crop insurance or bought too low a level of crop insurance. more...