6pgs, Diesel prices are at record levels. The prices of dry fertilizer for corn are double what farmers paid last year. Planting progress sits at the slowest pace since 2013, with farm machinery parts on backorder or in short supply. The latest Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers’ concerns seem to be overshadowing current optimism about commodity prices hitting decade-highs.
4pgs, The Big Sky State has a dedicated group of winemakers working with unique hybrid grapes resistant to the state’s harsh weather. But even with the science making progress, Montana still needs its lawmakers’ to give the nascent industry more support.
Eathington, Emma (author), Henson, Robbie (author), Kurr, Benjamin (author), McClay, Callie (author), Migut, Steven (author), Oros, Ava (author), Richey, Sarah (author), Sanderson, Kate (author), Streder, Shealyn (author), Walker, Kali (author), Wegeng, Sophia (author), and Roberts, Dr. Owen (author)
Format:
Magazine
Publication Date:
2022-05
Published:
United States
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 205 Document Number: D12718
Journal Title Details:
V.1, N.1
Notes:
24pgs, The inaugural magazine for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's AGCM 220 Publication Development and Production course. Within are articles written by agricultural communication students that cover a breadth of topics including faculty spotlights, classroom diversity, AGCM alumni advice, and the place of agriculture in society.
