Chess Game Over Farm Bill

From Politico: "As the Senate stews over which farm bill amendments to vote on, a chess game is being played, with fresh proposals filed each day in an effort to shape the outcome of the debate."

http://m.politico.com/iphone/story/0612/77431.html

Grain Bin Safety

Area ag students learn about grain bin safety. http://wjbc.com/grain-bin-safety-on-display-at-ffa-convention/

More drought

The moisture deficit in the U.S. Midwest is 4 to 5 inches after "extremely dry weather" in the past 30 days...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-11/midwest-moisture-deficit-seen-at-4-5-inches-by-martell.html

Illinois in Drought

http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=35129

Put N Where You Need It

Becks Hybrids: Put late-season nitrogen where you need it, when you need it. http://t.co/oFS7Nuaz