Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021 must do so by March
Feb 9, 2021 9:00 AM
(CHAMPAIGN) The University of Illinois’ Farmdoc Program continues to offer free webinars to statewide and midwestern farmers. The remaining sessions in the series are being held over the next five consecutive Thursdays, through March 11. The one hour webinars, running each day from 11:00 until 12:00 noon, are aimed at helping farmers plan for a profitable year with various topics discussed. Here’s what’s coming up :
February 11 : enhanced Coverage Option and crop insurance
February 18 : acreage decisions for 2021
February 25 : last financial issues before planting
March 4 : final look at commodity title and crop insurance decisions
March 11 : FAST tools and financial planning
Pre-registration is required and free of any charge. Go online to www.farmdoc.illinois.edu/webinars.
Jan 28, 2021 8:14 AM
(CHAMPAIGN) The University of Illinois’ Farmdoc Program is offering a new, free webinar series to statewide and midwestern farmers. While the first webinar was yesterday, the remaining sessions will be held over the next six consecutive Thursdays, February 4 through March 11. The one hour webinars, running each day from 11:00 until 12:00 noon, are aimed at helping farmers plan for a profitable year with various topics discussed. Here’s what’s coming up :
February 4 : commodity title choices in 2021
February 11 : enhanced Coverage Option and crop insurance
February 18 : acreage decisions for 2021
February 25 : last financial issues before planting
March 4 : final look at commodity title and crop insurance decisions
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