Wheat Variety Trials Online Want to look at the University of Illinois' wheat trial results before making a variety decision? The Wheat Results website, a popular U of I Extension resource, might be the answer, and producers can reference this decision making tool "online." The Wheat Results website allows the producer to reference yield data from "all of" or "the closest of" U of I research farms (Belleville, DeKalb, Brownstown, Dixon Springs, Urbana, or Perry). The current yield plus a two and three year yield average for that variety at each location is available along with information on winter hardiness, Hessian fly resistance, scab resistance, and much more. Along with current yield data, the producer can examine yields for varieties dating back to 2000 by "scrolling down the page" and "clicking" on the appropriate site. The "Agronomic Characteristics of Wheat Varieties" link provides the producer with common disease resistance and Hessian fly resistance information.

Staunton Farmers' Market in Full Swing

Attend the Staunton market on Saturday mornings to meet local growers and buy fresh produce. Come check it out next week.

Carlinville Farmers' Market Adds Wednesday Night

There is an additional opportunity to buy fresh in Carlinville. On Wednesday starting at 4 p.m., you can go to the Farm Bureau Parking lot to purchase locally grown fruit and vegetable. Also, the weekend Farmers' Market is at the traditional site at the County Courthouse.

IS YOUR FINANCIAL SECURITY AT RISK The "Is Your Financial Security at Risk?" helps people develop a personal risk management plan. They identify those events that pose a financial risk for their family; learn ways to manage risk; determine how they currently manage risk; and identify gaps in their risk management strategies.

The 2009 Macoupin County Platbook is being prepared! If you would like to purchase advertising in the upcoming platbook, please call the Extension office at 217/854-9604. Landowners are invited to contact the office if you have noticed recorded errors in past platbooks.