Images from the Last Meeting

The M.A.I.N. members met in Champaigne, Illinois on July 16, 2011.

Viewing soybean test plots at the University of Illinois.

Viewing test plots at the University of Illinois.

Emerson Nafziger, Univeristy of Illinois Professor, presents data from high-yield soybean tests.

Veiwing miscanthus test plots at the University of Illinois.

Feb Meeting a Success

The meeting in February was a success for most participants.  Producers discussed soils, managing different soils differently and nitrogen fertilization strategies in the morning. In the afternoon, participants discussed challenges and opportunities within their operations.

While producers were from three different states with different soil types, different climates and different crop rotations, the participants found that they had some things in common. This year, they all see an opportunity to market corn and soybean at higher commodity prices, but they all are facing higher input prices as well.

M.A.I.N. meeting set for Feb 15, 2011

The next M.A.I.N. meeting is set for February 15, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Hurstbourne Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

Producers from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Kentucky are expected to attend. Two guest speakers will discuss topics related to soils management.

The meeting starts at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) with a brief introduction by Adrian Fay. Each producer in attendance will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, where they farm and what they farm. Those will be followed by the presentations on soil management. After lunch, producers will discuss economics and inputs.

Click here for the agenda.