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The Meier Family of Ridott, IL will be hosting the 2009 Illlinois Forage Expo. Front Row (L to R standing or kneeling on the ground) Linda & Keith Meier, Kimberly Meier, Idamae Meier, Leon Meier, Tim Busker, Doris & Glen Meier, Kelli Meier (Back row) Glen Arthur Meier, Becky Meier, Katherine Meier, Magen Busker, Rachel Busker, Jennifer Busker holding Matthew Busker, Jason Meier holding Coleton Meier. Family members not pictured: Kristie Meier, Eric & Karrie Ross, Korrin Meier

2009 Illinois Forage Expo - July 31

Meier Farms of Ridott, IL will host the 2009 Illinois Forage Expo July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meier Farms is a family operated 300 head dairy confinement operation with 345 acres of alfalfa. All activities will be held in the field. For a full schedule of events and directions to the farm click the link below.

2009 Forage Expo Schedule of Events

USDA HAY MARKET REPORT

The USDA Agriculture Marketing Service collects market data on various commodities including hay. The Illinois Hay Market Report is published monthly and can be accessed by going to http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/gx_gr310.txt

The USDA Agriculture Marketing Service can be accessed at http://www.ams.usda.gov/ in order to access nationwide hay market reports from other states.

Illinois Forage and Grassland Council

www.illinoisforage.org

Phone: (618) 664-3590 ext.3

Fax: (618) 664-3958

P.O. Box 233
Greenville, IL 62246

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