Sydney Hurd was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Sydney’s favorite part about high school sports is the family atmosphere that it has created. She loves how sports bring her and her friends closer. Growing up with two brothers Sydney has developed a competitive personality, but that doesn’t keep her from having fun on the court. To Sydney, agriculture is a way of life. It’s waking up early, staying up late and going to work no matter what the weather conditions are. Agriculture has taught her many life lessons such as time management, responsibility, and discipline. Sydney is Student Council President, Vice President of her class, FFA President, and is involved in basketball, volleyball, golf, dance, 4-H, and FCA. She also helps with various charity events in her community. Once Sydney graduates, she plans to attend Iowa State University and major in agriculture.  

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Kasey Krauskopf was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is the memories that are made as well as the lessons learned. To Kasey, agriculture is all about learning and overcoming adversity. While growing up and showing animals, Kasey has faced many challenges caused by weather and even health problems. Kasey is involved in 4-H, football, basketball, and he coaches a 4th grade flag football team. Once Kasey graduates, he plans on attending college to continue his football career and major in agribusiness. 

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Caleb Evans was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court. His favorite part about high school sports is the experience and atmosphere. To Caleb, agriculture is a lifestyle that not only allows him and his family to work together but it allows them to make a living by helping feed the world. Caleb is involved in tennis, golf, Student Council, and is a junior class officer. After graduation, Caleb would like to go to a 4-year college to study accounting. 

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Owen Hinchman was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports are the memories he has made with his teammates. To Owen, agriculture is a way of understanding the diversity in career fields. Agriculture is one of the most diverse career paths someone can take. It provides jobs for thousands of Americans each day and is extremely important for our economy. Agriculture also provides food and raw materials that will be utilized all around the world. Owen is involved in tennis, Student Council, Class Officer, Bring Change to Mind, Elks Antlers, and Youth Leadership Academy. After graduation, Owen would like to attend a research school to earn a nursing degree and become a nurse practitioner. 

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IL Corn partners with other commodity groups to get the most out of farmers’ checkoff dollars. This week, Illinois Beef Association Executive Vice President Josh St. Peters highlights their projects with IL Corn focused on sustainability and how their collaboration is helping consumers understand the work beef and corn farmers do to grow food sustainably.

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This year is teaching farmers more about tar spot’s limitations during dry weather. Plant pathologist Marty Chilvers with Michigan State University discusses current research projects.

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- December corn $6.835 down $0.0625

- November soybeans $13.8525 up $0.0125

- December soybean meal $411.0 down $0.10

- December soybean oil 66.84 up 154 points

- December Chicago wheat $8.61 up $0.0125

- December live cattle $149.20 up $1.42

- December lean hogs $84.95 up $2.70

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Illinois farmer Paul Butler says weeds are always a challenge, and being 90 percent no-till, he points to waterhemp and marestail as the most problematic.

Butler made the switch to the Enlist weed control system this year and says it was easy to do and very successful.  

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When a farmer is not happy with their planter, the easy way out is to buy a new one. But Joe Rollin, Regional Manager with Precision Planting, says most of the time the issues you have with a planter can be fixed by retrofitting the current equipment. This week, he talks about ways to retrofit your planter and how doing so could help your pocketbook.

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