A Teary-Eyed Horse May Indicate Moon Blindness Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:09:43 CST An archive of Pet Columns from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is available online at www.vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/. Requests for reprints of this article may be directed to Mandy Barth, mandyb@illinois.edu.
Tough Times: 10 Warning Signs of Predatory Lending Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:50:30 CST
URBANA - Want to avoid being the next victim of predatory lending? Answer the following 10 questions provided by the Mortgage Bankers Association to make sure you're not being misled about your mortgage loan and what it will cost you, said a University of Illinois Extension consumer and family economics educator.
Corn Acreage Jumps, Increase in Stocks Expected Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:28:42 CST
Urbana — June USDA reports point to a more comfortable supply of corn, soybeans, and wheat for the 2009-10 marketing year, which is negative for prices.
"Estimates in the USDA's June 1 Grain Stocks and Acreage reports exceeded expectations and were generally very negative for corn price prospects. Acreage of wheat also exceeded expectations. Estimates were closer to expectations for soybeans but point to ample supplies during the year ahead," said Darrel Good, University of Illinois Extension economist.