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Meghan joined Pro Farmer in June 2011 as a reporter in training for the role of Washington editor. Prior to joining the Pro Farmer team, Meghan worked as an editor at Stocks, Futures and Options (SFO) magazine. During her time there she gained her Series 3 license from the National Futures Association. She is a 2009 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and writing. At Pro Farmer, Meghan writes many of the daily market commentaries in addition to website news stories. She also compiles the quarterly Washington Report and the annual Tax Report. Meghan was born and raised in northwest Iowa near the small, rural community of LuVerne. Her family operates a grain and cattle (formerly dairy) farm and her mom’s side of the family raises grain and hogs.

Angie Maguire spent her life on a farm before returning to agriculture from a cash grain perspective. Her years of experience running a diverse and unique direct ship cash grain program, coupled with her current position as the Vice President of Grain for Citizens LLC in Charlotte, MI has given her an in-depth understanding of basis, spreads and futures. This knowledge and experience translates into her ability to help her customers see the flow of cash grain and prices, maximizing margins and returning solid results. “Cash is King” focuses on the developments in the cash market, as well as ways you can take advantage of potential opportunities as they develop. Angie is known as the @GoddessofGrain on Twitter.

Twenty year old daughter of custom harvesters who travels with the family from Texas to Montana each summer, following the wheat harvest. She Represents the fourth generation of a custom harvesting family.

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2006 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs around 21,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.

Cyril Cogniard is a French explorer touring farms in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. He grew up on a farm in Champagne-Ardenne, France where his family grows wheat, malting barley, rapeseed, sugar beets, lucerne and maize on 600 acres. Cyril, 25, is a farm advisor for the French agricultural advisory firm Centre d’Economie Rurale (CDER).

“As the Sun Rises” is an early morning grain report brought to you by the agricultural specialists at MF Global. This daily 6:30 am report is your first look at the grain markets and the ongoing fundamental and technical factors driving prices. Each and every morning, host Adam Vrabel delivers a wake up call with an in-depth look at the upcoming day’s events. This report is geared at bringing you the first look at the issues effecting agricultural futures giving you a concise and stimulating outlook hours before the opening bell. The program intends to stimulate ideas and inform the agricultural community each and every morning. For more information call Adam at (312) 663-7666 or email him at avrabel@mfglobal.com.

Greg, a fifth-generation family farmer, grows soybeans, alfalfa and corn and has a cow/calf operation near Newman Grove, Neb. Greg received his appointment to USB in 1999 and currently serves as an ex-officio member of the USB Executive Committee and as a member of the Domestic Marketing Committee. Greg’s previous leadership roles with USB include service as USB Immediate Past Chairman, USB Chairman and Vice Chairman, as well as chair and vice chair of the Communications Committee and team lead for the Biobased Products Initiative. He has also served on the Domestic Marketing Committee, Budget Allocation Model Working Group, Biotech Task Force, Planning & Allocation Working Group and Budget & Finance Committee. Greg is a board member of the U.S. Soybean Export Council and a member of the QUALISOY Board. He has been a member of the Nebraska Soybean Board for 12 years, serving as chairman, vice chairman and treasurer, and is currently an ex-officio member. Greg is also a member of the American Angus Association and is active in his local church and community. He attended Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minn.

Dairy Today editors bring you the latest research on the production and management challenges that directly impact your dairy’s profitability.

In today’s economic situation, many Americans are being laid off or let go from their jobs. Farmers too are feeling the crunch of this downfall. Health Care is a major concern in the agriculture community across the nation. Often times a spouse works an alternate job away from the farm to provide for the family’s health benefit needs, i.e. insurance. With so many jobs being threatened, there are thousands upon thousands of families across the nation finding themselves with little or no health/dental benefits. Insurance costs are skyrocketing leaving many with no benefits…..or so they thought. Consumer driven benefit plans are becoming increasingly popular and are providing an excellent alternative to traditional insurance plans. Ameriplan is the leading Medical/Dental Discount Benefits Provider in the nation. The 16 year old company is saving over 2 million members up to 80% on their health and dental needs, with over 400,000 medical providers and over 30,000 dental providers nationwide. 60 Minutes aired a segment on Ameriplan several years ago with a favorable review. If you’re one of the 48 million Americans in the US with little or no benefits you should investigate what this company has to offer. Their affordable plans start at $14.95/month for an individual and only $19.95/month for and entire household. Visit www.EveryoneBenefits.com/BGriffith to see if you could benefit from what this company has to offer.

I am the regional Coordinator for Farm Boy Energy, to our knowledge we are the only company that sells small wind and medium wind turbines to farmers to allow them to lock in their energy cost and to be able not only to harvest crops but also the wind. I am 30 years old and I am from Gallatin Missouri originally. I moved to Iowa in 1999 where I preside today. I work very closely with farmers all over the Midwest, and educate people on the difference between my company and the big wind farms that are popping up all over the United States. I am looking to help answer people’s questions about wind energy but also explain other “green” solutions in farming i.e. solar power, methane digesters, bio diesel, and other products that will pay them back and lower their cost of operations. mcaudle@farmboycompanies.com www.farmboyenergy.com