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	In 1862 the Homestead Act granted 160 acres to settlers who had worked the land 5 years
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Quotes

C - CORN - CBOT
	Last	Chg
May	597'4s	-6'0
Jul	607'2s	-7'4
Sep	619'4s	-7'2
Dec	631'0s	-6'6
Mar	642'4s	-6'6

S - SOYBEANS - CBOT
	Last	Chg
May	1374'4s	39'4
Jul	1379'4s	37'0
Aug	1374'4s	37'0
Sep	1344'6s	32'2
Nov	1325'6s	36'4
Jan	1338'4s	36'6

W - WHEAT - CBOT
	Last	Chg
May	785'4s	-8'0
Jul	795'6s	-9'6

LC - LIVE CATTLE - CME
	Last	Chg
Jun	94.350s	0.050
Aug	99.975s	- 0.125

LH - LEAN HOGS - CME
	Last	Chg
May	82.250s	1.775
Jun	77.675s	0.650

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The Spartan staff takes pride in our ability to serve our customers.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you. If you need to talk to an agent
or have questions on your policy... please call us, we are here to answer
all your questions and concerns.

Our staff has over 200 years of combined experience working with crop insurance.

We specialize in crop insurance and offer product choices that fit your needs.

We will come to your farm and assist you with your information,
with appointments at your convenience.

We work with dependable, knowledgeable companies. Agro-National,
Great American, John Deere Risk Protection, Inc. and Rain and Hail.

The cost of the product does not vary between agents -
but knowledge, experience and trust does.

2008 Final Prices Set

Corn Base Prices

CRC Base Price $5.40 Hi/Low Factor .969/ .969

RA Base Price $5.40 Volatility Factor .30

GRIP Base Price $5.40 Volatility Factor .28

GRP Base Price $3.75

MPCI Base Price $4.75

Soybean Base Prices

CRC

Base Price

$13.36
Hi/Low Factor 2.763/2.763

RA

Base Price

$13.36
Volatility Factor .31

GRIP

Base Price

$13.36
Volatility Factor .31

GRP Price $8.70 None

MPCI Price $11.50 None

2008 Wheat Base Prices

CRC Base Price

$5.93

RA Base Price

$5.93

GRIP Base Price

$5.95

MPCI Base Price

$4.90

GRP Base Price

$4.20

For Past prices and more detail on how the prices are set -
please visit our price page.
Spartan Insurance Agency

Crop Insurance is what we do
ALL DAY, EVERYDAY


	125 S Pine River Street Ithaca, MI 48847 Phone: (989) 875-3620 Fax: (989) 875-5085 Toll Free: 1-800-888-2767 E-Mail: kstoneman@spartancrop.com Experience - Knowledge - Trust... Spartan Insurance Agency *This agency is an equal opportunity provider and employer.*

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Ithaca, MI

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Temp:	55^oF	Feels Like:	55^oF
Humid:	94%	Dew Pt:	54^oF
Barom:	29.78	Wind Dir:	SSW
Cond:	Rain	Wind Spd:	7 mph
Sunrise:	6:14	Sunset:	8:55
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DTN Weather Summary

Thunderstorms From Texas to Eastern Great Lakes Wednesday

Bryce Anderson (Bio)
DTN Meteorologist

Thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rain will run from Texas northeast to the eastern Great Lakes Wednesday. The rest of the main U.S. crop areas will have dry weather. » More DTN Weather Commentary

Posted at 5:43AM
Wed May 14, 2008 CDT

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