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What's Making News


Blueberry Plant to Be Built in S. Haven

A new $10 million to $20 million blueberry processing facility is expected to serve growers ... Read entire story

Planning Commission Focusing on 'Process'

More than a year later, members of the Elkhart County plan commission are still reacting to comments expressed at ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Group Feeding, Housing Discussed

There is a growing interest on Michigan farms in group feeding and housing of calves, a concept that is popular in ... Read entire story

Alfalfa Harvest Ahead of Schedule

Thanks to an unusually warm March, this spring is shaping up to be one of the earliest alfalfa harvest seasons ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


USDA Expects a Bin-Busting Corn Crop

The U.S. Agriculture Department predicted last Thursday that corn production will total a record ... Read entire story

Hurt: Markets Plead for Soybeans; Farmers Have Time to Respond

Much has happened since early March that could sway farmers to take advantage of an increasing market for soybeans ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


Cultivators, Balers, Rotary Hoes Sit Idle

Planting for the crop year is nearing completion and it is time to get ready for the next task ... Read entire story

Simple Worker, Back-Breaking Work

A drive through central Illinois one sunny, dry day last week featured miles of black earth, dozens of ... Read entire story

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