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It's Fair Time!


Mooney Shows Top 2 Barrows at Miami Fair

Daniel Mooney of Peru finished his 4-H career in grand fashion last week, showing both the grand and reserve ... Read entire story

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What's Making News


Economy Has Bottomed Out, Hurt Says

"Ag has come through the recession." These were Purdue University agricultural economist's ... Read entire story

Juilia Wickard, Philip Lehmkuhler Named to USDA Posts in Indiana

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday announced that Philip Lehmkuhler will serve as Indiana state director for ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Weather Dampens Hay Production

Spring weather has been less than favorable for harvesting hay, keeping many Indiana hay producers out of their ... Read entire story

Now's the Time to Scout Fields for Rootworm Damage

Rootworm larvae have hatching and seeking corn roots for a few weeks in northern counties and even ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Acreage Report Surprises Traders

A summary of the action in the grains during the past week is practically a carbon copy of my summary from ... Read entire story

USDA Urged to Expand Dairy Price Support Program

The National Milk Producers Federation last Friday asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to boost its purchase ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


ISDA Plan Will Help Indiana Grow

On June 25, I presented an update of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture's strategic plan at ... Read entire story

Climate Bill May Create a New Source of Income for Farmers

Congress has taken its first step toward an energy revolution, with the prospect of profound change for every ... Read entire story

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