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What's Making News


Lt. Governor Visits Elkhart County to Listen to Farmer Concerns

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann visited Elkhart County Tuesday as part of her statewide ... Read entire story

Ag Bills Boost Insurance, Cut Food Stamps

The Senate and House agriculture committees approved separate versions of the farm bill last week... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


How to Assess Soybean Emergence

Many factors can adversely affect soybean germination and emergence ... Read entire story

Orchards Suffer Minimal Damage

Temperatures dove below the freezing point during the early morning ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Dairy Groups Engage in War of Words on Farm Bill

The 2013 Farm Bill took center stage on Capitol Hill last week and ... Read entire story

Ag Lenders Remain Cautious About 2013, According to Fed Survey

While first quarter 2013 farm income and capital spending were higher than expected across the ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


If You Want Advice, Keep Reading

I was recently asked by my sister if I had any advice for a friend of her son who was trying ... Read entire story

Dairys Dive into the Deep Unknown

It's one of American agriculture's best truisms: Only six people in the ... Read entire story

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