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What's Making News


Data-Center Water Could Nourish Crops

On the surface, it might appear as though agricultural irrigators and data centers might be competitors for Indiana's groundwater ... Read entire story

Beef Prices to Continue Rising

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's John Lovett reported that "beef prices are projected to continue ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


CSP, EQIP Applications Due Jan. 15

Farmers and ranchers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program ... Read entire story

9 Resolutions Offered for Healthier Pastures in 2026

As the calendar turns to a new year, many livestock producers take time to reflect on what worked well and where improvements can be made ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Higher Slaughter Levels Could Weigh Heavily on Pork Prices

The USDA's December Hogs and Pigs report places the Dec, 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs at 75.5 million head, up .3% from last quarter ... Read entire story

2026 Crop Outlook Shows Supply Outweighs Demand

As Indiana corn and soybean producers wrap up the 2025 harvest and look toward 2026, the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture World ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


After a Year of Losses, Best Advice Is to Stop Digging a Deeper Hole

Mark Twain would have loved this ... Read entire story

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