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2008 Auctions Just Shy of '07

Just a few more steers and hogs would have put 2008 into the record books. Even so, the 2008 county fair season turned out to be ... Read entire story

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What's Making News


Finance Courses Offered During Money Smart Week

As part of the advisory council for Money Smart Week, Purdue University Extension is working to provide financial education to people ... Read entire story

Purdue Alumni to Be Honored

The Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences will present six individuals with the 2008 Distinguished Animal Sciences ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Manure Has Potential to Power Farms

Manure from livestock could someday be used as a value-added bioenergy fuel for on-farm heating and power, according ... Read entire story

Indiana Corn Harvest Lags

Another dry week allowed farmers to continue harvest at a rapid pace ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Markets Worried That Economic Slowdown May Affect Demand

There is substantial concern about the implications of the current meltdown in U.S. credit markets on the potential for ... Read entire story

Financial Turbulence Continues

The past week again saw extreme financial turbulence. The result was continued fund liquidation in the ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


For Next President, First Job Will Be Fixing Fragile Economy

Even with the $700 billion bailout, the financial crisis and fragile economy promise to loom large over ... Read entire story

Good Times Were Gone Quickly

Boy, that was quick.

The fat, fine profits most grain and livestock commodity prices held in July quickly ... Read entire story

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