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Stabenow: Crop Insurance Will Be the New Cornerstone of Farm Bill

Debbie Stabenow wants to make sure the 2012 Farm Bill "has Michigan written on every page." That's the sentiment ... Read entire story

Farmers Oppose FSA Office Closing

Farmers and other concerned citizens argued against the closing of the St. Joseph County (Ind.) Farm Service Agency office during ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Crop Pests Explained at Ag Action Day

Pests, diseases and weeds—all three can foil a farmer's best-laid plans to grow a ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


After Liquidation, Cattlemen Show Surprising Interest in Expansion

Although beef supplies will be very short for several more years, the USDA's Cattle report indicates that the ... Read entire story

Dairy Markets Have a Down Week

Dairy markets have weakened in the last few weeks. For example, the block cheese price sat at $1.56 per pound ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


Farmland Assessments Rise Again

Here comes this column topic again: Property taxes on farmland are increasing. The base rate for the assessment ... Read entire story

Outside Work Can Test Your Mettle

Since starting this house-moving project and everything that goes with a new residence, and then doing some remodeling ... Read entire story

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