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What's Making News


Storm Delivers a Wallop to Area Farms

Jill Bejes and her husband, Greg, hunkered down in their basement in North Judson with their twin 16-year-old boys, Braxton and Brayden, and two ... Read entire story

Ag Economist Shares Pros, Cons of Data Centers

Data centers are "exploding" across the U.S., according to one observer. Even so, not every community is welcoming them with ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Corn's Yield Potential Begins When Seed Is Planted

As the 2026 corn growing season approaches, conversations across Indiana and the broader Corn Belt are once again centering on one of the ... Read entire story

Extension Cover Crop Demonstrations Approaching

Farmers, livestock producers and gardeners interested in improving soil health and learning more about cover crop systems for soil health ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Impact of U.S.-Iran War Will Be Felt by Crop Farmers

The ongoing war with Iran continues its ripple effects around the globe. The shut-down of the Strait of Hormuz has trickled down to every ... Read entire story

Report: Farmers Were Aggressive Sellers of Soybeans Last Fall

U.S. farmers were aggressive sellers of soybeans last fall as prices climbed after trade relations eased between the U.S. and China. With higher ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


Exports, Biofuels Help Grow Demand for U.S. Ag

On my family farm in Georgia, every season begins with the same basic question: will the numbers work? Like farmers across the country, ... Read entire story

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