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'City Roots, Country Boots' Chosen as Theme of Elkhart County 4-H Fair

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair introduced Nick Kieffer as its 2027 fair board president and unveiled the theme "City Roots & Country ... Read entire story

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What's Making News


Trump Order Allows Tax-Exempt Diesel Use on Highways

Reuters' Jarrett Renshaw and Kanishka Singh reported that "U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Weather Whiplash Raises Stalk Nitrate Concerns

The best word to describe Indiana weather this summer—let's go with whiplash. All around the state, talk continues about that ... Read entire story

Testing Is Critical for Mycotoxin

High mycotoxin levels pose a potential risk when feeding grain and silage to livestock, but visual symptoms alone cannot confirm toxin presence ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Butter Inventories Rise While Milk Output Decreases

The September federal order Class III milk price was announced by the USDA at $16.04 per hundredweight, down 60 cents from August and ... Read entire story

Hog Profits Persist, but Weak Demand Signals Caution

The U.S. hog market is sending mixed signals for the remainder of 2026. Hog supplies continue to tighten as farmers resist expansion. Yet lower ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


Pig Farmers Have a Language of Their Own

I agree with the late Harry Truman, who once said, "No man should be allowed to be the president who does not understand hogs, or ... Read entire story

Indiana's Property Tax Debate Should Focus on Assessed Value

Property taxes are a perennial thorn in the side of Indiana lawmakers. The state doesn't receive any of the revenue, but legislators ... Read entire story

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