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What's Making News


Farmers Voice Ag Economic Frustrations

AgWeb's Clinton Griffiths reported that "in an afternoon general session (at Commodity Classic), adjusted to fit USDA ... Read entire story

Bird Flu Vaccine Is in the Pipeline

Research trials for a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza vaccine began in early February, according to speakers at the USDA Agricultural ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Take Advantage of Freeze-Thaw Cycle by Frost-Seeding

Spring is around the corner, I hope. In some areas, early February arrived with heavy snow. In others, it was mostly cold, dry and windy. Regardless ... Read entire story

Growers Hear Weed Control Strategies in Middlebury

Farmers should be careful not to let waterhemp get a foothold in their fields, according to a Purdue University weed scientist. A few weeds one year ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Rising Milk Production Keeps Bulk Tanks Filled in Jan.

President Trump gave his State of the Union speech last Tuesday, listing the one year accomplishments of his administration. He scolded the Supreme ... Read entire story

U.S. Attack on Iran Could Disrupt Global Fertilizer Markets

Agri-Pulse's Kim Chipman and Oliver Ward reported that "a prolonged military conflict in the Middle East could potentially upend key ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


The Party of 'Limited Government' Should Concentrate on 'Limited'

March is when most people's thoughts turn to spring and most farmers start looking forward to another productive year of growing food, feed ... Read entire story

Cell Phone Ban Needed in School

When I began my teaching career in 2015, social media was still finding its footing. I believed I was helping my high school students build the ... Read entire story

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