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Legislative Session Begins in Indy

Indiana Sen. Susan Glick (R-District 13) of LaGrange announced the introduction of Senate Bill 202 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Legislative ... Read entire story

Economist: Republicans May Turn to Reconciliation

According to one farm policy expert, new tax cuts proposed by the incoming administration should help farmers tremendously. But new tariffs and mass... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


New Water Studies Document Ample Water Supply

Two newly published water studies from the state predict that supply will continue to outpace demand for the vital resource in coming ... Read entire story

Prepare Small Sheep, Goats for Lambing, Kidding

Kidding and lambing season is here again and there are steps that owners should take to make sure their herd or flock is prepared. By taking ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Cheese Production Continues to 'Underwhelm,' Down

You'll recall November milk production was down 1% from a year ago. The November Dairy Products report shows where the milk ended up ... Read entire story

Farm Bill, Ag Labor Key Priorities for American FB

This past year marked my second full year serving as executive vice president at the American Farm Bureau Federation, and it has been ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


CoBank: 2025 Rural Economy Will Be 'Squeezed, Hobbled, Slowed'

By far the biggest lender to U.S. farmers, ranchers and rural businesses is the Farm Credit System, whose four banks and 56 associations hold ... Read entire story

Livestock Farmers Happy for Frozen Ground, No Mud

Last Friday I was at the Wakarusa Hay Sale and had several conversations with other farmers about the weather. We all seem to be in agreement ... Read entire story

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