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Allegan Auction Reaches $1M Threshold

The Allegan County Youth Livestock Auction enjoyed record-breaking success last week. With 426 total lots selling, receipts were $1,074,925—the ... Read entire story

State Fair Champions Celebrated in Indy

The Indiana State Fair Foundation last Saturday brought together 4-H youth, families, supporters and community members for the annual ... Read entire story

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What's Making News


Farmers Give Ag Update to Congressman

Congressman Frank Mrvan (D-1st) hosted an agriculture council meeting with Lake, Porter and LaPorte county farmers on Sept. 11 in ... Read entire story

Farm Bill Advances Out of Senate Ag Committee

Progressive Farmer's Jake Zajkowski reported that "the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the 2026 farm bill on a 12-11 ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Misapplication Drives Resistance

The biggest problem in deworming livestock right now is parasiticide resistance. That's according to Chris Grimm of Boehringer Ingleheim ... Read entire story

Soybeans Starting to Drop Leaves

Corn and soybean crops are moving steadily toward harvest in Indiana and Michigan, with corn maturity accelerating sharply in both states ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


White Wave Headed for U.S. Consumers in Late 2026

Some wonder if there's a blue wave coming or a red one. USDA predicts it will be white, as in milk, and plenty of it. As reported last week ... Read entire story

U.S. Diesel Prices Surge Just as Crop Harvest Gets Started

Diesel prices are on the rise as harvest begins across the country, adding another cost for farmers during one of the most fuel-intensive ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


The Future Generation We Are Raising

When I think about the future of agriculture in America, I do not picture a boardroom, a government office or statistics in a report. I picture ... Read entire story

Eat Where Cattle and Gravy Meet

Food as an art form. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, your daily dinner has entire television channels dedicated to food, cooking and the creation of ... Read entire story

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