Farm Credit Reports Second Quarter Earnings
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America (FCS), an ag lending cooperative serving over 85,000 farmers, rural residents and agribusinesses throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee, announced earnings of $68 million through the second quarter of 2009. Additionally, loan volume and assets totaled over $15 billion at quarter-end, representing an increase of over 8% compared to a year ago.

Cash Back On Ag Leader EZ-Guide, EZ-Steer and EZ-Boom for Precision Farming
Martens Farms offers cash rebates on Ag Leader "EZ" GPS guidance, steering, and application control systems for farmers and agricultural businesses. Rebates of $150 to $300 per system (for a total of up to $2,500) are available on purchases May 8 through June 30, 2009. This offer includes EZ-Guide, EZ-Steer and EZ-Boom equipment. Additional information is available at or 877.585.6761.

Fish - Specifically Bell Aquaculture's Bell Perch™ - Is Back On The Menu At Purdue's Ag Alumni Fish Fry Feb. 7
Under sponsorship of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Bell Aquaculture is helping bring fish back to the menu at Purdue University's Agricultural Alumni Fish Fry this Saturday, Feb. 7. Fish - specifically Indiana raised Bell Perch™ - is being reintroduced to the event's menu this year at the 11:30 a.m. luncheon in the Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

Farm Credit Encourages Consumers to Celebrate National Farmers' Market Week August 2-8, 2009
Farmers' Markets Offer Fresh Choices for Farmers - and Consumers!