Hoosier Ag Today
Farm broadcaster and agricultural journalist based in Indianapolis, Indiana; owner and president of Hoosier Ag Today, which provides market and business information to the agricultural community
PROFILE
Gary Truitt
Guest
FROM Gary Truitt
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No Future(s) for Pork Bellies Since the early 60's, the term "pork bellies" has popped up in magazines, movies and other aspects popular culture. Agriculture journalist Gary Truitt, owner and president of Hoosier Ag Today , which provides news and information to the agricultural community, explains what these futures were and why they aren't any more.
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