- State Rep. Craig Snow Says He’ll Reintroduce Biofuel Tax Credit Bill in 2025by C.J. Miller on May 7, 2024 at 11:20 pm
A bill that would have given tax credits for retailers to sell more ethanol and biodiesel in Indiana was heard by the state legislature this year, but one state lawmaker will bring that same bill back
- Indiana Cattle Producers in Strong Support of House Version of Farm Bill, Not Senateby Eric Pfeiffer on May 7, 2024 at 11:15 pm
For decades, the committees on agriculture in both the House and Senate in D.C. have been regarded as the most bipartisan. After Farm Bill frameworks were released last week by House Ag Republicans and Senate Ag Democrats,
- Weak Financial Outlook Drops Purdue Farmer Survey to Lowest Level Since ’22by Purdue University News Service on May 7, 2024 at 11:10 pm
April witnessed a steep decline in U.S. farmer sentiment, as indicated by the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which fell 15 points from March to a reading of 99. Both subindexes of the barometer also saw declines:
- Texas Wildfire Loss Estimated at $123 Millionby NAFB News Service on May 7, 2024 at 11:05 pm
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists project the Panhandle wildfires caused $123 million in preliminary agricultural losses, making it the costliest on record. The wildfires began on February 26 and burned 1.2 million acres, making it
- Indiana Crops: 20 Percent of Corn, Soybeans Plantedby C.J. Miller on May 6, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Twenty percent of Indiana’s corn and soybeans have been planted across the state according to USDA. That compares to eight percent for both corn and soybeans planted from last week’s report. Planting progress for both corn is
- Pioneer Agronomist: ‘Not That Important’ to Have Corn Planted First Week of Mayby Eric Pfeiffer on May 6, 2024 at 11:15 pm
The Indy 500 is coming up later this month, but for farmers, the race to try and squeeze in a little bit of planting in between rains has already begun. Unfortunately, planters don’t move quite that fast.
- Weaver Popcorn Investing $22 Million to Expand Operations in Grant Countyby Hoosier Ag Today on May 6, 2024 at 11:10 pm
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, based in Van Buren in Grant County, Indiana, has announced a multi-year investment in excess of $22 million dollars to expand its operations. The company says it the investments include additional state-of-the-art packaging and
- Ag Leaders Concerned Over California’s Farm Labor Union Lawby Sabrina Halvorson on May 6, 2024 at 11:05 pm
Ag leaders are concerned about a California farm labor union law that could also impact farm operations across the rest of the U.S. It’s called the California Ag Labor Relations Voting Choice Act or Card Check
- Growing Soybeans for Shrimp in Central Americaby Eric Pfeiffer on May 6, 2024 at 1:20 am
Seafood is big business around the world, and Indiana soybean producers are trying to capitalize by investing in new aquaculture strategies. On a recent trip to Panama, Indiana Soybean Alliance Treasurer and Northeast Indiana farmer Carey McKibben
- Purdue Animal Sciences Department Honors its 2024 Distinguished Alumniby Hoosier Ag Today on May 6, 2024 at 1:15 am
The Purdue Animal Sciences Department hosted its 2024 Animal Sciences Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 26. The individuals honored during this ceremony were Dr. Mark A. Diekman, Mark H. Legan, James D. Bishop, Bailey Graham,