- National FFA, Indiana FFA Launch ‘Grow With Us’ Initiative to Promote Ag Educationby C.J. Miller on November 21, 2024 at 2:20 am
Indiana FFA and the National FFA Organization have teamed up to launch a new initiative to promote ag education in schools—as well as the career opportunities that are available in the ag industry. “I think the biggest
- Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Slightly Down in Indiana, Still High Relative to Recent Yearsby Indiana Farm Bureau on November 21, 2024 at 2:15 am
Hoosiers gathering around the table for Thanksgiving dinner will find slight relief when it comes to purchasing ingredients, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Hoosier
- Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Actionby Sabrina Halvorson on November 21, 2024 at 2:10 am
The United States is facing its highest levels of food insecurity since the 2008-2009 economic downturn, according to Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. In a recent interview, Babineaux-Fontenot revealed that nearly 50 million Americans, including
- HAT’s Truitt, Miller Elected to Association Leadershipby Hoosier Ag Today on November 21, 2024 at 2:05 am
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) has elected new leadership for 2025. Hoosier Ag Today and Michigan Ag Today Chairman Gary Truitt has been elected East Region Vice President of NAFB. In this role, Truitt will
- Kip Tom: Farm Bill Should Wait Until 2025 So GOP Can Get More ‘Farm’ Back into the Billby C.J. Miller on November 20, 2024 at 1:20 am
Earlier this week, Senate Democrats unveiled their 2024 Farm Bill text led by Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). However, the Senate Democrats’ version at this point may just get the “cold shoulder” treatment from Republican lawmakers
- Registration Open for Commodity Classic in Denver March 2-4by Eric Pfeiffer on November 20, 2024 at 1:15 am
Commodity Classic is headed to Denver March 2-4! “It’s the top show in the country when it comes to agriculture,” says Ken Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association. “So, we want to invite
- Fair Oaks Farms Receives $2.7 Million to Enhance Ag Educationby Hoosier Ag Today on November 20, 2024 at 1:10 am
Seven Farm Credit System institutions have partnered with Indiana-based Lake States Dairy Center to enhance public knowledge and education of sustainable agricultural practices, livestock and food production at Fair Oaks Farms. AgCountry Farm Credit Services, American AgCredit,
- Purdue Launches Institute to Help Farmers Commercialize New Value-Added Productsby Hoosier Ag Today on November 20, 2024 at 1:05 am
A newly formed institute at Purdue University is offering training and development support to agriculture producers with novel food and beverage product ideas. The new Institute for Food Product Innovation and Commercialization is funded by a $1.5 million grant
- From Belgium to Indiana: The Story of Hulsbosch Dairy in Decatur Countyby C.J. Miller on November 19, 2024 at 2:20 am
America truly is the “land of opportunity” for so many people—including one family who moved from Belgium nearly 20 years ago and are now among the largest dairy producers in Indiana! “It all started with my
- Stabenow, Senate Dems Unveil Farm Bill Textby Eric Pfeiffer on November 19, 2024 at 2:15 am
Senate Democrats unveiled their 2024 Farm Bill text Monday led by Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Stabenow says, “The foundation of every successful Farm Bill is built on holding together