- Tipton County’s Austin Henderson: Fungal Diseases and Waterhemp Creating Challenges for Cropsby C.J. Miller on July 28, 2026 at 11:20 pm
As July draws to a close, Indiana’s corn and soybean crops are making a strong push. According to USDA’s Crop Progress Report from Monday, state-wide ratings peg 63 percent of corn and soybeans in good-to-excellent condition. For
- Farm Expenses Climb Again: US Production Costs Hit $490.3B in 2025, Says USDAby C.J. Miller on July 28, 2026 at 11:15 pm
American agricultural producers faced another grueling financial landscape in 2025, with total farm production expenditures climbing 1.9% to reach an estimated $490.3 billion, up from $481.3 billion in 2024. According to a newly released USDA National Agricultural
- Early Pest Pressure Adds to Challenging Corn Seasonby Greg Allen on July 28, 2026 at 11:10 pm
After dealing with heavy rains, uneven emergence, and disease pressure, corn growers are now facing another challenge in the field. Western bean cutworm moth activity is showing up earlier than normal in parts of the Corn Belt,
- From Record Beef Costs to Cheaper Eggs: USDA’s 2026 Food Price Outlook Signals Major Market Shiftby C.J. Miller on July 28, 2026 at 11:05 pm
U.S. agriculture is experiencing a striking divergence in market forces. According to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) July 2026 Food Price Outlook, livestock inventories are tightening to historic lows while segments of the poultry and produce sectors
- ‘Facts Matter’: Deputy Secretary Vaden Fires Back at Critics Opposed to USDA Reorganizationby C.J. Miller on July 28, 2026 at 12:20 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is firing back against mounting union resistance, delivering an aggressive defense of a sweeping reorganization that promises to pull the agency out of Washington and plant its boots firmly where they belong:
- United Soybean Board Approves $122.5M Budget and Growth Plan During Indianapolis Meetingby C.J. Miller on July 28, 2026 at 12:15 am
Times are undeniably tough across the countryside. Input costs continue to climb, profit margins are squeezing tighter, and the pressure on the family farm is relentless. But the people who know to produce soybeans best are fighting
- National FFA Promotes Ag Education as Key to Future Workforceby Greg Allen on July 28, 2026 at 12:10 am
National FFA brought the conversation about the future of agriculture to Capitol Hill this past week. During a panel discussion in Washington, D.C., FFA members and industry leaders emphasized the vital role agricultural education and career and
- ‘Protect This Critical Agreement’: NCGA President Jed Bower Pushes for Strong USMCA During Mexico Talksby C.J. Miller on July 28, 2026 at 12:05 am
For Midwestern corn producers grappling with razor-thin margins and mounting input costs, stability south of the border isn’t just a matter of foreign policy—it’s a bottom-line necessity. This week, as U.S. and Mexican officials gather in Mexico
- Indiana Among Nation’s Deadliest States for Farm Confined Space Accidents, Purdue Report Warnsby C.J. Miller on July 26, 2026 at 5:20 pm
While overall agricultural confined space incidents dropped slightly nationwide in 2025, the toll on farm families and workers remains a stark reminder of the deadly risks hidden inside everyday agricultural structures. According to the newly released 2025
- USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Cattle Ports Amid Strict New World Screwworm Safeguardsby C.J. Miller on July 26, 2026 at 5:10 pm
After a year-long, industry-altering closure designed to fend off a devastating livestock parasite, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports of entry. Beginning August 24, 2026, the USDA will










