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  • [ December 16, 2025 ] Select Batesville Rumpke Customers Can Expect One-Day Delay Next Week Local News
  • [ December 16, 2025 ] Fogle Receives Rotary’s Harris Award Local News
  • [ December 16, 2025 ] Indiana Launches Smart SNAP to Promote Healthier Choices for Hoosiers Local News
  • [ December 16, 2025 ] S.R. 129 in Batesville Open Again Following Railroad Crossing Malfunction Local News
  • [ December 16, 2025 ] U.S. 421 Reopens Following Rollover Crash Local News
  • [ December 16, 2025 ] Batesville EDC to Meet in Executive Session This Week Local News
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  • Big Move, Bold Theme: Indiana FFA Moves State Convention to Stunning New Noblesville Arena
    by C.J. Miller on December 17, 2025 at 2:20 am

    There’s going to be a new location—and a brand-new venue—for the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention. “We are very excited to be hosting this year’s State Convention at The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville,” says Kaitlyn

  • Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Awaiting President’s Signature
    by Eric Pfeiffer on December 17, 2025 at 2:15 am

    A key piece of legislation aimed at growing healthier kids in American classrooms took a big step toward becoming law. Both the U.S. House and Senate have now passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which

  • Cover Crops Pay Off Again: Indiana Farmers Eligible for Insurance Discounts Across 89 Counties
    by Hoosier Ag Today on December 17, 2025 at 2:10 am

    The Cover Crop Premium Discount Program (CCPDP) is being offered for the sixth year in a row by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management

  • Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in November
    by Hoosier Ag Today on December 17, 2025 at 2:05 am

    The total sales of agricultural tractors in the U.S. dropped almost 20 percent, while combine sales fell 35 percent compared to November 2024, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Canadian sales of combines increased 25

  • Elanco to Layoff 300 Employees, Shift Another 300 to Other Locations
    by C.J. Miller on December 16, 2025 at 12:20 am

    Elanco Animal Health Inc., which is headquartered in Indianapolis, has announced a restructuring plan that will eliminate 300 positions across the company and shift another 300 employees to other areas or locations. According to a press release,

  • Purdue Agronomists Question USDA’s Record Indiana Corn Yield Estimate
    by C.J. Miller on December 16, 2025 at 12:10 am

     206 bushels per acre! That was the average yield for Indiana’s corn crop in 2025 according to USDA. However, one of Purdue’s top agronomists disagrees with that number. “It’s the same sentiment I’ve had all year.

  • Indiana Corn Growers Association accepting applications for board election
    by Indiana Corn Marketing Council on December 15, 2025 at 10:50 pm

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 15, 2025) — Farmers who want to represent agriculture in the legislative halls of state and federal government should consider adding their name to this year’s Indiana Corn Growers Association (ICGA) board election ballot.

  • 2025 Hovde Award recipient announced
    by Purdue University News Service on December 15, 2025 at 10:29 pm

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University College of Agriculture awarded the Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service to Rural People of Indiana to Maria Marshall, the James and Lois Ackerman Professor in Agricultural Economics. Sponsored

  • Kendell Culp Re-elected Vice President of Indiana Farm Bureau
    by Hoosier Ag Today on December 14, 2025 at 4:20 pm

    The Indiana Farm Bureau delegate body has reelected INFB Vice President Kendell Culp of Jasper County during the 2025 Indiana Ag Gathering held at the French Lick Springs Resort.  Culp was first elected to the role in

  • USDA Introduces New $700M Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
    by C.J. Miller on December 14, 2025 at 4:10 pm

    USDA is rolling out a new $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program to help America’s farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality, and boost long-term productivity. The new program was announced on Wednesday, Dec. 10

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  • Select Batesville Rumpke Customers Can Expect One-Day Delay Next Week
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