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  • Senate Farm Bill Draft Expected to Add Year-Round E15 Provision
    by Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture on August 3, 2026 at 1:51 am

    Senate negotiators are expected to add language authorizing year-round nationwide sales of E15 gasoline to an updated farm bill draft, marking a shift from an earlier proposal that omitted the measure despite strong support from corn growers

  • Mexican Cattle Imports to Resume Amid Screwworm Concerns
    by USDA Communications on August 3, 2026 at 1:49 am

    USDA plans to resume imports of Mexican cattle on Aug. 24, a move welcomed by feedlots and meat processors but viewed cautiously by some ranchers concerned about the spread of New World screwworm. USDA suspended imports earlier

  • A Freshman Lawmaker’s Perspective: Agriculture Sits at the Center of National Policy
    by Eric Pfeiffer on August 3, 2026 at 12:46 am

    A freshman lawmaker in D.C. shared what he’s learned in his time there about ag policy last week at the Indiana Ag Policy Summit. “I’m convinced that one of the most important responsibilities I have is not

  • Organic Premium Comes With Tradeoffs
    by Greg Allen on July 31, 2026 at 4:18 pm

    Organic corn has delivered significantly higher returns than conventionally grown corn over the past five years, but Purdue University economists say bigger profits don’t automatically make the switch worthwhile. Agricultural economist Michael Langemeier analyzed farm financial records

  • Enclosa™ Herbicide Provides Weed Control for Soybeans
    by Sophia Shannon on July 31, 2026 at 1:42 am

    Corteva has continued to expand farmer and retailer access to new soybean herbicide options with the launch of Enclosa™ herbicide. This new herbicide will provide the first-ever combination of a proprietary encapsulated acetochlor (Group 15) andcloransulam (Group

  • Farm Bureau Analysis Details Concern About Available Commodity Credit Corporation Funds
    by Sophia Shannon on July 31, 2026 at 1:37 am

    The Commodity Credit Corporation could soon fall short of funds while hindering farm safety net programs. While the increases in the farm safety net through the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act were welcome, there are concerns about

  • ‘Removing Barriers’: Rep. Beau Baird Honored with ‘Friend of Farmer’ Award
    by Eric Pfeiffer on July 31, 2026 at 12:56 am

    The Friend of Farmer award is an honor presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee to a policy leader who leads and advocates on issues that benefit Indiana farmers.

  • Rising Costs, Strong Land Values Paint Mixed Picture for Agriculture
    by Greg Allen on July 30, 2026 at 4:19 pm

    Midwest farmers continue to face a tale of two markets. On one hand, the cost of growing a corn crop keeps climbing. USDA recently increased its estimate for corn production expenses following renewed geopolitical tensions. On the

  • From Biofuels to Data Centers: Hoosier Farmers Tackle Energy Challenges at Ag Policy Summit
    by Eric Pfeiffer on July 30, 2026 at 2:36 am

    Hoosier farmers, state lawmakers, and ag industry experts gathered at The Commons in Columbus Wednesday for the 2026 Indiana Ag Policy Summit. Hosted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership and Policy

  • TFI’s Agronomy Conference and Expo Returns to Indy
    by C.J. Miller on July 29, 2026 at 11:15 pm

    For today’s retail agronomists and crop consultants, the modern farming landscape is defined by a relentless balancing act. Between tightening profit margins, fluctuating global supply chains, and evolving regulatory expectations, the pressure to deliver practical, data-backed guidance

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