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  • Digital Auctions Reshape Equipment Sales
    by Greg Allen on March 9, 2026 at 5:44 pm

    The online equipment auction space continues to grow, but one company says its strategy is built around transparency and simplicity. Purple Wave has positioned itself as a leader in the online, no-reserve equipment auction market, focusing on

  • No Fly Zone: Indiana Protects Farmers from Drone Harassment
    by Eric Pfeiffer on March 9, 2026 at 12:20 am

    Buried deep in House Bill 1249 is language that should be music to the ears of farmers all across Indiana. Katie Nelson, executive director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau explains what the bill, which is

  • Keystone Cooperative Renews $40,000 Donation to Indiana FFA
    by Sophia Shannon on March 9, 2026 at 12:15 am

    Along with many previous years during National FFA Week, Keystone Cooperative has decided to continue its long-standing commitment to youth development and agricultural education. The company has continued to contribute $40,000 to the Indiana FFA Foundation for

  • Indiana Sheep Shearing School Open for Registration
    by Hoosier Ag Today on March 9, 2026 at 12:05 am

    The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA), on Saturday, March 14, at Purdue University’s Sheep Unit.  The statewide workshop will run from 9 a.m.

  • New Seed Care Innovations Aim to Boost Early Season Performance
    by Greg Allen on March 7, 2026 at 1:10 am

    As farmers look for every advantage heading into the 2026 growing season, companies are rolling out new seed care technologies designed to improve crop performance right out of the ground. Industry leaders say some of the most

  • Farm Bill 2.0 Advances—But Could It Face a Tough Road in the House?
    by C.J. Miller on March 6, 2026 at 2:20 am

    After days of marathon debate, the House Agriculture Committee has officially advanced Farm Bill 2.0. The long-awaited legislation cleared a major hurdle following a grueling multi-day markup session that stretched late into the night and into the

  • Ag Educator of the Year: Indiana FFA Unveils 114 Nominees for Golden Owl Award
    by C.J. Miller on March 6, 2026 at 2:15 am

    The Indiana FFA Organization has unveiled the 114 agricultural educators from across the state nominated for the prestigious Golden Owl Award, honoring the 2025–2026 Indiana Ag Educator of the Year. Later this spring, eight finalists will be

  • Ag Leaders Applaud Committee Passage of Farm Bill 2.0, Urge Congress to ‘Keep the Momentum Going’
    by C.J. Miller on March 5, 2026 at 5:32 pm

    After more than 20 hours of debate and partisan sparring, the House Agriculture Committee advanced Farm Bill 2.0 in the early hours of Thursday morning. The legislation cleared the committee on a 34–17 vote — with all

  • Crop Insurance Prices Set for 2026 Planting Season
    by Greg Allen on March 5, 2026 at 5:31 pm

    As farmers prepare for spring planting, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency has finalized crop insurance prices for the 2026 growing season. The new projected prices show only modest changes from what producers saw in

  • UPDATE: House Ag Committee Passes Farm Bill 2.0 After 20-Hour Markup Marathon
    by C.J. Miller on March 5, 2026 at 1:20 am

    UPDATED MARCH 5: The House Agriculture Committee passed Farm Bill 2.0 in the early morning hours on Thursday, but not without a debate that caused the markup process to last more than 20 hours over several days.

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