Hoosier Ag Today

A Midwest nonprofit is launching a new effort called Next Acre aimed at helping veteran farmers and rural entrepreneurs grow their agricultural businesses, tapping into federal support to expand access to direct-to-consumer markets. “It’s really taking people to

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health on Wednesday confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial duck operation in northeastern Indiana, marking the state’s second detection in less than a week and

Bane-Welker is offering a technician apprentice program designed to help young professionals launch careers as diesel mechanics working on agricultural equipment. The program puts apprentices right in the shop, learning side-by-side with experienced mentor technicians. Participants gain

CountryMark said it plans to return $52 million to its member-owners in June 2026, distributing cash patronage and equity redemptions tied to fuel and equipment purchases made in 2025. The Indianapolis-based company, which is owned by 14

As Congress turns from passing a long-delayed farm bill to the next major policy fight, Republican lawmakers are signaling that overhauling the nation’s agricultural workforce system will be a top priority—an issue that has long frustrated farmers

The Justice Department has opened a sweeping antitrust investigation into the U.S. beef industry, examining whether decades of consolidation among the nation’s largest meatpackers have distorted prices for both consumers and cattle producers, according to federal officials.

Eighteen high school students from across Indiana are vying for seven coveted state officer positions in the Indiana FFA Organization, entering a competitive selection process that will culminate at this year’s state convention in June. The candidates

Farmer sentiment declined in April, reflecting mounting concern over rising input costs, tightening supplies and geopolitical instability, according to the latest survey by the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer

Despite severe weather and freezing temperatures, Indiana’s corn and soybean planting did progress this past week. In Monday’s USDA Crop Progress Report, Indiana corn is 42% planted and 19% emerged. Hoosier soybeans are 44% complete and 20%

Senate Democrats are pushing for changes to the newly passed House farm bill, arguing it must better address the economic challenges facing farmers and rural communities. Led by Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the group emphasized the need for