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  • Community Impact: Indiana FFA’s ‘Living to Serve’ Motto Takes Center Stage During State Convention
    by C.J. Miller on June 17, 2026 at 2:20 am

    The auxiliary gymnasium at Hamilton Southeastern High School resembled a precision assembly line rather than a high school cafeteria on Monday afternoon. More than 200 students and advisors, clad in matching neon-pink shirts, worked at a breakneck

  • POET Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Indiana Corn
    by Greg Allen on June 17, 2026 at 2:15 am

      The future of renewable fuels is getting a major boost in central Indiana. POET celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its Shelbyville bioprocessing facility Tuesday, marking another investment in the state’s growing biofuels industry.

  • 97th Indiana FFA State Convention: Top Chapters, Sponsors, and Leaders Celebrated on Opening Night
    by Sophia Shannon on June 17, 2026 at 2:10 am

    This evening kicked off the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, Indiana. During this session chaired by Calvin Myers and Erianna Vela many chapters and individuals were recognized

  • Your Chance to Shape Federal Farm Programs: USDA Seeks County Committee Candidates Nationwide
    by C.J. Miller on June 17, 2026 at 2:05 am

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations from farmers and ranchers interested in helping oversee the local administration of federal farm programs, opening the annual election process for county committees that serve as a key link

  • State Convention Spotlight: Indiana FFA Members Present Months of Research to Ag’s Toughest Issues
    by C.J. Miller on June 16, 2026 at 1:20 am

    Inside the bustling hallways of Hamilton Southeastern High School, the future of American agriculture is spending the week debating multi-million-dollar industry challenges. The 97th Indiana FFA State Convention kicked off Monday with its Leadership Development Events (LDEs),

  • Know Your Number: New Tool Helps Farmers Find Breakeven Prices
    by Greg Allen on June 16, 2026 at 1:15 am

    With tighter profit margins putting more pressure on the farm balance sheet, knowing your exact cost of production has never been more important. That’s why a new Indiana Cost of Production Calculator has been developed to help

  • Indiana’s Sheep Industry Gets a Major Boost With New Purdue-Led Flock Exchange Program
    by C.J. Miller on June 16, 2026 at 1:10 am

    Purdue University and the Indiana sheep industry are launching a new statewide effort aimed at helping producers improve flock health while building stronger connections among sheep farmers across Indiana. The program, called the Indiana Flock Exchange, is

  • New World Screwworm Cases Rise in Texas as Officials Expand Quarantines and Training Efforts
    by C.J. Miller on June 16, 2026 at 1:05 am

    A growing outbreak of New World screwworm in Texas has prompted state and federal officials to expand containment measures, launch new training programs and intensify surveillance efforts as concerns mount over the parasite’s spread through one of

  • Report: US Tractor Sales Down Nearly 22%, Combine Sales Drop 56% in May
    by C.J. Miller on June 14, 2026 at 3:57 pm

    U.S. farmers continued to pull back on equipment purchases in May as low commodity prices, tight margins and ongoing uncertainty in agricultural markets weighed on spending decisions, according to new industry data released by the Association of

  • New Legislation Could Unlock Millions for Community College Agricultural Programs Nationwide
    by C.J. Miller on June 13, 2026 at 5:18 pm

    A bipartisan proposal introduced in Congress would significantly expand federal support for agricultural education and workforce training programs at community and technical colleges, aiming to strengthen a critical talent pipeline for an industry facing growing labor and

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