- Hurdles Remain to Pass a Farm Bill Even With One-Party Controlby Eric Pfeiffer on January 31, 2025 at 2:20 am
With Republicans in control of the House, the Senate, and the White House, getting a Farm Bill across the finish line this year should be a breeze, right? As legendary college football analyst Lee Corso would say,
- Gov. Braun to be Featured Guest at Shelby County Ag Promotion Banquetby Hoosier Ag Today on January 31, 2025 at 2:15 am
Indiana Governor Mike Braun will be the Featured Guest at the 20th Annual “Taste of Shelby County Agriculture” banquet and fundraiser on Wednesday, March 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville. The event is hosted by Shelby County
- Indiana Beef Cattle Association Recognizes 2025 Award Recipientsby Hoosier Ag Today on January 31, 2025 at 2:10 am
On January 17th, members of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association (IBCA) gathered at the Embassy Suites Hotel for the 2025 IBCA Annual Convention. During the convention, members heard from multiple guest speakers on issues pertaining to the
- Mexico’s President Puts US Ag in Crosshairs if Tariffs Start Feb. 1by NAFB News Service on January 31, 2025 at 2:05 am
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said she doesn’t believe the U.S. will impose tariffs on Saturday, February 1, as President Donald Trump had pledged. Reuters says her administration has already put a response plan in place if it
- RFK Jr. to Senate Finance Committee: ‘We Need to Fix Our Food Supply’by C.J. Miller on January 30, 2025 at 2:20 am
The agriculture industry was one of the hot topics discussed during Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s first confirmation hearing on Wednesday. “We need to fix our food supply,” said Kennedy as he spoke before the Senate Finance Committee.
- Farm Bureau Delegates Set Priorities for 2025by Eric Pfeiffer on January 30, 2025 at 2:15 am
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s convention considered many important topics before setting the highest priority ones for this year. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says delegates discussed a variety of issues.
- Feeder Cattle Imports from Mexico May Soon Resume Due to Progress Stopping New World Screwwormby C.J. Miller on January 30, 2025 at 2:10 am
Late last year, Hoosier Ag Today told you that cattle imports from Mexico were suspended because of a very dangerous pest called the New World Screwworm. However, progress to further prevent it’s spread may soon allow feeder
- Purdue Professors Develop New iForester Appby Purdue University News Service on January 30, 2025 at 2:05 am
Imagine you’re a landowner with dozens or hundreds of mature hardwood trees — not a stretch, since the majority of forestland in the U.S. is privately owned. If you want to know the trees’ value, you’ll need
- Purdue Farm Stress Team Holding Winter PARP Meetings Around Indianaby Eric Pfeiffer on January 29, 2025 at 3:15 am
The Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team will be holding Winter Workshops around the state over the next several weeks to discuss mental health. “All of these meetings will feature agronomic speakers, PARP credits, and a meal all
- Kron, Chism Reelected to National Farm Bureau Postsby Eric Pfeiffer on January 29, 2025 at 3:07 am
Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron has been reelected to the American Farm Bureau Federation board of directors at the 2025 AFBF Convention held in San Antonio, Texas. Kron will continue to represent the Midwest region on