- Will 2026 Bring a Boost to the Grain Market? Early Signs Point to Opportunities for Corn and Soybeansby C.J. Miller on January 2, 2026 at 2:20 am
2025 was a year of volatility for the corn and soybean markets. But, how are things looking for this New Year? “2026 starting to look a little bit better for us,” according to Karl Setzer with
- Insights from Ag Experts: Purdue’s Top Farmer Conference Returns January 9by C.J. Miller on January 2, 2026 at 2:15 am
As you begin planning for the year ahead, you’ll want to attend the Purdue Top Farmer Conference—either in West Lafayette, Indiana or online—on Friday, January 9. This one-day conference brings together Purdue and national experts to help
- Broadband Battle Brewing: Lawmakers Question Fate of $21B in Federal Internet Fundingby Hoosier Ag Today on January 2, 2026 at 2:10 am
A Senate bill introduced in late November would rescind roughly $21 billion in unspent federal funds originally designated for broadband programs, setting up a potential debate over how the money should be used. The legislation, sponsored by
- Rollins Sets New Research Priorities for USDA in 2026by Hoosier Ag Today on January 2, 2026 at 2:05 am
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has recently announced a new slate of research priorities for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2026, focusing on farm profitability, climate resilience and food system innovation. 1. Increasing Profitability of Farmers
- USDA Announces Per-Acre Payment Rates for $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Programby C.J. Miller on January 1, 2026 at 12:01 am
The per-acre payment rates for qualifying commodities for the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program were announced by USDA in a press release sent out late in the afternoon on New Year’s Eve. Eligible corn producers
- Farmers Rely on Drones—But an FCC Ban May Threaten Ag Tech’s Next Leap Forwardby C.J. Miller on December 31, 2025 at 5:30 pm
A ban on all new foreign-made drones and components—namely from China—has been put into place recently by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) due to concerns over our national security. “When they say Chinese and foreign-made drones, they’re
- Final Days to Submit Comments on EPA Waters Proposalby Greg Allen on December 31, 2025 at 5:25 pm
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new Waters of the U.S. rule aimed at giving farmers and ranchers clearer guidance on what qualifies as a regulated waterway. The proposed rule would revise how federal jurisdiction under
- Bid for a Cause: Indiana FFA Benefit Auction Returns to the Fort Wayne Farm Showby C.J. Miller on December 31, 2025 at 2:20 am
The Fort Wayne Farm Show is just a couple of weeks away—and while you’re there, you can also show your support for Indiana FFA through their annual Benefit Auction. “The money raised will be going to the
- Test Drive Preceon Short Corn in 2026by Andy Eubank on December 31, 2025 at 2:15 am
If you’re willing to set aside forty acres in the new year, you can become a Groundbreakers grower for the new Preceon™ short stature corn from Bayer. “So we’re asking our growers to commit at least 40
- New Bird Flu Case Confirmed in LaGrange County as Indiana’s Poultry Losses Mountby C.J. Miller on December 31, 2025 at 2:10 am
Animal health officials continue to find positive cases of the virus known as bird flu on commercial poultry farms throughout northern Indiana. On Tuesday evening, a commercial table egg pullet facility in LaGrange County was found to










