- Deadline Nears: Farmers Face December 19 Cutoff to Secure USDA’s New Bridge Assistance Paymentsby C.J. Miller on December 17, 2025 at 10:20 pm
The deadline is fast approaching for farmers to qualify for USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. “So, the first component of this is making sure that folks who have not submitted an acreage report get that done.
- Building Rural Futures Through Cultivating Communitiesby Greg Allen on December 17, 2025 at 10:15 pm
Tis the season for giving back to the community and most large companies and organizations have their own initiatives and programs that accomplish that. But Keystone Cooperative has developed a unique way of “giving back” with its
- Feedback on USDA Reorganization is Mostly Negativeby NAFB News Service on December 17, 2025 at 10:10 pm
The Agriculture Department’s plan to relocate thousands of staff members and consolidate dozens of offices has received overwhelmingly negative feedback. Government Executive reports that employees, lawmakers, and stakeholders say it could lead to “brain drain” due to
- NCGA Announces Yield Contest Winnersby NAFB News Service on December 17, 2025 at 10:05 pm
The National Corn Growers Association announced the winners of the 2025 Yield Contest. With growing conditions that led to a projected record corn crop, this year’s participants delivered impressive yields, once again showcasing the ingenuity of U.S.
- Big Move, Bold Theme: Indiana FFA Moves State Convention to Stunning New Noblesville Arenaby C.J. Miller on December 17, 2025 at 2:20 am
There’s going to be a new location—and a brand-new venue—for the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention. “We are very excited to be hosting this year’s State Convention at The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville,” says Kaitlyn
- Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Awaiting President’s Signatureby Eric Pfeiffer on December 17, 2025 at 2:15 am
A key piece of legislation aimed at growing healthier kids in American classrooms took a big step toward becoming law. Both the U.S. House and Senate have now passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which
- Cover Crops Pay Off Again: Indiana Farmers Eligible for Insurance Discounts Across 89 Countiesby Hoosier Ag Today on December 17, 2025 at 2:10 am
The Cover Crop Premium Discount Program (CCPDP) is being offered for the sixth year in a row by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management
- Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in Novemberby Hoosier Ag Today on December 17, 2025 at 2:05 am
The total sales of agricultural tractors in the U.S. dropped almost 20 percent, while combine sales fell 35 percent compared to November 2024, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Canadian sales of combines increased 25
- Elanco to Layoff 300 Employees, Shift Another 300 to Other Locationsby C.J. Miller on December 16, 2025 at 12:20 am
Elanco Animal Health Inc., which is headquartered in Indianapolis, has announced a restructuring plan that will eliminate 300 positions across the company and shift another 300 employees to other areas or locations. According to a press release,
- Purdue Agronomists Question USDA’s Record Indiana Corn Yield Estimateby C.J. Miller on December 16, 2025 at 12:10 am
206 bushels per acre! That was the average yield for Indiana’s corn crop in 2025 according to USDA. However, one of Purdue’s top agronomists disagrees with that number. “It’s the same sentiment I’ve had all year.










