- Secret Seasoning Success: Luke Schilling’s Journey from Grandpa’s Recipe to National FFA Recognitionby C.J. Miller on July 17, 2026 at 1:20 am
Great businesses are rarely built overnight, but they are often built with a generous dash of family legacy, entrepreneurial grit, and a very closely guarded recipe. For Luke Schilling, a 2025 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School
- Syngenta Sues BASF to Block Ridivex Corn Herbicide Launchby C.J. Miller on July 17, 2026 at 1:15 am
In a high-stakes legal battle between two of the world’s largest crop protection giants, Syngenta has filed a federal patent infringement lawsuit against German chemical company BASF. The dispute, centered on a critical chemical formulation used to
- Washington Visit Gives Corn Farmers a Voice on Economic Challengesby Greg Allen on July 17, 2026 at 1:10 am
Corn growers are warning that another year of negative returns is putting increasing financial pressure on farms across the country. The National Corn Growers Association says high input costs combined with low commodity prices continue to squeeze
- AFBF Sounds Alarm as Row Crop Losses Top $31 Billion in 2026by C.J. Miller on July 17, 2026 at 1:05 am
The rich, dark farm fields of the Midwest are famous for their perfectly lined rows of corn and soybeans, but as the 2026 growing season presses onward, it is the deep red ink on the farm ledger
- Purdue Expands Veterinary Program to Help Address Farm Vet Shortageby Greg Allen on July 15, 2026 at 7:20 pm
Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is preparing for its biggest class expansion in decades. After holding steady at about 80 students per class for the past ten years, the college plans to increase enrollment by nearly
- North Central Indiana Corn and Beans Ready for Rainby Andy Eubank on July 15, 2026 at 7:15 pm
Like a lot of areas of Indiana, the north-central section needs some rain to keep the corn and soybean crops moving in the right direction. In a Channel Seed growing season update, planting dates are dictating progress
- TFI Applauds Legislation to Strengthen Inland Waterway Systemby NAFB News Service on July 15, 2026 at 7:10 pm
The Fertilizer Institute is applauding congressional approval of the Water Resources Development Act, saying the legislation will strengthen the nation’s inland waterway system and improve fertilizer transportation. The bill includes a proposal to create the Inland Navigation
- U.S. and Canada Combine Sales Slightly Increase in Juneby NAFB News Service on July 15, 2026 at 7:05 pm
Combine sales posted modest gains in June, while tractor sales continued to decline, according to the latest numbers from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. combine sales increased 3.9 percent from a year ago, while Canadian combine
- Inside the Farm Bill: Indiana Farm Bureau Talks Prop 12, Broadband, and Bipartisanshipby Eric Pfeiffer on July 15, 2026 at 1:20 am
Farm Bill talks continue on Capitol Hill as Senate Ag Chair John Boozman from Arkansas works to get 60 votes to pass their version. Indiana Farm Bureau National Affairs Director Brantley Seifers joined me on the latest
- More Than Just Trees: Why Your Woodland Property Needs a Professional Foresterby C.J. Miller on July 15, 2026 at 1:15 am
For many Midwestern farmers, the “back 40” is a passive asset. It is the acreage left to grow wild while focus remains squarely on corn, soybeans, or livestock. However, ignoring your farm’s timber could mean leaving significant










