- From Strange Drones to Sick Birds: Indiana Lawmaker Fights to Keep Farm Protection Bill Aliveby C.J. Miller on January 30, 2026 at 1:20 am
An Indiana state lawmaker is working to keep one of his bills alive regarding the unauthorized use of drones over farms and ag properties. “Basically, if you have a drone on someone else’s property without permission,
- Ethanol Fight Isn’t Over: Trump Throws Weight Behind Year-Round E-15 for Farmersby Eric Pfeiffer on January 30, 2026 at 1:15 am
Corn growers say they’re not giving up on the fight to get year-round E15 through Congress after another failed attempt in the House. In fact, they received a boost from President Trump earlier this week in Iowa.
- Global Dairy Markets Face Uneven Demandby NAFB News Service on January 30, 2026 at 1:10 am
Global dairy markets are sending mixed signals as milk production remains steady while international demand shows signs of weakening. USDA data show U.S. milk output holding near last year’s levels, though regional variations persist. Meanwhile, slower import
- Midwest Livestock Producers Monitor Avian Flu Spreadby NAFB News Service on January 30, 2026 at 1:05 am
Livestock and poultry producers across the Midwest are stepping up biosecurity measures as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to circulate among wild birds and commercial flocks. The USDA confirmed additional detections in poultry operations this week,
- Big Flavor, Local Pride: Taste of Elegance Highlights Indiana Porkby Greg Allen on January 29, 2026 at 2:11 am
Tuesday night’s Indiana Pork Taste of Elegance brought Indiana’s top chefs, pork producers, agriculture leaders and tastemakers together for an unforgettable evening of culinary creativity and competition at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. According
- Groups Applaud President’s Call for Year-Round E15by NAFB News Service on January 29, 2026 at 1:46 am
The Renewable Fuels Association applauded President Trump for strongly reaffirming his support for America’s ethanol industry. During a stop in Des Moines, Iowa, he called on Congress to send a bill approving year-round E15 to his desk
- USMCA Review Roundtable Seriesby NAFB News Service on January 29, 2026 at 1:41 am
Farmers for Free Trade announced a national series of USMCA roundtables that will bring together farmers, trade experts, and elected officials to discuss the critical importance of strengthening and renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. The first of
- USDA Bridge Payments Fall Short for Indiana Soybean Growersby Sophia Shannon on January 29, 2026 at 1:37 am
After the United States Department of Agriculture’s release of the bridge payment, feelings are mixed for soybean farmers in Indiana. The prices given for soybeans were some of the lowest on the sheet. Denise Scarborough, American Soybean
- John Deere Bets Big on Indiana: $125M Distribution Center Planned for Lake Countyby C.J. Miller on January 28, 2026 at 2:20 am
John Deere has recently broken ground on a $125 million distribution center in Lake County in northwestern Indiana. Hoosier Ag Today first reported on this project in July 2024, with John Deere purchasing the property for the
- From Bundling to Safety Plans: Insider Tips to Lower Farm Insurance Billsby C.J. Miller on January 28, 2026 at 2:15 am
Indiana farmers are feeling the squeeze from high input costs and low commodity prices. When you factor in the importance of protecting valuable assets through insurance, that can put even more strain on farm budgets. “Every farm









