- How Dean Warren Turned a Small Animal Textbook Into a Lasting Legacy for Indiana FFAby C.J. Miller on July 6, 2026 at 11:20 pm
Inside the roaring, high-decibel confines of the Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville, thousands of teenagers dressed in identical, stark-blue corduroy jackets are cheering with an intensity usually reserved for rock concerts. It is the 97th Indiana FFA
- Soybeans Surge as US-China Trade Hopes Spark Biggest Grain Rally in Weeksby C.J. Miller on July 6, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Grain futures rallied sharply on Monday, led by a dramatic surge in the soybean complex following renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade relations. The sudden influx of speculative buying lifted the entire agricultural sector, snapping a multi-week downward
- Ag Industry Watches Uncertain Future of USMCAby Greg Allen on July 6, 2026 at 11:10 pm
The future of North American trade remains uncertain after the Trump administration declined to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement under its current terms. The administration wants to keep the trade pact in place with annual reviews through 2036,
- USDA Unveils $500M SPUR Program to Protect Independent Beef Processors Amid Historic Cattle Shortageby C.J. Miller on July 6, 2026 at 12:20 am
Seeking to stabilize a meat supply chain stressed by historic shortages and high prices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new $500 million initiative aimed at protecting independent, mid-sized beef processors from being squeezed out of
- Sienna Alexander’s Journey from Indiana FFA State Officer to Miss Morgan County Fair 2026by C.J. Miller on July 6, 2026 at 12:15 am
Sienna Alexander has spent years preparing to be a leader in agriculture. Now, the former Indiana FFA State Officer is adding another title to her résumé—2026 Miss Morgan County Fair Queen—and she’s using the platform to shine
- New World Screwworm US Cases Rise to 32 as Researchers Fast-Track New Eradication Methodby C.J. Miller on July 6, 2026 at 12:10 am
As the number of confirmed New World screwworm cases continues to climb in the southwestern United States, researchers are accelerating efforts to develop a next-generation strategy to stop the flesh-eating parasite before it inflicts widespread economic damage
- Holiday Travelers May Find Relief at the Pump with E15by Greg Allen on July 3, 2026 at 3:37 pm
For millions of Americans that hit the road this Independence Day weekend, there was good news at the gas pump. According to AAA, nearly 61 million people were expected to travel by car over the Fourth of
- Meet the 5 New Leaders Joining the Indiana FFA Foundation Board of Directorsby C.J. Miller on July 2, 2026 at 10:20 pm
The Indiana FFA Foundation has reshaped its leadership at a pivotal moment for the organization, naming five new members to its board of directors who will each be charged with guiding fundraising efforts and long-term investments in
- Conditions Could Lead to Heavy Tar Spot Pressureby Andy Eubank on July 2, 2026 at 10:15 pm
Tar spot is back and one expert believes conditions are favorable for heavy tar spot pressure this year. As of Tuesday, the corn disease had been spotted in almost every state in the corn belt. “The only
- The Fight Against ‘Lawfare’: Trump Administration Seeks to Shield Farmers From Costly Environmental Lawsuitsby C.J. Miller on July 2, 2026 at 10:10 pm
The Trump administration rolled out a sweeping interagency partnership Thursday designed to shield the nation’s farmers and ranchers from what it calls “environmental lawfare”—a coordinated effort, officials say, by federal bureaucrats, activist groups, and well-funded environmental nonprofits










