- Trade Policy Shake-Up: Trump Cuts Farm Equipment Tariffs from 25% to 15%by C.J. Miller on June 2, 2026 at 8:26 pm
President Trump on Monday ordered a temporary reduction in tariffs on imported agricultural equipment, a move the White House says will lower costs for farmers and manufacturers while encouraging investment in domestic industry. Under a presidential proclamation,
- Fertilizer Supply Tops Discussion with USDA Deputy Secretaryby Greg Allen on June 2, 2026 at 7:20 pm
Northern Indiana farmers had a chance to speak directly with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden during a lunch meeting in Hebron on Tuesday that brought together producers from the grain, livestock, and specialty crop sectors. While a
- Purdue Survey Reveals Record Cost Concerns Among Farmers—And the Outlook Is Getting Worseby C.J. Miller on June 2, 2026 at 7:15 pm
Farmers across the United States are growing increasingly concerned about the economic outlook for agriculture as escalating production costs, geopolitical uncertainty and tightening profit margins continue to pressure farm operations. The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag
- AgriVision Award 2026: ISDA Seeking Nominations to Honor Indiana’s Top Ag Leadersby C.J. Miller on June 2, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Indiana is seeking nominations for its highest honor in agriculture, recognizing the innovators, entrepreneurs and industry leaders whose work is helping shape the future of farming and food production. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has
- Crop Tour Tuesday: Indiana Farmers Near Finish Line on Corn and Soybean Plantingby Greg Allen on June 1, 2026 at 11:20 pm
Indiana farmers have made significant planting progress as the calendar turns to June, with most of the state’s corn and soybean crop now in the ground. The latest USDA data shows corn planting at 87 percent complete
- Indiana Ag Educators Laura Crosby and Cameron Frazier Earn Prestigious National FFA Leadership Rolesby C.J. Miller on June 1, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Two Indiana agricultural educators have been selected to help shape agricultural education across the United States after being named National FFA Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year. Laura Crosby with Danville Community Schools and Cameron Frazier
- Farm Bankruptcy Filings Accelerate as Costs Continue to Outpace Crop Pricesby C.J. Miller on June 1, 2026 at 11:10 pm
The number of U.S. farm bankruptcies climbed sharply in April, reaching its highest monthly level in more than six years and underscoring growing financial distress across large segments of the agricultural economy. Farmers filed 62 Chapter 12
- Could Your Photo Be a Winner? ISDA Seeks Stunning Images of Indiana Agricultureby C.J. Miller on June 1, 2026 at 11:05 pm
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is inviting residents to capture the people, places and traditions that define one of the state’s most important industries as part of its annual agriculture photography contest. The competition, now
- Remembering Bob Eddleman: The Visionary Ag Leader Who Made Conservation a Statewide Movementby C.J. Miller on May 31, 2026 at 7:20 pm
Robert “Bob” Eddleman, a farm boy from southern Indiana who rose to become one of the state’s most influential conservation leaders, helping shape agricultural policy, expand water-quality programs and inspire generations of young people through 4-H, died
- A Growing Farm Economy Crisis? Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Reach Highest Monthly Total Since 2020by C.J. Miller on May 31, 2026 at 7:05 pm
The number of U.S. farm bankruptcies surged in April to its highest monthly level in more than six years, a stark signal of mounting financial pressure on agricultural producers grappling with rising costs and a challenging farm










