- Chilly Starts and Soggy Finishes: This Week’s Planting Weather Outlookby Eric Pfeiffer on May 1, 2026 at 1:25 am
Cold temperatures are issue number one in this week’s Planting Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we’re looking at significantly below normal temperature levels down around freezing across the Hoosier state
- House Passes Farm Bill After Marathon Debate, Revealing Deep Divisionsby C.J. Miller on May 1, 2026 at 1:20 am
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of federal agriculture policy, passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a narrow 224-200 vote after days of intense negotiations and overnight debate.
- ‘Huge Win for Indiana’: USDA Confirms Indianapolis as New SNAP Hubby C.J. Miller on May 1, 2026 at 1:15 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is moving a cornerstone of its nutrition assistance portfolio to Indianapolis, a decision federal officials and Indiana leaders are framing as both a structural overhaul and a geographic shift away from Washington,
- Banks, Young Rally for Farmers—But, Can the Farm Bill Survive the Senate’s 60-Vote Gauntlet?by C.J. Miller on May 1, 2026 at 1:10 am
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of federal agriculture policy, passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a narrow 224-200 vote after days of intense negotiations and overnight debate.
- Indiana Dairy Cattle Exempt from HPAI Testing Under New USDA Policyby Sophia Shannon on May 1, 2026 at 1:05 am
A recent policy from the U.S. Department of Agriculture makes it so lactating dairy cattle moving out of Indiana for interstate commerce no longer need to be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These updated requirements
- Purdue Expert: Rapid Planting Pace Outruns Sprayers, Early Weeds Problematicby Eric Pfeiffer on April 30, 2026 at 1:05 am
USDA’s Crop Progress Report on Monday showed Indiana corn planting at 30% complete and Hoosier soybeans 35% of the way done. 10% of that corn and 11% of those soybeans have emerged. “It’s fantastic to get the
- Corteva and the Indiana State Fair Highlight 2026 Featured Farmersby Hoosier Ag Today on April 29, 2026 at 5:56 pm
For the eleventh year, Corteva and the Indiana State Fair will highlight Indiana’s Featured Farmers. This program allows community members to meet those behind Indiana agriculture. Hoosier farmers and producers power the state’s agriculture industry with a
- Advancing Sustainable Land Use: Purdue Hosts 2026 Summitby Purdue University News Service on April 29, 2026 at 5:41 pm
The Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future and Purdue Extension have partnered to host the 2026 Indiana Land Use Summit on August 27, 2026 at the Beck Agricultural Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tour will
- Trump Administration Unveils Sweeping Plan to Lower Fertilizer Prices—Highlights Indiana Ammonia Projectby C.J. Miller on April 29, 2026 at 4:20 am
Trump administration officials outlined an aggressive, multi-agency strategy to address persistently high fertilizer prices, a key concern for American farmers heading into the spring planting season. During a press conference Tuesday at USDA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.,
- The Important Role the State FSA Committee Plays in Indianaby Eric Pfeiffer on April 29, 2026 at 2:20 am
Five Indiana farmers have been appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to serve on the state committee of the Farm Service Agency (FSA), a panel that plays a central role in overseeing federal farm programs










