Led by retired Benton Central teacher Dale Butcher, the group established the Indiana Teach Ag Fund—a permanent endowment designed to recruit, train, support, and retain agricultural educators for generations to come.... Read More
Indiana animal health officials have imposed new restrictions on livestock, poultry and pet movements from parts of the Southwest following the recent detection of New World screwworm in the United States.... Read More
As global corn markets become increasingly competitive, new research from Purdue University suggests that American corn farmers face a growing challenge from Brazil, where a unique production system is helping producers maintain a cost advantage.... Read More
When Stephen Vaden stepped off a plane in Indianapolis last Thursday, he wasn’t just touring office space — he was advancing a sweeping federal reorganization that could reshape how American agriculture is managed.... Read More
Indiana farmers and agribusiness owners are reporting steep increases in property tax assessments on livestock barns, grain facilities and storage structures this year, with some agricultural buildings seeing assessed values climb by as much as 300%.... Read More
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health on Wednesday confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial duck operation in northeast Indiana, marking the state’s second detection in less than a week.... Read More
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of federal agriculture policy, but prospects in the Senate remain uncertain, where the legislation faces a steeper and more complex path to passage.... Read More
Indiana officials have released an updated statewide plan aimed at reducing nutrient pollution in waterways that feed into the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in improving water quality.... Read More
The Indiana FFA Foundation is set to undertake a $1 million renovation of its Leadership Center’s Main Lodge after receiving a $500,000 matching grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., officials announced this week.... Read More
Indiana is experiencing a boom of data centers. Right now, there are more than 70 in operation across the state with dozens more being proposed. However, this fast-growing surge is raising concerns among farmers and rural communities.... Read More
