National FFA lands $3M grant from Cargill

The National FFA Organization has received a $3.15 million grant from global agribusiness giant Cargill to help support the youth organization’s commitment to shaping future agriculture leaders. The three-year grant will help fund the organization's...... Read More

Bunge to begin hiring for new Shelby County facility

St. Louis-based Bunge North America Inc. said Wednesday it plans to begin hiring for 70 full-time jobs at its $550 million soybean processing facility currently under construction in Morristown. The grain and soybean manufacturer said the effort is the...... Read More

Evansville entrepreneur named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30

In an interview for an upcoming edition of IIB's Evansville Region Report newsletter, Massey said being named to the Forbes list was complete surprise and gave credit to his team and supporters he's worked with over the years, including at Purdue and in Evansville.... Read More

Indiana farms receive Hoosier Homestead Award

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb presented 59 farming families with the Hoosier Homestead Award on Friday. The recognition honors farms that been owned by the same family for more than 100 years.... Read More

State Fair names 2024 ‘Featured Farmers’

The Indiana State Fair and Indianapolis-based Corteva Agriscience on Tuesday unveiled the honorees for this year's Featured Farmers. The program recognizes 15 farm operations with the goal of connecting consumers with Hoosiers who grow the food they eat.... Read More

Weaver Popcorn Hybrids relocating to Crawfordsville

A popcorn seed company based in the Montgomery County town of New Richmond will soon be making a short move south. Weaver Popcorn Hybrids plans to invest $15 million to develop a new campus in Crawfordsville and create up to 14 jobs, the city announced Monday.... Read More

$15M in loans available to small meat processors

Small meat processors in Indiana can apply for low-interest loans in a program meant to assist with capital expansion projects. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is awarding $15 million in the Indiana Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program.... Read More

Indiana eyeing Cuba for potential ag exports

Indiana agriculture leaders are continuing to look for new markets throughout the world to supply products made in the Hoosier State. One market of interest for Indiana is Cuba, and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb recently...... Read More

Senate moves foreign ownership of farmland bill despite concerns

As a bill protecting farmland from foreign adversaries heads to the finish line, economic development concerns are cropping up at the last minute. Senate sponsors on Monday pushed back against exemptions for a specific agricultural project in northern Indiana, noting that 11 Chinese companies are currently seeking projects within Indiana.... Read More

Purdue report: Grain dust explosions flat in 2023

An annual report by a Purdue University professor noted nine grain dust explosions last year in the United States, an amount about equal to the 10-year average. The nine incidents resulted in 12 injuries but no fatalities, according to a report by...... Read More