Farmer sentiment on the agricultural economy ticked higher in April, but farmers are still showing less confidence than last year. The monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer improved eight points in April, however it remains 32% below its reading April 2021.... Read More
West Lafayette-based Solinftec has closed on a $60 million growth investment round. The company, which has developed a farm operations management software platform, says it will use the funding to grow the platform as it plans for future expansion. Solinftec's software is designed to use artificial intelligence to analyze real-time data on crops, equipment, weather and other factors to help farmers address key issues in a more efficient and sustainable manner.... Read More
Inspired by the senses at a young age, Matt Rubin has taken that curiosity to a new level in his adult years. The founder and chief executive officer of Indianapolis-based True Essence Foods joins AgriNovus Indiana CEO Mitch Frazier on this week's Ag+Bio+Science podcast to talk all things SoChatti Chocolate, his lingering curiosity driving innovation in food and the company’s approach to sustainability.... Read More
Even though Hanover College senior Baylee Dwenger was in 4-H and FFA while growing up, her collegiate path steered her away from agriculture.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Intelinair will Thursday celebrate the opening of its new headquarters in Indianapolis. The precision agriculture startup uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help farmers pinpoint potential problems with their crops.... Read More
Jane Stautz grew up on an Iowa farm where she says her parents were ‘conservationists before it was cool.’ She now serves as sustainability lead for Indianapolis-based Advanced Agrilytics, an agronomic services company. Stautz is the guest on the next episode of the Agbioscience podcast, presented by AgriNovus Indiana.... Read More
In the months ahead, sounds of heavy equipment should echo throughout The Valley, a neighborhood on the near west side of downtown Indianapolis, as work begins on the new $100 million global headquarters for Elanco Animal Health. ... Read More
Elanco executives and state officials celebrate the launch of Elanco’s $100 million global headquarters on the near west side of Indianapolis. ... Read More
Purdue University celebrates the opening of the new veterinary medical complex.... Read More
North Manchester-based MPS Egg Farms recently announced a partnership with The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) to produce the world’s first carbon-neutral, cage-free eggs for Kroger’s Simple Truth brand... Read More
Officials from Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Agriculture will Friday afternoon dedicate the new David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex.... Read More
Indianapolis-based automated crop intelligence company Intelinair is launching AGMRI Enterprise, a service that provides an aggregated view of what is happening in customer fields with regularly scheduled flights throughout the season. Intelinair says the platform provides retailers an overall view of what is happening within a certain geographic area using satellite and aerial imagery.... Read More
West Lafayette-based ag technology company Solinftec will be launching a new robot this growing season to scan and monitor fields. ... Read More
.S. farmers are not feeling very optimistic about the economy right now, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. ... Read More
Nearly 70 Hoosier farm families have received the Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.... Read More
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Indiana farmers will plant more soybeans and less corn this year than in 2021. ... Read More
A new tech platform is giving artisan food entrepreneurs the opportunity to manage their business in one place – from website creation all the way to order fulfillment... Read More
Mulch for playgrounds and gardens wins Student Soybean Innovation Competition at Purdue... Read More
The FFA chapter at Franklin High School has plans to grow its organizational and physical footprint by building a free-standing facility to house the organization, grow vegetables and raise animals. The Daily Journal reports the ag-education program in Johnson County hopes to acquire land north of the high school to construct two buildings totaling more than 7,200 square feet.... Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case brought by two ag trade associations against California’s Proposition 12, an animal welfare rule that stipulates pen space.... Read More
