The Purdue Land Value Survey suggests farms are becoming more valuable, but that also means higher property taxes at a time when farmers aren't getting as much for crops.

The barometer analyzes two things: current conditions and farmers' future expectations. July's declines were the biggest since the measure was first established in 2015.

Industrial hemp is still illegal to grow in Indiana outside of research. However, dozens of Hoosiers told the committee they think industrial hemp should be legal.

President Donald Trump mentioned the possible policy shift during a visit to Iowa last week. He said the Administration is working on rolling back restrictions that ban higher ethanol blended gasoline during summer months.

The report is a part of a series that address the impacts climate change has on health, infrastructure and more.

The Indiana Grown program has unveiled the new trail featuring 30 locations set amid rolling hills, scenic towns and cities across the state.

On the surface, this doesn't change much. Since the rule was on hold, farmers weren't required to report their emissions.

Soybean prices fell earlier this month to their lowest point since 2009. In the last 60 days, some Hoosier farmers have lost $200,000 in crop value with the drop market prices.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the short-term assistance shows the president has the farmers' backs. GOP critics call it a bailout.

With Section 5 of Interstate 69 coming through Monroe County, a new frontage road cuts right through the middle of the farm -- horse barn on one side, pasture on the other.