Articles tagged as: Agriculture
April 6, 2017
Does County Zoning For CAFOs Work? Purdue Research Seeks An Answer
The researchers sought correlations between certain rules, demographics and complaints against CAFOs, hoping to determine the best ways to reduce conflict.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2017
Conner Prairie Welcomes Rare Calf
The newborn bull is now one of 11 English Longhorns at the museum, which boasts the nation's second-largest herd of the cattle breed.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2017
County Scraps CAFO Neighbor Tax Break Plan, Sends Appeals To State
Bartholomew County officials denied individual property tax appeals from a group of neighbors who live near a large confined hog farm in the rural town of Hope.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2017
Purdue-led Project Helps Farmers Adapt To Climate Change
The nine university, multi-year research and extension project wrapped up this year.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2017
Indiana Agritourism Destination Adds Chicken, Beef Adventures
The adventures will give visitors a close-up look at modern farming operations, said Fair Oaks Farms Chief Executive Officer Gary Corbett.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2017
Young Women Invited To Agriculture Forum In Northern Indiana
The Young Ladies of Agriculture Northern Indiana Forum is open to 100 young women in grades 8-12.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2017
Ag Sector Seeks Trade Alternatives In Wake Of TPP Withdrawal
Bilateral, agriculture-only agreements - such as those the U.S. has with the European Union - could take the place of big trade deals.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2017
Indiana Ag Hopes Trump's Pick For USDA Chief Will Preserve Trade
They hope former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue's background in commercial farming means he'll advocate for trade deals Trump has railed against.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2016
Threat Of Trade War Could Impact Indiana Industries
For example, higher U.S. taxes on Chinese steel imports could make China chooser to buy fewer American products, including those from Indiana.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2016
Agricultural Industry Injury Rate Nearly Doubled Since 2013
The agricultural industry-which includes workers not only in farming but in fishing, hunting and forestry as well-had the highest workplace injury rate in the state in 2015.
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