Articles tagged as: Agriculture
December 9, 2016
Farmers Hope Trump Will Eliminate Revised Waters Of The U.S. Rule
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to do away with unnecessary regulations, including the EPA's Waters of the U.S. rule.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2016
Farmers Are Courting Trump, But They Don't Speak For All Of Rural America
With Donald Trump's victory, rural America is enjoying some political prominence, and farmers are hoping to profit. But most rural Americans aren't farmers. Small towns have their own priorities.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2016
As Next Farm Bill Looms, Hoosier Producers Raise Concerns
At an Indiana Farm Bureau forum, some producers worried the Trump administration might cut the Farm Bill down to reduce spending and regulations.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2016
Program Lends Support To Farmer Veterans
Agriculture is not always peace and tranquility, but in some way, it is helping to lift the spirits of some Hoosier veterans. The Indiana Grown Homegrown By Heroes program assists members of the military who want to be in the ag business.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2016
Soybean Prices Rally As Indiana Harvest Winds Down
The soybean market is getting a last-minute boost from export demands in countries like China.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2016
Agribusiness Antitrust Review Delays DowDupont Merger
The $59 billion merger between the Dow and DuPont chemical companies will be delayed until at least next spring.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2016
Indiana Grain Councils Defend GMOs Amid Doubt About Success
A New York Times investigation alleges GMOs aren't living up to the promise of fewer chemicals and greater yields.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2016
National FFA Convention Returning To Indianapolis
The convention begins Wednesday and runs through Saturday.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2016
Bartholomew County Mulls Property Tax Break For CAFO Neighbors
Bartholomew County may develop a residential property tax deduction to ease tensions between large livestock farms and nearby residents.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2016
USDA Lowers Corn Yield Forecast; Soybeans Should Still Set Records
Indiana farmers are harvesting a record amount of soybeans, but those gains are being offset by lower than expected corn yields.
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