Farmers are feeling less optimistic about the future following the November elections. The latest Ag Economy Barometer showed a sharp shift in expectations that U.S. agriculture will face unfavorable policies over the next five years.

COVID-19 put a strain on food supply chains in the spring as people bought more from supermarkets and cut back on eating out.

The ruling by a federal judge centers on AquaBounty's salmon, which are genetically modified to grow faster than normal salmon. AquaBounty began growing the fish in indoor tanks at an Indiana plant last year.

The plan will take the Office of the Indiana State Chemist's pilot hemp program and transition it to one allowing for commercial hemp production.

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue met with Hoosier farmers discussing issues currently facing the agriculture community including trade and the coronavirus.

Statewide temperature drops in late April and early May wreaked havoc on the budding, flowering apple trees unable to withstand the cold.

Legislation passed earlier this year allows the organization to create and offer health plans to its members, including sole proprietors.

No Indiana agency documents farm-related non-fatal injuries, but research has shown that about one in every nine Indiana farms has a farm-work-related injury incident that requires medical attention each year, the report said.

With expected high yields this fall, improved crop prices, and a recent rise in exports to China, farmers have a more positive outlook.

Due to the pandemic, farmers across the state called in for a virtual meeting last weekend to discuss what issues should be taken to the Indiana Statehouse.