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Professor Bernie Engel Appointed as Next Purdue Ag Dean
Long-time Purdue professor Bernie Engel has been selected to be the next Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University, effective July 15. Patrick Wolfe, Purdue provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, made the announcement...
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Professor Bernie Engel Appointed as Next Purdue Ag Dean
Long-time Purdue professor Bernie Engel has been selected to be the next Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University, effective July 15. Patrick Wolfe, Purdue provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, made the...
Lack of Rain Puts Indiana’s Crops ‘On the Cusp of Some Problems,’ Says HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin
The dry conditions from the lack of rain across Indiana has been a concern for many Indiana farmers for the past several weeks. “We're definitely on the cusp of some problems if the rain does not materialize here shortly,” says Hoosier Ag Today’s Chief...
Indiana Farmer Tells Senate Ag Committee Small Farms Need Better Access to Crop Insurance
Small farms growing specialty crops face certain challenges when it comes to crop insurance. Nick Carter, Indiana Farm Bureau member and owner of Mud Creek Farm, shared the importance of small farms with the Senate Agriculture Committee Wednesday. “It was a great...
Clean Fuels, Indiana Soybean Alliance Push Biden, EPA to Support Biodiesel in New RFS Rules
Clean Fuels Alliance America and the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) were among more than 70 industry stakeholders delivering a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to substantially increase the...
Comprehensive Farm Bill Recommendations Approved by National Milk Producers Federation
The National Milk Producers Federation's (NMPF) Board of Directors has approved a number of farm bill policy priorities covering the commodities, conservation, trade, and nutrition titles, working to enhance federal support for producers and expand access to dairy...
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Clean Fuels, Indiana Soybean Alliance Push Biden, EPA to Support Biodiesel in New RFS Rules
Clean Fuels Alliance America and the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) were among more than 70 industry stakeholders delivering a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to substantially increase the...
Indiana’s Corn, Soybean Producers Highlight Biofuels Benefits During ‘Liquid Fuels Summit’
As consumers seek more environmentally friendly solutions to energy challenges, Indiana’s corn and soybean policy organizations are working to convince state and federal lawmakers that farmers can help provide those clean fuel answers. On May 9-10, the Indiana Soybean...
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Rising Cost of Carry Will Force Co-op Grain Elevators to Lower Bids, Widen Basis, Says CoBank Report
A new report from CoBank says grain merchandisers have endured rising costs of storing or carrying grain and oilseed inventories during the past year because of rising interest rates. Higher crop prices and rising operating costs like transportation, insurance, fuel,...
Black Sea Grain Deal ‘Good News for the World’
The Black Sea Grain Deal was extended this week for another two months despite reports that Russia wanted the deal to end. “The Black Sea green corridor deal is a deal between the UN, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey, and it basically allows Ukraine to export grain via the...
Black Sea Grain Deal Extended Two Months
The Black Sea grain deal has been extended for another two months, something the United Nations calls “good news for the world.” The news came one day before Russia could have quit the deal because of obstacles to its grain and fertilizer exports. Reuters says...
Corn Export Sales Hit Marketing-Year Low Point
The USDA says corn export sales hit the lowest level since the 2022-2023 marketing year began on September 1. Cancelations led to a net reduction in corn sales during the seven days ending on April 27 of 315,600 metric tons. China canceled shipments of 562,800 metric...
Market Analyst Tom Fritz on the Factors Driving Grain Prices Lower
Sell-offs have continued for several straight days in the grain markets leading to much lower prices for corn, soybean and wheat futures. “It's kind of like—let's make it real simple—what’s grabbing you by the lapels and saying you need to buy me? I'm not seeing...
USDA’s Meat Trade and Price Forecasts
USDA recently released data on U.S. meat exports through February and their price projections for the remainder of the year. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains there were just slight adjustments to the meat export forecast. “In all...
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Lack of Rain Puts Indiana’s Crops ‘On the Cusp of Some Problems,’ Says HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin
The dry conditions from the lack of rain across Indiana has been a concern for many Indiana farmers for the past several weeks. “We're definitely on the cusp of some problems if the rain does not materialize here shortly,” says Hoosier Ag Today’s Chief Meteorologist...
Indiana Farmer Tells Senate Ag Committee Small Farms Need Better Access to Crop Insurance
Small farms growing specialty crops face certain challenges when it comes to crop insurance. Nick Carter, Indiana Farm Bureau member and owner of Mud Creek Farm, shared the importance of small farms with the Senate Agriculture Committee Wednesday. “It was a great...
Clean Fuels, Indiana Soybean Alliance Push Biden, EPA to Support Biodiesel in New RFS Rules
Clean Fuels Alliance America and the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) were among more than 70 industry stakeholders delivering a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to substantially increase the...
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