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Representative Culp Takes Office as Only Full-time Farmer in Indiana House
American Soybean Association Director, Indiana Soybean Alliance Director, Jasper County Commissioner, Indiana Farm Bureau Vice President- all titles that Rensselaer farmer Kendell Culp has held or currently holds. But now, he’s trying to get used to a new title. “I...
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Representative Culp Takes Office as Only Full-time Farmer in Indiana House
American Soybean Association Director, Indiana Soybean Alliance Director, Jasper County Commissioner, Indiana Farm Bureau Vice President- all titles that Rensselaer farmer Kendell Culp has held or currently holds. But now, he’s trying to get used to a new title. “I...
Indiana Farm Expo Speaker Lineup Will Help Prepare for Farming in 2023
At the annual December farm show in the Indianapolis area, preparing for planting crops in 2023 and beyond is the focus. The Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo Presented by Reynolds Farm Equipment and AgriFinancial is held at Grand Park in Westfield, just...
How One Hoosier’s Childhood Gift Led to His Passion for Helping Toys for Tots
With the Christmas season now upon us, you never know how giving a gift to a child may impact the rest of their life. That’s why a special Christmas gift that Justin Butler received as a child continues to inspire him to help others in need. “I grew up with a...
Pardoned Turkeys Peanut Butter & Jelly Enjoying Retirement at Purdue Farm
President Biden pardoned Chocolate and Chip, this year’s National Thanksgiving Turkeys, on the South Lawn of the White House Monday. Chocolate and Chip will now retire to North Carolina State University to live out the rest of their natural lives. Last year, the...
Why Farmland Sale Prices Continue to Break New Records
$30,000 an acre! That’s how much was spent on farmland in Iowa earlier this month – breaking a previous record that had been set just a month before! “We've continued to see a strong bunch of sellers and a strong pool of buyers,” says Paul Schadegg, Senior Vice...
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Increased Ethanol Blend Rates Lower Fuel Costs for Drivers
A new Energy Information Administration report clearly shows higher ethanol blends helped moderate fuel prices after the Ukraine invasion. The report also says the ethanol blend rates hit a record summer average of 10.5 percent. “Fuel ethanol’s price discount to...
Ethanol Industry Looking for Rail Resolution, Not Just ‘Kicking the Can Down the Tracks’
A cooling-off period has derailed a freight railroad strike for now, as key unions continue negotiations that could still spare agriculture and other industries a devastating rail shutdown. The new strike deadline is December 9th, a nearly 3-week extension, but it’s...
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Why Farmland Sale Prices Continue to Break New Records
$30,000 an acre! That’s how much was spent on farmland in Iowa earlier this month – breaking a previous record that had been set just a month before! “We've continued to see a strong bunch of sellers and a strong pool of buyers,” says Paul Schadegg, Senior Vice...
Why a National Rail Strike or Lockdown Could Still Happen in December
Just when you thought the potential for a railroad strike or lockout was over back in September, there’s a possibility that strike could still take place in December. “There is the potential of a railroad strike as early as Friday, Dec. 9th, which would have a...
USDA’s Trade Mission to Spain Seeks to Boost Export Opportunities for U.S. Agribusinesses
More than 30 agribusinesses and farm organizations will visit Madrid, Spain, from Nov. 29 through Dec. 2, for a trade mission sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Officials from Indiana, as well as representatives from the Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts,...
Early Registration Underway for 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando
Even though the holidays are fast approaching, it may be time now to start registering for the 2023 Commodity Classic in March. “We’re going to have a fantastic show down in Orlando,” says Neil Caskey, Vice President of Communications with the National Corn Growers...
How Indiana-based Taranis Uses Satellites and Drones to Help Improve Yields
As the Hoosier Ag Today team reports from Kansas City at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention, one of the companies that is being featured at the convention is Taranis, which is based out of Westfield, Indiana. “Indiana really is a great place to...
Black Sea Grain Export Deal Extended, Russia Wants More
The Black Sea Grain Export Deal, due to expire on Saturday, has been extended for another 120 days. Reuters says Moscow wants its own demands in the deal to get more fully addressed. The agreement protects a sea transit corridor and was intended to help alleviate a...
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Indiana Farm Expo Speaker Lineup Will Help Prepare for Farming in 2023
At the annual December farm show in the Indianapolis area, preparing for planting crops in 2023 and beyond is the focus. The Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo Presented by Reynolds Farm Equipment and AgriFinancial is held at Grand Park in Westfield, just...
How One Hoosier’s Childhood Gift Led to His Passion for Helping Toys for Tots
With the Christmas season now upon us, you never know how giving a gift to a child may impact the rest of their life. That’s why a special Christmas gift that Justin Butler received as a child continues to inspire him to help others in need. “I grew up with a single...
Pardoned Turkeys Peanut Butter & Jelly Enjoying Retirement at Purdue Farm
President Biden pardoned Chocolate and Chip, this year’s National Thanksgiving Turkeys, on the South Lawn of the White House Monday. Chocolate and Chip will now retire to North Carolina State University to live out the rest of their natural lives. Last year, the...
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