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"Women have a really large role in land management, and the number of women in agriculture is increasing every year.” Brianne Lowe is the Indiana State Biologist for the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. She also serves as facilitator and training...
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Women 4 the Land Discussion Will Feature on Seminar Stage at Indiana Farm Expo
"Women have a really large role in land management, and the number of women in agriculture is increasing every year.” Brianne Lowe is the Indiana State Biologist for the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. She also serves as facilitator and training...
98 Percent of US Farms are Family Owned and Operated, Says USDA Report
When it comes to farms across the U.S., the overwhelming majority are still family-owned – much like M&K Henderson Family Farm of Tipton County, Indiana, which has been in the Henderson family (shown above) for five generations and run by Monty and Austin...
Intelinair to Kick Off Seminar Schedule at the Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo
It’s all about the future of farming! That’s why an Indiana-based ag technology company is helping to kick off The Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo Presented by AgriFinancial and Reynolds Farm Equipment next Tuesday morning at Grand Park in Westfield....
Ag Economy Barometer Confirms Farmer Concern on Input Costs
There is no news in the lead number from the latest Purdue Ag Economy Barometer since it remains unchanged, and the news about what continues to weigh on farmers’ minds is no surprise. Rising interest rates and the cost to produce a crop remain top concerns. James...
Purdue’s ‘Corn Guy’ Bob Nielsen Retiring After 40 Years at the University
Despite being semi-retired, Bob Nielsen is a hard man to get ahold of in October. That’s corn harvest season, and Nielsen is in the field – literally – most days, riding shotgun in a combine harvester, monitoring corn yields. This means collecting data from yield...
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Modest Boost for Conventional Ethanol in EPA RFS Proposal
The EPA is finally out with proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2023 through 2025, and the ethanol industry is pleased despite no growth in the conventional ethanol target. “A clear pathway for sustainable growth” and an “upward trajectory” for clean fuels....
EPA Releases 2023-2025 RFS Volumes
The Environmental Protection Agency released the long-awaited 2023-2025 Renewable Fuel Standard blending volumes. The Renewable Fuels Association says the proposal creates a path for sustainable growth in the production and use of low-carbon renewable fuels. EPA...
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How Protests in China Against Zero-COVID Lockdowns are Impacting the Grain Markets
You may have read about the recent protests going on in China over their harsh COVID lockdown policies. Market analyst Rick Hollister, who is also a Senior Merchant with The Andersons, says those protests and China’s ongoing, long-term zero-COVID policies are creating...
How Indiana-based AgReliant Genetics is Battling Tar Spot for 2023 and Beyond
Tar spot has been robbing Indiana’s corn growers of yield over the past several years. That’s why AgReliant Genetics – the makers of AgriGold and LG Seeds – recently held a “Tar Spot Summit” at their headquarters in Westfield to help tackle this issue. “Some...
US House Votes to Avert Rail Strike After Fight Over Paid Sick Leave
The House voted 290-137 on Wednesday to avert a national rail strike with devastating consequences for the ag industry and the rest of the economy, but added controversial paid sick leave benefits in a separate bill. There was bipartisan support for the president’s...
Vilsack Talks Biotech Corn in Mexico
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador earlier this week. The leaders discussed a looming decree by the Mexican president that would ban imports of biotech corn into the country. In a statement following the meeting,...
Mosaic Offers Two Biological Soil Health Products for Indiana Farmers to Consider
It was earlier this year that the ag company Plant Response – known for its biological-based soil health products – was purchased by The Mosaic Company. Now that the two companies are under one umbrella, they’re now offering a couple of biological fertilizer...
Budget Tips for Indiana Farmers for 2023
Running your farm operation is more expensive now than ever. That’s why there are several things you can do as you plan your farm budget for 2023. “Right now, everything a farming operation touches is inflated,” says Thomas Eatherly, Ag Business Advisor with Pinion....
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98 Percent of US Farms are Family Owned and Operated, Says USDA Report
When it comes to farms across the U.S., the overwhelming majority are still family-owned – much like M&K Henderson Family Farm of Tipton County, Indiana, which has been in the Henderson family (shown above) for five generations and run by Monty and Austin...
Intelinair to Kick Off Seminar Schedule at the Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo
It’s all about the future of farming! That’s why an Indiana-based ag technology company is helping to kick off The Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo Presented by AgriFinancial and Reynolds Farm Equipment next Tuesday morning at Grand Park in Westfield. “Our...
Ag Economy Barometer Confirms Farmer Concern on Input Costs
There is no news in the lead number from the latest Purdue Ag Economy Barometer since it remains unchanged, and the news about what continues to weigh on farmers’ minds is no surprise. Rising interest rates and the cost to produce a crop remain top concerns. James...
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