Agriculture
USDA: Excessive Rainfall Affecting the Quality of Indiana’s Corn and Soybean Crops
(UNDATED) — Agricultural officials say this year’s Indiana corn crop is expected to be among lowest quality in three decades following planting delays caused by…
Farmers Will Glean Animal Health, Market Tips at Montgomery FarmStarts Workshop
(MONTGOMERY) – To equip beginning farmers with the latest production, business, and marketing knowledge for organic grain and dairy operations, National Farmers, on July 16,…
Corn and Soybean Fields Still Unplanted, Farmers Unsure of Future Yields
(WEST LAFAYETTE) – Indiana farmers still don’t have all their crops in the ground. That could damage farm income not just this year, but next…
Gov. Holcomb Meets with Agriculture Leaders Regarding Delayed Planting Season
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb convened leaders from the state’s agriculture sectors on Thursday to receive an update on unprecedented weather conditions that have…
Indiana Farmers Near Planting Completion After Wet Spring
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana farmers are getting closer to completing the crop planting that’s been badly delayed by this spring’s frequent rains. The newest U.S. Department of Agriculture report shows…
Indiana FFA State Officer Candidates Announced
(INDIANAPOLIS) — 21 Indiana FFA members are running for the chance to become part of the next Indiana FFA State Officer team, which consists of a president,…
Indiana Farmers Making Progress, But Still Behind Pace
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana farmers made a lot of progress this past week in crop planting even as constant spring rains leave them far behind normal….
USDA Helps Indiana Farmers, Businesses and Ag Producers Cut Energy Costs
(INDIANAPOLIS) – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for Indiana Michael Dora today announced the funding of $109,195 for projects that will reduce…
Farm Conservation on the Rise in Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) — According to a recent survey, Indiana farmers planted more than 1 million acres of cover crops in 2018, up 32,000 acres from the previous year….
4-H Members Fair Entry Deadline June 20
4-H members are reminded that fair entry is open until June 20. All animal and Exhibit Hall projects must be entered by the deadline. To…
