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Corn Farmers Face Rising Costs as Global Tensions Disrupt Supply
Corn growers are facing renewed financial pressure just as planting season begins, with global tensions now adding to an already difficult outlook. For several years, farmers have struggled with high input costs, from seed to fuel, while
Mar 20, 2026
ALP Class 22 Revealed: How AgrIInstitute Is Powering Indiana's Next Wave of Ag Leaders
A select group of farmers, agribusiness professionals and rural leaders has been chosen for the latest class of a flagship leadership program aimed at shaping the future of agriculture in Indiana. AgrIInstitute announced this week the members
Mar 20, 2026
Stuck at Sea: Critical Fertilizer Supplies in Limbo Due to US-Iran Conflict
With fertilizer prices surging, President Trump temporarily waived the Jones Act this week to fast-track critical supplies to America's farmers just as planting season begins. One ag leader says the move could bring some relief to farmers-but
Mar 20, 2026
Investing in the Future: AgrIInstitute Hosts Leadership and Legacy Benefit Featuring Purdue's Jay Akridge
AgrIInstitute will honor the graduation of Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) Class 21 and welcome Class 22 during the Leadership and Legacy Benefit located at Dull's Tree Farm in Thorntown, Indiana on April 10th beginning at 5:30 pm. "The
Mar 20, 2026
Dairy Checkoff Launches Online Grant Database for Farmers
The dairy checkoff's new online tool is designed to help dairy farmers and their advisors more easily identify grants and funding opportunities for conservation and on-farm improvements. The Funding Opportunities Database, available through the Dairy Conservation Navigator,
Mar 19, 2026
New Tool Connects Hoosiers with Available Veterinary Services
Animal agriculture in Indiana is on the rise, and so is the demand for veterinary care, both in the barn and at home. Across the state, growth in livestock production is increasing the need for large-animal veterinarians,
Mar 19, 2026
'Absolute Best of Agriculture': Nebraska Producers Unite Amidst Devastating Wildfire
A downed power line and high winds have triggered devastating wildfires in western Nebraska, burning more than half a million acres. Laura Field, the executive vice president of the Nebraska Cattlemen, says that despite the devastation, agriculture
Mar 18, 2026
Trump's Emergency Move: 60-Day Shipping Waiver Aims to Slash Fertilizer and Fuel Costs Before Planting Crunch
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily set aside a century-old shipping restriction in a bid to ease surging energy and fertilizer costs - a move that ag leaders say could deliver critical relief to American farmers just weeks
Mar 18, 2026
'Last Offer Rejected' - BP Refinery in Lake County Moves to Lock Out Union Workers
Negotiations between BP and the United Steelworkers Local 7-1 over a new contract for more than 800 union workers at the Whiting Refinery in Lake County have reached a critical point. The oil giant announced that it
Mar 18, 2026
Keystone Cooperative to Distribute $38.4M in Special Equity to Farmer-Members
Keystone Cooperative said it will return $38.4 million to its farmer-members through a one-time equity redemption, a move the company described as a significant financial boost for producers facing mounting economic pressure. The Indiana-based cooperative said the
Mar 18, 2026

