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Rollins: Trump Administration Considering Additional Economic Aid for Farmers
The Trump administration is evaluating whether to grant additional aid to American farmers this fall, said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday at the NASDA Annual Meeting, hosted by the National Association of State Departments of
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Rising Ethanol Demand Creating Rising Corn Prices
Even though USDA’s latest crop forecast says we’re going to have a record corn harvest of almost 17 billion bushels this year, corn prices here lately have been on the rise. As of Tuesday, Sept. 16, the
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Indiana Woodland Owners to Host Annual Conference at Turkey Run State Park
The annual Indiana woodland owner conference will be held at Turkey Run State Park in Parke County on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1. Hosted by the Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA), the event
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A Gamechanger Against Rootworm
The EPA has approved Syngenta’s Durastak™ corn trait stack—a triple‑Bt protein package designed to battle corn rootworm. Approved for commercial use in 2027, Durastak will be available in hybrids sold under Syngenta’s Golden Harvest brand. Rex Gray
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Evansville MarketReady Producer Training Prepares for Thriving in Today's Marketplace
Purdue Extension is hosting a MarketReady training session from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT Nov. 20 in Evansville, Indiana. As the state’s local food producers look to expand into new marketing channels, this program provides the
Sep 15, 2025
Orange County Farmer C.J. Fleenor Discusses Issues Impacting Corn, Soybean Harvest
Six percent of Indiana’s corn and three percent of the state’s soybeans are now harvested, according to USDA. C.J. Fleenor, an Orange County corn and soybean producer who farms near Orleans, tells Hoosier Ag Today that he
Sep 15, 2025
USDA to Invest Up to $18 Million in Farm to School Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it has improved and expanded its Farm to School Grant program and would invest up to $18 million to connect locally grown food to child nutrition programs. The Farm to School
Sep 15, 2025
In The Saddle with Performance Beef
Zachary Miller is a cattle farmer in Logansport, Indiana. “A 4th generation cattle farmer raised up in the cattle industry. My Mom and Dad, Grandpa and great grandpa all raised cattle. (They had) Cow/calf pairs and fattened
Sep 15, 2025
Corteva Looking to Split its Chemical and Seed Businesses, Says Report
Corteva Inc. may be looking to split its chemical and seed businesses into separate companies, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Indianapolis-based company, which reportedly has a market value of about $50 billion, could be considering
Sep 15, 2025
Indiana Yield Projections from USDA Surprise Again
Some were expecting big shifts in yield numbers in USDA’s Crop Production report on Friday, but the shift in Indiana crops was minimal. USDA stuck with their prediction of Indiana corn yield at 205 bushels per acre.
Sep 15, 2025
