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McKinney: 'Bumpy' Tariff Ride Will be Worth Getting More Balanced Trade for US Ag
President Trump says he plans to impose 30-percent tariffs on products from Mexico and the European Union—as well as a 35-percent tariffs on Canadian goods beginning August 1. One Indiana ag leader says Trump’s overall tariff strategy
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Broad Spectrum Fungicides Needed for Corn, Soybeans to Battle Disease Pressure
Disease pressure in certain parts of Indiana is starting to ramp up. “About every field I’m in right now, I can find gray leaf spot,” says Chad Threewits, agronomic service rep for Syngenta in Indiana. “I’m even
20h ago

Indiana Corn Checkoff Elections Happening in August
The Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC), the state’s corn checkoff program, will host elections for Board of Director positions in Districts 1, 4 and 7 and also for two, statewide, at-large seats. ICMC was established by the
21h ago

Trump Admin Files Suit Against California Over Egg Costs
The Center for the Environment and Welfare applauded the Trump administration’s lawsuit filed this week to nullify onerous California regulations driving up food prices nationwide. The filing takes aim at three California laws, including Proposition 12, dictating
21h ago

Indiana Farmers Planted 1.6 Million Acres of Cover Crops in 2025, Says ISDA
Indiana is among the top states in the nation for cover crop adoption, as Hoosier farmers planted an estimated 1.6 million acres of overwinter living cover crops and small grains, like wheat, which are known for their
Jul 14, 2025

AFBF Reacts to Disaster Aid Now Available for Eligible Farmers
The Department of Agriculture has begun rolling out funds earmarked for 2023 and 2024 disasters as the signup period for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program opens. Danny Munch, an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, explains
Jul 13, 2025

Indiana Ag Leader Julia Wickard Offers Advice for Managing Farm Stress
You’ve been hearing us talk a lot about healthy ways to manage your stress, thanks to the Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team. They also host a podcast called Tools for Today’s Farmers. One of their recent guests
Jul 13, 2025

USDA Slightly Lowers Corn Production, Boosts Old-Crop Corn Exports to Record Level in July WASDE
In Friday’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, USDA pegged 2025/2026 corn and wheat ending stocks lower month-over-month and lower than the average trade expectation, while soybean ending stocks were increased month-over-month more than the
Jul 11, 2025

Weaver Popcorn CEO Jason Kashman Discusses the Recent Ups-and-Downs of the Popcorn Industry
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, based in Van Buren, Indiana in Grant County, has been in business for nearly 100 years! It’s the largest bulk popcorn producer in the world, selling under its Pop Weaver brand, as well as
Jul 10, 2025

Former Indiana FFA President Ethan Wolheter Selected as National Officer Candidate
Even though he just finished one year serving as Indiana FFA President, Ethan Wolheter is ready to continue serving as an FFA leader. The LaGrange County native has been selected as a candidate for National FFA Officer.
Jul 10, 2025