The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of federal agriculture policy, passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a narrow 224-200 vote after days of intense negotiations and overnight debate.
Read moreA recent policy from the U.S. Department of Agriculture makes it so lactating dairy cattle moving out of Indiana for interstate commerce no longer need to be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These updated requirements
Read moreCold temperatures are issue number one in this week’s Planting Weather Forecast presented by Beacon Credit Union. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says we’re looking at significantly below normal temperature levels down around freezing across the Hoosier state
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USDA’s Crop Progress Report on Monday showed Indiana corn planting at 30% complete and Hoosier soybeans 35% of the way done. 10% of that corn and 11% of those soybeans have emerged. “It’s fantastic to get the
Read moreFor the eleventh year, Corteva and the Indiana State Fair will highlight Indiana’s Featured Farmers. This program allows community members to meet those behind Indiana agriculture. Hoosier farmers and producers power the state’s agriculture industry with a
Read moreThe Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future and Purdue Extension have partnered to host the 2026 Indiana Land Use Summit on August 27, 2026 at the Beck Agricultural Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tour will
Read moreTrump administration officials outlined an aggressive, multi-agency strategy to address persistently high fertilizer prices, a key concern for American farmers heading into the spring planting season. During a press conference Tuesday at USDA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.,
Read moreFive Indiana farmers have been appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to serve on the state committee of the Farm Service Agency (FSA), a panel that plays a central role in overseeing federal farm programs
Read moreThe U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a closely watched case involving Roundup herbicide that could have a major impact on the ag industry. One ag leader tells Hoosier Ag Today she was in the courtroom
Read moreHouse lawmakers are debating this week on a long-delayed farm bill, with major fights emerging over ethanol fuel policy and pesticide liability protections. Republican leaders are pushing to advance a five-year measure covering commodity programs, crop insurance,
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