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 Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January, as the Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer fell 23 points from December to a reading of 113 according to the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture. Purdue’s agricultural economists says the

A proposed rule from the U.S. Treasury Department that would implement the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit is getting the “thumbs up” from the Renewable Fuels Association, calling it a key step toward providing long-awaited clarity

Purdue Extension’s Health and Human Sciences program is helping Hoosiers keep more money in their pockets this tax season through its VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. “Tax time is often the largest financial moment of the

 Pork producers all across the U.S. continue to push lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a legislative fix this year for California’s Prop 12. “We want one law from the federal government that says you can’t

The cattle inventory was 86.2 million head on January 1, 2026, which continued a long-standing downward trend. Despite a year of strong prices, the USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed the overall U.S. cattle herd shrank by another

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to reapprove Dicamba for over-the-top use on tolerant soybeans and cotton for the 2026 season. The Washington Post said the decision is aimed at addressing weed control challenges and will likely

  Farmers are heading into 2026 facing what many are calling another challenging year on the farm. Low commodity prices, high input costs, and lingering impacts from trade disruptions are squeezing margins across much of rural America.

Congressman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA-15), who serves as the Chair of the House Agriculture Committee, has tentatively set a Farm Bill markup for the week of February 23. That’s according to Politico, who claim to have received

If you’re an Indiana woodland owner and want to learn more about the biology and management of forests—or, if you want to learn more about the resources and professional assistance you can access to help form your

Purdue’s Indiana AgrAbility Project is teaming up with Vincennes University and non-profit Easterseals Crossroads to sponsor an Assistive Technology Expo at the Vincennes University Agricultural Center on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The event is from 9 a.m. to