Author: Kevin

  2025 was a year of volatility for the corn and soybean markets. But, how are things looking for this New Year? “2026 starting to look a little bit better for us,” according to Karl Setzer with

As you begin planning for the year ahead, you’ll want to attend the Purdue Top Farmer Conference—either in West Lafayette, Indiana or online—on Friday, January 9. This one-day conference brings together Purdue and national experts to help

A Senate bill introduced in late November would rescind roughly $21 billion in unspent federal funds originally designated for broadband programs, setting up a potential debate over how the money should be used. The legislation, sponsored by

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has recently announced a new slate of research priorities for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2026, focusing on farm profitability, climate resilience and food system innovation. 1. Increasing Profitability of Farmers

The per-acre payment rates for qualifying commodities for the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program were announced by USDA in a press release sent out late in the afternoon on New Year’s Eve. Eligible corn producers

A ban on all new foreign-made drones and components—namely from China—has been put into place recently by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) due to concerns over our national security. “When they say Chinese and foreign-made drones, they’re

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new Waters of the U.S. rule aimed at giving farmers and ranchers clearer guidance on what qualifies as a regulated waterway. The proposed rule would revise how federal jurisdiction under

The Fort Wayne Farm Show is just a couple of weeks away—and while you’re there, you can also show your support for Indiana FFA through their annual Benefit Auction. “The money raised will be going to the

If you’re willing to set aside forty acres in the new year, you can become a Groundbreakers grower for the new Preceon™ short stature corn from Bayer. “So we’re asking our growers to commit at least 40

Animal health officials continue to find positive cases of the virus known as bird flu on commercial poultry farms throughout northern Indiana. On Tuesday evening, a commercial table egg pullet facility in LaGrange County was found to