Hoosier Ag Today

The signup deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program is rapidly approaching. “It helps dairy farmers manage the financial risks that come from the unpredictable nature of milk markets and feed prices,” says Theresa Sweeney, senior director

Purdue Women in Agriculture (WIA) is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Emerging Women in Agriculture Leadership Award, Achievement Award and Leadership Award. These awards celebrate Indiana women who are leaders and innovators and have contributed to

The Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association (IMPPA) held their annual convention last weekend in Evansville. One topic of discussion was the impact that state budget cuts could have on your local meat processors. “It’s always a

  Planting season is right around the corner. Pioneer encourages farmers to go “back to the basics” when it comes to planter maintenance ahead of planting season, which means checking tire pressure, planter leveling, and parallel linkage

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to increase domestic production of critical minerals, including potash. The president directed federal agencies to compile lists of pending mineral projects and expedite their review in coordination with the National

Purdue Extension will offer the virtual Farmers Market Certificate program over four sessions in April to train market managers and vendors on best practices. Farmers markets play a critical role in connecting local producers with consumers, fostering

The inaugural Indiana Hunger Summit was held on Thursday last week, bringing together all parts of the food value chain in an effort to help feed more hungry Hoosiers. Indiana farmer and former U.S. Ambassador to the

Tim Burke, board member and former board chairman of Keystone Cooperative, has recently been named the 2025 Farmer Cooperative Director of the Year by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC). A third-generation farmer and lifelong resident

Ag leaders have been pushing your lawmakers on Capitol Hill to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—which will expire on Dec, 31st of this year if Congress doesn’t take action. Dustin Sherer with American Farm

Recognized for their families’ farm legacies and longstanding commitment to agriculture, 56 Indiana families were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana Statehouse on Friday from Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Don Lamb, Director of the