Hoosier Ag Today

The long-awaited “Farm Bill 2.0” was introduced late last week, which is formally called the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) says this bill addresses those leftover items that weren’t tackled

President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order invoking the Defense Production Act to safeguard the domestic manufacturing of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. According to the administration, elemental phosphorus is considered vital to military preparedness, while

Bayer and lawyers representing cancer patients announced this week that they have agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion settlement aimed at resolving thousands of lawsuits over Roundup, the company’s widely used weed killer. The suits claim Bayer

Fertilizer industry experts are keeping a close eye on nitrogen prices as farmers prepare for spring planting. Throughout the winter months, prices for key nitrogen sources have remained a major topic of discussion. But as spring approaches,

Farming is risky business, as producers face many different kinds of challenges. That’s why Indiana farmers may want to consider a customized risk management plan from Farm Credit Mid-America. “No two farm operations are the same. Each

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed at a commercial poultry operation in central Indiana, near Indianapolis. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) reported that the virus was detected

The USDA announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations of poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. The agency said these updates reflect years of data and experience, and are designed to help lower

Congress could soon take up not only a new farm bill, but also long-awaited farm labor legislation aimed at addressing one of agriculture’s most persistent challenges. Farm groups say the labor shortage has been building for decades,

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is reopening a program that helps farmers improve nutrient management and save money at the same time. “Knowing what you have is an important place to start. And without knowing what

Maximizing profitability is the name of the game for corn and soybean growers—and the best place to start is with your seed brand. “Our focus is getting the maximum return dollars back to that grower for every