Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana has around 4.7 million acres of forests and woodlands, and 87% of these total acres are privately owned. Woodland owners have diverse reasons why they hold these properties. Some enjoy observing wildlife or hunting, others value

$37 billion! That’s the projected ag trade deficit for fiscal year 2026, according to an update this week from USDA. But, that’s a decrease from the record ag trade deficit of $43.7 billion in the previous fiscal

Growers are already looking ahead to the 2026 growing season, and weed management is at the top of the list. Early-season control is critical for protecting yield, especially as weeds continue to develop resistance to post-emerge options.

The Indiana State Fair Commission, which oversees the year-round operation of the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center and the annual Indiana State Fair, has named Ray Allison as its next Executive Director. He will succeed Cindy

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, which is based in Michigan, says it is investing more than $20 million to build a new egg processing facility in Kendallville, Indiana. When complete in the spring of 2026, the project is expected

The U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement is set for review in 2026, and farm leaders say the renegotiation could bring major opportunities for agriculture. USMCA governs trade between the three largest trading partners in North America, and for U.S. farmers,

Heading to another crop year in 2026, one expert has advice for soybean growers, and it comes from thinking about soybeans as a real crop, not just the crop you put in between corn every other year.

Many ag producers remain concerned about what the MAHA movement might mean for the industry. “It’s a lot bigger than most people think,” says Scott Hays, Executive Director with the Missouri Pork Association. He says the concern

Congressional Republicans plan to revive stalled farm bill negotiations in January after failing to pass a new measure by year’s end, extending uncertainty for farmers facing high costs, inflation and trade disruptions. House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T.

Many U.S. farmers say a newly announced $12 billion federal aid package will not be enough to offset mounting financial pressure caused by weak commodity prices, high input costs and lingering trade disruptions. The assistance, unveiled by