Hoosier Ag Today

Commodity experts and ag economists appear split on whether China will actually buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of 2025. Bloomberg said the pledge is underscoring a wider hope in the market that

USDA has made the decision to move employees out of Washington, D.C. and into regional hubs with Indianapolis being one of the new homes starting in 2026. Stephen Vaden, USDA Deputy Secretary, shares how employees’ lives are the

Farmers across the Midwest are taking a closer look at bio stimulants, a fast-growing tool in modern agriculture that promises stronger crops, better stress tolerance, and improved yields. But experts say these products work best when growers

The push continues for passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Retailer Fuel Choice Act of 2025, which would allow for the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. This bill would increase corn demand, obviously, but it would also

Farmer sentiment strengthened in November as rising crop prices and improved export prospects pushed the Purdue University/CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer to 139, the highest level since June. Much of the increase was driven by a sharp

The U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council’s 2025-2026 Corn Harvest Quality Report contained some good news about this year’s large corn crop. The 15th annual survey showed that the 2025 U.S. corn crop is projected to be the largest

When farmers sell soybeans, a small, mandatory assessment—known as the soybean checkoff—is collected. And while it may seem minor, that investment fuels a massive engine of research, market development, and new opportunities for U.S. soy. According to

Many farmers may be looking for tax advantages as we approach the end of 2025, but is a new tractor or equipment purchase the place to find it? “A lot of farmers justify that, especially at the

The Trump administration anticipates it will be ready to announce an aid package for American farmers within two-and-a-half weeks, as well as a deal on Chinese soybean purchases. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement this week

Keystone Cooperative, Inc., an Indiana-based leader in agriculture and energy, announces 100% of member net profits are being returned directly to members through patronage. Keystone Cooperative will distribute $57 million in patronage to eligible farmer-members who did