Ag INnovation

Melissa Proffitt’s career in law spans many industries, but agbioscience stands out to her. ... Read More

A veteran Hoosier broadcaster and the dean of agriculture at Purdue University have been awarded what is considered the state’s highest agricultural honor.... Read More

Hancock County-based agbioscience startup Verility Inc. has closed a $3.5 million Series A funding round that will allow it to commercialize its animal fertility platform.... Read More

For the past six weeks, Purdue University has been hosting two dozen young African leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators as part of The Mandela Washington Fellowship. ... Read More

Bloomington-based Civic Champs has been named winner of the inaugural HungerTech Innovation Challenge hosted by AgriNovus Indiana... Read More

Ten teams will square off Tuesday in a pitch competition as part of the AgriNovus Indiana HungerTech challenge.... Read More

How does a medical doctor with decades of helping women conceive children apply that experience and a mindset for innovation toward pregnancy in cows? ... Read More

As Huntington University President Sherilyn Emberton approaches her 10th anniversary at the small, faith-based institution in northeast Indiana, she shares on the upcoming episode of the Agbioscience podcast one of her first impressions of Indiana from the air. "And I cannot believe what I see in crop production.” ... Read More

The results of a new survey show Indiana farmers planted cover crops small grains on 1.5 million acres of farmland in late 2021... Read More

The Indianapolis-based Patachou Foundation is today launching its new Neighborhood Farm Stand program. The farm stand, part of the foundation's Food Fellowship, is a student-run effort designed to teach high school students about entrepreneurship, food marketing and photography, and customer service, among other skills.... Read More

Facing steep increases in food production costs, Indiana farmers warn that consumers are likely to see continued price jumps at stores later this year.... Read More

Farmer sentiment remained weak last month as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell two points below its May reading... Read More

Hoosiers will be digging deeper into their pockets to host a July 4th cookout this year. ... Read More

With 11% of the United States population using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, how can innovation create a better way to connect proper nutrition to more people? ... Read More

Two Indiana agriculture organizations are among several urging Congress to pass immigration laws that address the nation’s labor shortages, especially among the farming industry. Indiana Dairy Producers and the Indiana Poultry Association warn failure to act could lead to higher food prices and pose a threat to the food supply. The organizations say the current H-2A guestworker program needs reform.... Read More

From escalating energy prices to a crisis in the food supply chain, the war in Ukraine continues to have widespread impact on the global economy. Can Indiana agriculture play a role in long term solutions?... Read More

Minnesota-based Living Greens Farm is investing $70 million to establish a 200,000-square-foot indoor aeroponic farm in Delaware County. The high-tech farm in Muncie will eventually create 120 full-time jobs once operation. ... Read More

The Indiana State Fair has announced the 18 Hoosier farm families who will be showcased during each day of this year’s fair.... Read More

West Lafayette-based agricultural technology company Solinftec is expanding the launch of its new autonomous robot with two partnerships in Canada. Solix Ag Robotics' technology scans and monitors fields to examine crop health and pressures, such as weeds and pests.... Read More

Farmer sentiment about the agricultural economy took a nosedive last month, according to the latest survey data from the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. ... Read More