Indiana's farmland continues to grow more valuable as a new Purdue survey shows the average acre price is around $13,700. The Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey showed a 7.3% year-to-year increase for top-quality farmland. ... Read More
The National FFA Organization has reported a record enrollment of students potentially interested in careers in agriculture. The Indianapolis-based organization announced its membership is at an all-time high and growing.... Read More
The National FFA Organization and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Science have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner and grow diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in agriculture.... Read More
The Purdue researchers will use their combined $1.4 million federal grant funding to seek efficiencies in poultry production.... Read More
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch has announced the winners of the AgriVision Award, considered the state's highest agricultural honor. The award is presented to individuals who "have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their communities."... Read More
Heliponix LLC was awarded an Indiana Manufacturing Readiness Grant from by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and administered by Conexus Indiana and the Next Level Manufacturing Institute. The grant is given to manufacturers to make capital investments and integrate new smart technologies.... Read More
Farmers aren't immune to the national economy anxiety flogging everyone from government officials to consumers to tech giants. However, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer found that farmers are relaxing a smidge and feeling cautiously optimistic about the state and future of the country's agricultural economy. ... Read More
Indiana Landmarks and the Indiana Farm Bureau will honor the Evers family of Wolcottville for their seven-generation owned farmstead. The family will receive the John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation on Aug. 3 at the Indiana State Fair.... Read More
A recent state conservation survey reported that 1.6 acres of overwinter living covers were planted this year in the state. With the exception of corn and soybeans, cover crops are planted on more acres of land than any other commodity crop.... Read More
Indiana State Fairgrounds officials opened the 196,000-square-foot building Thursday, sharing announcements of a national swine show and national track and field events on the horizon.... Read More
Illinois-based Deere & Co. has acquired an Indianapolis-based agtech startup. Financial terms of the deal for Smart Apply Inc., which has developed a precision sprayer for orchards and vineyards, are not being disclosed.... Read More
St. Louis-based Bunge North America broke ground Thursday on a more than $500 million soybean processing facility in Morristown. The new facility, which will employ about 70 workers, will produce soy protein concentrates for use in plant-based foods.... Read More
Ag producers are reporting a more optimistic view of the future, according to the most recent Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. However, the university notes that farmers' perception of current conditions remains unchanged.... Read More
A Purdue University report shows a 40% national increase in reported cases involving agricultural confined spaces and results in renewed safety and management pushed to reduce deaths and injuries. ... Read More
Atlanta, Indiana-based Beck's Hybrids and Indiana AgriNews are looking for their next Indiana Farm Family of the Year. The annual award recognizes one Hoosier family that excels in their work and service to the community.... Read More
TTG Equipment of Bluffton and Kenn-Feld Group of Van Wert, Ohio, said Wednesday that the companies will merge as equals on Aug. 21. The combined company will be rebranded as TRULAND Equipment.... Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded three grants totaling more than $1.4 million to Purdue University researchers. The funding will support several studies related to health issues in cattle and swine.... Read More
The Venture Club on Indiana on Monday unveiled the 20 startups that will participate in next month's Innovation Showcase Pitch Competition. The companies come from all over the state and will compete for a total of $25,000 across two categories.... Read More
Abnormally dry conditions in recent weeks are forcing farmers across Indiana to keep a watchful eye on their crops this season. Purdue Extension officials say the conditions for corn and soybean crops have struggled with the hot and dry weather in the state.... Read More
Nelson has worked in the department since 2017 as a director of legislative affairs and a program manager of policy and regulatory affairs. She also has served as the executive director of the Indiana Land Resources Council. ... Read More
