John Deere acquires Indy agtech company

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

Indiana school counselors detail overwhelming duties, pushing some out

Some Indiana lawmakers argued during the most recent legislative session that school counselors need help — especially to address student mental health needs — and that the state should earmark more funding to boost the number of counselors. But a slew of newly-enacted laws are instead expected to add even more to current school counselors’ workloads, with little additional aid.... Read More

Valmont cuts ribbon on Bristol solar array

Nebraska-based Valmont Industries cut the ribbon Thursday on a new solar array at its manufacturing facility in Bristol. The company, which makes sustainably-focused concrete utility poles, said the array will offset 100% of the plant's electricity usage.... Read More