Asian trade mission promotes Indiana agriculture
Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and a team of delegates are back home in Indiana after a two-week trade mission to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
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Ag exports support thousands of Indiana jobs
Agriculture continues to be essential to the Hoosier state, and trade in foreign markets has only enhanced that significance, shows a study of the economic impact of Indiana’s agricultural exports by the Indiana Business Research Center.
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Awareness key in stopping resistant weed spread
Got weed? Burn it. Burn it all. Even though the weed being referenced does include “hemp” in its name, it’s not even close to be a recreational weed or a weed of choice for Midwest farmers.
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Farmers flock to new aerial ag show
The dreaded task of crop scouting can become much easier with new technology that offers farmers a bird’s-eye view of their fields.
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Longtime 4-H leader keeps Fireflies soaring

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 5:00 PM

Mary Vaughan was just a few years removed from being a 4-H member herself when she got an offer she couldn’t refuse.

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Illinois Soybean Association marks 50th year

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 3:00 PM

The Illinois Soybean Association has been celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary during the last year and will officially commemorate the milestone July 31 with an evening reception in Champaign.

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Pilot program prioritizes infrastructure needs

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 1:00 PM

A commodity group is doing its part to help solve the state’s crumbling road and bridge infrastructure troubles. The Illinois Soybean Association has spearheaded an effort that hinges on engaging stakeholders to find real-world solutions.

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Wyffels brings economic, global outlook expertise to conference

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:00 AM

Has Wyffels Hybrids had its best year yet? Bill Wyffels Jr., company president and son of the seed corn company’s founders, said the past year has been successful, but with the next generation of Wyffels arriving, he hopes the best is yet to come.

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Gene discovery could lead to better soybean varieties

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9:00 AM

Researchers from Purdue University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have discovered a soybean gene whose mutation affects plant stem growth, a finding that could lead to the development of improved soybean cultivars for the northern U.S.

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From The Fields

Farm’s financial health fosters desired future

Given the current state of the ag economy, many farmers want to get a close handle on their financials, especially break-evens.
Use questions to set up farm checklists, goals

When the work of planting season is complete, it’s time for more agronomic decision-making. Sometimes you have to make decisions about your crop quickly.
Look at numbers behind Indiana school referendums

Back on Election Day, May 6, nine out of 10 Indiana school referendums passed. Eight were tax referendums, where voters approved new taxes for school operating costs.
Three questions to ask about your operation

Chances are that your operation is pretty busy in the field right now. As the weather moves quickly, it’s so important to take advantage of the best possible windows for fieldwork.
Celebrate state’s wetlands

Here at the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana, we are celebrating. Not because it is race time or that it’s finally warm enough to plant a garden, but because it is time to recognize a vital resource.

Field Editor Blogs

Spring: Farmers hard at work keeping world fed

Finally, it’s here. Spring. Warmer weather. This past week, I spent mostly on the road, traveling to five different farms in northern and north-central Illinois.
Farm stories need to be told

I’ve been told that, for a long time, farmers and ag businesses were quiet when it came to telling their stories. Stories of hard work, integrity and progress. Things to be proud of. I’m glad that I’ve heard so many of these stories over the years — even before I worked in the agriculture industry.
Big data is raising big questions for farmers

If it’s new, it’s better, right? Right? Everything new and advanced is automatically better than whatever came before it. I’d add a resounding “No!” We used to have a joke in the daily newspaper newsroom.
Winter finally gives way to farmers market shopping

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has struggled with it this year. Winter is the easiest time to gain weight, and it has to be one of the worst feelings ever!
Soy protein, oil levels are now improving in Illinois

Over the past few years, the Illinois Soybean Association has been educating farmers about the importance of producing quality soybeans in order to remain competitive in a global market.