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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Indiana soybean, corn groups sign letters of intent with Taiwan

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 5:00 PM

The Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance signed letters of intent with Taiwanese representatives to purchase Indiana corn and soybeans. The letters were signed during the Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann’s recent trade mission to Asia.

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Indiana Corn Growers Association seeks director candidates

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:00 PM

In today’s world, many of the decisions affecting how our farms are managed are being made at the Statehouse, in Congress and by regulatory agencies. This makes the role Indiana Corn Growers Association plays even more critical for the state’s corn farmers.

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Tour to feature organic vegetable production

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 1:00 PM

The organic vegetable production and fertility management practices at an Ohio farm will be showcased in a Purdue Extension tour of the operation near Cincinnati. The tour will be from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5 at EcOhio Farm, 2210 S. Mason Montgomery Rd. in Mason.

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British agribusiness investing $90 million in Lafayette

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 11:00 AM

Gov. Mike Pence joined executives from Tate & Lyle, a global supplier of ingredients and solutions to the food and beverage industry, in London to announce the company’s plans to invest more than $90 million in its Lafayette, Ind., operations over the next three years.

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Baked goods manufacturer expanding in Boone County

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 9:00 AM

Maplehurst Bakeries LLC, a manufacturer and seller of frozen bakery products for in-store and food service bakeries, announced plans to expand its Indiana presence here, creating up to 219 new jobs by 2017.

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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.

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Block recalls life – and agriculture – under Reagan

Deb Osza: 5 things I love about the dairy industry

Field day targets Palmer amaranth

Soybeans remain on record run

Indiana ag hosts Ontario leadership program