IAW elects leaders, learns legislative tips
Members of the Illinois Agri-Women elected officers, conducted business and learned about the legislative process during the group’s annual meeting.
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Event ushers in spring season with learning
This year’s Spring Fest, a Purdue University tradition that shows “the lighter side of learning,” was a hit. Sunny skies and warm weather were the backdrop for the event.
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Public gets whirlwind tour on International Day
¿Cuál es el nombre de su capítulo 4-H? Wat is die naam van jou 4-H hoofstuk? Quel est le nom de votre 4-H du chapitre? Was ist der Name des 4-H Kapitel? Lütfen 4-H bölümün ad i nedir? What is the name of your 4-H chapter?
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Students get hands-on education with livestock
A good education is the first step toward a career in the agricultural industry. The Animal Sciences Department at Purdue University houses more than 600 undergraduates who want to learn, study and research pressing issues.
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Feed usage, Ukraine bullish for U.S. corn

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 3:00 PM

A sharp increase in corn exports took the commodity market by surprise when the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its monthly balance sheet April 9.

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Corn, soybean export locomotive rolls on

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 12:00 PM

Strong demand for U.S. corn and record soybean sales continue to move ending stocks projections downward and increase price forecasts.

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Corn stover-to-ethanol plant nears reality

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:00 AM

One of the first and largest commercial-scale cellulosic biorefineries in the world will begin producing ethanol later this year. The DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol facility is expected to generate 30 million gallons annually of biofuel produced from corn stover.

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Indiana officials address virus striking young pigs

Monday, April 14, 2014 4:00 PM

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus continues to affect swine producers across the country, including Indiana. As of April 9, 46 Indiana counties reported having active cases of PEDV. According to the National Pork Board, PEDV is caused by a virus that affects only pigs.

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State board targets traceability, interstate shipment program

Monday, April 14, 2014 2:00 PM

Many topics, including a proposed identification program, were discussed at the Indiana Board of Animal Health’s quarterly meeting April 10. The board is proposing rule changes to livestock identification to align with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Traceability program.

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Rural Voices

Ag world shift requires change in mindset

Have you ever been stuck in a routine? Maybe it’s the routine you go through each morning at the start of your workday. Or maybe you eat the same thing for lunch every day. If there isn’t any pressing reason to change, you might keep that routine.
Farmland assessments for Indiana property taxes rise

At the end of December, Indiana’s Department of Local Government Finance calculated the base rate assessment for farmland to be used for taxes in 2015. Predictably, the base rate increased to $2,050 per acre. That’s a 16 percent increase over the pay-2014 value.
Build financial 'dashboard' of working capital for farm

If margins tighten as ag economists are warning, it’s going to be important to consider the potential impacts on your operation. Making sure that your farm is going to be financially healthy in what could be tougher times may set you up in a good position.
Indiana agriculture needs a farm bill as fast as possible

This fall, Congress has an important opportunity to create jobs and grow the economy by passing a long-term, comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. The farm bill impacts every American every day by providing a wide range of programs that strengthen our nation.
Thanks given to heroes that serve in military and farming

I would like to take a moment and say thank you to all of the heroes that have served and are currently serving this country. I know there are some common threads in farmers and soldiers, and oftentimes young farmers become soldiers.

Field Editor Blogs

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.
Pontiac FFA chapter takes field trip to remember

Twenty Pontiac FFA members recently took the opportunity to travel to New Jersey and New York City to learn about an agricultural industry that is a little different than in Illinois. “This is the sixth chapter exchange we’ve done,” said Jesse Faber, FFA adviser, who together with Parker Bane leads the Pontiac chapter.
Biofuels are big in Indiana

Biofuels play an important role in Indiana’s economy. I had heard about biofuels before, but when I started my job at AgriNews I learned that the ethanol industry is a big deal. Claypool, Ind., is home to the world’s largest integrated soy biodiesel plant, Louis Dreyfus. We have 13 ethanol plants total and rank fifth nationally in ethanol and corn production, according to a press release from the Indiana Soybean Alliance.