Dairy industry celebrates Indy 500 fastest rookie
Instead of a victory dance, drivers that get opportunity to compete in the Indianapolis 500 hope they are the one to take the victory sip of milk at the end of the race.
Sustainable practices important for global conversation
Sustainability is a process not an end point. “Sustainability is a complex issue,” said Marty Matlock, professor of biological and agricultural engineering at the University of Arkansas. “Being sustainable means responding to threats and opportunities in a way that keeps you in business.”
Purdue student picked for 40 Chances Fellows program
Nolan Sampson is passionate about agriculture. His love for farming is evident by his hard work at the College of Agriculture at Purdue University, as well as his leadership experience and efforts to grow things.
‘Farm to Pizza’ teaches youth about agriculture
Two busloads of excited second-grade students unloaded at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on a warm spring day, releasing 70 students who were anxious to start their field trip.
Importance of soil often overlooked, says Buffett
Despite technological advances that have brought agriculture to unprecedented heights, not enough is being done to protect its most basic element, according to farmer and philanthropist Howard Buffett.
Sturtevant opens barn doors for Field Moms’ project
For Jennifer Sturtevant, getting involved with the Illinois Farm Families Field Moms’ program was as easy as opening the doors.
Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service office reorganizes
It is a busy year for folks at the National Agricultural Statistics Service office in Indiana. On top of normal data collection, internal reorganization efforts are being made to streamline NASS and make it more efficient.
Computer basics focus of upcoming classes
Two classes on computer basics will be offered by the Bureau County Farm Bureau Member Relations Task Force and University of Illinois Extension.
Watch out for overhead power lines, farmers urged
Farm workers need to be aware of the dangers of working with tall equipment near overhead power lines, according to Safe Electricity.
Kids earn opportunity to attend camp at Soldier Field
Students from 17 schools earned the opportunity to attend the Fuel Up to Play 60 Reward Training Camp to recognize their determination and commitment to being active and making healthy food choices.
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