From canning vegetables to volunteering at Taste From Indiana Farms at the Indiana State Fair, Mindy Orschell is enjoying the final few weeks of summer on — and off — the farm.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to relax rules aimed at cleaning up auto tailpipe emissions is the latest Trump administration move to undo incentives for automakers to go electric.

Wheat harvest is complete on Riskedal Family Farms and cover crops have been planted that will be grazed by cattle starting in September.

Many of us know the importance of road safety during planting and harvest seasons. However, less may realize that road safety is critical during the growing season, too, specifically at intersections.

Last year, about this time, I wrote a column about putting things in perspective and understanding the national debt. The number that was the focus of my writing was 35 trillion. But, alas, a year has passed, and a new number has taken its place.

Jim Henry explains what the changes to the sustainable fuel tax credit mean for farmers.

I’ve been doing a lot of trucking, spraying, machinery repairs. Wheat was fantastic this summer.

Millions of people receive a federal tax deduction for the interest they pay on home loans. Under President Donald Trump’s new tax-cut law, many people for the first time also could claim a tax deduction for interest on their vehicle loans.

Summer days beckon and with them the prospect of campfires, fishing holes and scenic hikes. When it’s time to commune with nature, you need a car that can get you there and offer convenience and utility once you’ve arrived.

The best midsize truck for buyers really comes down to intended use.

Brushing up on English has taken on new urgency for future and current truck drivers after President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying truckers who don’t read and speak the language proficiently would be considered unfit for service.

Shares of General Motors rose before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher.

The truck divisions of Japan’s Toyota and Daimler of Germany have agreed to merge to form “a new strong Japanese truck powerhouse” to work together in vehicle development, procurement and production.

Sherry Schaefer has a long history with the Oliver tractor world.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a rule that Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse them, paving the way for a likely reset of rules.

President Donald Trump signed a resolution that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

Hoosiers are paying an average of $71.49 for a cookout feeding 10 people this summer, or $7.15 per person — a 5% increase compared to last year, according to a survey from Indiana Farm Bureau.

Legislation that provides landowners and farmers with flexibility for controlling nuisance deer that cause crop damage on their properties was unanimously passed both General Assembly chambers.

A proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027 was announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Beck’s announced that it is extending its partnership with the National Tractor Pullers Association through 2027.

Clean Fuels Alliance America hosted biodiesel farm-to-tank media events.

Ford Motor Co.’s top executive welcomed revisions to auto import rules, but said more work is needed to craft trade policies that spur growth in the U.S. auto industry.

The 2025 High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit was held in Indianapolis, where attendees learned about the potential of corn-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel.

A Delaware animal shelter is trying to care for and rehome thousands of chicks that survived being left in a postal service truck for three days.

Pato O’Ward learned that it behooves Indianapolis 500 drivers to take part in the rookie tradition of milking a cow if they ever want to drink the stuff in victory lane upon winning “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

The Riskedal family uses regenerative agricultural practices on their farm where they grow corn, soybeans and wheat along with feeding cattle for a freezer beef enterprise.

Indiana Farm Bureau members celebrated several legislative wins at the conclusion of the 2025 Indiana General Assembly.

Students at Grant Park learned how to “bend don’t break” during a project developed by the Grant Park FFA Chapter that focused on mental health.

Authorities in Central Europe are working to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease among cattle populations that has caused widespread border closures and required the killing of thousands of animals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of E15, gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, nationwide during the summer season.

Automakers in China are fighting not to be edged aside in the world’s largest car market while watching for U.S. President Donald Trump’s next steps in his trade war.

This is the time of year when many parents are thinking about buying a used vehicle for their teen drivers. The vehicle may be a graduation gift or a needed set of wheels for a summer job or trip to college.

The major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains. For some companies, the strong performance last month helped make up for a sluggish start to the year.

President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz has sent shock waves throughout every aspect of the global economy, including the auto sector, where multibillion-dollar plans to electrify in the United States are especially at risk.

Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the United States and in some cities in Europe.

Americans love trucks, and not just for towing and hauling. As go-to family vehicles we use them for everything from commuting to people moving to adventuring.

Over 35 million birds, mostly egglayers, have been lost in the United States by highly pathogenic avian influenza since Jan. 1.

Whatever the United States gains from President Donald Trump’s 25% tax on imported cars — and experts are skeptical — automakers around the world are bracing for a lot of pain.

Shares of major automakers slumped following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will place 25% tariffs on auto imports.

President Donald Trump’s 25% tax on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts is likely to drive up prices at a time when many Americans already struggle to afford a new set of wheels.

U.S. safety regulators recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago.

President Donald Trump shopped for a new Tesla on the White House driveway, selecting a shiny red sedan to show his support for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company as it faces blowback.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency upheld the current April 28 implementation date expanding E15 access to Midwest states year-round while awaiting a permanent solution from Congress.

The top five items tonight on my local news channel were automobile crashes caused by slick road surfaces. And these weren’t just little fender benders, although there was one of those that happened in a store parking lot.

Ready to buy a new car? Well, you might want to wait because there are some cool and compelling models coming soon to a showroom near you.

Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary, faced his first major crisis just hours after his swearing-in.

Once a year, Edmunds’ car experts gather to decide on the best new vehicles on sale.

Hours after being sworn in as the new U.S. secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the way the government regulates miles per gallon for cars and trucks — a principal way it regulates air pollution and climate change.

Automaker Stellantis plans to reopen an assembly plant in Illinois and build the next-generation Dodge Durango in Detroit, the automaker said.

A company that supplies a diverse portfolio of fuel, lubricants and services to a variety of industries was a new addition to the Midwest Ag Expo.