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Climate change may be impacting career choices at some ag colleges

High-tech was on display in a big way at the FPS

Phenotype-Genotype Show says cattle are more than just looks

4-H competitor’s nine-year dream comes true

Ohio couple raises food for family and the community

Local peach crops are not very peachy this year due to early cold

Michigan chicken hits Guinness Book of Records at 21 years old

Crop land values and cash rent increasing in readership area

Loss of Tyson plant has Indiana community reeling

Beagles show how detecting agriculture contraband is done

Hoosier scientist working on colorful way to spot diseases

Crop progress is average across most readership area

Kyle Owen: From 32 acres to Tennessee Farmer of the Year

Three years after big launch AppHarvest files for Chapter 11

National tractor pulling contest will bring thousands to Ohio

Grain Weevil could take the risk out of grain lodging in silos

Illinois Pork is rolling out CDL and migrant worker programs

Kentucky’s new state vet
grew up in 4-H and rodeo

Mahindra tractor with loader scoops $17,500 at auction

USDA has approved ‘lab-grown’ chicken for sale in the U.S.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires suspected in late tomato ripening

Cancer diagnosis doesn’t keep Ohioan from tractor pulls

Midwest conditions improving, derecho not as severe as 2020

Farm Aid returns to Indiana for first time since 2001

Border collie trials give visitors a chance to see sheep herding

June’s Derecho didn’t cause as much damage as 2020 event

Farm animals directly impacted by the Canadian wildfire smoke

Ohio Farm Custom Rates bulletin a handy guideline

Tobacco farming has fallen more than 50 percent in Kentucky

EPA finalizes blending rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard

Indiana school starts truck driving program to fill farm hauling needs

Dry conditions putting stress on Ohio and Indiana hay crop

GOP senators re-introduce EATS Act to stop California’s Prop 12

Iowa Soybean Association donates soy-based tires to police department

Proposed fee increases for H-2A visas worry farm groups

Fertilizer revenues rose by 53 percent in 2022 for some firms

Michigan is considering right-to-repair legislation

Multi-species grazing offers many advantages

Farmers applauding recent Supreme Court WOTUS ruling

Dry weather is affecting Illinois corn, soybean emergence

UK professor leads six-state, multi-year bale grazing study

David Brandt, farmer behind viral ‘it’s honest work’ meme has died

Renewable energy projects, farmland usage are concerns of INFB members

4-H’ers chosen to represent Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board

Widespread rainfall has not
severely affected fieldwork

Nurtured Land Farms showcased during Kentucky forage tour

Free Radical Ranch dedicated to enriching lives of people, animals

A surprise pond led family to start their own koi farming business

Lab studies rising Co2 levels and affects on mycotoxin in wheat

Black vultures causing concern for Illinois livestock owners

Native Ohio plants inspired gardener to start a business

Farmland numbers grow thanks
to Farmland Preservation Program

U.S. soybean usage and global demand are both up for 2023

Safety procedures could save livestock from barn fires

Egg farmers across America donate 5.5 million eggs in fight against hunger

Hoosier Rod Miller named Certified Crop Advisor of the year

New restrictions on livestock
antibiotics take effect June 11

Planting has started in southern parts of Corn Belt, Ohio River Valley

Indiana farmers affected by recent tornado damage have help options

KY ag students still repairing equipment affected by 2022 flooding

PepsiCo partners with Ill. Corn, to fund regenerative farm practices

Bio-digester facility opens in Indiana; is one of the largest

Indiana lawmakers want a tally of lost farmland

ISU rebuilding research facility barn destroyed by fire

‘Intent to sue’ EPA over
delay of year-round E15 sales

Indiana dairy farmers named state’s Young Producers of Year

Farm numbers decrease slightly

Hoosier farmer named director of Indiana’s Ag department

Shortage of veterinarians to treat large animals in Ky.

Baldridge named director of Ohio Department of Agriculture

Consumers taking a hard look at buying duck eggs

UK offering poultry medicine course to
veterinarians caring for backyard flocks

National FFA week a time for honoring mentors and members

Asian beetles and northern corn rootworm top Illinois pests

Analyst predicts registering farm chemicals will become more difficult

U.S corn and wheat exports down; soybean exports up

John Rose, Tennessee congressman, appointed to House Ag Committee

Fertilizer costs decline, but the future is still unclear

The 2023 Farm Bill could cut conservation climate spending

Deere, American Farm Bureau sign right-to-repair agreement

Co-Alliance, Signature Farms join to create Legacy Feed

Rodale’s 40-year trials show
benefits of organic farming

Ohio man promoted to USDA Chief of Staff for RBCS

Bruce Kettler leaving IDSA and heading to Agribusiness Council

Kentucky bourbon a $9 billion industry

Climate policy called key part of upcoming farm bill discussion

Iowa farmland values in 2022 jump 17 percent over 2021

Researchers using laser lights to boost chicken meat quality, welfare

Illinois Senator Scott Bennett, a champion of agriculture, died

Electric tractors will have some challenges to overcome

IFB lays out 2023 legislative priorities for Indiana lawmakers

Kentucky Farm Bureau Farm Woman of the Year wears many hats

Farming video games provide plenty of entertainment options

Whether via rail or water; shipping is an issue this year for farmers

Kentuckian elected to the American Angus Association board of directors

Sentiment is mixed on impact of drought on the U.S. cattle market

Brazil could become more competitive in export market

USDA announces funding for meat and poultry processors

Propane supplies are within the 5-year average and looking good

Bale grazing can help rejuvenate soil and may save time on the farm

Slowly, farms are cropping up on former strip mines

Beck’s testing technology on diesel engines to run on E98

New guide for Illinois farmers helps sort cover crops, carbon credits

$20 million-plus grain elevator
in the works for Henderson, Ky.

Taiwan agrees to purchase Kentucky corn, soybeans over the next 2 years

Ag safety experts: Harvest time is also farm safety time

Studies show honey bees big foragers of soybean crops

National Alpaca Days is scheduled for last weekend of September

Expert shares cyber attack prevention tips with farmers

Kentucky receives $5.4 million for local food purchase assistance program

Becknology Days draws crowds who learn the latest on crops

Illinois farmers’ NLRS success now quantified

Spotted lanternfly now a growing threat in Midwest

Long-time Schrader auction employee receives HOF honor

Indiana, Illinois and Ohio weather conditions ripe for crop progress

Illinois gubernatorial and senate candidates talk farming issues

OPC intern helps educate state fair visitors about hogs

Farm Bill Roundtable at Illinois State Fair draws conversation

World record price for 4-H hog a show of love for family

Ohio Farm Custom Rates bulletin a handy guideline

Farming community comes together to help family bring in harvest

Baseball teams in Illinois promote agriculture with special events

Indiana can export poultry
products again after avian flu

ISU Research Farm shows off farmers helping environment

Farmers in parts of Kentucky would like to see more rain

Farmers will need to produce 70 percent more food by 2050

Beshear announces fund to help Western Kentucky grain farmers

Love-struck man now a bison rancher

Beshear announces fund to help Western Kentucky grain farmers

Blueberry farmer will discuss her work at Indiana State Fair

Soybean, wheat planted acreage up but corn down from last year

Michigan legislature considers using stimulus funds for some ag programs

Holstein cow bred in Ohio sets record selling for $1,925,000

Dutch Valley Growers among farms featured at the Indiana State Fair

Michigan businesses receive grants that will lead to expansion

Dream fulfilled in becoming a farmer

Corn, soybean progress looking good from Iowa through Indiana

Ag economists: Farmers should consider refinancing

U.S. Senators host first farm bill hearing in Michigan

Experts caution to scout for corn rootworm in high moisture

Special investigator bill sparks mixed reactions from national farm groups

Supply chain issues cited as farm equipment sales fall

Livestock groups add their support to amending Packers, Stockyards Act

Purdue gets $1M grant to develop a rapid ASF test

Julia Wickard back as Indiana State Executive Director for FSA

Corn hits a 10-year high

Avian influenza is cited for the skyrocking egg prices

New state conservationist is happy to return to Ohio

Illinois ag groups want funding for more state veterinarians

‘Right to repair’ legislation is now heating up at state, federal levels

Supreme Court will hear case against California’s Prop 12

Soybean crush is forecasted to increase 10-20 percent by 2025

Kentucky Ag Commissioner visits UK and UAE for trade

High-production indoor farm expanding to Muncie, Indiana

AEM survey finds optimism for farm machinery sales

Study indicates plant-based foods not affecting U.S. beef demand

National Pork Board unveils sustainability program

Vilsack says International trade looks better than ever

USDA: Number of farms drops by 7,000 in its latest survey

Proposed pipleine in Illinois will transport carbon dioxide

National FFA Week is a time for advocacy

Avian influenza has been found on Indiana turkey farm

Kentucky FFA member takes flight to storm-torn communities

Meteorologist: Eastern Corn Belt could see above average precipitation this spring

Record high fertilizer prices could impact world hunger

American Farmland Trust outlines goals for 2022 Illinois legislative session

New EPA report on dicamba use shows little change

Second career sees Tennessee farmer raising prime beef

30th annual No-Tillage Conference to be held in Louisville Jan. 4-7

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago: Midwest farmland values surge 18 percent

Beck’s expands into Nebraska

Senators reach compromise on cattle market transparency bill

Reward offered for info on northern Indiana barn fires

Ag world reacts to infrastructure bill passage

Ohio high school offers Intro to Urban Agriculture class, garden chores

August’s U.S. beef exports hit record $1 billion; pork exports keep 2020 record pace

Wet weather putting some pressure on the Illinois harvest

Talk to financial advisor before Congress acts on the Build Back Better plan

Kentucky Grazing Conference to focus on sustainable improvements of pastures

More than 6 million students participate in 4-H whose roots are in Ohio

Despite high input costs, farmers can find ways to cut some expenses this fall

FCFI is looking for volunteers to help rebuild the farms affected by Hurricane Ida

Federal judge reverses 2020 U.S. water rule

One of world’s largest soybean processing plants unveiled during 2021 Becknology Days

Illinois governor signs bills; honors ‘Moldy Mary’ during state fair

Downy Mildew showing up on Michigan’s cucumbers

FTC to come down on unlawful repair restrictions for farm equipment

Waidelich, Aultman named Master Farmers

D.C. Court of Appeals says no more yearround E-15 sales

Input companies are entering carbon market

National cattle group urges ag committees to address issues

Illinois FFA officers elected for 2021-2022

Ag groups concerned over proposed change to like-kind exchanges

Bleat in, bleat out: Goat yoga is ‘the thing’ and people are lining up for it

Farmland values increasing in Midwest

Solar debate heating up in Ohio, Indiana

Hoosier farmer looks to increase Swiss sheep breed numbers in the U.S.

Beck’s, Inari join forces on gene editing technology

Family repurposes 1920s livestock barn as event center

Ag research legislation advances; Farm Bill inclusion being eyed

Study finds significant health benefits of using biodiesel

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Indiana honors long-time farm broadcaster, Purdue ag dean

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Recipes for game birds should satisfy hunters

5/17/2021

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Plevna Implement Co. will celebrate 75th year in Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. – He joined hands with his brother on fixing and selling farm tractors after returning from World War II.

James Shrock and his brother, Emerson, are no longer around but their descendants are still running the full service business celebrating its 75th year in Indiana. Plevna Implement Co. will be offering discounts and events such as combine demonstrations beginning Sept. 8 at its main location in the unincorporated community of Plevna, at 7960 E. 400 North outside Kokomo.

9/5/2020

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Iowa farmers trying to salvage crops, plan for next growing season in wake of derecho

CARROLL, Iowa – As the nation’s number one corn, soybean and biofuels producers, Iowa farmers were expecting another record crop this harvest season, planting an estimated 14.1 million acres of corn and 9.3 million acres of soybeans this year, according to the USDA.

9/5/2020

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Black Farming online conference scheduled Sept. 11-12

WILBERFORCE, Ohio – Black Farming: “Beyond 40 Acres and a Mule” will be online Sept. 11-12, 2020. The conference will discuss the influential history of Black farmers in Ohio and will help to prepare the next generation of underrepresented farmers for the future. It is free and open to the public.

9/5/2020

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Ohio migrant workers seek better protection

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Just ask any large farm operator in Ohio or adjacent states and they’ll tell it to you straight – migrant farm workers are important to their harvest season.

According to a pair of advocacy groups, Ohio’s 33,000 migrant farm workers are putting their lives and their families’ lives at risk to earn a living and feed the rest of us. COVID-19 has brought many businesses to a screeching halt, but migrant workers are deemed essential and their continuation to work has these groups very concerned

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Iowa State researchers win grant for switchgrass and sorghum gene editing

AMES, Iowa – A new Iowa State University (ISU) project supported by a USDA grant will explore the potential to employ viruses to overcome the usual tissue culture barriers that impede plant gene editing in sorghum and switchgrass

9/5/2020

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Consumer food spending rebound reverses course

In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, United States consumers, businesses and government entities spent an average of $137.4 billion per month on food, according to the USDA. However, this reversed course earlier this year after the coronavirus epidemic forced consumers to change their spending habits. By April, that number had dropped to $105 billion, in part as spending at restaurants, school cafeterias, sports venues and other eating places dropped to $36 billion

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NGFA stresses farm safety with tip sheets, interactive course

ARLINGTON, Va. – Each harvest season brings long hours for those who harvest and one six-letter word comes to mind during this period – safety.

The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) sponsored its second annual Harvest Safety Week Aug. 31-Sept. 4. The organization sent emails and safety materials to producers everywhere, reminding them to protect their employees and customers during the fall harvest season.

9/5/2020

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USDA funding a revolution in rural access to broadband

LANSING, Mich. – Rural areas receiving upgrades to their electrical service with help from USDA are receiving access to broadband all in the same package.

What seems to be a major breakthrough in filling internet service gaps much quicker is made possible by data technology contained in electrical lines replacing the old wires, said Alec Lloyd, a spokesman for USDA Rural Development in Michigan out of Lansing.

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