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NWS confirmed in the U.S., Rollins says sterile flies are the answer

Replanting is happening in some areas due to wet weather

Ground broken for $2 million Peoria Farm Bureau building

CGB breaks ground on Ports of Indiana expansion project

Ohio Farm Bureau hosts Ag events for kids in 4 counties

Solar grazing on the rise on Indiana farms

Late-season nitrogen may improve soybean meal used in livestock feed

Lack of broadband funds from BEAD could impact Illinois farmers

New invasive Asian copperleaf weed detected in Illinois fields

Farmers need to understand farm water usage prior to data center talks

2026 World Pork Expo just around the corner at Iowa State Fairgrounds

Ohio Wine Producers Association launches Thyme for Wine Herb Trail experience

Mounted archery takes aim at Rising Glory Farm

Significant rain, coupled with cool weather, slows Midwest fieldwork

Indiana’s net farm income projected to drop more than $1 billion this year

Started as a learning tool, Old World Garden Farms is growing

Senator Rand Paul introduces Hemp Safety Enforcement Act

March cattle feedlot placements are the second lowest since 1996

Diverse Corn Belt Project looks at agricultural diversification

Deere settles right-to-repair lawsuit for $99 million; judge still has to approve the deal

YEDA: From a kitchen table to a national movement

Insurer: Illinois farm collision claims reached 180 last year

Indiana to invest $1 billion to add jobs in ag, life sciences

Illinois farmer turned flood prone fields to his advantage with rice

1,702 students participate in Wilmington College judging contest

Despite heavy rain and snow in April drought conditions expanding

Indiana company uses AI to supply farmers with their own corn genetics

Crash Course Village, Montgomery County FB offer ag rescue training

Panel examines effects of Iran war at the farm gate

Area students represent FFA at National Ag Day in Washington

Garver Farm Market wins zoning appeal to keep ag designation

House Ag’s Brown calls on Trump to intercede to assist farmers

Next Gen Conferences help FFA members define goals

KDA’s All in for Ag Education Week features student-created book

School zone pesticide bill being fine-tuned in Illinois

Kentucky Hay Testing Lab helps farmers verify forage quality

Kentucky farmer turns one-time tobacco plot into gourd patch

Look at field residue as treasure rather than as trash to get rid of

Kentucky farm wins prestigious environmental stewardship award

Beekeeping Boot Camp offers hands-on learning

Kentucky debuts ‘Friends of Agriculture’ license plate

Legislation gives Hoosier vendors more opportunities to sell products

1-on-1 with House Ag leader Glenn Thompson

Increasing production line speeds saves pork producers $10 per head

US soybean groups return from trade mission in Torreón, Mexico

Indiana fishery celebrates 100th year of operation

Katie Brown, new IPPA leader brings research background

January cattle numbers are the smallest in 75 years USDA says

Research shows broiler chickens may range more in silvopasture

Michigan Dairy Farm of the Year owners traveled an overseas path

Kentucky farmer is shining a light on growing coveted truffles

Farmer sentiment drops in the latest Purdue/CME ag survey

Chairman of House Committee on Ag to visit Springfield Feb. 17

U.S. soybean delegates visit Egypt to discuss export markets

Farmers shouldn’t see immediate impact of ban on foreign drones

Women breaking ‘grass ceiling,’ becoming sole operators of farms

Kentucky 4-Hers shine at North American International Livestock Expo

Pesticide complaints have stabilized says IDOA Director

Farmers given tips to lower costs during the Purdue Top Farmer event

Tennessee home to America’s only freshwater pearl farm

Color-changing tomato plant alerts when soil nitrogen levels are low

Farm machinery sales down in 2025; low net farm income cited

Michigan home to 865 sugarbeet grower-owners

Pork, beef industries add $7.8 billion to the Illinois economy

Daisy Brand building new facility in Iowa as dairy grows in state

Indiana family dominates National Corn Yield Contest

IPPA seeks answers in Chicago Public School’s ban on pork

Gardening, pruning expert helping troubled youth

Soil management meeting helps take confusion out of sampling

ICGA VP Tyler Everett participates in President Trump’s roundtable

Tikkun Farm teaches locals how to live off the land

New study shows microplastics disrupt cattle digestive system

ICGA names Mark Schneidewind the 2025 ‘World of Corn’ winner

Michigan tree serves as official White House Christmas tree

NCGA president discusses bringing profitability back to corn farmers

Indiana’s net farm income projected to rise this year but then fall in 2026

Thanksgiving Dinner 5 percent lower this year from 2024

Giving back, paying forward a natural for the Golden Girls

Fertilizer prices continue to climb; especially phosphate

Michigan, Tennessee FFA members part of new national officer team

City leaders meet to share priorities for Illinois River

Middle Tennessee farm first to grow pineapples in state

4th generation Ohio farm supplies potatoes to Great Lakes region

Illinois farmer-leader praises USDA livestock plan, cites faults

Farmers sentiments mixed over new U.S.-China soybean trade deal

Wholesome Meadows Farm’s owners focus on chickens, cattle, hogs

Farm Foundation webinar looks at the changes in crop insurance

Kentucky Farm Bureau honors Porter, Wright Farmers of the Year

Tennessee farm family puts unforgettable spin on farm-to-table

As government shutdown continues more farm reports are being delayed

Alltech builds first biofertilizer manufacturing plant in Kentucky

The Farmer’s Collective offers local honey, flowers, breads

Northern Ohio farms is now offering you-pick chestnuts

Turkey prices up 40 percent this year due to disease, economy

IFB legislative priorities include supporting farms, rural communities

Farm bailout plan is delayed due to government shutdown

Large field fires erupt due to drought in some areas

Ohio’s Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm is USA Today’s No. 1 patch

Ohio farmer begins term as National Corn Growers Association president

Antique farm equipment stolen from an Indiana ag museum

Iowa State ag students broaden horizons on Puerto Rico trip

ICGA Farm Economy Temperature Survey shows farmers concerned

Ohio drought conditions putting farmers in a bind

IPPA rolls out apprentice program on some junior college campuses

Dairy heifer replacements at 20-year low; could fall further

Safety expert: Rollovers are just ‘tip of the iceberg’ of farm deaths

Final MAHA draft walks back earlier pesticide suggestions

ALHT, avian influenza called high priority threats to Indiana farms

Kentucky gourd farm is the destination for artists and crafters

A year later, Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative making strides

Unseasonably cool temperatures, dry soil linger ahead of harvest

Firefighting foam made of soybeans is gaining ground

Vintage farm equipment is a big draw at Farm Progress Show

AgTech Connect visits Beck’s El Paso, Ill., plant

Red crown rot confirmed in Ohio soybeans for first time

Agro-forestry company keeps trees growing, producing income

MSU debuts dairy cattle teaching, research center

Spotty rain in parts of Indiana lead to pollination issues for corn

Rendleman’s Orchards, ag tourism at its best

Illinois ag director touts farmer mental health resource at fair

4-H member’s goats named Grand, Reserve Grand Champion at the ISF

Man’s best friend possibly lanternfly’s worst enemy

The Soybean Germplasm collection to leave Illinois due to budget cuts

Michigan Christmas tree farm is chosen to send tree to White House

Indiana grower a Master Farmer for mint success

Horses are used for learning and therapy at Indiana ranch

Corn after soy rotation success quantified by U of I researchers

Farm Advisors want to share experience with those curious about conservation

Lower cattle numbers and rising prices means higher fees paid

Indiana ranks near top for use of cover crops with 1.6 million acres

Kentucky family creates market for their milk

Farm Foundation Forum looks at how agriculture shapes communities

Quarterly grazing seminars will help farmers with peer to peer info

Ports of Indiana selects Louis Dreyfus Co. to operate grain terminal

Tennessee governor proclaims July as Beef Month in state

Dairy producers win as lower feed prices continue

Ohio veteran tackles mushroom cultivation

Second case of Theileria found in a southeast Iowa cattle herd

Indiana FFA elects 2025-2026 state officer team

Ohio couple sells Holsteins, builds dairy operation in Tanzania

Planting wrapping up despite some continued wet conditions

Cellulose can be extracted from manure using pressurized spinning

Adding colorful tulips to an established farm

Vietnam pledges to purchase $2 billion in US agricultural goods

High-flavonoid corn feed reduces necrotic enteritis in poultry

Butler County group offers youth program for budding beekeepers

Michigan State partners with CNH to access first methane tractor

Illinois biodiesel blend rate set to increase as part of B20 bill

Conner Prairie announces partnership with Corteva

Indiana dairy farm answers call to provide cow for Indy car driver

SSGA helps farmers connect with growing specialty soybean market

Neo-P pathogen may affect strawberry supplies this season

Indiana Farm Bureau COO is retiring after 38 years

Meteorologist talks to soybean growers about weather changes

Ohio farm family making a business out of solar grazing

Researchers are working to limit soybean cyst nematode infections

Darke County farm hosts USDA secretary, Ohio governor, neighbors

From farming to singing; this Illinois 15-year-old does it all

Flavonoid corn lines could combat corn earworm larva

Researcher shares concerns about trauma on people who farm

ChickQuest, NextGrowGen, other tools used to teach ag at school

Farmers making progress despite inclement weather

Increases in wheat production lead to Illinois check-off program

South Korean grain buyers gain insight during locks tour in Illinois

School children ‘visiting’ farms thanks to Virtual Farm Trips

Michigan seeks relief for storm damaged maple syrup industry

CAT marks 100th anniversary with historic tractor walk

2 non-traditional farmers among Michigan GREAT ambassadors

Researchers investigate immune cells in cows’ milk

Indiana farm offers horse camps and riding lessons

Department of Interior urged to add phosphate, potash to critical minerals

Tariffs may mean corn growers will have to seek new markets

FARMLAND Act bill aims to protect farmland from foreign ownership

Henderson County, Ky., FFA among top chapters in country

Most farmers will plant more corn, fewer soybeans; except in Ohio

Ag groups are worried about proposed port fees increase

Iowa urban farmers use beneficial insects to reduce farm chemical use

Capacity crowd at this year’s Southwestern Ohio Bee School

Cattle farmer enjoys ‘bringing back history’ one piece at a time

First Farm to Capitol event draws people to Indiana Statehouse lawn

Knowing your lender and financial software are important in farming

Free show cattle clinic draws larger than expected crowd

National FFA officers visit Japan, tour farms, and bamboo forest

USDA Market Outlook shows red meat, poultry production to rise

Want eggs but not the committment? You can rent a chicken

Indiana corn farmer weighs in on Brooke Rollins ag address

Maple syrup producers tapping their trees, praying for ideal temperatures

CoBank: US farmers shifting to corn as prices stay strong

Relief payments are predicted to mean farm income increase

Kentucky declares March 17-21 Agriculture Education Week

Bird flu spreading differently than in 2014-2015 outbreak

Josh Maschhoff brings familiar name to Illinois pork leadership

Cardington High School’s ‘Pig Project’ a huge success

Funding freezes have some farmers worried about payments

JBS reaches settlement in 2019 lawsuit alleging cattle price fixing

2025 Farm Bill What-if Tool can help farmers make decisions

Indiana farmers looking at SB 254 and 461 in this year’s legislative session

Established farmers weigh in on adding chickens to the farm

UK names dean and VP for land-grant engagement

Rose Acre Farms confirms bird flu at Indiana farm with 2.8 million birds

Farmer making a difference here and abroad

EPA Endangered Species Act, PFAS under scrutiny as Trump takes office

DBIA awards grants to two Michigan cheese companies

Couple’s ranch is one exotic, ‘groovy’ horticulture destination

Genetic marker discovery could change cattle fever tick control

Purdue conference speaker talks prices, purchasing land, equipment

Bollenbacher four-time champ at National Jersey competition

Kentucky Farm Bureau approves state, national policy priorities

USDA moves to formalize swine health program known as US SHIP

Elmwood, Ky., organic turkeys attracting national attention

Millions in federal funding for two Illinois river ports

Human urine is now being researched as crop fertilizer

Ohio couple enjoys collecting Oliver tractors and looking for the next one

Farm Economics Summit responds to $10 billion farm relief package

2024 U.S. corn crop projected to be the third largest on record

Farm bill historian says don’t expect a new farm bill soon

Farm groups ask for legislative help to keep AM radios in vehicles

Hello Nature, Inc., opens organic fertilizer plant in Wabash, Ind.

Ohio cattle farm may now label its beef as grass-fed

New Indiana facility to convert watermelon waste to plastics

Washington insider offers insight on new administration and Ag

Midwest exhibitors flocked to the Ohio National Poultry Show

NCGA will be looking for ways to expand corn market in 2025

Late dry conditions in many states helped the harvest along

Barns and other farm buildings perfect homes for working cats

Huntington University to offer online International Agriculture program

Volunteers head to NC after seeing story about need in hurricane-stricken state

Drought has had huge impact in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky

U.S. soybean farmers favor seed treatments over alternative methods

Extreme drought conditions affecting cattle on pasture in Midwest

Peoria County couple finds niche with ‘Goats on the Go’

Thad Bergschneider of Illinois is elected as National FFA president

East Tennessee farmer details destruction of Hurricane Helene

Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association breaks ground on Livestock Innovation Center

Government effort seeks to double cover crop use by 2030

Kentucky Farm Bureau’s names 2024 Farm Woman of the Year

Mounted shooting is a fast growing sport for all ages

The FTC is investigating John Deere’s ‘right to repair’ promise

USDA helping Michigan sweet cherry growers with crop losses

University of Tennessee sends help for animals affected by Helene

Farm Foundation names new VP of program, strategic impact

Kentucky broom maker trying to revive once-thriving crop

Farmer overcomes life’s hurdles to build restored tractor collection

Illinois farmer is new president of the National Corn Growers

Purdue economists say Hoosier cash rents could dip in 2025-26

Keystone Flora focuses on native plants that have not been altered

Researcher investigates how flooding is impacting agriculture

Loss of rural banking branches is growing concern for farmers

FFA to recognize 17 people with VIP Citation at convention

Peoria Ag Lab scientists unlock key to ‘bacterial bullying’ behind shutdowns

Purdue researchers studying how to optimize corn yields with solar arrays

Indiana hopes to make deer hunting regulations less confusing with rule changes

Creighton Brothers closing in on a century of eggs-traordinary

Ag platforms of presidential candidates touted at forum

22 Ohio counties named natural disaster areas due to drought

Farmer restores former strip mines, wins Ohio Tree Farm of Year award

Number of layers is down in Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky

Many agricultural job opportunities available outside traditional farming

Dresbach Farms focuses on regenerative ag, non-GMO crops

University of Illinois Extension highlights youth farm safety

Soybean growers should check for the soybean cyst nematode

Hoosier Homestead awards require a lot of research

Cost of organic chicken leads couple to start raising their own

Pumpkin Field day will look at impacts on Illinois gourd industry

Texas researchers create soil that can water and feed itself

Land values up $200 per acre for agricultural land in the US

Bovine tuberculosis remains threat in Michigan; vaccine being studied

Michigan farmer makes ends meet with gourmet mushrooms and pigs

Earthsense robot retooled to sow cover crops under corn canopy

Ohio Field Night will focus on growing fruits and berries

FFA names American Star finalists; winners will be announced in fall

Farm production expenditures up 6.5 percent in 2023 USDA says

Lice found to be significant pests to cage-free poultry

Father-daughter pair ditch city jobs to till the soil and grow grains

Ancient wheat traits could improve modern wheat

Fewer passes and less tillage may improve a farm’s bottom line

Cigar wrapping tobacco may be alternative to burley tobacco

Most of corn belt has seen rain; but Ohio has some ongoing drought

Ohio soybeans are part of a slug monitoring project

Ohio, Indiana asking for public’s help with turkey counts

Engineers study use of drainage water system to cool livestock

Kentucky firm turns farmer-grown hemp in flooring and paneling

Ag groups challenge EPA’s heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards

Indiana lost farmland since 2010 but crop production is up

Farmers, landowners should understand contracts they sign

Hot, dry conditions are perfect to spark combine fires; be prepared

USDA releases acreage estimates

Illinois representatives are concered over Chinese purchase of grain facility

Indiana FFA elects officers, hands out awards and honors

Heat dome over the Midwest: How concerned should you be?

Corn, soybeans planted in most Midwest and Appalachian states

Local food cafe is just one highlight of OEFFA Farm Tour

The American certified organic marketplace sales hit $69.7B

Michigan dairy enters partnership with Consumers Energy for its manure

Sustainable SoyFoam is safety for firefighters, profits for farmers

Illinois has passed standards for carbon capture storage

Researchers are pioneering water conservation in poultry farming

Indiana man out to break his sunflower record again

Farm bill passes House ag committee via 33-21 vote

USDA offers financial assistance to help fight bird flu in dairy cattle

Farm profits projected to be 25 percent less in 2024

Inclement weather still plagues planting season in the Midwest

Cicadas may make historic emergence in Illinois, but pose no crop risk

Garver Family Farm Market expands with new building

USDA’s decision to end some crop and livestock reports criticized

Farmer sentiment falls amid concerns over finance forecast

2023 Farm Bill finally getting attention from House, Senate

Official request submitted to build solar farm in northwest Indiana

Farm Science Review site recovering from tornado damage

The future of behavioral healthcare for farmers

Tennessee is home to numerous strawberry festivals in May

Dairy cattle must now be tested for bird flu before interstate transport

Webinar series spotlights farmworker safety and health

Painted Mail Pouch barns going, going, but not gone

Pork exports are up 14%; beef exports are down

Miami County family receives Hoosier Homestead Awards

OBC culinary studio to enhance impact of beef marketing efforts

Baltimore bridge collapse will have some impact on ag industry

Michigan, Ohio latest states to find HPAI in dairy herds

The USDA’s Farmers.gov local dashboard available nationwide

Urban Acres helpng Peoria residents grow food locally

Illinois dairy farmers were digging into soil health week

Farmers expected to plant less corn, more soybeans, in 2024

Deere 4440 cab tractor racked up $18,000 at farm retirement auction

Indiana legislature passes bills for ag land purchases, broadband grants

Make spring planting safety plans early to avoid injuries

Michigan soybean grower visits Dubai to showcase U.S. products

Scientists are interested in eclipse effects on crops and livestock

U.S. retail meat demand for pork and beef both decreased in 2023

Iowa one of the few states to see farms increase in 2022 Ag Census

Trade, E15, GREET, tax credits the talk at Commodity Classic

Ohioan travels to Malta as part of US Grains Council trade mission

FFA members learn about Australian culture, agriculture during trip

Timing of Dicamba ruling may cause issues for 2024 planting

Bill in Kentucky legislature could bring Kentucky its first vet school

Ag census: U.S. lost 142,000 farms, 20 million acres in five years

Indiana farmers make trip to Indonesia to talk soybeans

Ohio State to build multi species learning facility, dairy on Columbus campus

9-year-old Indiana farmer is a viral TikTok sensation

Deere aligns with SpaceX
to boost rural connectivity

Farm groups back bill advocating clear labels for ‘imitation meat’

Inner city Louisville? No farms? No problem, say these students

Bowling Green, Ky., home to a new Tyson pork plant

Fed regulations for nutrient applications on the horizon

USDA launches a remote beef grading pilot program

Producers are dealing with large
supplies of corn, soybeans, wheat

Yak, yak, yak – Tibetan animals the talk in Ohio

‘Diverse Corn Belt’ project seeks to unlock future ag potential

Philippines extends the 2024 reduced tariff rates

Adjusted crop budget, returns offered at Farm Econ Summit

Hardin County couple named 2023 KFB young farm family of the year

The pros and cons of winter grazing vs feeding under roof

Sales of self-propelled combines and larger tractors up in 2023

Most Illinois pork producers are not ready for Prop 12 requirements

Insignum AgTech expands testing
after ruling on gene technology

Biologist in Kentucky working to eradicate feral hog populations

Low water in the Panama Canal is affecting grain shipments

As foreign ownership of U.S. land rises; states take aim to curtail it

Farm Action wants referendum on Ohio Beef Checkoff program

Christmas tree forecast: High demand, adequate supply

Farmers, ag economists forecasting feed prices to be lower in 2024

Indiana distiller wins coveted national award using local corn

Bi-state crop conference was big on information for farmers

Co-Alliance investing in facility serving farmers

Talawanda/Butler Tech FFA equine team competes in Tulsa

Michigan is close to the top in growing Christmas trees

EPA set to propose rule on wastewater from processing facilities

Nostalgia often a driving factor when farmers collect toys

Global ag tractor market will grow over next 10 years

Cattle-killing tick is spreading across Ohio

Potato plants may be used to detect harmful radiation

Harvest drawing to a close over much of the Midwest

New FFA president places Michigan in spotlight again

There was a lot to crow about at Ohio National Poultry show

Ohio shooting range empowers women in gun use

Tariffs slashed on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports

Illinois’ Precision Planting is now an international company

Tomato growers in Ohio, Michigan thrive thanks to Hirzel Canning Co.

If you don’t understand how things work; education is key

Biden visits Minnesota farm to launch rural programs

Dandelion being researched as a source for natural rubber

Corn farmers worried over affects of EVs on ethanol

Two Ohio bills want to help with historic taxable property hikes

Winner shares the secrets to growing giant pumpkins

New gene-silencing research could
improve genetically engineered crops

New organization hopes to smooth way for solar power

Plant breeders look to improve drought tolerant proso millet

Groups jostle for position during Farm Bill talks

What happens if the 2023 Farm Bill is not passed by January?

LeafSpec one of 20 finalists for an international ag competition

KY shepherds aim to make use of Appalachian strip-mined land

Bayer tech offers latest research on ‘short corn’

Numerous ag groups upset by Spartz ‘anti-checkoff’ amendment

The potato has sustained this Ohio farm for four generations

Ernst and Brown introduce act to aid first-time farmers

Tiny Ohio farm now sells goat milk soap nationwide

Michigan couple leaves corporate world to become first-time farmers

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

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

Three years after big launch AppHarvest files for Chapter 11

National tractor pulling contest will bring thousands to Ohio

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

EPA finalizes blending rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard

Indiana school starts truck driving program to fill farm hauling needs

Tobacco farming has fallen more than 50 percent in Kentucky

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

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

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

KY ag students still repairing equipment affected by 2022 flooding

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

Hoosier farmer named director of Indiana’s Ag department

Farm numbers decrease slightly

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

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

Co-Alliance, Signature Farms join to create Legacy Feed

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

Brazil could become more competitive in export market

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

Becknology Days draws crowds who learn the latest on crops

Illinois farmers’ NLRS success now quantified

Spotted lanternfly now a growing threat in Midwest

Kentucky receives $5.4 million for local food purchase assistance program

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

Farmers in parts of Kentucky would like to see more rain

ISU Research Farm shows off farmers helping environment

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

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

Ag economists: Farmers should consider refinancing

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

Corn hits a 10-year high

Julia Wickard back as Indiana State Executive Director for FSA

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

National FFA Week is a time for advocacy

Avian influenza has been found on Indiana turkey farm

Proposed pipleine in Illinois will transport carbon dioxide

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

Second career sees Tennessee farmer raising prime beef

New EPA report on dicamba use shows little change

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

Farmland values increasing in Midwest

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

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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Kaitschuk resigns IPPA to be governor’s legislative director

There is a glaring absence at this year’s Illinois Pork Expo, which kicked off yesterday morning in Peoria and concludes with an awards banquet this evening (Feb. 4). That’s because Jim Kaitschuk, executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Assoc. (IPPA), accepted the position of legislative director for new Gov. Bruce Rauner.

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Deere reigns at yearly tractor and toy auction by Aumann’s

Aumann Auctions was started by Nelson and Karen Aumann 53 years ago, and the annual Antique Tractor & Toy Auction is coming up on its two-decade anniversary. Aumann Auctions is located in Nokomis, Ill., but last year’s massive sale, the 19th, was held at the American Farm Heritage Museum in Greenville, Nov. 14-15.

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Add more sweet potatoes to meals for low-carb kick

If you’re looking for a little variety to spice up your life, cooking with a versatile veggie such as the sweet potato may give your menu the satisfying kick you crave, along with a healthy dose of the nutrients your body needs.

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Some foods are known to bring everybody together

I’ve learned a lot about Florida from my son-in-law and daughter who live in Martin County, in a “regular folks” area. They also have given me a lot of information about what the super rich folks do in Palm Beach, Stuart and Jupiter Island.

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Several businesses have stuck with all 50 years of the NFMS

A dozen businesses have participated in all 50 years of the National Farm Machinery Show, scheduled this year for Feb. 11-15 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. More than 1 million square feet of display space will be occupied by 850 exhibitors.

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USDA pathogen proposal for ground turkey and chicken

New standards for acceptable pathogen levels in some poultry products, proposed by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Jan. 21, may help reduce the incidence of campylobacter and salmonella, the two leading causes of foodborne illness from poultry.

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As farm fields get bigger, so does equipment running them

The planting window for farmers remains the same whether they’re working 100 or 1,000 acres. As a result, growers who are expanding their operations are looking for larger planting systems so they can cover more ground in the same amount of time.

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Maybe what calving kits need is more people willing to work free

Livestock publications this time of year often run articles on spring calving. These articles always start with instructions to make sure your fences are tight, you are well-rested and that you are on good terms with a veterinarian so when you call at 2 a.m. with a calving issue, he or she is going to pop right out of bed and drive 60 miles in a blizzard to your place to deliver a calf.

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No matter what anyone says, it’s their free right to express

GoDaddy.com caved to the whims of animal rights activists and decided not to air their Super Bowl ad titled “Journey Home.” According to USA Today last week, the commercial features a cute puppy that’s been separated from its family on its journey home – but the ending is what’s causing the uproar, when you find out the owners are happy to see the puppy because they just sold it on a website built using GoDaddy.

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Ag needs both monopolization, diversity

Agriculture is an arena of rampant monopolization of agricultural products, markets and gene pools. Business reports for 2014 indicate three U.S. companies (Tyson, Cargill and JBS Swift) control 90 percent of domestic beef processing and wholesaling. These same three, along with Smithfield, control 66 percent of the pork available to consumers.

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