Meredith Farms broke the century mark this year on its way to winning top honors in the state’s soybean yield contest hosted by the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Kentucky Soybean Board (KSB).
Comments open on rescinded federal organic livestock rules
Consumers have only two weeks to submit public comments on the USDA’s proposed rule changes that would roll back the agency’s “organic” labeling standards for livestock and poultry products.
CXS CEO dies as feds seek reasons for shipping delays
The day before CSX Corp. announced its CEO hired just 10 months ago was taking sudden emergency medical leave, the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) sent a letter to Hunter Harrison requesting an explanation for shipping delays and rail bottlenecks that have plagued the nation’s third-largest rail carrier over the past several months.
EU seeks more concessions for Bayer-Monsanto merger
With only two months before its March 5 deadline to approve or block the $63.5 billion merger between the Germany chemical conglomerate Bayer AG with U.S. seed giant St. Louis-based Monsanto Co., the European Commission has issued former objections to the mega-deal that would create the world’s largest seed company.
Tax plan gains, farm bill big for ag to watch in '18
While the nation’s farmers and others look forward to fatter paychecks next month as a result of the recently passed tax reform bill that cut individual income tax rates and chopped future corporate taxes, farmers also face a new farm bill in 2018 and possible changes to U.S. trade policies as talks continue with Canadian and Mexican officials.
Symposium drives at efforts to treat, prevent opioid addiction
About 400 rural Indiana residents gathered in Lebanon last week to discuss a state and national issue which has become deadly for Hoosiers everywhere: The opioid addiction crisis.
Group to coordinate information on Indiana nutrient management
A loose-knit network of ag organizations focused on soil health and nutrient management has been stitched up more tightly with the formation of the Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance.
