Area experts say plenty of ‘bee magnets’ are available
Bees are vital to the pollination of crops across the country but must find flora beyond the boundaries of the farm before they can return to help in the pollination process.
E10’s growth seen to boost Mexico import of U.S. corn
As renegotiation talks began last week over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), growers say they believe Mexico’s recent takeover as the top importer of U.S. corn should only double as it begins to expand its ethanol fuel use.
Bipartisan house bill intends to invigorate industrial hemp
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced that could invigorate the hemp industry. A bill authored by U.S. Reps. James Comer and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Jared Polis (D-Colo.) would exempt industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act.
Volunteers join Habitat ‘ag build' at this year’s Indiana State Fair
Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity returned to the Indiana State Fair for its eighth annual “Agriculture Build.” Habitat partnered with Indiana’s agriculture community to build two homes for two deserving families in 14 days.