40 years ago: Purdue projects record corn for Indiana’s farms
Indiana’s 1975 corn crop is heading for a record if the experts at Purdue University are correct in their Aug. 1 forecast, and the soybean harvest will be close to its record production in 1973.
BuMann’s retiring from butter cow sculpture duty at Illinois State Fair
Sharon BuMann has been sculpting the butter cow for the past 13 years. This has been an Illinois State fair tradition that’s been around for more than 90 years.
USMEF: Meat export figures show slump in last 6 months
June meat export numbers "reflected a challenging first half of 2015 for U.S. pork, beef and lamb exports," according to the USDA and data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
NAILE is staying put, say Kentucky fair, ag officials
The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) is arguably the biggest and most prestigious livestock show in the country bringing more than 200,000 visitors to the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) each year.
Hoosiers can offer input on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry’s 2015-19 strategic plan at three public meetings in September.
Illinois State Fair Ag Tent puts focus back on farming, food
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) tent at the Illinois State Fair exemplifies fair officials’ commitment to reemphasizing farming as the central theme of the exposition, which continues in Springfield through Aug. 23.
Teen's death spurs reminder of ATV safety on and off farm
Whether all-terrain vehicles are used on a farm or for recreation, safety reminders are needed. An Indiana teenager died and two others were hurt while riding ATVs.
Hoosier Homestead celebrates bicentennial of Indiana farming
During the Indiana State Fair, which this year is themed "The Year of the Farmer," the Indiana State Department of Agriculture recognized farms that have been in the same family for at least a century, with the Hoosier Homestead Awards.
