WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Job opportunities for college graduates in agriculture-related fields are expected to remain strong over the next five years, according to a recently released employment report.
700-million-bushel decline in corn for ethanol in 2020
PALESTINE, Ill.— Enthusiasm was high for ethanol going into 2020, with a “phase one” trade deal negotiated with China and approval for the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement all but secured. But when COVID-19 restrictions were put in place in many states in March, the bottom dropped out of the transportation fuel market -- taking ethanol with it.
Indiana Grown website makes shopping local a lot easier
INDIANAPOLIS – A new online marketplace offering products linked exclusively to Indiana agriculture is like making lemonade from the lemons of COVID-19.
Illinois soy, corn growers team up for conservation
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Two of Illinois’ premier producer associations are teaming up to research on-farm conservation practices and the financial implications of their adoption.
Bee Better certification gaining traction on farms
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bees are a lifeline for farms producing the world’s fruits, vegetables, nuts and other nutrient-rich foods. Bees pollinate billions of dollars’ worth of crops and play an essential role in our food supply. Pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat and contribute more than $15 billion to our nation’s crop values each year.
