On Thursday, Sept. 19, Purdue University and Bayer announced the creation of the Coalition for Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, a public-private partnership designed to help improve the soil health of farmland while also increasing food production for a growing population.
Read MoreAs part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced today a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.559 billion to Wabash Valley Resources, LLC.
Read MoreRed crown rot, a disease that affects soybeans and other legumes, has spread to Indiana fields.
Read MoreEach Thursday morning for nine consecutive Thursdays, the kindergarten students at Madison Elementary School have a cruise-in event to learn about occupations in the community.
Read MoreA new study shows more than 1 million tons of animal waste is produced every year in the U.S.
Read MoreIt’s finally that time of year when temperatures are getting warmer and farmers are in the fields trying to get a crop in the ground.
Read MoreWith only 1% of the U.S. population farming now, there is certainly a disconnect between those who farm and those who do not.
Read MoreAn agriculture bill authored by State Rep. Craig Snow is headed to the state Senate.
Read MoreBy JEFF BURBRINK, Extension Editor On Monday, Oct. 19, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning, which indicates the conditions were right for fires to spread rapidly due to dry conditions and wind. While conditions are expected to improve slightly over the next week, the … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be awarding 48 Indiana farmers this Wednesday for their river-friendly farming practices.
Read MoreAn intense debate is causing controversy in the nation’s billion dollar pork industry as farmers are facing increased pressure to reevaluate how they raise their animals. Most large-scale sow farms use gestation crates, which are approximately seven feet long and two feet wide. They are large enough for … Read More
By NANCY BORKHOLDER Ag/NR Secretary, Purdue Extension Elkhart County Nutrition is always a hot topic when it comes to dairy cattle farmers. With the fluctuation in feed prices, the weather, and the newly harvested crop it can be a task for dairy cattle farms to find that right … Read More
During this time of year farmers are out harvesting their crops which means large farm equipment will be on the roadways. As the farmers move their equipment from field to field motorists are reminded to exercise caution on the roadways particularly on county roads. Remember, some farm implements … Read More
Eighteen farm-related fatalities were documented in Indiana in 2013, down from 26 the previous year and reflecting a trend of fewer deadly accidents on the farm, a Purdue University report shows. The 2013 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary data show there have been fewer than 30 documented deaths from … Read More
The federal government expects Indiana and the nation to grow bumper crops of corn and soybeans for the second consecutive year, adding to already adequate supplies but further holding down prices farmers will get for their productivity. Both total production and average yields per acre nationally for corn … Read More
Irrigation water shooting onto roads is a problem needing to be addressed, commissioner Brad Jackson said at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. Jackson suggested drafting a letter to area farmers asking them to refrain from getting water from irrigation systems across county roadways. “We don’t want … Read More
