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With harvest underway, higher diesel prices are adding pressure to Hoosier farmers. Governor Mike Braun's executive order expands access to untaxed off-road diesel to help lower costs this season.
As National Farm Safety Week wraps up, ISDA Director Don Lamb shares his personal experience on how to stay safe this fall.
Slow down, stay alert, and do your part to make sure everyone makes it home safe this fall.
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Over the weekend, ISDA Director Don Lamb presented the Distinguished Hoosier Award on behalf of Governor Mike Braun to Gary Truitt.
Read more at the link below.
Two Decades of Trust: Hoosier Ag Today Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Indiana Farmers | Hoosier Ag Today
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is once again offering a no-cost, soil sampling program for producers in the Mississippi River Basin.
Find out if you are in the qualifying region and learn more: bit.ly/3zhoGyH
Recently, INDYCAR announced that the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES will be fueled by Shell’s 100 percent renewable race fuel.
Interested in learning more, visit the Indiana Corn and Soy Article: incornandsoy.org/indiana-cor…
Ride Your Bike to Work Day! 🚴♀️
Today we’re celebrating Rachel Brandenburg, ISDA’s Food Distribution Manager and our unofficial office cycling champ. Rachel bikes to work nearly every day—setting a healthy, eco‑friendly example. Give her a shout‑out for going the extra mile!
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden visited Indianapolis last week to meet with agbioscience leaders, tour potential agency sites, and connect with local USDA staff. The visit follows USDA’s decision to relocate the SNAP program from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.
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As Indiana planting delays stretch into late May, Dan Quinn with @PurdueAg says switching to shorter-season corn hybrids may be premature, with growing degree day “compression” allowing full-season varieties to mature on time and preserve yield.
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Indiana farmers face more rain delays through midweek, but a potential late-May stretch of five to seven dry days could finally spark a statewide planting surge.
CLICK BELOW for the @beaconcu Planting Weather Forecast.
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President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week in a high-stakes summit that could reshape global trade. @SenatorBanks is rallying behind Trump, but remains skeptical China will follow through on a fair, reliable trade deal.
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Corteva’s split is a mixed bag for Indiana: its crop protection business stays in Indianapolis, but its seed/genetics arm, Vylor, is moving headquarters to Johnston, Iowa by year’s end.
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More than six years after the last Farm Bill became law, Senate lawmakers are under mounting pressure to deliver relief to U.S. farmers facing growing financial stress.
@SenateGOP @SenateAgGOP @JohnBoozman @SenToddYoung @SenatorBanks
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Indiana farmers say property tax assessments on barns, grain bins and other ag buildings are surging by as much as 300% this year, sparking fears of deeper financial strain for those already struggling with high costs.
@INFarmBureau @INagribiz
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We extend our sincere thanks to Governor Mike Braun for attending the Farm to Capitol event. We appreciated his visit and the opportunity to share the work and impact of our Indiana Family of Farmers partners.
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Purdue’s upcoming Small Farm Education Field Day promises expert insights, practical demos and game-changing techniques to help growers stay competitive and sustainable.
@PurdueAg @PurdueExtension @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueHortLA @PurdueHortExt @PurdueBPP
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Indiana dairy farmers get a break as the @USDA drops HPAI testing for interstate cattle from “unaffected” states—but with ongoing monitoring, how long will it last?
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A weekend freeze is set to jolt Indiana farmers just as planting gains momentum, with temperatures plunging near freezing before a quick but messy warm-up arrives.
CLICK BELOW for the complete Indiana Planting Weather Forecast presented by @beaconcu.
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Meet the 15 "Featured Farmers" who are being recognized during this year’s @IndyStateFair. From corn to cattle, pork to pumpkins, and everything in between—this year's event will highlight those Hoosier ag producers and share their stories.
@CortevaUS
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What started as a simple idea for the local farmers market has grown into a full‑scale mushroom operation. With support from the RFSI grant, HenABen Farm is expanding production, adding new products, and strengthening Indiana’s food system.
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USDA reports Indiana corn planting at 30% (10% emerged) and soybeans at 35% (11% emerged)—well ahead of average—but many farmers say this season is shaping up to be a race against time and conditions.
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