A controversial bill that would dissolve protections for the state's wetlands passed in the Senate on Monday.

It could get easier for landowners who do climate-friendly practices to get some extra cash under a new state Senate bill.

Legislation sponsored by Republican state Sen. Ron Grooms of Jeffersonville would designate Indiana-grown popcorn as the Hoosier state's official snack, adding it to other state symbols such as the state bird -- the cardinal -- and the state insect, the firefly.

American farmers continue to be more optimistic about their current situation even during an ongoing pandemic.

A state Senate bill aims to crack down on farmers and others who deliberately misuse pesticides like dicamba while giving people with minor pesticide violations a break. The bill passed unanimously in a Senate committee on Monday.

Christmas tree growers say business is booming, leaving trees in short supply, as families seek out safe ways to celebrate the holiday

Farmers are feeling less optimistic about the future following the November elections. The latest Ag Economy Barometer showed a sharp shift in expectations that U.S. agriculture will face unfavorable policies over the next five years.

COVID-19 put a strain on food supply chains in the spring as people bought more from supermarkets and cut back on eating out.

The ruling by a federal judge centers on AquaBounty's salmon, which are genetically modified to grow faster than normal salmon. AquaBounty began growing the fish in indoor tanks at an Indiana plant last year.

The plan will take the Office of the Indiana State Chemist's pilot hemp program and transition it to one allowing for commercial hemp production.