Articles tagged as: Agriculture
June 19, 2019
Indiana Farmers Near Planting Completion After Wet Spring
The newest USDA report shows 84% of Indiana's expected corn crop was planted at the start of this week.
Read MoreJune 13, 2019
One Man Arrested From Fair Oaks Farm Video, Warrants Out For Two Others
One person has been arrested and charged after the release of videos showing animals being abused at Fair Oaks Farm.
Read MoreJune 11, 2019
Update: 3 Ex-Workers Charged With Animal Cruelty At Indiana Dairy Farm
Three former employees of a large northwestern Indiana dairy have been charged with animal cruelty following the release of undercover video showing workers kicking and throwing young calves, officials said Monday.
Read MoreJune 10, 2019
Farmers Not Planting Could Still Be Eligible For Federal Dollars
The USDA won't provide tariff relief payments to farmers who take insurance money instead of planting crops this year, but there are other ways the federal government could funnel relief to farmers
Read MoreJune 6, 2019
Fair Oaks Farms Releases Response Video To Animal Abuse Allegations
Co-founder Mike McCloskey shared his disappointment in failing to protect the animals on the farm that promotes sustainability.
Read MoreJune 6, 2019
Indiana Farmers Rushing To Complete Spring Planting
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report shows that this week started with just 31% of Indiana's expected corn crop planted.
Read MoreJune 5, 2019
Activist Group's Video Shows Calves Being Abused At Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks Farms in northwest Indiana is under investigation after an online video showed animals being abused.
Read MoreMay 31, 2019
Rains Leave Many Indiana Farmers Well Behind In Planting
The planting delays mean some farmers are now weighing their options, including whether or not to plant corn, which takes longer to mature than soybeans.
Read MoreMay 27, 2019
Indiana, Michigan Farmers Eager To Begin Growing Hemp
Between the two Midwestern states, hundreds of permits have been issued to plant thousands of acres of hemp.
Read MoreMay 22, 2019
Survey: Farmers Worried Their Operations Are In 'Jeopardy' Due To Trade Conflicts
Of the 450 farmers surveyed around the state 72% said the effects of U.S. trade policies were putting their farm operations at risk.
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