Rye is a popular cover crop for Hoosier farmers because the seed is cheap. But the plant isn't used to Indiana's warm climate and that affects the quality of the seed produced here.

Over 30 people contributed to the report, which covers changes in food waste, food access, health, agriculture and the food economy.

A recent study shows rising global temperatures are likely to make pests hungrier, but researchers disagree about what impact that would have on Indiana.

Indiana is one of the top states in the U.S. for soybean production - a commodity hit by China's tariffs.

Most of the money - more than $3.6 billion - will go to soybean farmers. Last year, China bought nearly a third of all soybeans grown in the U.S.

Prices for both corn and soybeans have fallen because of an increased supply and decreased demand.

The Purdue Land Value Survey suggests farms are becoming more valuable, but that also means higher property taxes at a time when farmers aren't getting as much for crops.

The barometer analyzes two things: current conditions and farmers' future expectations. July's declines were the biggest since the measure was first established in 2015.

Industrial hemp is still illegal to grow in Indiana outside of research. However, dozens of Hoosiers told the committee they think industrial hemp should be legal.

President Donald Trump mentioned the possible policy shift during a visit to Iowa last week. He said the Administration is working on rolling back restrictions that ban higher ethanol blended gasoline during summer months.