Articles tagged as: Agriculture
January 4, 2022
Purdue working paper highlights vulnerabilities in food supply chain
The food supply chain is most vulnerable to disruptions in areas that rely heavily on labor availability and which lack diversity of suppliers for a product. That’s according to a working paper by a Purdue agricultural and economics professor.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2021
Study: Using pesticides as-needed increases watermelon yields, doesn't harm corn yields
Purdue University researchers found reducing pesticide can increase yields for watermelon growers and would likely save both farmers money.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2021
Ag barometer: farmer sentiment weakens to lowest level since July 2020
American farmers are less confident about current and future conditions than they were a month ago, according to the September Ag Economy Barometer report.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2021
Indiana receives $500K grant to help with farm stress
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Indiana Rural Health Association and Purdue Extension to reduce mental health stigma in farm communities and connect people to stress assistance programs.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2021
Feds: 3 Charged In Mexican Migrant Worker Conspiracy
Three people have been indicted in a conspiracy involving the forced labor of Mexican agricultural immigrants in several states, including Indiana.
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2021
Ag Barometer: Farmers Increasingly Worried About Higher Input Costs
One concern farmers are increasingly worried about is higher costs for fertilizer, machinery and other expenses. These input prices have survey respondents hesitant about their future financial outlook.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
New Research Center Aims To Put More Bugs In Our Food System — And Maybe On Our Plates
With the help of a more than $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is partnering with food companies and other universities to research insect farming.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2021
Indiana Farm Bureau Announces New Process For Farmers To Get Kill Permits For Black Vultures
The Indiana Farm Bureau this week announced a new, streamlined process for farmers to get kill or "take" permits for black vultures that have been preying on livestock.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2021
Invasive Insect That Harms Wine Grapes, Fruit Trees Spotted In Indiana
Spotted lanternflies feed on grapevines, hops, and several kinds of trees — including many fruit tree varieties.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2021
West Fork Whiskey Breaks Ground On New Facility, Adding To Indiana's Agritourism
The Westfield location will tap into the state's more than $31 billion agriculture sector, including agritourism -- which has been growing for decades.
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