Members finalized the organization's agricultural policy positions for 2017.

Republican Eric Holcomb, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rex Bell, sought to connect themselves with a rural audience.

Supporters say the TPP will open up trade between the U.S. and 11 Pacific Rim countries, plus Canada and Mexico. Critics say it will cost Hoosier jobs.

The Indiana-based co-chairs of Trump's agriculture committee represent three of the largest and most well-connected farm businesses in the state and the country.

The debate between Republican Suzanne Crouch and Democrat Christina Hale included discussions of rural broadband access, soil and water conservation funding, and attracting young talent to Indiana's farms.

As of this week, the UDSA says 53 percent of Indiana corn is in good condition, with 20 percent considered excellent -- both slightly above the 2015 national average.

Indiana farmland values have been falling since 2014, but the estimated decline this year is especially steep.

Hops grow like weeds, but in Indiana's humidity, they're also prone to mildew. That's one reason the state only has about 50 acres of hops.

It's fair season in Indiana. This means lots of 4-H activities happening around the state -- but they might not be the ones you're picturing.

The proposed changes aim to make sure certified organic cows, chickens, pigs and other animals are raised and killed more humanely.