Articles tagged as: Agriculture, agriculture, agriculture, agriculture
August 4, 2016
Indiana Hops Farmers Pin Financial Hopes To Craft Beer Trend
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.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2016
As Agriculture Modernizes, County 4-H Fairs Work To Keep Pace
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.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2016
Farm Bureau: New Organic Animal Welfare Rules Would Hurt Farmers
The proposed changes aim to make sure certified organic cows, chickens, pigs and other animals are raised and killed more humanely.
Read MoreJune 8, 2016
Farm Loan Shortage Looming In Indiana
Experts say most farmers have the money they needed for this year's crops, but a wait for loans could cause new real estate deals to fall through.
Read MoreJune 7, 2016
Central Farm Data Service Aims To Boost Agribusiness
The site will let farmers upload, track and share the data they use in their jobs - such as crop conditions, pesticide use and rainfall.
Read MoreMay 17, 2016
Corn Farmers Could Choose Soybeans If Rain Delays Persist
Indiana's soybeans are only 15 percent planted as of this week, less than half their normal progress despite a recent surge in prices.
Read MoreMay 10, 2016
Cause For 'Concern' As Corn Planting Slows
Hoosier farmers didn't make much progress planting corn in the past week, after a strong early start -- and they're running out of time to get the state's signature crop in the ground.
Read MoreApril 27, 2016
Hoosiers Seek Answers To Questions About CAFOs
Environmental impacts of confined animal feeding operations were discussed at a meeting this week in Columbus, Indiana.
Read MoreApril 25, 2016
Agricultural Experts: Indiana's Cold Snap Didn't Hurt Crops
Temperatures fell below freezing throughout the state during a ten-day cold snap from April 2-12. Fruit trees had already started to bud in southern Indiana and the low temperatures brought fears of crop loss.
Read MoreApril 5, 2016
China Selling Corn Stockpiles, Driving Prices Down
American farmers may plant more corn this summer than they have in years, but China's announcement could drive down prices.
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