Articles tagged as: Agriculture
May 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.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2016
'Homegrown By Heroes' Aims To Raise Visibility For Vets Who Farm
Gov. Mike Pence announced Monday that Indiana has joined 42 other states included in the "Homegrown by Heroes" program. It gives eligible veterans and active-duty National Guard members the right to use a special logo for their marketing and products.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2016
No Sun Or Rain Required, A Farm Sprouts on the Near Eastside
A new indoor farm is sprouting up on Indy's Near Eastside.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2016
Is Organic More Nutritious? New Study Adds To The Evidence
Organic dairy and meat contain significantly more omega-3s than their conventional counterparts, a huge new study finds. It's the latest research to show organic production can boost key nutrients.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2016
Indiana To Lift Most Bird Flu Outbreak Restrictions Feb. 22
State Board of Animal Health spokeswoman Denise Derrer said Monday the last positive bird flu case was Jan. 16 in Dubois County, Indiana's top turkey-producing county.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2016
Lower Demand, Rains Dampened Indiana Popcorn Production
Purdue University says federal statistics show popcorn production in the state fell by 29 percent last year.
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