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Ag Economy Barometer: Farmers more optimistic about ag economy
15+ hour, 18+ min ago (318+ words) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmers were optimistic about the agricultural economy in August, according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey. For the first time since June 2025, respondents expect their operation to be better off financially rather than…...
Indiana State Fair wrap-up
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (284+ words) INDIANAPOLIS — In spite of several days of bad weather, the 169th Indiana State Fair brought together Hoosiers for a fun-filled 15 days. The fair recorded its strongest final week since expanding to the three-weekend format in 2009, setting attendance records. The final Sunday,…...
Farm managers surveyed on renewable energy agreements
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (1093+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wind and solar farms, data centers and battery storage sites have been in the headlines, and farm managers were surveyed to find the extent of the growth. The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers’ Mid-Year Snapshot…...
Ag visionary award given to Mark Legan â AgriNews
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (232+ words) INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Legan, owner of Legan Livestock and Grain, received the AgriVision Award at the Indiana State Fair. The award is the state’s highest agricultural honor to individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their communities....
Use your moxie to serve, help people
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (883+ words) NORMAL, Ill. — A person with moxie has courage, determination and energy. “Moxie is not about ego or arrogance — it’s about determination,” said Colleen Callahan, founder and owner of Colleen Callahan Consultancy. “It’s about being able to withstand the storm and still…...
One hit after another: Some days very tough on the farm
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (597+ words) There are times when it seems like agriculture just can’t catch a break. This is one of those times. Parts of the Corn Belt have been too wet, with some acreage destroyed by flooding, while other areas are dealing with…...
‘America First’ policy starts with agriculture
2+ week, 1+ day ago (469+ words) If America First means anything, it has to start with American agriculture. For families who’ve worked this land for generations, that’s not a slogan. It’s their livelihood and legacy. When I visit farms across Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District, from Wabash County…...
Bailey weighs in on estate tax, data centers, ag economy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1392+ words) FUNKS GROVE, Ill. — Running on a platform of affordability, safety and education, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey gave his stance on issues during the recent Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable. Bailey, a third-generation farmer, operates Bailey Family Farm, near Louisville in the…...
Chinese delegation visits Indiana
2+ week, 2+ day ago (325+ words) INDIANAPOLIS — A delegation of soybean buyers from China toured Indiana farms and agribusinesses, including Fischer Food Grade and Seed in Shelbyville, the Chris Eck family farm in Boggstown and Bunge Soy Processing in Morristown. The tour ended with the delegation…...
As farm bill stalls, beef labeling gets a new life
2+ week, 5+ day ago (749+ words) Congratulations and thank you to everyone who called their U.S. senators urging them to support a “yes” vote for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef in the 2026 farm bill. You won the vote on Aug. 6 in the Senate Agriculture Committee — and you…...