Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankDague and Kelsay at the 500One hundred races at a race track steeped in traditions. The Brickyard, the yard of bricks, Foyt, Unser, Rutherford, Mears, Castroneves, Penske, the 2.5-mile oval, and yes, the winner’s bottle of milk...
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Study on GMO Diets says No Difference in Illness or Cancer Compared to GMO-Free
Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankNAS GMO reportDr. Fred Gould of North Carolina State University is the chair of the 20-member volunteer group that worked for two years to prepare a study for the National Academy of Sciences released this week. The report concludes...
More is Not Enough says Indiana Ethanol Industry
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittMore is Not Enough says Indiana Ethanol IndustryBeth elliottOn the eve of the Indiana Ethanol forum, the EPA released its proposal for the level of ethanol that can be blended into the nation’s fuel supply in 2017. The renewable...
Soybean Growers Call on Congress to Get to Work on TPP
Hoosier Ag Today by: Hoosier Ag TodayPointing to a report issued Wednesday from the International Trade Commission showing the American agriculture industry as among the largest beneficiaries from a potential Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, the...
Wheat Crop on Track for Timely Harvest
Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankDisease in WheatWhile planting season for Indiana’s corn and soybean crops has hit a delay in many areas, one crop in the state is progressing through its season and is still on target for timely harvest in late June and into...
Weaker Farm Economy Could Squeeze Agriculture Lenders
Hoosier Ag Today by: Hoosier Ag TodayLeading agriculture lenders could feel the squeeze of a weaker farm economy thanks to heavy portfolios in farmland. Fitch Ratings said this week in a report that farm lenders may see some assets deteriorate, but the relative...
Can I Make Cuts in My Weed Control Products?
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittCan I Make Cuts in My Weed Control Products?Bill JohnsonA combination of planting delays and tight profit margins has many growers asking if they can make cuts in their weed control program this year without cutting yields. While making...
No Wheels Turning in May in Terre Haute Area
Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankTerre Haute planting updatePlanting progress for Indiana corn and soybean producers is a slow ride this year as the pace lags behind the 5-year average. In the Terre Haute area, it’s been untimely rains of less than an inch just...
Purdue Top Farmer Conference to Explore Growth Opportunities, Demand
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittFarmers and agribusiness professionals can learn about the agricultural business climate, strategies to successfully grow their operations and implications for agricultural producers of changing consumer demand July 7-8 at Purdue...
NAS Study Proves Safety of Genetically-Modified Crops
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittThe American Soybean Association (ASA) welcomes a report issued today by the National Academy of Sciences Board on Agriculture and Natural Sciences that points to the safety and benefits of continued use of genetically modified crops...