Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankTriple digit soybean yieldsWant to see some amazing soybean yields? Thirteen farmers in the Asgrow Yield Contest posted over 100 bushel per acre yields topping out with Maryland farmer John Rigdon and his 134.5 bushels total....
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittEthanol Emerging as Major Issue in 2016 CampaignTom BuisThe presidential primary season has officially begun with the Iowa Caucus held Monday night. Not surprisingly, ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard were major issues in...
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittInvesting in EfficiencyAs growers look to maximize production and minimize costs in 2016, a new corn head could be part of the equation. While farmers are holding tight to their pocketbooks at the farm shows this season, many are seeing...
Hoosier Ag Today by: Hoosier Ag TodayThe American Farm Bureau Federation on Monday released highlights of its 2016 strategic action plan, which addresses public policy issues in the coming year. The plan is a result of deliberations of delegates to the AFBF’s...
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittResearchers at the University of Illinois say Palmer amaranth could again damage soybean yields in 2016, possibly spreading further north in the Midwest. Weed ecologist Adam Davis said there are no current climate limitations to any of...
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittIn Mid-January, Dubois County, Indiana found itself in the international spotlight as a single barn on a single turkey farm was identified as being contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu. This put into action a well-organized and...
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittA coalition of agriculture groups is calling on Congress to repeal the Cuba embargo to allow agriculture exports. The latest announcement from the Commerce Department allows more exports to Cuba, but failed to include agriculture...
Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankUSB-Walter GodwinWith the current prices on crops, farmers are trying to cut costs wherever they can. But what elements of your operation can you cut and adjust, and what parts do you absolutely need to keep?Walter Godwin, a soybean...
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittThe Next Green RevolutionRob FraleyIn the past few decades, we have seen advances in biotechnology and data analysis. Now those two advancements may be coming together to spark yet another green revolution. The mechanical revolution and...
Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankKubota M7 this springThe National Farm Machinery Show is less than 2 weeks away and it was one year ago that Kubota debuted their M7-Series tractors at that show. It’s Kubota’s highest horsepower line of tractors and the...
