Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankSawyer BlogA recent blog post by Kansas farmer Katie Sawyer explains why it?s important for farmers and ranchers to talk to consumers. Sawyer says when consumers hear the whole truth, acceptance follows.?A lot of the consumers I think...
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Farmers Look to Maximize Efficiency in New Year
Hoosier Ag Today by: Cayla McLelandAgroLiquid ? Biologicals in 2016Will 2016 be a year of big yields or a more efficient crop? That will be the question as farmers look to maximize their inputs and cut costs where they can. Lonny Smith, Marketing Manager for...
Enlist System gets 2015 Workout
Hoosier Ag Today by: Cayla McLelandEnlist Stewarded Program Shows Positive ResultsFarmers across the Corn Belt got to put the Enlist Weed Control System to the test on their farms in 2015 and get a good look at how crops were affected with volatile weather...
Domino?s Pizza Reject PETA Demand
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittU.S. vegans will have to wait longer for vegan-friendly options at Domino?s. According to the Detroit Free Press, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) proposed Domino?s add vegan cheese and meat to its topping...
Cruz and Paul Fail RFS Test
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittAmerica?s Renewable Future (ARF) released its final candidate report card today. The report card places each presidential contender into a good or bad category based on their support for the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). ARF...
Cargill to Follow Deere and Monsanto, Exiting Crop Insurance Business
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittCargill has agreed to sell its crop insurance unit, following the steps of Deere & Co. along with Monsanto, who sold their respective crop insurance units earlier this year. The sale marks the latest move by the company that?s reshaping...
Argentina Crops Setting Records Under New Rules
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittArgentinaArgentina is poised to double its corn and wheat crops following the revision of grain export policies. An Argentine agriculture official says the policy changes are expected to spur double the wheat planted area and corn...
2015 a Year Full of Market Surprises
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary Truitt2015 a Year Full of Market SurprisesArlan SudermanWhen the rain started in mid-May across the Eastern Cornbelt, farmers welcomed the moisture to germinate the newly planted crop. But when it didn?t stop, it quickly became a crisis. By...
U of I Predictions for 2016 Prices
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittDarrel GoodUniversity of Illinois Ag Economist Darrel Good has released his forecast for grain and livestock prices for 2016. He says crop prices remain well below the record levels of 2010 through 2013 as U.S. and world supplies remain...
Prepare for 2016 Now with Weed Strategy
Hoosier Ag Today by: Cayla McLelandWeed Management Priority for 2016Getting prepared for a new growing season should include a weed management strategy. Whether or not farmers plan to cut input costs this year, a good weed management strategy will go a long way come...