Indiana FFA Star Farmer finalists to be recognized
Four young ladies will be recognized at the 84th annual Indiana FFA State Convention as Star Farmer finalists. The event will take place June 17-20 at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus.
Top agriscience finalists compete for state title
Finalists for the Star in Agriscience award will be recognized during the 84th annual Indiana FFA State Convention, scheduled June 17-20 at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus.
Finalists in agricultural placement to be recognized
Finalists in the Star in Agricultural Placement category will receive their moment in the spotlight when they are recognized at the 84th annual Indiana FFA State Convention, scheduled June 17-20 at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus.
Young entrepreneurs to be honored at convention
Finalists for the Star in Agribusiness award will be honored at the 84th annual Indiana FFA State Convention, scheduled June 17-20 at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus.
Indiana college students awarded ag scholarships
Water Street Solutions and Agriculture Future of America announced that Jill Griffin, Nolan Sampson and Kelsey Tuholski are recipients of the 2013 National Leader and Academic Scholarship.
Grant to allow feasibility study of aquaculture feed mill
Exploring the opportunity to bring a feed mill dedicated to producing fish feed to Indiana in hopes of building a new market for Hoosier farmers is the intent of a new grant recently awarded to Indiana Soybean Alliance.
Indiana FFA convention is exciting time for members
Where does the time go? This year, serving as an Indiana FFA state officer has made the year fly by. This year has been spent doing many different, crazy, exciting things.
Indiana corn checkoff seeks farmers for upcoming elections
Petitions now are available for Hoosier corn farmers interested in serving on the Indiana Corn Marketing Council board of directors. The ICMC is the state corn checkoff organization.
Cover crops can help improve soil health
Planting cover crops on fields during winter months can benefit soil health and conserve resources, according to a specialist at the Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Farmers invited to learn about cover crops at field day
The Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative is hosting a free field day for farmers interested in learning about cover crops in modern farm operations.
Ag economist selected for inaugural research award
Thomas Hertel, a Purdue University Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Economics, has been chosen to receive the inaugural Purdue University Research and Scholarship Distinction Award.
Strawberry season off to smooth start for Hoosier family
For Ed Bell, a good Father’s Day is one spent in overalls, working the strawberry fields on his family farm. Strawberry season at Bell’s Strawberry Farm typically starts about a week before Memorial Day and ends around Father’s Day.
Tour highlights Hoosier farmers and their operations
Clinton County farmers will have a chance to display their agricultural practices during the 81st annual Purdue Extension Farm Management Tour, scheduled June 26-27.
Author publishes books on niche farming, grants
Sarah Beth Aubrey has been a writer her whole life. She remembers spending her summers on the farm, pen and paper in hand, as she dreamt up stories.
Leader in seed production industry takes role at ICIA
A strong leader is one who leads by example, and Aaron Conaway does that every day. Dedicated to production agriculture, Conaway works in the fields and also serves as president of Total Seed Production Inc. and of the Indiana Crop Improvement Association’s board of directors.
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