Repeal of Indiana inheritance tax will aid some farm beneficiaries
The repeal of Indiana’s Inheritance Tax has the potential to help farm families who have valuable land, equipment and monetary assets, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist said.
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 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.
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.
Indiana Seed Trade Association hosts diagnostic day
Although wet fields kept participants indoors, the Indiana Seed Trade Association seed diagnostic workshop still was a success.
Peoria County Farm Bureau hosting market outlook meeting
The Peoria County Farm Bureau Marketing Committee will host an outlook meeting on Tuesday, June 18, at Farm Bureau Park south of Kickapoo.
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