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Digital agriculture is the next wave of technology that will help farmers increase their production and improve their management decisions.

The 2024 Hay Quality Seminar was hosted by the Indiana Forage Council and Purdue University Extension this fall.

Winners of the Hoosier Hay Contest were announced at the 2024 Hay Quality seminar.

An outbreak of often-fatal epizootic hemorrhagic disease afflicted more than 500 white-tailed deer in Indiana’s Allen, Porter and Wabash counties last summer.

Corn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen.

Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour were once considered to carry minimal microbial risks.

A newly formed institute at Purdue University is offering training and development support to agriculture producers with novel food and beverage product ideas.

Indiana Soybean Alliance Board Directors Mike Koehne and C.J. Chalfant were elected to leadership positions with the Soy Transportation Coalition during the group’s meeting in Alabama.

Over three-quarters of surveyed consumers say they have noticed shrinkflation at the grocery store, according to the latest Consumer Food Insights Report.

A new digital platform designed to assist farmers implement precision farming strategies was rolled out this year.

This is a time for Americans to honor the men and women who have selflessly protected the freedoms and values that shape our country, both during their service and long after.

Farmer sentiment about the ag economy increased in October ahead of the election, rising 27 points from the month before, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Purdue University and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are conducting a multiyear study of salmonella in southwest Indiana — a region known for its cantaloupe production.

Volunteers built a high tunnel with Purdue Extension in Lake County — the first phase of a new demonstration garden for the community in northern Indiana.

The Beef Quality Assurance training and certification program will be offered at 11 sites in Indiana.

Farmer sentiment about the ag economy reached its lowest levels since 2016, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

In an episode of Purdue Agriculture’s “Managing Strategic Risks on Your Farm” podcast series, agricultural economists discussed how you can position your farm to not only survive, but actually thrive in a risky world.

Indiana farmland prices reached record highs in 2024, according to Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey results.

Most consumers are unfamiliar or only slightly familiar with regenerative agriculture, according to the August 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report.

Red crown rot, a fungal disease that primarily affects soybeans and other legumes, has been discovered in Indiana fields, Purdue University experts confirmed.

Farmer sentiment about the ag economy is on a downward trend, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading.

Purdue University researchers have developed a new sorghum trait that is safe for livestock and preferred by animals.

In a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, the role of a government affairs advocate is more critical than ever. Kala Jenkins has spent the past year navigating the intricate world of agricultural policy and advocacy.

Jeanette Merritt’s role as the communications director for Indiana Pork combines her passion for agriculture with her professional expertise in marketing and communication.

For nearly three decades, AgriNews and Beck’s have celebrated the dedication and achievements of an outstanding Indiana farm family, spotlighting their exceptional contributions to agriculture and their community.

Farmers were more optimistic about the ag economy in July, despite lower corn and soybean prices, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Indiana has one of the smallest state agriculture departments in the nation — and Don Lamb would not have it any other way.

As soon as the large mahogany door in the congressional building was opened, the farmers were greeted with hellos and handshakes. “Do you want some Indiana popcorn?” the staff in Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Pence’s office proudly asked.

Farmers continued to have concerns about the ag economy — especially future expectations, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Researchers at Purdue’s Agronomy Center for Research and Education are addressing an important issue to farmers everywhere — drought tolerance.

More than 80% of consumers perceive that food prices have increased a little or a lot over the last 12 months, according to the Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University.

Southern Indiana farmers are invited to participate in the Grasslands Partnership — a demonstration and research mission that assists in implementing grassland management practices.

In spite of fluctuations in commodity prices, farmland values remain steady, said Howard Halderman, president of the Halderman Farm Management and Real Estate Services, during a webinar.

Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons and Purdue President Mung Chiang announced plans for the One Health Innovation District in Indianapolis.

In the world of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide gets most of the blame. But tiny organisms that flourish in the world’s farm fields emit a far more potent gas, nitrous oxide.

A new product is being sold at Purdue University’s Boilermaker Butcher Block: farm-fresh eggs laid by Purdue chickens that are fed orange corn.

Indiana corn and soybean basis levels continue to improve this spring, according to Nathanael Thompson, associate professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University.

Farmers are concerned about financial performance and farmland values, as evidenced by a decrease in the April reading of the Ag Economy Barometer.

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded scholarships to three young women pursuing careers in agriculture.

A new group of ag industry leaders is ready to make a difference in their communities after graduating from the AgrIInstitute’s Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program.

Consumers prefer conventionally grown meats versus lab-grown meats, according to Purdue University’s March Consumer Food Insights Report.

Farmers were more optimistic about the ag economy in March, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Students at Purdue University celebrated Ag Week — a tradition of student-led events hosted by the College of Agriculture.

Two students at Purdue University earned $20,000 for their soy-based baby wipes creation at the 30th annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition.

The Student Soybean Innovation Competition has a 30-year legacy in which Purdue University students create a host of products out of one main ingredient: soybeans.

Champions of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to humans and the earth. But a new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew.

April is the perfect time to get to work on your home garden.

Indiana’s agriculture community lost a beloved member, Tim Nannet, who fought a long battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Corn and soybean basis continue to steadily strengthen at most eastern Corn Belt locations, according to Nathanael Thompson, agricultural economist at Purdue University.

Cattlemen learned about options for their operations at the Illinois Beef Expo trade show.