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Agriculture/Farming
Farm-profit volatility boosting risk for lenders, economist says
November 9, 2011
Bloomberg NewsU.S. farmers face increased financial risk because of higher operating costs and volatile commodity prices, even as income
this year reaches a record, said Michael Boehlje, an economist at Purdue University.
MoreCongress moves to create new farm subsidy
November 7, 2011
Associated PressFarm-state lawmakers are moving to create a whole new subsidy that would protect farmers when their revenue drops —
an unprecedented program that critics say could pay billions of dollars to farmers now enjoying record-high crop prices.
MoreFarm plan may preserve crop subsidies, groups say
October 19, 2011
Bloomberg NewsA bill backed by Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar would consolidate several subsidy programs into a plan to aid farmers when revenue
declines.
MoreFarm subsidies may face cuts amid record profits
October 4, 2011
Bloomberg NewsU.S. farmers earning record profits are fighting to maintain agricultural subsidies, a likely target of the congressional
supercommittee working to reduce federal spending.
MoreTaiwanese reps sign deals to buy corn, soybeans
September 26, 2011
Associated PressTwo Taiwanese trade groups have agreed to buy as much as $5 billion worth of corn and soybeans from Indiana and other states
in 2012 and 2013.
MoreFish farming could become $1B industry in Indiana
September 24, 2011
Sam StallCurrent estimates place annual revenue for Indiana fish farming at just a few million dollars. But some believe the state’s
central location, abundant land and water supplies, and relatively benign regulatory environment could foster a $1 billion
industry in the next 10 years.
MoreIndiana bans DuPont’s Imprelis herbicide
September 20, 2011
Officials took the action after finding that the herbicide damaged scores of trees and ornamental plants throughout the state.
MoreButler center aims to make urban farming viable
September 3, 2011
Chris O'MalleyTim Carter, director of Butler University’s Center for Urban Ecology, is intent on making CUE a national leader in urban
ecology by making the center's research valuable on a broad scale.
MorePurdue economist: Indiana will see record farm income
September 1, 2011
Associated PressA Purdue University agricultural economist says Indiana's 2011 farm income could approach $4 billion, eclipsing the state's
previous farm income record of $3.2 billion set in 2008.
MoreDig-IN tasting festival looks to create independent foundation
August 27, 2011
IBJ StaffEvent at White River State Park wants to create ongoing source of support to connect Indiana farmers with grocery stores,
restaurants and consumers.
MoreNFP of NOTE: Indiana 4-H Foundation
August 13, 2011
Indiana 4-H Foundation provides financial support for the statewide 4-H youth program.
MoreWet spring, dry summer dent Indiana corn, soybeans
August 11, 2011
Associated PressExperts say Indiana farmers won't produce as much corn and soybeans as they had hoped for a second straight year.
MoreState fair chief 'born and raised' to lead showcase event
August 6, 2011
Ann FinchIndiana State Fair Commission Executive Director Cynthia Hoye has parlayed a lifelong love affair with 4-H and fairs into
a career of supporting agriculture and extension programs and finding ways to make a good fair better.
MoreIndiana State Fair to promote soybean industry
August 3, 2011
Associated PressThe Indiana State Fair will celebrate the versatility of the soybean and its $2.5 billion impact on the state during its 17-day
run beginning Friday.
MoreDry streak becoming worrisome for Indiana farmers
July 29, 2011
Associated PressCentral Indiana is on pace for perhaps its driest July on record, with the state's eastern half already in low-level drought
conditions.
MoreGolf course manager suing DuPont over herbicide
July 19, 2011
Scott OlsonR.N. Thompson, which operates several local courses, claims the company's Imprelis herbicide caused "catastrophic tree loss."
R.N. Thompson has joined a Pennsylvania resident in filing the class-action suit.
MoreDowntown garden growing more than food
July 7, 2011
Andrew SmithNow in its second year, the Wishard Slow Food Garden grows produce for local markets, restaurants and residents alike. And
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, consumers can sample some of the harvest as the Duos Indy Mobile Kitchen sets up shop
a few steps away.
MoreLarger-than-expected corn crop could slow food inflation
July 1, 2011
Associated PressU.S. food prices may ease later this year now that farmers have planted the second-largest corn crop in nearly seven decades.
MoreMooresville farm equipment maker expanding operations
June 9, 2011
IBJ StaffEquipment Technologies, a manufacturer of agricultural spraying equipment, plans to invest nearly $6.4 million in an expansion
of its Mooresville operations, more than doubling its work force by 2015.
MoreMassive wind farm planned north of Indianapolis
May 31, 2011
IBJ StaffA Chicago-based wind-farm developer is planning a $175 million farm about 45 miles north of Indianapolis that will span parts
of Madison, Tipton, Grant and Howard counties.
MoreIndiana farmers far behind in planting corn crop
May 26, 2011
Associated PressIndiana farmers made up a lot of ground in the past week, but experts say they are still far behind their typical planting
schedule because of this spring's drenching rains.
MorePurdue receives $32 million Afghanistan farm grant
April 4, 2011
Associated PressA grant of $31.9 million awarded to Purdue University may translate into a more sustainable agricultural sector for Afghanistan,
according to U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar.
MoreOrganic-food delivery service growing its operations
April 1, 2011
Sean MorrisonIndianapolis-based Green B.E.A.N. Delivery planted a seed here four years ago, and now the organic food-shipping service is
cultivating its own 60-acre farm in Sheridan.
MoreScientists question claims in biotech letter
April 1, 2011
Associated PressThe widespread Internet posting of a letter by a retired Purdue University researcher who says he has linked genetically modified
corn and soybeans to crop diseases and to abortions and infertility in livestock has raised concern among scientists that
the public will believe his unsupported claim is true.
MoreParks Foundation plans east-side farm for Gleaners
March 3, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis Parks Foundation plans to use a $150,000 grant from Indiana University Health to start an organic farm on
the east side of the city benefiting Gleaners Food Bank.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!