Shortage of cooking oil looms as biofuels gain global appeal
From the U.S. to Brazil and Indonesia, governments are embracing energy made from plants like soybeans or canola, or even animal fat, to move away from fossil fuels and cut emissions.
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Soaring U.S. egg prices put pressure on consumers, businesses
A lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs, has led to U.S. egg prices more than doubling over the past year.
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Corteva buys Houston-based plant biologics company for $1.2B
The acquisition is designed to accelerate Indianapolis-based Corteva’s biologicals business and make it one of the largest players in the market.
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Online grocery service Green Bean Delivery calling it quits
The 15-year-old Indianapolis-based company founded by organic farmer Matt Ewer and nutritionist Beth Blessing said it would permanently close after this week’s deliveries.
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Soybean processor Bunge plans $445 million expansion in Shelby County
A St. Louis-based grain and soybean manufacturer is planning to invest $445 million to expand its processing plant in Morristown.
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Boone County farmer, businessman to lead state agriculture department
Don Lamb, a second-generation farner from Lebanon, succeeds Bruce Kettler, who stepped down from the post in January to become president and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana.
Purdue lands $10M USDA grant to explore aquaponics
The USDA is looking for ways to increase seafood production and consumption, especially in the Midwest.
Amy Waite: What ‘navigable waters’ definition means for Indiana agriculture
The scope of federal jurisdiction under the law has long been a challenge for farms, ranches and other agribusinesses.
MPS offers first carbon-neutral eggs for U.S. consumer market
North Manchester-based MPS Egg Farms employs roughly 600 people and keeps 12.1 million laying hens, which produce 9 million eggs per day for distribution across the United States.
How the ‘boneless wing’ became a tasty culinary lie
The “boneless wing” is a thriving and delicious deception. It’s part of a subset of foods that are popular but also aren’t really what they say they are.
Chicken farmers say their eggs could help reduce prices
U.S. chicken producers say they want to do their part to bring down high egg prices, but first they have to convince the FDA to change the rule that prevents eggs laid by chickens in the meat industry to be used for human consumption.
Producers hope to see decrease in egg prices this year
Consumers across the country continue to feel the sticker shock when it comes to the price of eggs, but is there relief in sight?
Lawmakers move bill tracking farmland lost, claim it’s not anti-development
Bill author Rep. Kendall Culp, R-Rensselaer, said the detailed data would serve as a foundation for future efforts to preserve farmland, even floating an incentive program for those wishing to sell.
Maker of alternative proteins taps Richmond for $115M fermentation plant
Liberation Labs hopes to build a network of facilities make products for “existing major food brands as well as the growing network of food-tech innovators.”
On Legislature’s menu: Naming breaded tenderloin Indiana’s official sandwich
After unveiling his 2023 Next Level Agenda on Wednesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb said a bill would be introduced in this year’s legislative session to designate the breaded pork tenderloin as Indiana’s official state sandwich.
Kettler stepping down as state agriculture chief
Bruce Kettler is set to become president and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana.
Bird flu found in Indiana snow geese, suspected in turkey flock
Statewide, 10 commercial flocks of turkeys and ducks have tested positive for bird flu this year, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health said.
Scott Stump: Indianapolis, thank you for supporting the future of FFA
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who helped the National FFA team take good care of the 69,000 students entrusted to us during our annual convention.
EPA seeks to mandate more use of ethanol, other biofuels
The move was welcomed by renewable fuel and farm groups but condemned by environmentalists and oil industry groups.
Rising food costs could take bite out of Thanksgiving dinner
Americans are bracing for a costlier Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Mellencamp revisits ‘Scarecrow,’ his game-changing disc
The album, which is getting the deluxe reissue treatment this week, stands as a rare reputation-changing work, elevating John Mellencamp from a popular heartland rocker to a serious artist and helping spark Farm Aid, a movement that lives on.
USDA announces $1.3 billion debt relief for 36,000 farmers
The federal government announced Tuesday a program that will help farmers who have fallen behind on loan payments or face foreclosure.
UPDATE: Supreme Court weighs case that could raise price of pork
The case’s outcome is important to the nation’s $26-billion-a-year pork industry, but the outcome could also limit states’ ability to pass laws with impact outside their borders.
Indiana Farm Bureau outlines priorities for upcoming federal farm bill
Indiana’s largest farmer advocacy group says it’s prioritizing commodities, conservation and nutrition in its lobbying efforts regarding the next federal farm bill.