U.S. poultry industry expanding as Americans eat more chicken
As if Americans didn’t have enough chicken on the menu already, production of the nation’s most popular meat is headed for the biggest growth spurt in more than a decade.
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Farm family jumps into heat-and-eat business
Teresa Warner uses fresh meats and ingredients from her family farm to make home-cooked meals, freeze them and deliver them to customers’ doorsteps from West Lafayette.
U.S. government proposes new rules for hog slaughter
The controversial rule changes would have an impact in Indiana, which is the country’s fifth-largest pork producer.
Two Indiana agricultural associations complete merger
The Agribusiness Council of Indiana has merged with the Indiana Seed Trade Association, the associations announced Wednesday.
Local agricultural giant JBS United changing its name
One of the Indianapolis-area’s largest private companies is taking on a different name to better reflect its mission in livestock health.
Christmas tree growers battle against popularity of plastic
Millennials have a reputation for loving products that are local, authentic and benefit the environment. So why are they buying so many plastic Christmas trees?
French firm wins worldwide rights to apple co-developed by Purdue
The apple is the product of a cooperative breeding program involving Purdue University, Rutgers University and the University of Illinois that began in 1945. The schools will receive royalties on the fruit.
Too many turkeys, cranberries should mean cheaper Thanksgiving
Thanks to an oversupply, there should be plenty of turkey for second helpings this Thanksgiving. Not to mention cranberries.
Purdue professor receives $5M grant for grain research
A Purdue University professor has received a $5 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop hybrid grain seeds that will resist parasite weeds.
Lilly Endowment gives AgriNovus $4.2M to aid public awareness campaign
AgriNovus Indiana wants to get the word out on the state’s agbiosciences efforts and the opportunities they offer across several agricultural and technological sectors.
Get ready for GMO fruit as modified apples head to Midwest
The first commercial harvest of GMO golden delicious apples will be going from Washington state orchards to around 400 Midwestern grocery stores in early November.
Eskenazi Health getting national recognition for healthy, fresh food
A movement is burgeoning at the hospital system to lead by example in food and nutrition.
USDA secretary coming to Indiana for national FFA convention
The Agriculture Department said Monday that Sonny Perdue will be in Indianapolis on Wednesday for the kickoff of the 90th annual convention and expo for the FFA
IU McKinney, Purdue team up to launch agriculture law program
Amy Cornell, a 2006 graduate of IU McKinney and also graduate of Purdue University, has been hired as a consultant to assemble a steering committee to build the program.
More than 1 million chickens die in Indiana egg farm fire
Winds helped spread the fire to multiple barns before it was brought under control early Tuesday. Officials say firefighters from 22 departments responded to the scene.
Entrepreneur sees lucrative future in HVAC for pot
Developing and selling cutting-edge products is tough. Doing so for the marijuana industry, which is illegal at the federal level, is even tougher.
First income gain for U.S. farms in four years signals hope
Signs of stability have returned to the farm economy, and farmland values could rise 2.3 percent this year following a decline in 2016, federal data shows.
Fertilizer company moves forward with $2.8B project in Indiana
Midwest Fertilizer Co. will begin construction on its Posey County manufacturing facility next year. Construction is projected to support more than 2,500 jobs.
Former Bell Aquaculture facilities in Indiana acquired for $14 million
Maynard, Massachusetts-based AquaBounty Technologies plans to produce genetically engineered salmon at the facilities.
Dow Agro CEO to take job with farm equipment maker
The departure of Timothy Hassinger comes as Dow AgroSciences’ parent prepares to merge with chemical giant DuPont.