‘Truly a game changer’: Indiana ag leaders focus on farm bill impact
For Indiana—the seventh-largest agricultural exporter and ninth-largest farming state in the U.S.—the legislation could have wide-ranging impacts.
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Report: Indiana has lost 350K acres of farmland, but productivity rises
The Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557 last year, tasking the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to estimate the amount of farmland lost—as well as the cause of it—from 2010 to 2022.
As bird flu continues to spread, Indiana holds off on mandatory dairy cattle testing
So far, scores of dairy farm cows in 12 states—including Michigan and Ohio—have been infected with H5N1, also known as bird flu.
Farmers ask for property tax ‘intervention’ as communities, schools face challenges
Property taxes again took center stage during tax reform discussions Tuesday—with farmers asking for a reprieve and local units of government seeking to head off significant cuts in revenue.
Elanco to launch product that reduces dairy cattle methane emissions
Elanco has called Bovaer a potential blockbuster, meaning it could ring up annual sales of at least $100 million.
Holcomb administration seeks new crop markets, partners on ag trade mission
IBJ talked with State Agriculture Director Don Lamb about the trade mission to Brazil, the importance of agriculture trade missions and Indiana’s import/export relationships.
State budget leader foreshadows focus on property taxes next session
Rep. Jeff Thompson, the chair of the House’s fiscal-minded Ways and Means Committee, says his goal is simplicity but that the changes he has in mind are so massive that they could take multiple sessions.
New investment platform considered ‘milestone’ for Corteva
Through the platform, Corteva plans to partner with entrepreneurs and innovators to “accelerate the development of early-stage, disruptive technologies that enable farmers to sustainably produce more food and feed.”
Cocoa prices soar, top copper for first time
Poor harvests on the back of bad weather and crop disease at West African growers, where most of the world’s cocoa is grown, and little sign of production relief elsewhere have left the industry in a bind.
Senate moves foreign ownership of farmland bill over economic development concerns
Senate sponsors on Monday pushed back against exemptions for a specific agricultural project in northern Indiana, noting that 11 Chinese companies are currently seeking projects within Indiana.
Bill to limit foreign ‘adversaries’ from buying Indiana farmland advances in House
The proposal builds on a previous measure passed in the 2022 Indiana legislative session, which limited foreign entities from buying more than 320 acres in Indiana for crop farming or timber production, among other restrictions.
Indianapolis-based Market Wagon acquires St. Louis company
Indianapolis-based Market Wagon, which offers home delivery of food and artisan items, has grown its customer base in the St. Louis area with the purchase of Find Your Farmer Inc.
Local ag-tech startup lands key federal approval to accelerate testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has ruled that farmers can begin trials on genetically modified corn plants developed by an ag-tech startup in the Hamilton County town of Atlanta.
Adults can now legally possess, grow marijuana in Ohio, but can’t buy it
Ohioans woke up Thursday in a land of limbo for recreational marijuana use, and lawmakers are still fighting over the next step in the process.
Farmer sentiment rises in latest barometer, but concerns remain
Ag producers are more optimistic about their financial performance and prospects, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Jury orders egg suppliers to pay $17.7 million in damages for price gouging in 2000s
Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms, determined by a jury to be part of the conspiracy, said it would continue to consider all legal options, including post-trial relief and appeal.
CEO: Here’s why Corteva moved its HQ to Indy from Delaware
Speaking at Monday’s Economic Club of Indiana, Corteva CEO Chuck Magro said last year’s decision was anything but hasty or haphazard.
Made in Indiana: Professor Torbert’s Orange Corn products by NutraMaize
The bright orange corn, which is derived from varieties that originated in South America and the Caribbean, is designed to be milled into cornmeal, grits and polenta, rather than eaten off the cob.
U.S. regulators to review car-tire chemical that kills salmon
The agency’s decision to grant the petition last week is the start of a long regulatory process that could see the chemical banned. Tire manufacturers are already looking for an alternative that still meets federal safety requirements.
New Indianapolis whiskey producer cites barrels as key to flavor
Fortune’s Fool, an Indianapolis-based spirits company led by former anesthesiologist Juliet Schmalz, debuted this month in liquor stores, restaurants and bars.