Hoosier Ag Today

Glyphosate-based pesticides are farmers’ number one tool to control weeds, keep yields high, and implement conservation practices that use less land and resources.  But a lack of legislative certainty around pesticide labeling has fueled costly litigation, and

“Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences provides education to individuals and communities in each of Indiana’s diverse counties and we really bring the University information to the local level whether it be in person or online offerings

The National Pork Board (NPB), the producer-led and consumer-focused national Pork Checkoff organization, has named David Newman the organization’s new CEO effective September 1, 2025. Newman most recently served as NPB’s senior vice president of market growth.

The Maryland Department of Health said the patient with the first human infection of a travel-associated New World screwworm in the U.S. has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite. There was also no sign of transmission to other

USDA is considering aid for farmers for their 2025 crop. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden says they’re considering a “bridge” policy to help farmers facing low commodity prices. He told reporters that they’re grateful for the

When prices hit record highs, the demand usually falls. That’s the basic lesson that we’ve all learned back in our high school economics class. But, beef appears to be among the few exceptions to that rule, having

You’ve been hearing quite a bit lately about the New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico and in central America—and the harmful impact that the pest can have on cattle, horses and other animals. But, the CDC announced

If you’re heading to the Farm Progress Show, which is going on now in Decatur, Illinois, you can find Can-Am at the corner of 11th and West Progress Avenue. Once you’re there, take a look at the

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says the production of corn has become “unprofitable” now that corn prices have dropped about 50 percent since hitting a peak in 2022. However, the cost of production has declined only

The American Soybean Association (ASA) has recently written a letter to President Trump urging him to remove retaliatory duties and seek significant soybean purchase commitments in a new trade deal with China. ASA warns that retaliatory tariffs