Hoosier Ag Today

You’ve heard us cover the topic of Farm Succession Planning over the years—but, if you’re an Indiana Woodland owner, you may also want to have a succession plan in place as well. That's why the Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA) and Purdue Extension are hosting a series of web seminars this Spring that deal specifically with succession planning for woodland owners. INDIANA FORESTRY AND WOODLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Isabella Chism is a very busy woman! Not only does she farm in Howard County and is active with Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., but she was also reelected earlier this year to once again serve as chair of the American Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee. CLICK BELOW to hear Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer chat with Chism—as we recognize the vital role that women play as leaders in the agriculture industry. American Farm Bureau Federation

National Ag Day is fast approaching—it’s Tuesday, March 18. That’s also the day that Indiana’s ag community is coming together to host the "Farm to Capitol" event at the Indiana Statehouse to show state lawmakers the importance of agriculture to Indiana's economy. “The statistic is that Indiana's agricultural economy is equivalent to the size of our automobile manufacturing industry. So, [for state lawmakers] to really get a good understanding of who those people are and what their needs and concerns are [within the ag industry] is very important,” says Becky Joniskan, President of the Indiana State Poultry Association

President Donald Trump has decided to halt a plan to sharply raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent. Trump’s reversal came six hours after he announced his plan to double the tariffs on those metals brought in from Canada in response to Ontario’s decision to slap a 25 percent tax on electricity exports to the U.S.

On the latest episode of WTF? (What's Threatening Farmers) with Gary Truitt: "Eggzageration" is the latest issue threatening America's farmers. The misinformation about what is causing higher egg prices and the HPAI infestation is confusing consumers and distorting the image of the egg industry. Gary Truitt talks with CoBank economist Brian Earnest about a new report that puts the current situation in perspective and looks ahead to the changes that both consumers and egg producers will face. That report also reveals that HPAI isn't the only cause of the current egg shortage. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gNrmDfNr

Congratulations to Lilly Pryor from Whiteland! The Huntington University Agriculture student made it to the Final Four round of this year’s American Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet in Denver! While Pryor didn’t win the competition, she walked away with a $2,100 scholarship courtesy of CHS Foundation. Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced a $1 Billion plan stop the spread of Bird Flu, protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. Dr. Bret Marsh, Dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital, says he appreciates the efforts by USDA and Secretary Rollins to bolster the resources to battle the Bird Flu virus. Marsh shared his thoughts with Hoosier Ag Today during the "Taste of Shelby County Agriculture" banquet last week in Shelbyville. Purdue Agriculture Purdue Extension Purdue Animal Sciences Indiana State Board of Animal Health

Governor Mike Braun was the Featured Guest at the "Taste of Shelby County Agriculture" event last week in Shelbyville. Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer caught up with him there to discuss his priorities for Indiana farmers. Property tax reform is obviously atop that list, but he also revisited other priorities from his State of the State address that he gave at the end of January, including the formation of a Farm Savings Account. CLICK BELOW to hear Hoosier Ag Today's full interview with Gov. Braun—as he talks about his policy priorities to help Indiana's farmers.

Rose Acre Farms, which is headquartered in Seymour, has announced that they have purchased new property in Arizona with plans to expand their operations in the western United States. The company has purchased a 3.64-acre property with an existing building as well as a neighboring 1-acre lot in Bullhead City, Arizona with plans to process approximately 2 million eggs a day, and produce about 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products per day.

If you’re a corn producer, there’s a new nitrogen management solution called N-FINITY that is designed to improve plant health and increase crop yields. Ron Calhoun with Nutrien Ag Solutions shares with Hoosier Ag Today the benefits of their new product that is part of the Loveland Products, Inc shelf.