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Jun 20, 2019, 15:32 PM by Tom J. Bechman, Indiana Prairie Farmer

After 100 years, Indiana Farm Bureau still depends on strong leadership and a dedicated staff to keep information flowing from county Farm Bureaus to the state organization and vice versa. Meet the current INFB leadership and field staff who help make that happen.

Jun 15, 2019, 11:50 AM by Alex Weliever, HJ Intern

As a seed farmer and president of the White County Farm Bureau, Jeff Demerly knows full well the impact that heavy rains have had on Indiana corn growers. Still he's hopeful that even though planting season has been challenging, the growing season will help turn things around.

Jun 13, 2019, 09:40 AM by Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture

In light of the ongoing corn and soybean planting delays throughout the Corn Belt this spring, the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture recorded a new video that analyzes the alternatives corn and soybean farmers have now that the Federal Crop Insurance Final Planting Date (June 5) for corn has passed in Indiana. The video features Purdue ag economists Michael Langemeier and Jim Mintert reviewing the alternatives farmers have in this late planting season. In particular, they analyze the potential returns from taking the Prevented Planting option for corn and compare it to potential returns from delayed planting of both corn and soybeans, under a couple of different scenarios.

Jun 12, 2019, 11:00 AM by Amie Simpson, Brownfield Ag News

Kendell Culp, vice president of Indiana Farm Bureau, is looking forward to representing farmers during his four-year term on the agricultural technical advisory committee for trade in grains, feed, oilseeds, and planting seeds. Culp was one of the 140 private-sector members appointed to one of the six Agricultural Technical Committees for Trade and the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade. The committees are managed by both the USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Jun 7, 2019, 10:23 AM by Amy Smelser, Chonicle-Tribune

As INFB president Randy Kron delves into the grim immediate and long-term impact of persistent rains on Indiana farmers and rural communities, he notes the characteristic optimism he and other farmers possess.

Jun 4, 2019, 16:52 PM by Abraham Hunt, The StatehouseFile.com

Bob White, director of national government relations at Indiana Farm Bureau, weighs in on the potential consequences of a trade war with Mexico, Indiana’s second largest trade partner. These include increased costs for Hoosier consumers and farmers, damaged soybean and corn relationships, as well as jeopardizing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Jun 4, 2019, 16:43 PM by Brook McAfee, News and Tribune

Indiana Farm Bureau members Adam Allgeier and Terry Vissing of Clark County share the unprecedented challenges they are facing this much delayed planting season. Molly Zentz, INFB senior public relations manager highlights weather-related options available to farmers including filing claims with their insurance companies and assistance from the USDA's Market Facilitation Program.

Jun 3, 2019, 15:28 PM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 11:10 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 11:08 AM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 10:45 AM by Tyler Mayer, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 10:14 AM by Debra DeCourcy, APR, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 10:04 AM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

May 31, 2019, 09:58 AM by Chelsea Poe

Persistent rain across Indiana continues to delay spring planting for Indiana’s farmers. As the rain continues, the possibility of fields left unplanted becomes a reality and Indiana’s farmers and agribusiness professionals are faced with many tough decisions.

May 21, 2019, 10:46 AM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

Based on an Indiana Farm Bureau survey of its farmer members, the ongoing trade deal uncertainty is having a negative impact on farming operations across the state. When added to commodity surpluses, a five-year downward trend in farm income and spring planting delays, INFB president Randy Kron said there are more than enough issues affecting farmers' livelihoods. He encouraged farmers to speak to their representatives in Congress about the real world impact of the current trade climate.

May 15, 2019, 10:13 AM by Alexandra Burris, Indy Star

Indiana's agriculture community is feeling the impact of the administration's imposition of tariffs on China, one of the state's biggest export markets. Bob White, Indiana Farm Bureau's director of national government relations believes the damage is long-term with the possibility that the markets - particularly soybean - never come back.

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by American Farm Bureau Federation

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Kathleen M. Dutro

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team