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Mar 21, 2019, 09:07 AM by Jeannine Otto, AgriNews

Katrina Hall, director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau reports on how legislation affecting farms and rural life are progressing through the Indiana General Assembly. Priority legislation that has advanced thus far includes extraterritorial jurisdiction, dark box property taxes, Kankakee River flood prevention, broadband development, school funding and ag facilities funding.

Feb 27, 2019, 12:04 PM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Justin Schneider, INFB's director of state government relations talks about the boost the farm bill gave to Indiana's legislative efforts regarding the production of hemp and the likelihood that industrial hemp will be grown in the state in the near future.

Feb 1, 2019, 15:29 PM by Katie Mettler, Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Angela Fritz, Washington Post

Indiana Farm Bureau member Matt Schafer talked to the Washington Post about the impact the extreme cold has had on his everyday farm chores, including keeping his cattle watered and their coats dry.

Jan 16, 2019, 09:22 AM by Tiffany Salameh, ABC 57 News

Bob White, INFB's national director of government relations outlines how the federal government shutdown is complicating an already challenging situation for Hoosier farmers.

Dec 27, 2018, 09:38 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Farm Bureau leaders at the national and state level reflect on 2018 and look forward to 2019. For Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron, trade occupied a lot of his time in 2018. And he predicts improving the farm economy and producer profitability will be a top priority in 2019.

Dec 11, 2018, 09:46 AM by Samantha Horton, Indiana Public Media

With the compromise farm bill removing hemp from a list of banned substances, and the expectation that industrial hemp legislation will be brought up during the 2019 General Assembly, Indiana Farm Bureau's "Industrial Hemp's Potential as an Indiana Crop" breakout session at its convention last week could not have been better timed. Breakout session presenter Mark Boyer of Boyer Farms and Hoosier Healthy Oil, and INFB state government relations director Justin Schneider share their thoughts.

Nov 20, 2018, 13:29 PM by Amie Simpson, Brownfield

President Randy Kron and director of public policy Katrina Hall discuss INFB's Organization Day at the Statehouse. Kron stressed the importance of sharing agricultural and rural priorities prior to the start of the new legislative session. Hall added that given the fact that 2019 is a budget year, several priorities are funding-related.

Nov 12, 2018, 08:55 AM by Hoosier Ag Today

By adding two new staff and promoting a long-time Farm Bureau employee, Indiana Farm Bureau is strengthening its network of support for county Farm Bureaus around the state.

Nov 6, 2018, 09:11 AM by Morning Ag Clips

Two Indiana Farm Bureaus - Benton County and Wayne County - were just honored with national Farm Bureau awards for their novel farm to fork dinners. Benton County's dinner involved (and benefited) the entire community through its support of a local food and service co-op in the historic Fowler Theater. Wayne County invited a wide-range of community influencers to its dinner that featured an open forum where guests could talk to local farmers about how they raise and grow their food. The American Farm Bureau Federation's Community Activities of Excellence (CAE) program annually recognizes unique, volunteer-driven programming at the local level.

Oct 23, 2018, 16:17 PM by Jeannine Otto AgriNews Publications

Top of mind for Indiana Farm Bureau members when deciding how to cast their votes for state legislators will be rural broadband and rural development, as well as pocket book issues. INFB's director of policy Katrina Hall speaks to each issue and its impact on Hoosier farmers and the farm economy.

Oct 23, 2018, 16:09 PM by Jeannine Otto AgriNews Publications

Trade will be on the minds of many Indiana Farm Bureau farm families as they go to the polls on Nov. 6. According to Katrina Hall , INFB's director of public policy, while the organization's members have been patient, they are eager to see more progress in trade discussions.

Oct 22, 2018, 15:59 PM by Morning Ag Clips

ELECT and AgELECT, INFB's nonpartisan political action committees, announced ag-friendly candidate endorsements for the Nov. 6 general election. Ninety one candidates for the Indiana House, Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives were endorsed by the PACs

Oct 19, 2018, 15:24 PM by Ed Semmler, South Bend Tribune

Ashley's Pumpkin Farm in St. Joseph County is just one of the many Farm Bureau member-owned agritourism sites that have seen a healthy pumpkin crop, and as a result, a healthy number of families flocking to their fall attractions.

Oct 19, 2018, 11:09 AM by Amie Simpson, Brownfield

Lana Wallpe, grain farmer and Benton County Farm Bureau president, and Justin Schneider, INFB state government relations director, talk about the economic impact of broadband on farmers and rural communities.

Oct 4, 2018, 15:04 PM by Molly Zentz, Marketing Team

In the first of series, Indiana Prairie Farmer profiles women involved in diverse areas of agriculture. First up is Jennifer Clouse Swope, who works at LG Seeds, as well as on her family's Bartholomew County farm.

Oct 3, 2018, 09:09 AM by Eric Pfeiffer, Hoosier Ag Today

INFB President Randy Kron encourages members to attend the organization's state convention on Dec. 6-8 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne. The annual event offers training, networking, socializing and other opportunities. Keynote speakers include Col. Danny McKnight, U.S. Army, retired, whose story was told in Black Hawk Down, and Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity.

Oct 2, 2018, 10:19 AM by Brock Turner, Indiana Public Media

INFB's director of national government relations Bob White says the proposed new trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada could be beneficial to Hoosier farmers and others who work in agriculture, as well as manufacturing and small business owners.

Sep 29, 2018, 13:42 PM by Randy Kron, INFB President, Guest Columnist

Guest columnist Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron details how several of the projects in Gov. Eric Holcomb's infrastructure plan will benefit farmers and rural communities; and promises that INFB and its members will stay engaged as the plan moves forward.

Sep 28, 2018, 11:14 AM by Brock Turner, Indiana Public Media

Clay County Farm Bureau president Josh Butt takes Indiana Public Media reporter Brock Turner and chief videographer Steve Burns on a harvest ride along, and talks about the impact of the current trade war with China.

Sep 26, 2018, 11:50 AM by Samantha Horton, Indiana Public Media

Randy Kron, INFB President talks about the impact that the U.S. - China trade war is having on corn and soybean demand (and farmers' cash flow) during a year of potentially record yields.