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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.

Sep 26, 2018, 11:35 AM by Morning AgClips

Indiana Farm Bureau signed a memorandum of understanding with officials representing agricultural agencies from Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia that will encourage cooperation and growth among all parties.

Sep 16, 2018, 11:46 AM by Lindsey Erdody, IBJ

INFB President Randy Kron understands the impact that a $100 million state grant program could have on expanding broadband access. He's one of the many Indiana residents without high-speed internet service.

Sep 12, 2018, 08:56 AM by Erica Quinlan, AgriNews Publications

INFB President Randy Kron reacted positively to Gov. Eric Holcomb's $1 billion infrastructure plan, The Next Level Connections. The program will include $100 million for affordable high-speed broadband in rural areas, which has been one of Farm Bureau's legislative priorities for several years. Kron also was pleased that the state will continue its pursuit of a Lawrenceburg water port.

Sep 4, 2018, 08:40 AM by Amie Simpson, Brownfield Ag News

Indiana Farm Bureau's 2018 Young Farmer Excellence in Agriculture Award will go to Jonathan Spaetti and Derika Lynam-Spaetti of Spencer County. Neal and Lydia Wolheter of LaGrange County were named the Young Farmer Achievement Award winners. Both couples will compete for the national award in their respective categories.

Aug 23, 2018, 11:21 AM by Tom J. Bechman, Indiana Prairie Farmer

Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron and national government relations director Bob White talk about the farm bill and what needs to happen to reconcile provisions in the Senate and House versions into a final bill.