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  • Indiana Farm Bureau makes endorsements

    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
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  • A 'strong and healthy' pumpkin season locally despite the weather

    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.
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  • Broad access critical as farmers face low commodity prices

    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.
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  • Indiana women assume key roles in agriculture

    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.
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  • Indiana Farm Bureau to celebrate 100 years at annual convention

    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.
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  • Farm Bureau: NAFTA revision 'important' for Indiana, dairy farmers

    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.
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  • Bringing rural Indiana to the Next Level

    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.
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  • A day in the fields with a Hoosier farmer during harvest

    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.
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  • Projected high yields, tariffs challenge Hoosier farmers

    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.
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  • Delegates sign MOU with INFB

    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.
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  • Broadband blitz to lift economy, study says

    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.
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  • Governor announces $1 billion infrastructure plan

    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.
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  • Indiana Farm Bureau recognizes young farmers

    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.
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  • Indiana Farm Bureau leaders discuss farm bill

    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.
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  • Farm Bureau tasting event reaching consumers and students

    Aug 16, 2018, 13:31 PM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today
    Close to 5,000 people participated in Indiana Farm Bureau's three-day tasting and educational event, Taste from Indiana Farms at the 2018 Indiana State Fair. INFB Second VP Isabella Chism said that the event affords a face-to-face, two-way educational opportunity for non-ag consumers and farmers. One of this year's VIP groups included Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and ag program students from urban schools.
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  • 2018 Young Farmer Awards finalists

    Aug 14, 2018, 10:02 AM by Morning AgClips
    Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the 2018 finalists for two of its top Young Farmer honors: the Excellence in Agriculture Award and the Achievement Award. The winners of both will be revealed on the organization's INFB Facebook page on August 31.
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  • Hoosier farmers hit twice with Trump tariffs

    Aug 14, 2018, 09:10 AM by Samantha Horton, IPB News
    Lower soybean market prices and higher steel costs mean that farmers like INFB member Mike Morehouse of Elkhart County are being affected by both grain and steel tariffs.
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  • Farm groups react to USDA $12B aid program

    Jul 25, 2018, 09:19 AM by Hoosier Ag Today
    According to INFB President Randy Kron, while the USDA's $12 billion assistance program is welcome, the organization will continue to stress how crucial international trade is to Indiana farmers livelihoods.
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  • Farm bill amendment would let farmers kill black vultures

    Jul 9, 2018, 09:32 AM by Chris Williams, WHAS
    Indiana Farm Bureau member Dennis Konkle seeks to protect his cows from all kinds of threats. A change in legislation, however, will be required to enable him and other farmers to proactively keep their calves safe from black vulture attacks.
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  • Soybean prices dip as Trump's Chinese tariffs take effect

    Jul 9, 2018, 08:54 AM by Samantha Horton, WFYI
    Soybean farmer and Allen County Farm Bureau president Roger Hadley breaks down the impact that Chinese retaliatory tariffs could have on already struggling farmers. Farm Bureau's national government relations director Bob White and others continue to seek a solution.
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