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  • Senate farm bill passes 86-11

    Jun 29, 2018, 10:24 AM by Eric Pfeiffer, Hoosier Ag Today
    In response to the Senate passage of the farm bill, Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron noted that, among other things, "the programs in the farm bill help farmers plan for future planning seasons and provide them with the risk management tools they to keep operations running."
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  • Farm Bureau: summer cookout in Indiana costs slightly less than other states

    Jun 29, 2018, 10:13 AM by Becca Costello
    Indiana Farm Bureau's annual Summer Market Basket survey shows that Hoosiers can expect to pay about the same amount for their cookout favorites as they have the past two years. Unfortunately, as INFB's 2nd vice president Isabella Chism notes, this coincides with the record low food dollar percentage that farmers receive.
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  • "Purple Paint" law goes into effect Sunday

    Jun 29, 2018, 10:01 AM by Tony Sandleben, WANE
    As of July 1, 2018, the color purple on posts or trees can officially replace "no trespassing" signs across Indiana. According to INFB's state government relations director, Justin Schneider, purple paint is a more efficient way to mark private property.
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  • Broadband, workforce modernization among Farm Bureau focus areas

    Jun 29, 2018, 09:35 AM by Brock Turner
    Indiana Farm Bureau held its second annual policy outlook conference this week. Among the top priorities for 2019 are increasing broadband access and workforce modernization. Justin Schneider, INFB's state government relations director emphasized that implementing broadband access is an economic development investment in Indiana's small towns and rural areas.
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  • Indiana farmers express concerns about tariff attacks

    Jun 28, 2018, 09:05 AM by David Williams, WISH-TV
    Indiana Farm Bureau member and Hendricks County pork and grain farmer David Hardin talks about the impact of tariffs on farm exports. INFB president Randy Kron echoes Hardin's and other members' concerns as they continue to search for a bright spot amidst the possibility of a trade war.
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  • Farm bill concerns more people than just farmers

    Jun 20, 2018, 15:57 PM by Randy Kron, INFB President
    Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron explains the importance of the farm bill and its impact on farmers and the people they feed.
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  • US Senate takes up farm bill after House bill fails

    Jun 12, 2018, 13:44 PM by Rebecca Thiele
    Director of national government relations for Indiana Farm Bureau Bob White shares three aspects of the Senate farm bill that differ from the failed House version: no changes to SNAP, crop insurance or the Conservation Stewardship Program.
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  • Farmers' markets offer advantages to producers and consumers

    Jun 8, 2018, 08:57 AM by The Batesville Herald-Tribune
    Ben and Casey Shireman and Jonathan and Kelly Shannon talk about what it's like to sell their farm products directly to consumers at local farmers markets. The Shiremans own B&C Farms in Marysville and are members of the Clark County Farm Bureau. The Shannons own Shannon Family Farms in Crawfordsville and are members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau.
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  • Ethanol groups sue EPA over oil refinery waivers

    May 31, 2018, 09:33 AM by Rebecca Thiele, Indiana Public Media
    Bob White of Indiana Farm Bureau shares Hoosier corn farmers' disappointment with the EPA granting ethanol waivers to oil refineries associated with large companies. White is the national government relations director for INFB.
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  • Soybean prices soar thanks to tariff tone down

    May 22, 2018, 09:35 AM by Brock Turner, Indiana Public Media
    In spite of recent soybean price increases, national government relations director for INFB, Bob White, encourages farmers to stay cautiously optimistic during U.S. - China trade negotiations.
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  • Indiana farm leaders support House farm bill

    May 20, 2018, 09:23 AM by Gary Truitt
    In reaction to the House's failure to pass the farm bill, INFB president Randy Kron expressed disappointment, yet reaffirmed that farmers are counting on legislation that will strengthen the ag economy.
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  • Immigration dispute sinks farm bill

    May 18, 2018, 14:35 PM by Eric Berman, WIBC
    According to Bob White of Indiana Farm Bureau, the uncertainty surrounding the 2018 farm bill could complicate farmers' planning for next year. White is INFB's national government relations director.
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  • Randy Kron: Tariff implications shouldn’t be trivialized

    May 11, 2018, 10:33 AM by IBJ
    INFB President Randy Kron outlines the impact that new U.S. - China tariffs could have on Indiana farmers.
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  • Crouch: Indiana needs “our fair share” of infrastructure dollars for broadband

    May 9, 2018, 10:52 AM by Eric Pfeiffer, Hoosier Ag Today
    Marshall County Farm Bureau president Charlie Houin demonstrated to Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch during a recent tour of his farm in Bremen, how essential reliable broadband connectivity is to modern, technology driven agriculture.
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  • Farmers on the roadways

    Apr 30, 2018, 19:51 PM by Nicole Krasean, WTWO
    Vigo County Farm Bureau president Marty Evans and member Brad Burbrink provide valuable safety tips for drivers sharing the road with farmers and their equipment this planting season.
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  • Ag experts troubled by GOP Senate candidates' tariff talk

    Apr 18, 2018, 09:34 AM by Brian Slodysko, AP
    An Indiana Farm Bureau staffer--national government relations director Bob White--and leadership volunteer--State Young Farmer Committee representative and Shelby County corn soybean farmer Andy Fix--voice their concerns about the impact a tariff war could have on individual farmers and the Indiana economy.
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  • Indiana Farm Bureau helps launch new county agriculture programs

    Apr 17, 2018, 15:57 PM by AgriNews
    Five county Farm Bureaus will be able to expand or create local programs or events, thanks to Indiana Farm Bureau program development grants. Farm Bureaus in Rush, Jay, Decatur, Clinton and Pulaski will utilize funding to: provide grain bin safety education; develop an after-school healthy cooking club; support Farmers Feeding the Flock; re-invigorate a 4-H goat club and launch a life cycle of a chicken school-based program, respectively.
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  • Experts: Indiana could benefit if U.S. rejoins TPP negotiations

    Apr 13, 2018, 12:00 PM by Barbara Brosher
    According to director of national government relations Bob White, Indiana Farm Bureau is encouraged by the Trump administration's decision to rethink its position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and is hopeful about what it could mean for Hoosier farmers.
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  • Soil moisture concerns farmers preparing to plant crops

    Apr 12, 2018, 16:06 PM by Samantha Horton
    Bob White of Indiana Farm Bureau explains farmers' concerns about the effect that heavy precipitation and colder temperatures is having on the spring planting.
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  • Tariffs affect local farmers

    Apr 3, 2018, 18:03 PM by Nicole Krasean, WAWV
    Indiana grain and cattle farmer and Farm Bureau member Terry Hayhurst of Hayhurst Farms shares his perspective on the current trade war between the U.S. and China.
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