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Feb 5, 2018, 08:00 AM by Tom Bechman

One of Indiana Farm Bureau's 2018 legislative priorities is to protect livestock farmers and their operations. Justin Schneider and Greg Slipher of INFB's public policy team speak to two pieces of legislation that could pose a threat to the organization's commitment to support and maintain current regulations for livestock producers

Feb 3, 2018, 08:00 AM by James D. Wolfe Jr., The Herald Journal

White County Farm Bureau president and business owner Jeff Demerly shared some of the challenges facing agriculture, at the local, state and national levels, when he spoke to the Rotary Club of Monticello on Feb. 2. Demerly, who owns Demerly Ag Plus, was the recipient of INFB's 2017 Young Farmer Excellence in Ag Award.

Feb 2, 2018, 08:00 AM by Jerry Goshert, The Farmer's Exchange

Indiana Farm Bureau members Mark York and Lana Wallpe describe how the lack of broadband internet service affects their farm operations in Wabash and Benton counties.

Jan 12, 2018, 08:00 AM by Barbara Brosher, WFYI

Katrina Hall, INFB's director of public policy, outlines the organization's concerns about township reform bill.

Jan 11, 2018, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana Farm Bureau's Cindy Ramsey continues to seek opportunities to lead as she educates and advocates for agriculture. Her newest opportunity will be as Midwest representative on the American Farm Bureau Federation's Women's Leadership Committee. Ramsey was elected to a two-year term at the AFBF annual convention in Nashville, Tenn.

Jan 10, 2018, 12:00 PM by Amie Sites, Brownfield Ag News

Director of Public Policy Katrina Hall explains why Indiana Farm Bureau has made protecting livestock farmers and their operations a 2018 legislative priority; and why accurately showing and telling the story of livestock production is so important.

Jan 4, 2018, 09:52 AM by Gary Truitt, Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana farmers had the opportunity to meet with their legislators during Indiana Farm Bureau's 9th annual legislative kickoff on January 3, 2018. Among the day's speakers were Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Justin Schneider, director of state government relations for INFB.

Jan 1, 2018, 08:00 AM by Tom Bechman, Indiana Prairie Farmer

Greg Slipher, Indiana Farm Bureau's livestock specialist, uses a fact based decision-making approach when consulting with rural communities on proposed confined livestock operations.

Dec 21, 2017, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana Farm Bureau, USDA's Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service and 12 other organizations have formed a new non-profit called the Indiana Nutrient Alliance (IANA). Indiana State Conservationist Jane Hardisty, who announced the partnership at INFB's state convention, says the group will build upon the state's successes in improving soil health and nutrient management, and involve more Hoosier farmers in those efforts.

Dec 8, 2017, 08:00 AM by Sarah Bowman, Indy Star

Indiana Farm Bureau's Justin Schneider, director of state government relations speaks about the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research's $20 million funding of a project to create a standardized system to measure soil health. Indianapolis was the site of the announcement on Dec. 8; and much of the research and development will take place on Indiana farms.

Dec 5, 2017, 08:00 AM by KPC News

Indiana legislators had an opportunity to talk with Indiana Farm Bureau leaders and public policy staff about 2018 legislative priorities during INFB's annual Organization Day Breakfast on Nov. 21.

Dec 4, 2017, 13:34 PM by Diego Flammini, Farms.com

Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron comments on Bruce Kettler's appointment as the new Indiana State Department of Agriculture director. Kron is enthusiastic about Lt. Governor's Crouch's choice; and outlines two issues on which he would like to see Kettler focus.

Nov 21, 2017, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Hoosier Ag Today goes shopping with Indiana Farm Bureau second vice president and Hoosier farmer Isabella Chism. Ride along as they check out prices for standard Thanksgiving fare and discuss how Indiana farmers grow and raise food for Thanksgiving and year-round.

Oct 24, 2017, 08:00 AM by Annie Ropeik, Indiana Public Broadcasting

INFB member Courtney Mann of White Oak Farms in Cloverdale talks about this season's corn harvesting challenges.

Oct 23, 2017, 08:01 AM by Amie Sites, Brownfield Ag News

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall talks about the crop insurance program, the organization's top 2018 farm bill priority.

Oct 18, 2017, 08:00 AM by Justin Schneider, Public Policy Team

Indiana Farm Bureau's director of state government relations Justin Schneider pens a guest editorial in The Herald Bulletin. Schneider encourages agricultural diversity as he explores the importance of livestock production to Indiana's farming future.

Oct 17, 2017, 08:00 AM by Amie Sites, Brownfield Ag News

Bob Geswein, Floyd County Farm Bureau president, talks about the value of Indiana Farm Bureau's Leaders in Action program. The program culminates in a trip to Washington, D.C. where participants have the opportunity to discuss farm issues with their Indiana senators and congressional represenatives.

Sep 29, 2017, 08:00 AM by Ashley Langreck, AgriNews Publications

Indiana Farm Bureau member and pork farmer David Hardin of Hardin Farms, and Bob White, director of national government relations for INFB, add their voices to farmers concerned about NAFTA renegotiations.

Sep 20, 2017, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

It's National Farm Safety and Health Week. Indiana Farm Bureau Vice President and Jasper County farmer, Kendell Culp, encourages farmers to practice grain bin safety awareness and reminds the public to take care when they meet up with slow-moving farm equipment on the road.

Sep 19, 2017, 08:00 AM by Gary Truitt, Hoosier Ag Today

The 2017 Indiana Farm Bureau Leaders in Action (LiA) topped off their year-long program by travelling to Washington, D.C. to put their training in practice. The group met with both Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young; as well as Indiana Represenatives Susan Brooks, Larry Buschon, Trey Hollingsworth and Luke Messer; and staff from Todd Rokita's office.