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Aug 9, 2017, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana Farm Bureau names the winners of two of its biggest Young Farmer Awards. Jeff Demrly of Wolcott (White County) is the recipient of the Young Farmer Excellence in Agriculture Award. Mark and Brianna Chapman of Springport (Henry County) are the winners of the Young Farmer Achievement Award. Both Demerly and the Chapmans will move on to the national competition held during the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Nashville in January 2018.

Aug 8, 2017, 14:00 PM by Staff Reports, WISH-TV

Isabella Chism and Deb Walsh give Indy Style viewers a "taste" of Indiana Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee's upcoming three-day food sampling and ag education event, "Taste From Indiana Farms. Chism and Walsh cook up tasty recipes and share facts about food and agriculture to promote the event, which runs from August 15-17, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State Fair.

Jul 25, 2017, 08:00 AM by Katie Stancombe, CNHI News Indiana

Shelby County Farm Bureau member Phil Ramsey, along with Indiana Farm Bureau director of state government relations Justin Schneider, and INFB vice president Kendell Culp speak about the need for--as well as their hopes for--the state's new five-year road funding plan.

Jul 20, 2017, 08:00 AM by Annie Ropeik

Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron is encouraged by both Indiana State Department of Agriculture director Ted McKinney's selection as USDA undersecretary for trade and the creation of the position itself. Kron believes McKinney is more than up to the challenge and that the level of the position will figure prominently in increasing ag trade opportunities overseas.

Jul 11, 2017, 08:00 AM by Erica Quinlan, AgriNews

Indiana Farm Bureau convened a panel of experts at their Ag Policy Outlook member conference on June 27 to discuss two of the top rural challenges: healthcare and rural broadband access. The panelists: Indiana House Rep. Sharon Negele; Cullen McCarty, Smithville Communications; Don Kelso, Indiana Rural Healthcare and Andy Van Zee, Indiana Hospital Association discussed current efforts to address the issues, how they are interconnected and plans moving forward.

Jul 3, 2017, 08:00 AM by Gary Truitt, Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana Farm Bureau hosted an Agriculture Policy Outlook for members on June 27. Top of mind for many Hoosier farmers was crop insurance. Both American Farm Bureau's chief economist and deputy executive director, public policy Bob Young and senior director, congressional relations Mary Kay Thatcher addressed the priority topic as they provided insight into the U.S. and ag economies and the 2018 farm bill.

Jun 30, 2017, 08:00 AM by Journal Review

According to the Indiana Farm Bureau's annual market basket survey, Hoosiers should expect to pay roughly $5 per person on summer cookout ingredients.

Jun 26, 2017, 08:00 AM by Dan McGowan, Inside Indiana Business

Indiana Farm Bureau leadership and staff, including president Randy Kron, vice president Kendell Culp and director, state government relations Justin Schneider, participated in the launch of the ten-year Indiana Agriculture Strategic Plan on June 26, 2017.

Jun 21, 2017, 12:54 PM by Annie Ropeik, Indiana Public Media

National government relations director Bob White of Indiana Farm Bureau expresses hope that a tentative U.S. - Mexico sugar trade agreement will preserve Indiana corn syrup exports.

Jun 16, 2017, 08:00 AM by Annie Ropeik, Indiana Public Media

Bob White, Indiana Farm Bureau's director of national government relations, identifies potential impact of Dow-DuPont merger on Hoosier farmers: seed selection and price.

Jun 13, 2017, 08:00 AM by Gary Truitt, Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana Farm Bureau's Katrina Hall, along with other state ag leaders, are pleased with USDA Secretary's selection of fellow Hoosier Anne Hazlett to lead reorganized Rural Development Department.

Jun 3, 2017, 08:00 AM by Javonte Anderson, Post-Tribune

The Haydens--father, Jerry and sons, Matt and Bobby--talk about life on their family farming operation in northwest Indiana.

May 31, 2017, 08:00 AM by Kaitlin L. Lange, Statehouse Bureau

Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron speaks about member concerns regarding the 2018 proposed federal budget limits on crop insurance subsidies.

May 25, 2017, 08:00 AM by Staff Reports, Seymour Tribune

Jackson County Farm Bureau president Marjorie Bishop and education and outreach coordinator Brenda Ault donated copies of the Indiana Farm Bureau Book of the Year, The Kid Who Changed the World, to the Brownstown Elementary School, Lutheran Central School and the Brownstown Public Library.

May 19, 2017, 10:00 AM by Katie Heinz, WRTV-6

Johnson County Indiana Farm Bureau president Chris Hendricks talks about the decisions farmers face when inclement weather affects planting season.

May 19, 2017, 09:00 AM by Rosa Salter Rodriguez, The Journal Gazette

With only 56 percent of Indiana's corn crop planted as of May 11, Hoosier farmers, like Allen County Indiana Farm Bureau president Roger Hadley, are contemplating their next steps.

May 19, 2017, 08:00 AM by South Bend Tribune

Indiana corn farmers, like Allen County Farm Bureau president Roger Hadley, have faced several spring weather challenges. Rain has delayed planting; while cold and unseasonal heat have hindered development of seeds and plants.

May 15, 2017, 13:48 PM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron and vice president Kendell Culp and other Hoosier farmers were invited to Cincinnati to meet with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, and be on hand as he made a major announcement about the restructuring of the USDA.

Apr 27, 2017, 08:00 AM by Meghan Grebner, Brownfield

Indiana road funding bill becomes law with Governor Holcomb's signature. The fully-funded infrastructure program is the largest in the state's history.

Apr 26, 2017, 08:00 AM by Becca Costello, WFIU

Results of American Farm Bureau's Spring 2017 Market Basket survey--showing cost of 16 standard grocery items had decreased by 14 percent since last year--is good news, bad news for Hoosier farmers.