Oct 1, 2016, 08:00 AM by AFBF Communications Department

Farmers and ranchers know market forces have led to major-company mergers like Bayer-Monsanto, but they cannot afford to lose access to technology and innovation if they go through, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Dr. Bob Young told the Senate Judiciary Committee during a Sept. 20 hearing.

Oct 1, 2016, 08:00 AM by INFB Public Relations Staff

INFB is seeking nominations of qualified certified crop advisors for the “Indiana Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Award” for 2016. The award recognizes an individual who has performed superior service in nutrient management, soil and water management, pest management and crop production.

Oct 1, 2016, 08:00 AM by AFBF Communications Department

The Environmental Protection Agency has violated the personal privacy of tens of thousands of farmers and ranchers, according to a unanimous ruling issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Oct 1, 2016, 08:00 AM by Jay A. Wood & Kathleen M. Dutro, Public Relations Team

In the decades since federal farm programs began, they have changed many times and in many ways. But at least two things have remained constant: They’re important, but they’re also complicated and difficult for both farmers and lawmakers to understand.

Oct 1, 2016, 08:00 AM by Randy Kron, INFB President

Fall is one of my favorite times on the farm. It’s an opportunity to see the fruits of your planning and labor. Not every harvest is record-breaking, but I hope you have had a good, safe harvest. While home for harvest, I’ve had the chance to reflect and think more about the upcoming election.