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After the longest government shutdown in history, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a long-awaited World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report earlier today.

Indiana 4-H and FFA programs have received funding from Indiana Farm Bureau through the annual Ag Literacy Challenge Grant program. Twelve grants were awarded to Indiana FFA chapters or 4-H clubs seeking monetary support for a new or enhanced ag literacy program in their community.

Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of more affordable health care offerings, announced it has more than 7,800 enrolled plans to-date, providing health coverage to more than 11,000 Hoosiers amid price hikes from many marketplace insurers.

In response to recent comments from President Trump, Indiana Farm Bureau is concerned how an increase in foreign imports of beef could negatively impact Indiana cattle farmers and domestic beef production.

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the winners of the 2025 INFB Photo Contest. The contest was open to all INFB members 18 years or older and photos were required to represent agriculture and rural life in Indiana.

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its priorities for the 2026 legislative session which were heavily influenced by the current state of the agriculture economy and the urgency to secure a brighter future for Indiana farms and rural communities.

Indiana Farm Bureau will host their annual state convention, now called the Indiana Ag Gathering, Dec. 12-13 in French Lick, Indiana, at the French Lick Springs Resort. The refreshed experience builds on the traditional annual membership meeting and retreat, while creating more space for connection and collaboration, celebrating the people who power Indiana agriculture.

Cody and Samantha Otten of Tippecanoe County, Megan Espinda of Henry County, and Brock and Laura Kiesler of Floyd and Washington counties are the winners of Indiana Farm Bureau’s top awards for Young Farmers & Ag Professionals -- the Rising Star, the Excellence in Agriculture and the Achievement awards.

Indiana Farm Bureau member delegates gathered at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville, Indiana, on Saturday, Aug. 16 to determine the policy positions of the organization for 2026.

Indiana Farm Bureau brought together around 250 Indiana farmers and agriculture industry partners today for the organization’s first Critical Issues Summit. Focused on advancing agriculture in a changing world, the event was held at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville, Indiana.

Indiana Farm Bureau’s Chief Economist Dr. Todd Davis is offering up his insights on the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released earlier this afternoon by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Indiana Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farming organization, will once again support agriculture at the Indiana State Fair through sponsored events and programming focused on youth engagement and educating consumers about locally grown foods.

Registration is open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Drainage School, which provides an understanding of the laws and regulations impacting drainage decisions in Indiana. The workshop will be presented both virtually and in person at INFB headquarters in Indianapolis. The program will take place Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.

Indiana shoppers will see slightly higher prices than last year as they prepare for their Fourth of July cookout. Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual summer cookout market basket revealed Hoosiers are paying an average of $71.49 for a cookout feeding 10 people this summer, or $7.15 per person – a 5% increase compared to last year.

Registration is now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Contracting Program. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern Time.

Indiana Farm Bureau’s Chief Economist Todd Davis is offering up his insights on the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released earlier this afternoon.

After 38 years of dedicated service to Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB), Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer Mark Sigler has made plans to retire, effective Sept. 1, 2025. The INFB board of directors voted to appoint Megan Ritter as the next chief operating officer.

At the conclusion of the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, Indiana Farm Bureau celebrated several legislative successes for Hoosier farmers.