- Indiana Corn and Soybean Harvest Behind, Pioneer Agronomist Says Get Aggressive
Monday’s USDA Crop Progress Report showed Indiana corn 57% harvested and Indiana soybeans 63% harvested, both behind the 5-year average pace. With significant rain over the weekend and more rain in the forecast, farmers will likely have to get out in the field in less-than-ideal conditions. Central Indiana Pioneer agronomist… Read more » - Blue FFA Jackets Back in Indianapolis for National FFA Convention
Blue jackets will descend upon Indianapolis Wednesday as over 50,000 guests from around the country will attend the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo downtown. Last year’s convention was held virtually, this year, “Ooh it’s exciting. It’s so, so exciting to be back in person,” says Scott Stump, National FFA… Read more » - INFB Health Plans Announce over 4,300 Hoosiers Now Enrolled
Indiana Farm Bureau today announced Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans has more than 1,700 active plans at the end of the third quarter, a nearly 20% increase from the end of the second quarter. Additionally, INFB Health Plans will not raise rates for Traditional Health Plans, which provide health coverage… Read more » - 2021 Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost More
While last year’s cost of a Thanksgiving Day dinner was the lowest it had been since 2010, this year could be quite a bit different. A New York Times report says it could be the most expensive dinner on record in the holiday’s history. Nearly every part of the traditional… Read more » - HAT Market Analysis for 10/26/21 with Arlan Suderman of StoneX
It was the corn market leading the way Tuesday, and the rally in soybeans Monday slowed considerably. Another selloff in wheat too as @ArlanFF101 Suderman of StoneX explains. Click to listen. Read more » - Bayer Sees Good Progress in Farmer Education of Their Carbon Program
There could be a double win when a farmer gets involved in a carbon program, a financial return for his efforts and improved soil health and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why more and more farmers are taking a closer look. One carbon program available is from Bayer, and… Read more » - Northern Indiana Soybean Yields Anywhere From Excellent to Underwhelming
2-3 inches of rain fell across most of northern Indiana over the weekend (and even more in some spots), keeping combines parked again to start the week. From what little harvest did get done last week, agronomist Travis Burnett says corn yields are still consistently good in this northern Indiana… Read more » - New Ag Literacy Resource: AFBF Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
Fascinating facts about food in America – how and where it is grown and who produces it – are at your fingertips in a new resource produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Order the new Food and Farm Facts book, map, pocket guide and related products in… Read more » - HAT Market Analysis for 10/25/21 with John Zanker, Risk Management Commodities
The soybean market posted nice gains Monday, coming out of a very wet weekend that has paused harvest in many areas. Hear analyst John Zanker’s thoughts by clicking. Read more » - USDA to Make up to $1.5 Billion Available to Help Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care and educational services for millions of rural Americans nationwide. Friday’s announcement continues to move forward President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda by prioritizing economic growth in rural America and investing in… Read more »
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