Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why.

Farming is a gamble every year when challenged by the weather and the cost of crop inputs, so there is no thought of gambling the future of the farm away at the casino.

Inside a greenhouse filled with herbs and vegetables, adults with intellectual disabilities are learning job skills and growing confidence through a program called Watch Us Farm.

Mark Read has been involved in his community in a variety of roles over the years, and after retiring from farming, he was able to expand his volunteer work to well beyond north-central Illinois.

At a time when many high school students are generations removed from farm life, Indian Creek Ag Teacher Joe Dunn is showing them the importance of agriculture.

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded five scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture.

A new nitrogen insurance tool could help farmers boost profitability and improve environmental health, according to researchers at Purdue University.

Indiana Pork partnered with the National Pork Producers Council to host a LEADR — Leadership, Education, Advocacy Development and Resources — training at Purdue University.

Northwest Indiana youth in grades 3-12 are invited to explore the exciting world of urban agriculture and local food systems through the 2026 4-H Urban Agriculture Youth Program, hosted by Purdue Extension Lake County.

4-H members can learn about artificial intelligence through a tool created by Purdue Extension called “AI or Me?”

A team of Purdue University students won a $20,000 grand prize at the Student Soybean Innovation Competition for creating a soy-based adhesive tape.

A team of Purdue University students won first place in the food track of the 2026 Student Soybean Innovation Competition.

The 2026 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day will be held July 16, hosted by Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Purdue Extension.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the registration of Over-the-Top Dicamba products for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons.

Farmer sentiment about the ag economy improved in March despite rising input cost concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Weed resistance is a problem for many corn and soybean farmers that is likely to continue.

Seven U.S. grain dust explosions in 2025 caused 10 injuries and four fatalities, according to a nationwide annual summary.

Research and development investment is important at BASF to continue adding products to the company’s innovation pipeline.

During her 30 years as a veterinarian and in academic research, Lisa Freeman learned some lessons that she’s carried throughout her career.

The 2026 Indiana General Assembly wrapped up its work, which included some wins for agriculture, according to leaders at Indiana Farm Bureau.

National Ag Day is March 24, with the theme, “Together We Grow.”

Ultimately, federal taxpayer-funded payments are not a match for the tough reality of lost demand or damaged markets.

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose three points to 116 in February.

A sheep shearing school hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association will take place March 14 at Purdue University’s Sheep Unit.

Hoosier net farm income is projected to decline sharply in 2026 after rebounding in 2025, according to the latest Indiana Farm Outlook Report from Purdue University and the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center.

When the stress of farming feels too much, Ray and Heather Poynter lace up their running shoes and head outside.

More than 200 farmers and agricultural professionals attended this year’s Top Farmer Conference.

Five students at Purdue University have been selected to serve as Indiana’s newest dairy ambassadors, representing the industry at community events and outreach efforts throughout the year.

The Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture has launched “Trends in the U.S. Farm Balance Sheet,” an interactive data visualization tool built using farm income and wealth statistics.

Presley Hampton, Miss Jackson County, was crowned the 67th Miss Indiana State Fair.

Farmers were less optimistic about the ag economy in December, especially when it came to their long-term outlook, according to the latest reading of the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

A documentary called “The Beck Family: A Home-Grown Legacy” has officially premiered and is available to watch for free online.

Farmers were more optimistic about the ag economy in November, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

The way Beck’s Hybrids approaches its business and makes decisions is different than publicly traded companies.

The Midwestern Regional Climate Center, with support from the United Soybean Board, has launched the Ag Climate Dashboard — a centralized digital hub offering streamlined access to integrated climate and agricultural data and decision-support tools for producers, advisers and res

While farm equity slipped this year, it remains relatively stable due to large “contemporary,” or same-year, federal payments. Overall, however, farmers remain under threat in 2026.

Employment opportunities are strong for college graduates with degrees in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment, according to a report out Purdue University.

Six people who died at a Colorado dairy farm this summer were exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas, authorities said.

From service in the Air Force to a career in agricultural real estate, Craig Stevenson’s journey has taken him around the world and then back home to Indiana.

The Indiana AgVets program provides veterans an opportunity to learn about everything from beekeeping to raising cattle.

Matthias Hefty, a current Purdue University student and former DeKalb FFA Chapter member, is one of four finalists for the American Star in Agriscience award at the National FFA Convention.

Christy Wright was named the next president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, a non-profit focused on growing Indiana’s agbioscience economy.

Agribusiness Council of Indiana announced Melissa Rekeweg as its new president and CEO.

The Illinois Soybean Association announced the inaugural winners of the SpringBoard Seed Funding Challenge at the Illinois Innovation Network’s Sustainability Research Conference at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Indiana farmland prices have continued their trend of record highs in 2025, according to the latest Purdue Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey results.

Reed Farms will host the state and national corn husking contests this October.

Indiana farmland prices increased this year, continuing a trend of record highs, according to the Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey.

The Hoosier Sheep Symposium will be held Sept. 20 at Purdue University in the Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences, 720 Clinic Drive, West Lafayette.

Craig Stevenson, with Geswein Farm & Land Realty from Monon in northwest Indiana, has been recognized as an APEX 2024 Top Twenty National Producer by the REALTORS Land Institute as a part of the RLI APEX Production Awards Program, sponsored by The Land Report.

The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer fell 10 points to a reading of 125 — the third month of declines.