Rising prices for corn and soybeans provided some boost among farmers about current economic conditions but higher operating costs are a growing concern.
Agribusiness
Latest ag economic barometer falls on concerns over Ukraine war’s impact on crop, livestock prices
Concerns about how the war in Ukraine will impact crop and livestock prices are among the reasons a Purdue agriculture economic index has fallen.
Pulaski County family among recipients of 2022 Hoosier Homestead Awards
A family farm Pulaski County and another from La Porte County were among more than 60 presented with a 2022 Hoosier Homestead Award.
Purdue University ag economy barometer remains steady as production costs rise
Rising production costs are having minimal impact on Purdue University’s monthly survey of how the country’s farmers feel about the state of the ag sector.
Nearly $500,000 in grant funds available for specialty crops
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture will begin accepting proposals Feb. 15 for specialty crops that may be eligible for federal grant funds.
Farmer sentiment falls in latest Purdue Ag Economy Barometer
Farmer sentiment weakened in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 6 points to 119.
Farmer sentiment weakens amid rising cost concerns
Rising operating costs is dragging down farmer sentiment about economic conditions.
Rising costs lower agriculture industry’s outlook on sector
Rising costs likely are the driving force behind a steep drop in Indiana’s agriculture industry’s outlook on the sector.
Economic sentiment in Indiana’s agriculture sector shows improvement
Indiana’s ag sector appears to be feeling better about the economy.
Northern Indiana farms among 2021 Hoosier Homestead Award recipients
Several Northern Indiana farms were among the more than 70 presented with a 2021 Hoosier Homestead Award.