Higher production costs remain a concern in ag sector
High production costs and uncertainty about future economic conditions continue to weigh down the ag sector’s sentiment about the state of the industry.
Agribusiness
Rising production costs causes latest Purdue ag economy barometer to plummet
Rapidly rising production costs is being blamed for the sharp drop in agriculture producers’ perception of current economic conditions.
Nominations open for 2022 AgriVision Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor presented by the state.
Latest Purdue ag sector survey shows farmers concerned over rising costs
Rising prices for corn and soybeans provided some boost among farmers about current economic conditions but higher operating costs are a growing concern.
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.
Indiana’s farming families honored with Hoosier Homestead Awards
A family farm La Porte County and another from Pulaski County were among more than 60 presented with a 2022 Hoosier Homestead Award.
State initiative designed to grow Indiana agribusiness sector
State leaders want to grow Indiana’s agribusiness sector.
Purdue 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.