December Ag barometer up on fall harvest expectations
Farmers reacted positively to the fall harvest as reflected in Dec. 5-9 survey results of the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index.
Economic sentiment in Indiana’s agriculture sector stabilizes
After two consecutive months of sharp declines an index that monitors Indiana’s economic sentiment in the state’s ag sector has stabilized.
In this issue
Global pandemic aside, observers of business activity in Northwest Indiana may say the Region was void of any crisis the past year.
Boost for buying local
Local food growers say the pandemic sparked a buy-local movement because national supply chains seemed much more fragile than believed.
State competition seeks solutions to boost efficiency of Indiana’s ag sector
A statewide competition seeks the best solutions to help Indiana’s agriculture sector and farmers work more efficiently.
Farmers champion innovation
With weather, tariffs, pests and other forces that affect agriculture, farmers must be innovative, find new ways to improve yields and protect the viability of their land for the future.