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Dupree Henry from Hamilton Southeastern: 'FFA is a Community'
As we celebrate National FFA Week, we thought we’d shine the spotlight on one student who says Indiana FFA has helped him develop his communication skills and his leadership skills. Dupree Henry, who is a sophomore at
16h ago
Beckwith, OCRA: 15 Communities to Receive Over $9.4 Million in Grants to Improve Infrastructure, Eliminate Blight
Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and Fred Glynn, the Executive Director of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (ORCA) have announced that 15 rural communities will receive more than $9.4 million in federal grant funding to
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New Bird Flu Cases at LaGrange County Duck Farm, Jay County Turkey Farm
Two new major commercial poultry production facilities in Indiana have been hit with Bird Flu. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, a commercial duck farm in LaGrange County with a flock size of 3,846
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Sen. Young Encourages USDA to Enhance Response to Bird Flu Outbreak
So far, Bird Flu has hit more than a dozen major commercial poultry production facilities across Indiana since the beginning of this year. The virus is having a major impact, not just on egg and poultry prices,
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State Senator and Full-Time Farmer Daryl Schmitt Discusses Legislation Impacting Indiana Agriculture
One of your state lawmakers who also is a full-time farmer is State Senator Daryl Schmitt (R-District 48). He’s a corn and soybean producer based in Dubois County. He also represents Dubois, Crawford, Gibson, Perry, Pike, and
Feb 19, 2025
How the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment Benefits Indiana Woodland Owners
If you’re an Indiana woodland owner, you may have heard of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment. It’s a long-term, large-scale experimental study of forest management and its impacts, that was started in 2006 and will continue for another
Feb 19, 2025
Second Commercial Turkey Farm in Washington County Hit with Bird Flu
A second commercial poultry production farm in Washington County has been hit with Bird Flu within the past week. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, a commercial turkey farm near Salem, Indiana has
Feb 19, 2025
Report: Trump Administration Moving Away from Depopulation for Bird Flu
The Trump administration is looking to move away from depopulating entire flocks infected by Bird Flu. The focus will instead be on biosecurity and medication to contain the outbreaks. Reuters reports that the USDA has given conditional
Feb 19, 2025
Commercial Duck Farm in Elkhart County Hit with Bird Flu
A commercial duck farm in Elkhart County is now the latest to be hit with Bird Flu. The facility, which has a flock size of nearly 4,200 ducks, has had a positive test for the virus known
Feb 19, 2025
Ted McKinney Talks Trump, Tariffs, and Trade
You’ve been hearing a lot lately about “The Three T’s”: Trump, Tariffs, and Trade! One of Indiana’s ag leaders who knows a great deal about all three is Ted McKinney. The Tipton County native is the CEO
Feb 19, 2025
