Corporations reach across the supply chain to farmers
With the right technology and corporate partnerships, farmers may be able to boost their income. Consumers want more transparency in where their food comes from and they are often willing to pay extra for it. In order to provide this information, farmers need technological platforms that confidentially record and confirm production practices. They can then enter into contracts with corporations such as McDonald’s and Anheuser-Busch.
Beef, battle and bling, all at the Hoosier Beef Congress
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Want to watch some fierce cattle-show competition, see some farm equipment demonstrations or buy a little bling? Go to the 32nd Hoosier Beef Congress (HBC), Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Buyers will keep open Huber Family Farm and Restaurant
Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant will stay in business after a Nov. 17 auction of the property. Most of the 156-acre property was sold for $2,731,300 at the auction conducted by the Harritt Group of New Albany, Ind.
37th Peoria Farm Show includes new vendors and show manager
The Greater Peoria Farm Show (GPFS) will return to the Peoria Civic Center (PCC) on Nov. 27 for its 37th consecutive year, longer than any trade show or event in the equally-long history of the building.
DOD researching insects to deliver genes to plants
A U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) official is defending the agency’s research into the potential use of insects to help stave off the effects of disease, flood and drought on crops.
OSU ag econ experts foresee another difficult year in 2019
Cheryl Turner, state statistician with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service field office in Ohio, reported the state’s growers have produced record corn and soybean yields this year.
750 upscale homes intended for land of Indiana tree farm
For the first time in more than 40 years, there will be no Christmas at a northwestern Indiana family tree farm, where the first of 750 upscale homes could start going up in the spring.
