Missouri mulls ‘right to farm’ amendment to its many laws
You’d think that a state constitution eight times longer than the U.S. Constitution might cover every right, act or idea any of its citizens might need, do or ponder.
Illinois bucks Census trend by having more farm acres
When the USDA released its 2012 Census of Agriculture report earlier this year, they could have used an image of former southern Illinois farmer Eddie Simmons.
Some leaders seeking barge traffic on east Lake Michigan
The U.S. Coast Guard is taking public comments on a proposal allowing river barge traffic on the east side of Lake Michigan as far north as the Port of Muskegon.
STC touts IU’s study proposal as alternative to fuel tax hike
A study examining an alternative to raising the gasoline and diesel fuel tax to fund repairs to interstates has support from the Soy Transportation Coalition.
Indiana a draw to conservation group thanks to soil practices
The National Assoc. of Conservation Districts will have its annual meeting in Indianapolis in part because many Hoosier farmers practice good soil health techniques.
