Indiana & American Farm Bureaus spending 2019 marking centennial
Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) celebrated its 100-year anniversary with a cake and coffee reception at the Statehouse in honor of its March 25, 1919, establishment – which fell only about half a year before the centennial of American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), on Nov. 12.
World Pork Expo canceled as precaution against ASF
As African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in China and other parts of Asia, posing a possible risk to the U.S. herd, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced last week its decision to cancel this year’s World Pork Expo.
Bill proposes raising Chapter 12 cap to help more farmers
A bill calling for an increase in the Chapter 12 operating debt cap to $10 million would allow more farmers to use the bankruptcy option, according to backers of the federal legislation.
Michigan farmers organizing supplies, relief for Plains ag
News accounts have been full of heavy losses handed to Nebraska and Iowa farmers during recent flooding, along with other states dealing with weather issues: whole herds of cattle and hogs lost in flash floods, grain bins collapsing, and machinery, buildings, and homes ruined by high water.
AgriNovus wants to start monthly meetings to foster entrepreneurs
Indiana has made strides in developing an entrepreneur-friendly business environment for agbioscience, but still lags in certain key areas, according to a study commissioned by AgriNovus Indiana.
New BOAH rule will regulate interstate travels of cervids
At this month’s Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH) meeting, a public hearing was conducted to discuss the adoption of a rule involving interstate travel of cervids according to brucellosis and chronic wasting disease (CWD) regulations.
