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Jun 7, 2019, 10:23 AM by Amy Smelser, Chonicle-Tribune

As INFB president Randy Kron delves into the grim immediate and long-term impact of persistent rains on Indiana farmers and rural communities, he notes the characteristic optimism he and other farmers possess.

Jun 4, 2019, 16:52 PM by Abraham Hunt, The StatehouseFile.com

Bob White, director of national government relations at Indiana Farm Bureau, weighs in on the potential consequences of a trade war with Mexico, Indiana’s second largest trade partner. These include increased costs for Hoosier consumers and farmers, damaged soybean and corn relationships, as well as jeopardizing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Jun 4, 2019, 16:43 PM by Brook McAfee, News and Tribune

Indiana Farm Bureau members Adam Allgeier and Terry Vissing of Clark County share the unprecedented challenges they are facing this much delayed planting season. Molly Zentz, INFB senior public relations manager highlights weather-related options available to farmers including filing claims with their insurance companies and assistance from the USDA's Market Facilitation Program.

Jun 3, 2019, 15:28 PM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 11:10 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 11:08 AM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 10:45 AM by Tyler Mayer, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 10:14 AM by Debra DeCourcy, APR, Marketing Team

Jun 3, 2019, 10:04 AM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

May 31, 2019, 09:58 AM by Chelsea Poe

Persistent rain across Indiana continues to delay spring planting for Indiana’s farmers. As the rain continues, the possibility of fields left unplanted becomes a reality and Indiana’s farmers and agribusiness professionals are faced with many tough decisions.

May 21, 2019, 10:46 AM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

Based on an Indiana Farm Bureau survey of its farmer members, the ongoing trade deal uncertainty is having a negative impact on farming operations across the state. When added to commodity surpluses, a five-year downward trend in farm income and spring planting delays, INFB president Randy Kron said there are more than enough issues affecting farmers' livelihoods. He encouraged farmers to speak to their representatives in Congress about the real world impact of the current trade climate.

May 15, 2019, 10:13 AM by Alexandra Burris, Indy Star

Indiana's agriculture community is feeling the impact of the administration's imposition of tariffs on China, one of the state's biggest export markets. Bob White, Indiana Farm Bureau's director of national government relations believes the damage is long-term with the possibility that the markets - particularly soybean - never come back.

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by American Farm Bureau Federation

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Kathleen M. Dutro

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Ann Gregson, Marketing Team

May 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by Tyler Mayer, Marketing Team