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Sep 16, 2018, 11:46 AM by Lindsey Erdody, IBJ

INFB President Randy Kron understands the impact that a $100 million state grant program could have on expanding broadband access. He's one of the many Indiana residents without high-speed internet service.

Sep 12, 2018, 08:56 AM by Erica Quinlan, AgriNews Publications

INFB President Randy Kron reacted positively to Gov. Eric Holcomb's $1 billion infrastructure plan, The Next Level Connections. The program will include $100 million for affordable high-speed broadband in rural areas, which has been one of Farm Bureau's legislative priorities for several years. Kron also was pleased that the state will continue its pursuit of a Lawrenceburg water port.

Sep 4, 2018, 08:40 AM by Amie Simpson, Brownfield Ag News

Indiana Farm Bureau's 2018 Young Farmer Excellence in Agriculture Award will go to Jonathan Spaetti and Derika Lynam-Spaetti of Spencer County. Neal and Lydia Wolheter of LaGrange County were named the Young Farmer Achievement Award winners. Both couples will compete for the national award in their respective categories.

Aug 23, 2018, 11:21 AM by Tom J. Bechman, Indiana Prairie Farmer

Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron and national government relations director Bob White talk about the farm bill and what needs to happen to reconcile provisions in the Senate and House versions into a final bill.

Aug 16, 2018, 13:31 PM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Close to 5,000 people participated in Indiana Farm Bureau's three-day tasting and educational event, Taste from Indiana Farms at the 2018 Indiana State Fair. INFB Second VP Isabella Chism said that the event affords a face-to-face, two-way educational opportunity for non-ag consumers and farmers. One of this year's VIP groups included Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and ag program students from urban schools.

Aug 14, 2018, 10:02 AM by Morning AgClips

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the 2018 finalists for two of its top Young Farmer honors: the Excellence in Agriculture Award and the Achievement Award. The winners of both will be revealed on the organization's INFB Facebook page on August 31.

Aug 14, 2018, 09:10 AM by Samantha Horton, IPB News

Lower soybean market prices and higher steel costs mean that farmers like INFB member Mike Morehouse of Elkhart County are being affected by both grain and steel tariffs.

Jul 25, 2018, 09:19 AM by Hoosier Ag Today

According to INFB President Randy Kron, while the USDA's $12 billion assistance program is welcome, the organization will continue to stress how crucial international trade is to Indiana farmers livelihoods.

Jul 9, 2018, 09:32 AM by Chris Williams, WHAS

Indiana Farm Bureau member Dennis Konkle seeks to protect his cows from all kinds of threats. A change in legislation, however, will be required to enable him and other farmers to proactively keep their calves safe from black vulture attacks.

Jul 9, 2018, 08:54 AM by Samantha Horton, WFYI

Soybean farmer and Allen County Farm Bureau president Roger Hadley breaks down the impact that Chinese retaliatory tariffs could have on already struggling farmers. Farm Bureau's national government relations director Bob White and others continue to seek a solution.

Jun 29, 2018, 10:24 AM by Eric Pfeiffer, Hoosier Ag Today

In response to the Senate passage of the farm bill, Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron noted that, among other things, "the programs in the farm bill help farmers plan for future planning seasons and provide them with the risk management tools they to keep operations running."

Jun 29, 2018, 10:13 AM by Becca Costello

Indiana Farm Bureau's annual Summer Market Basket survey shows that Hoosiers can expect to pay about the same amount for their cookout favorites as they have the past two years. Unfortunately, as INFB's 2nd vice president Isabella Chism notes, this coincides with the record low food dollar percentage that farmers receive.

Jun 29, 2018, 10:01 AM by Tony Sandleben, WANE

As of July 1, 2018, the color purple on posts or trees can officially replace "no trespassing" signs across Indiana. According to INFB's state government relations director, Justin Schneider, purple paint is a more efficient way to mark private property.

Jun 29, 2018, 09:35 AM by Brock Turner

Indiana Farm Bureau held its second annual policy outlook conference this week. Among the top priorities for 2019 are increasing broadband access and workforce modernization. Justin Schneider, INFB's state government relations director emphasized that implementing broadband access is an economic development investment in Indiana's small towns and rural areas.

Jun 28, 2018, 09:05 AM by David Williams, WISH-TV

Indiana Farm Bureau member and Hendricks County pork and grain farmer David Hardin talks about the impact of tariffs on farm exports. INFB president Randy Kron echoes Hardin's and other members' concerns as they continue to search for a bright spot amidst the possibility of a trade war.

Jun 20, 2018, 15:57 PM by Randy Kron, INFB President

Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron explains the importance of the farm bill and its impact on farmers and the people they feed.

Jun 12, 2018, 13:44 PM by Rebecca Thiele

Director of national government relations for Indiana Farm Bureau Bob White shares three aspects of the Senate farm bill that differ from the failed House version: no changes to SNAP, crop insurance or the Conservation Stewardship Program.

Jun 8, 2018, 08:57 AM by The Batesville Herald-Tribune

Ben and Casey Shireman and Jonathan and Kelly Shannon talk about what it's like to sell their farm products directly to consumers at local farmers markets. The Shiremans own B&C Farms in Marysville and are members of the Clark County Farm Bureau. The Shannons own Shannon Family Farms in Crawfordsville and are members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau.

May 31, 2018, 09:33 AM by Rebecca Thiele, Indiana Public Media

Bob White of Indiana Farm Bureau shares Hoosier corn farmers' disappointment with the EPA granting ethanol waivers to oil refineries associated with large companies. White is the national government relations director for INFB.

May 22, 2018, 09:35 AM by Brock Turner, Indiana Public Media

In spite of recent soybean price increases, national government relations director for INFB, Bob White, encourages farmers to stay cautiously optimistic during U.S. - China trade negotiations.