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Nov 20, 2024, 05:30 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Hoosiers gathering around the table for Thanksgiving dinner will find slight relief when it comes to purchasing ingredients, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Hoosier shoppers can expect to spend approximately 2% less at the grocery store compared to 2023.

Nov 7, 2024, 14:49 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

As results are finalized in the 2024 general election, ag-friendly candidates in Indiana came out as winners. All 78 candidates endorsed by Indiana Farm Bureau ELECT and AgELECT – the organization’s federal and state-level, nonpartisan political action committees (PAC) – have won their races.

Oct 28, 2024, 08:43 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans announced it has more than 4,850 enrolled plans at the end of the third quarter, providing health coverage to more than 10,000 Hoosiers.

Oct 17, 2024, 09:48 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the winners of the 2024 INFB Photo Contest. The contest was open to all INFB members 18 years or older and photos were required to represent agriculture and rural life in Indiana.

Oct 14, 2024, 09:26 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau recently awarded the inaugural Ag Literacy Challenge Grants, providing funding to 10 Indiana FFA Chapters and 4-H clubs for new or enhanced ag literacy programs in their communities.

Oct 14, 2024, 09:21 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released earlier this afternoon by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects record soybean crops for the U.S. and in the Hoosier state at 4.58 billion and 346.8 million bushels, respectively.

Oct 10, 2024, 14:10 PM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its priorities for the 2025 legislative session. This year, the main priorities focus on protecting Indiana farms and rural communities by digging deep into issues, such as property taxes and water rights, which will have a lasting impact on Hoosier farmers’ ability to farm and protect food security.

Aug 21, 2024, 10:24 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Jayden Simpson of Putnam County, Isaac and Kyla Schroeder of Perry County and Cory and Emily Studebaker of Whitley County are the winners of Indiana Farm Bureau’s top awards for Young Farmers & Ag Professionals -- the Rising Star, the Excellence in Agriculture and the Achievement awards.

Aug 20, 2024, 08:27 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau member delegates gathered at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 17 to determine the policy positions of the organization for 2025.

Aug 12, 2024, 15:55 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s Chief Economist Dr. Todd Davis is offering up his insights on the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released earlier this afternoon by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Aug 6, 2024, 10:25 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its inaugural Ag Literacy Challenge Grant, which provides funding to Indiana FFA chapters or 4-H clubs seeking monetary support for a new or enhanced ag literacy program in their community.

Aug 1, 2024, 10:50 AM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s ELECT and AgELECT – the organization’s federal and state-level, nonpartisan political action committees (PAC) – have endorsed 55 candidates for the 2024 general election.

Jul 30, 2024, 10:23 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farming organization, will once again have a presence at the Indiana State Fair, supporting agriculture through sponsored events and programming focused on youth engagement and educating consumers about locally grown foods.

Jul 17, 2024, 09:43 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Registration is open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Drainage School, which promotes an understanding of the laws and regulations impacting drainage decisions in Indiana. The workshop will be presented both virtually and in person at INFB headquarters in Indianapolis. The seminar will take place Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Jul 10, 2024, 09:03 AM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

In the newest episode of The Breakdown with INFB podcast, U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, representing Indiana’s second congressional district, joined Indiana Farm Bureau to talk federal ag policy.

Jun 26, 2024, 08:03 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana shoppers will see slightly lower prices than last year as they prepare for their Fourth of July cookout. Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual summer cookout market basket, featuring some of America’s summertime staples, revealed Hoosiers are paying an average of $68.33 for a cookout feeding 10 people this summer, or $6.83 per person – a 2% decrease compared to last year.

Jun 5, 2024, 15:26 PM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Registration is now open for Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation’s (INAgLaw) 2024 Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm workshop. The annual program is targeted toward family farmers and attorneys and will be held via virtual webcast on Friday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern Time. The webinar is free of charge for all attendees.

May 24, 2024, 14:28 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is celebrating progress made on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, otherwise known as the farm bill, that passed the U.S. House Agriculture Committee yesterday.

May 23, 2024, 11:16 AM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau signed on to a letter this week to U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott, led by the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council, asking for a fix to California’s Proposition 12 to be included in the 2024 farm bill.

May 20, 2024, 08:35 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Health Plans

In the annual Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans survey, half of new plan holders noted that they joined Indiana Farm Bureau to be eligible for INFB Health Plans, highlighting the need for more affordable and dependable health care in agricultural and rural communities.

May 16, 2024, 09:55 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Registration is now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s inaugural Understanding Agricultural Contracts and Leases workshop. The program will be held virtually on Thursday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

May 10, 2024, 15:58 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s Chief Economist Todd Davis is offering up his insights on the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released May 10.

May 9, 2024, 16:11 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Following the May 7 primary election, 19 candidates out the of 21 who were endorsed by Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT, the organization’s state-level, nonpartisan political action committee, have won their races.

Apr 17, 2024, 09:22 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

New this year, INFB introduced the Ag Impact Scholarship, which highlights applicants who demonstrate a lasting effect on Indiana agriculture. Three recipients each received a $2,000 scholarship.

Apr 4, 2024, 10:23 AM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT, the organization’s state-level, nonpartisan political action committee, has endorsed 21 candidates running for Statehouse seats in the 2024 primary election.

Mar 28, 2024, 16:22 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s Chief Economist Todd Davis is offering his insights on the latest National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) report released earlier this afternoon on the prospective planting figures.

Mar 13, 2024, 15:58 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

As the gavel fell on the 2024 Indiana General Assembly, Indiana Farm Bureau celebrated several legislative successes for Hoosier farmers and rural communities.

Mar 8, 2024, 10:15 AM by Heidi Gant, INFB Public Policy Team

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it would not include Scope 3 reporting requirements in its final Climate Disclosure Rule, which would have required public companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain.

Mar 5, 2024, 09:14 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

In honor of National Women’s History Month, which recognizes the contribution of women in American history as well as their ongoing impact on society, Indiana Farm Bureau highlights the critical role female leaders play in agriculture.

Feb 12, 2024, 10:43 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

The annual Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Conference took place in Plainfield, Indiana this year. The conference provided an opportunity for education and networking for INFB members under the age of 40.

Jan 25, 2024, 10:27 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of more affordable health care offerings, today announced it had over 4,150 active plans in place at year-end 2023 – a growth of more than 30% from 2022. The plans, which are a product of Indiana Farm Bureau, now cover more than 8,800 Hoosier lives.

Jan 25, 2024, 08:40 AM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s District 8 Women’s Leadership Committee representative Mindy Orschell was elected to the American Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee for her first term at the 2024 AFBF National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Jan 18, 2024, 08:14 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau welcomed three new district leaders into state leadership roles this year: a new district director who joins the INFB board of directors and two new district education and outreach coordinators who join the INFB Women’s Leadership Committee.

Jan 12, 2024, 16:18 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s Chief Economist Todd Davis is offering his insights on the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released earlier this afternoon by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Jan 8, 2024, 09:51 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program for the 2024-2025 school year. This year, INFB is introducing the Ag Impact Scholarship, which will highlight applicants who demonstrate a lasting effect on Indiana agriculture.

Dec 18, 2023, 13:57 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Delegates at Indiana Farm Bureau’s 2023 Annual Meeting elected Janis Highley of Huntington County as INFB’s 2nd vice president.

Dec 18, 2023, 13:35 PM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Kylie Wheeler of Henry County is the winner of the 2023 Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Discussion Meet.

Dec 18, 2023, 13:18 PM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

During a special reception for county leaders at the Indiana Farm Bureau 2023 State Convention in Fort Wayne, the organization recognized the achievements of county Farm Bureaus in 2023.

Dec 18, 2023, 10:05 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

The 2024 Indiana Farm Bureau Book of the Year is My Family’s Corn Farm, written by Katie Olthoff with illustrations by Joe Hox.

Dec 11, 2023, 09:33 AM by Colleen Settle, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded development grants to four county Farm Bureaus to support new programs or events that promoted education and safety in the agriculture industry.