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INFB Health Plans Announce over 4,300 Hoosiers Now Enrolled

WEBIndiana Farm Bureau today announced Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans has more than 1,700 active plans at the end of the third quarter, a nearly 20% increase from the end of the second quarter. Additionally, INFB Health

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Elanco Says New $100 Million Headquarters Will Bring Innovation …

WEBJeff Simmons, President & CEO of Elanco Animal Health, speaks during the ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022. (Photo: C.J. Miller / Hoosier Ag Today) Simmons says Elanco is always striving to help Indiana’s farmers and he expects that help to grow significantly once the company is settled into their new headquarters.

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Indiana's Soil and Water Districts Awarded over $2.3 Million for …

WEBThe Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board has awarded more than $2.3 million in matching grant funds to 26 projects within soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) and soil health organizations throughout the state through the Clean Water Indiana program.. The Clean Water Indiana program is …

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Dairy Cattle in Kansas, Texas Test Positive for Avian Flu; Milk …

WEBUSDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) says that officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state veterinary and public health officials, are investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows …

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The HAT Soil Health Podcast Hoosier Ag Today

WEBFrom no-till to cover crops and everything in between, this podcast covers conservation efforts from farmers in Indiana and across the Corn Belt. Join Elise Koning for the HAT Soil Health Podcast presented by The Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative.

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The HAT Soil Health Podcast- The Legacy of Dave Brandt

WEBJanuary 31, 2024. Dave Brandt was an Ohio farmer who made a huge impact on the world of soil health. His sudden passing last year left a hole in the farming community. On this episode, we’re at the 32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference reflecting on Dave’s legacy with his son Jay, and one of Dave’s many mentees, Jimmy Emmons from

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The HAT Soil Health Podcast- Research at Purdue’s Ag Centers

WEBOn this episode of the HAT Soil Health Podcast, we discuss the Purdue Agricultural Centers that are located around the state and how their research projects are providing valuable resources for Indiana farmers. Our guests are Joel Wahlman, Superintendent of the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center and Christian Krupke, …

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The HAT Soil Health Podcast- Integrating Livestock into Cropland

WEBAs harvest comes to a close here in Indiana, our guests share their experiences with integrating livestock and cropland. Father-son duo Devon and Cameron Churchill in Harrison County share their story of changing their cattle operation to include regenerative grazing. Pete Huff, co-director of the

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Remembering the Legacy of a Pioneer in Soil Health

WEB“Dad would always encourage folks to do something. Do something on your farm to learn, and it will grow from there.” Jay Brandt farmed in Ohio with his father, Dave, who passed away suddenly last year.

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The HAT Soil Health Podcast- The Past, Present, and Future of the

WEBThis episode was recorded at the 32 nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference. Our first guest, Mike Lessiter, is President of Lessiter Media, which publishes No-Till Farmer.He talks about the history of the conference, what it’s grown to today, and his thoughts on the future of no-till and the conference.

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Farm Groups Launch Mental Health Initiative Hoosier Ag Today

WEBFarm Family Wellness Alliance launched Togetherall over the weekend, launching free, anonymous, online mental health and wellbeing services for farm families. Announced at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, the effort offers a safe, clinically moderated

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State Officials Encourage Indiana Pork Producers to Participate in

WEBYou’ve been hearing quite a bit about foreign animal diseases impacting livestock—including bird flu, which is not only found in poultry, but now it’s been found in dairy cattle. State health officials are now letting folks

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The HAT Soil Health Podcast- Bio Strip-till Hoosier Ag Today

WEBBio strip-till: what is it, and how can it help your operation? Our guests answer those questions on this episode of the HAT Soil Health Podcast. Joining us are Barry Fisher, a farmer and soil health specialist, and John Pike, a farmer and research agronomist who specializes in cover crop systems

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Integrating Livestock into Cropland Can Save on Hay Costs

WEBNovember 15, 2023. Hay costs can be a significant factor in the winter feeding budget, but the latest guests on the HAT Soil Health Podcast share one way that you can feed less hay. Devon Churchill raises cattle in Harrison County. He says that he and his father Cameron started integrating their livestock into cropland, using a practice called

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Study on GMO Diets says No Difference in Illness or Cancer …

WEBNAS GMO report. Dr. Fred Gould of North Carolina State University is the chair of the 20-member volunteer group that worked for two years to prepare a study for the National Academy of Sciences released this week. The report concludes that genetically modified organisms cause no more health problems for people than other foods, and …

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Looking to Improve Soil Health

WEBHuma further processes humates to create their proprietary Micro Carbon Technology which super charges their innovative carbon-rich liquid products to naturally increase nutrient availability and uptake, improve soil and plant health, and offer zero-residue crop protection against pests and diseases. Ritter says their Micro Carbon …

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The HAT Soil Health Podcast: Remembering Fred Woods, Indiana

WEBThat is part of the legacy of Fred Woods, a leader in Indiana conservation. He mentored hundreds of conservation professionals as he worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Martin County. After he retired, he continued to serve the community by planting trees. On this episode, Barry Fisher, independent soil health consultant, and Chris Lee

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Helping High School Students Manage Stress Through the Purdue …

WEBAbby Heindenreich, a Purdue Extension Educator based out of Gibson County and a member of the Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team. Photo: C.J. Miller / Hoosier Ag Today. Last week during the 96 th National FFA Convention & Expo, more than 70,000 students, advisors, and supporters were there as part of

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The HAT Soil Health Podcast- Cover Crop Termination

WEBIt’s planting time, and that means it’s also time to think about terminating cover crops. On this episode of the HAT Soil Health Podcast, brought to you by the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative, Jamie Scott and Bill Johnson talk about scouting for and troubleshooting cover crop termination issues.. Jamie is a Kosciusko County …

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