Whitko FFA Hosts Ag Day
Whitko’s FFA Chapter members continued their tradition of hosting an annual Ag Day for all Whitko Community Schools third and fifth grade students on Thursday, May 15.
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County APC Unanimously Denies Rezoning Request For Data Center Near Leesburg
After a nearly three-hour meeting, primarily consisting of testimonials from remonstrators, the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission unanimously denied a rezoning request for a data center west of Leesburg.
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Kosciusko County’s Farmland Is Under Threat — Will Leaders Stand Firm?
Dear Editor, Kosciusko County stands at a crossroads. Our planning leaders are weighing a proposal to rezone land near Leesburg and Clunette — currently zoned for agriculture — into an industrial 3 classification to make way for a data center. We support data centers, but they need to … Read More
Kosciusko Officials, Locals, Tech Professionals Weigh In On Data Centers
Kosciusko County Commissioners approved an amendment to an ordinance to include data centers in Industrial Zone 3 districts at a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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Ag Women Engage Conference To Feature Fancy Lady Cowgirl
The 2025 Purdue Extension Ag Women Engage Conference will feature “Fancy Lady Cowgirl” brand founder Courtenay DeHoff as a keynote speaker Thursday Feb. 13, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne. DeHoff will speak following lunch at the event.
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Indiana’s Farmers And Trump’s Deregulation Dilemma
Agriculture policy may not be the most high-profile political issue, but it’s an immensely important one that significantly shapes millions of lives — human and animal alike.
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Leave leaf litter alone for overwintering insects
By Susan Himes AgriLife TEXAS — Think twice before cleaning up your leaf litter this fall, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert advises. Whether you shred or rake them, leaving some leaf piles will help pollinators and beneficial insects. “Remember, leaf litter makes great overwintering sites for insects,” … Read More
Purdue, Bayer announce partnership to address regenerative agriculture on global scale
On Thursday, Sept. 19, Purdue University and Bayer announced the creation of the Coalition for Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, a public-private partnership designed to help improve the soil health of farmland while also increasing food production for a growing population.
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Weakening Farm Income Prospects Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 13 points from July to a reading of 100, echoing levels seen from fall 2015 to winter 2016 during the early stages of a significant downturn in the U.S. farm economy.
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Ivy Tech Fort Wayne to Host Community Open House Sept.14
Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne is hosting a Community Open House for the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Home and Family Arts Champions and Best of Show 2024
The Champions and Best of Show were celebrated at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciuskso County Fair Tuesday, July 9.
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Warsaw Airport Looking At Fuel Discount Program For Agri-Flights
Agricultural companies use the Warsaw Municipal Airport for a variety of tasks, from planting wheat to delivering insecticides to fields.
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Kron: Tax Reform Essential For Future Of Indiana Agriculture
It’s finally that time of year when temperatures are getting warmer and farmers are in the fields trying to get a crop in the ground.
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The Super Bowl and Agriculture have a lot of connections
On the surface, there does not seem to be a connection between agriculture and the biggest football game of the year.
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Biden Launches ‘Investing In Rural America’ Push With Cabinet Officials
President Joe Biden and administration officials are kicking off an “Investing in Rural America” event series, starting with a visit to a Minnesota farm Wednesday, to announce nearly $5 billion for conservation, economic development and “climate smart” agriculture.
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Farm Bill Stalled Amid U.S. House Speaker Battle, Delay Of Spending Bills
As Congress faces another pressing deadline to fund the government and the U.S. House grinds to a halt without a speaker, the reauthorization of the nation’s agriculture and hunger programs has taken a back seat.
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