The latest Crop Protection Network map shows positive cases of tar spot have been reported in five Indiana counties so far this growing season. First reported in the U.S. in 2015, there is a history of the disease in all 92 Indiana counties. Tar spot has also been confirmed in…

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Today, USDA published the 13th Crop Progress report of the 2025 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest corn, soybean, wheat, and oat numbers. Corn As of June 29, 8% of the corn crop across 14 of the country’s top 18 corn-growing states had reached the silking stage. That’s ahead of…

Alltech’s newly released Sustainability Report outlines the company’s environmental impact reductions, support for agri-food producers, and agriculture’s role in strengthening food system resilience. “Our vision of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty recognizes that thriving farms and food businesses are essential for a more sustainable planet,” said Dr. Mark…

Today, the USDA released the 2025 Acreage report, containing updated estimates of corn, soybean, and wheat planted acres for the 2025/2026 crop. The estimates were little changed from the agency’s March 2025 Prospective Plantings report. The report methodology said the planted acreage estimates were based mainly on farmer surveys conducted…

Image courtesy of Kayla Eaton, Smithville Attendance Center FFA Advisor From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to sunflower fields and petting zoos, agritourism continues to grow as a dynamic bridge between agriculture and the public. For students involved in FFA, it presents a unique opportunity to showcase agricultural practices, generate…