Farmers

Crops like corn and soy are going in the ground this week, following a tumultuous spring weather and looking ahead to a tumultuous global economy.

Lawmakers want Indiana to create a “one-stop-shop” for Hoosier farmers to be able to search for necessary government information and learn about state and federal funding opportunities and requirements.

Braun's agenda focused on five areas: tax relief, government efficiency, workforce development, health care and public safety.

Corn stover are the stalks, leaves and husks leftover after corn is harvested. When rotting on the ground, it releases the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide — but it could be made into biofuel.

IU’s new expressive activities policy went is in effect. Farmers are feeling the pinch as prices for crops drop. And, several universities say new diploma requirements won’t meet their admission standards.

The new standards require employers to provide things like water, shaded rest areas and breaks to workers.

The two-year tax task force has less than six months to deliver legislative recommendations.

A local food service hopes to give farmers an extra source of revenue.

Wabash Valley Resources intends to pipe and inject 1.67 million tons of carbon dioxide annually a mile below the area’s surface as part of its plan to produce “green” anhydrous ammonia fertilizer at a former coal gasification plant in Vigo County.

Rock stars took center stage, but Willie Nelson made clear that farmers were the guests of honor.