Indiana Farm Bureau's annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Indiana shoppers will pay more for their Thanksgiving meals than in 2016. Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie filling and relish tray veggies are up; rolls, peas, whipping cream and pie shells are down.

Indiana’s Elkhart County Farm Bureau was selected by the American Farm Bureau Federation as one of this year’s County Activities of Excellence (CAE) Awards program winners. Elkhart CountyFarm Bureau won for its involvement in a robust Cowboy Ethics program.

Indiana Farm Bureau and John Deere have joined forces to offer discounts on John Deere equipment and products as a new benefit to Indiana Farm Bureau members. As of September 11, 2018, new members will have to wait 30 days to use the discounts in order to ensure that their INFB memberships are valid.

Hoosiers preparing meals at home will once again be enjoying lower food prices than the national average based on the fall market survey conducted by Farm Bureau. The toal cost of 16 standard shopping list items is $44.85 in Indiana, while the national average is $51.13.

Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. is seeking nominations for the 2017 Indiana Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Award. Nominations are due by November 10. The award will be presented at the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Conference held in Indianapolis on December 12-13.

The Florida Farm Bureau has set up a Disaster Relief Fund to help farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Irma.

Indiana Farm Bureau concluded its 2017 Leaders in Action program in Washington, D.C. this month where members met with Indiana’s national elected officials including Sen. Todd Young, Sen. Joe Donnelly and five U.S. Representatives. Leaders in Action is an annual program for INFB members looking to improve their leadership skills for the betterment of Indiana agriculture.

Indiana Farm Bureau members are now eligible to receive $500 Bonus Cash, a discount that is applied at the time of purchase, toward the purchase or lease of eligible new 2017/2018 Ford vehicles and $750 Bonus Cash toward the purchase or lease of eligible new 2017/2018 Lincoln vehicles.

Indiana Farm Bureau has a new political action committee, AgELECT. AgELECT was created to help elect house and senate candidates at the state level who are supportive of Indiana farmers and agriculture.

INFB Executive Director of Administration Megan Ritter walks members through the latest Defining Our Future: 2021 Strategic Plan progress report.

Indiana Farm Bureau member delegates gathered at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 26 to determine the policy positions of the organization for 2018.

Indiana Farm Bureau member Jerry Hodges arranged a sky-high farm tour that Indiana Sen. Rodric Bray, and Reps. Peggy Mayfield and Jim Baird will not soon forget.

Indiana Farm Bureau's 2017 Drainage School presenters were a who's who of legal and regulatory experts from across the state. Their presentations are now available online.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Crop Production Report was released on August 10. Indiana Farm Bureau members Kevin Cox, Roger Hadley, Jordan Brewer and Paul France weigh in.

INFB announces the 2017 winners of two of its top young farmer awards: the Achievement Award and the Excellence in Agriculture Award. Matthew and Brianna Chapman of Henry County will receive the Achievement Award, which recognizes young farmer's leadership abilities and what they have achieved with their farms. Jeff Demerly of White County was chosen for the Excellence in Agriculture Award, which recognizes involvement in agriculture, leadership ability and involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations.

It's Indiana State Fair time once again! And you can be sure that Indiana Farm Bureau will have tons of opportunities from August 4-20 for you to learn more about Indiana farming, farmers, food and agriculture in general, while having fun along the way. Check out what they have planned for the 17 days of the fair.

Indiana Farm Bureau is ready for the 2017 Indiana State Fair. From new attractions like the Peterson Farm Brothers show on Opening Day, August 4 and the "Barn Theater" featuring videos of Hoosier farmers sharing their stories to favorites like "Taste From Indiana Farms" (August 15-17), Old-Fashioned Pancake Breakfast (Aug. 16), "Ag Fact Adventure" scavenger hunt and, yes, free popcorn. The Farm Bureau Building is located on the north side of the fairgrounds just inside gate 12.

Indiana Farm Bureau has chosen the six finalists for two of its 2017 Young Farmer awards: the Excellence in Agriculture Award and the Achievement Award. This year's finalists are from Wolcott, Richland, Lexington, Springport, Nappannee and Kendallville. Indiana's winners will go on to compete with young farmers and ranchers from other states at the American Farm Bureau Federation national convention in January 2018.