Indiana Corn And Soybean Forum To Look At International Trade And Its Economic Impact On Farms

International markets are important for many Indiana farm products, and greater access to these markets is crucial to the future growth and prosperity of the agricultural economy of Indiana. The impact of international trade to farms and their bottom lines will be the focus of the Indiana Corn and Soybean Forum on Thursday, November 30 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Meeting Complex in Danville.

 

The Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee are hosting the forum, which begins at 10:30 a.m. and will feature renowned industry and academic experts who will address the current landscape of international trade and offer farmers a better understanding of the short and long-term economic impact on their farms.  Attendees will leave with an understanding of what they can do to help shape the future of agricultural trade.

 

Dr. Jason Henderson, Associate Dean of Purdue College of Agriculture and Director of the Purdue Cooperative Extension service will kick off the morning with an interactive session called “Trade and Your Bottom Line.”

 

Following lunch, representatives of the American Soybean Association, U.S. Grains Council, and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council will remark on expanding the global markets for corn, soybeans and livestock.

Video: Sclerotinia and Lygus in Seed Canola: Field Update with George Lubberts, CCA | Enchant, Alberta

Join Certified Crop Advisor George Lubberts for this Prairie Certified Crop Advisor (Prairie CCA) field update from Enchant, Alberta. In this 12th video of the series, George takes us into a seed canola field where the male rows have been removed and the female plants are filling pods. This video was taken in the third week of August 2025.

George discusses the early signs of sclerotinia stem rot, explaining how infection begins in the stem, impacts pod development, and leads to premature ripening. He also shares insights on lygus bug management, including timing of spray applications to minimize feeding damage and maintain seed size and quality.

With cool, damp summer conditions, George notes that while disease pressure is present, overall field health remains good. The crop is just beginning to show early seed colour change, signaling progress toward maturity.

Topics Covered:

•Sclerotinia stem rot identification and impact

•Managing lygus bugs in seed canola

•Crop stage and seed colour change observations

•Timing insecticide sprays for optimal protection

•Insights from a CCA field perspective in southern Alberta