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Top HAT Story Novak Leaving Indiana to Head National Pork Board |
Chris Novak_ one of Indiana‘s most effective and influential ag leaders_ will be leaving his post as head of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn to assume the position of Executive Director of the National Pork Board. He led the merger of two soybean organizations and helped build partnerships between Indiana‘s soybean_ corn_ and livestock commodity organizations. He also worked to secure passage of a new state corn checkoff. In an interview with HAT_ Novak credited strong producer leadership for the many successes and innovative programs the corn and soybean organizations have implemented in the past 4 years. "It has been a great opportunity for me but brought about by the openness_ and willingness of Indiana farmers_ state government and industry partners to work together_" he said. Read More...
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Industry Presenting Standardized COOL Affidavit to USDA’s Knight
ASA Outlines Priorities for Bioenergy Program for Biodiesel
Largest Customer of U.S. Soybeans Grants Regulatory Approval for RR2Y Soybeans
Hurt Says Enormous Costs Uppermost on Producers Minds
Purdue Extension hosts Ag Outlook Meetings across Indiana
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Your HAT Weather Outlook with Rob WassonIndiana Farm Forecast 9/5/08Low pressure and a cold front that has given several areas of the Midwest some beneficial rainfall will depart the region today. Scattered showers and isolated storms will come to an end here in Indiana through the day. High pressure builds in over the weekend and should keep most of the state dry and very mild. There is a slight chance of storms across northern Indiana on Sunday. As we move into next week, thunderstorms will be likely on Monday. Cooler air will also push into the region, ending the late summer heat. Tuesday through Thursday should be dry and comfortable. Look for another chance of rain on Friday. The 11 to 15 day extended forecast is near normal for temperatures and rainfall across the entire state.
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Latest Commentary Milk Wars: The Empire Strikes Back |
In a time not so very long ago_ in an empire not very far away_ there was a pitched battle between The Empire and a band of Rebels. Both of whom were trying to use the power of The Force to win dominance over the US dairy industry. Just like in the Star Wars saga_ Milk Wars has a sequel. At present_ the rebels have dealt the empire a setback with the destruction of their Death Star. But as the rebels celebrate_ the empire gathers its strength for a deadly counterattack. In our saga_ the Jedi rebels are played by radical activist organizations. Not as pretty and pure and Princes Leia or as brave and handsome as Luke or Han_ these well-funded groups are just as committed as the Jedi to the destruction of rBST. The Empire_ played by American big business_ has used biotechnology to develop a product that increases milk production in dairy cows. In the first chapter_ Monsanto played the role of Darth Vader but_ as we begin the second chapter Eli Lilly_ enters as The Emperor. Read More...
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