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Statement from ACI President and 首席执行官布鲁斯·凯勒 on Indiana Reaching 700,000 4R Certified Acres

From ACI President and 首席执行官布鲁斯·凯勒: "Reaching this significant milestone of 700,000 4R Certified acres in Indiana is huge. Farmers in Indiana and across the United States continue to find new and more efficient ways to utilize inputs for their crops. The service providers that work alongside farmers making crop nutrient recommendations know that they must make those recommendations while considering the farmer’s goals for production, 可持续性和盈利能力. They adhere to a rigorous and science-based approach and implement best practices that enhance cropping systems and will provide economic, social and environmental benefits for all communities in Indiana. We are proud of these trusted advisors that are setting a strong example for our industry."

Ag Plus Completes Year One 4R Certification at Five Indiana Locations

Ag Plus Completes Year One 4R Certification at Five Indiana Locations

印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 today announced one of its members has achieved a significant milestone through certification in the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program. This program looks at the commitment of each business to achieving a rigorous set of standards for nutrient management practices, which benefit the environment and their customers’ crop production and business goals. Ag Plus公司. has completed the program to become Year 1 certified at the following Indiana locations:

  • South Whitley Ag Center – South Whitley, Indiana
  • 拉伯农业中心-哥伦比亚市,印第安纳州
  • 伍德伯恩农业中心-伍德伯恩,印第安纳州
  • Churubusco Ag Center - Churubusco, Indiana
  • 枫树农业中心-韦恩堡,印第安纳州

“The 4R Nutrient Stewardship program leans on scientific and proven practices that benefit the farmer and our society,ACI主席说 & 首席执行官布鲁斯·凯勒. “Like all 印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 members, Ag Plus is an integral part of helping their farmer customers set and obtain crop production goals that are economically viable and sustainable. These businesses bring value to their communities by sharing the latest environmental stewardship practices such as 4R with their customers.”

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Four Indiana Ag Retailers Complete 4R Certification

印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 today announced four of its members have achieved a significant milestone through certification in the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program. This program looks at the commitment of each business to achieving a rigorous set of standards for nutrient management practices, which benefit the environment and their customers’ crop production and business goals. 经认证的地点是:

  • Crop Fertility Specialists in Rossville, Ind. -第三年认证
  • 印第安纳州伯尔尼的海伦娜. -第三年认证
  • 印第安纳州滑铁卢的安德森一家. -第三年认证
  • 高级农业分析-第一年认证

“The 4R Nutrient Stewardship program leans on scientific and proven practices that benefit the farmer and our society,ACI主席说 & 首席执行官布鲁斯·凯勒. “These 印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 members are an integral part of helping their farmer customers set and obtain their production goals. These businesses bring value to their communities by making sharing the latest environmental stewardship practices such as 4R.”

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印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 Welcomes Bruce Kettler as President and CEO

印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 today announced that Bruce Kettler will be the organization’s next president and CEO. 他将于1月初加入ACI.

在加入ACI担任总裁兼首席执行官之前, Kettler served as the director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the director of agribusiness development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. 在这些角色中, 凯勒专注于农业宣传, 经济发展, youth development and environmental stewardship.

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From the ACI Board of Directors: ACI President Amy Cornell to Step Down

带着悲伤和感激, 印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会’s board of directors announces that Amy Cornell, ACI总统, will step away from her role at the end of 8月ust. Amy于2017年加入ACI担任总裁. 

“It has been an honor and inspiration to spend the last five years serving Indiana’s agribusinesses as president of ACI,康奈尔说. “My decision to step down is bittersweet – I’m excited to embark on a new challenge and new chapter of my career, but this organization is near and dear to my heart. 当我回首往事, I’m so proud of all that we’ve accomplished: the successful merger of several organizations to form ACI as we know it today; bringing the 4R Certification program to Indiana; increasing our clout at the Statehouse and creating the 农业企业中的女性 program, which has helped hundreds of women develop their leadership skills. I’ll always be grateful for the personal relationships and friendships I’ve made during my time with this organization and for the members who made our work possible.”

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州长霍尔科姆签署hea1483. 现在?

Governor Eric Holcomb signed HEA 1483 on April 29, 2021. Because an emergency was declared for the act the bill took effect upon the Governor's signature. 你现在需要做什么?

开始定价旧DP 合同: If the deferred pricing agreement in connection with a grain purchase was entered into before 7月y 1, 2021, you must complete all payment obligations to farmers under the agreement before January 1, 2024.  After January 1, 2024, the agency can issue a monthly fine for non-compliance of this section.  


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More Information on the Transition to Indiana's New OSW Permitting System

DOR wants to remind you to apply for new OSW permits in their current system by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, 2月2日. 在那之后, no new OSW permit applications will be accepted until the new Indiana Oversize/Overweight Permitting System goes live the morning of Monday, 2月8日. 你将有 4 p.m. 美国东部时间2月4日星期四, to pay for and download permits previously applied for in our current system.

Additional Information 关于 Expired Permits and Penalties

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OSHA Issues Updated COVID-19 Workplace Guidance

1月. 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an updated "Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace." 在新指导方针的简报中, OSHA officials indicated that the updated guidance is in response to President Joe Biden’s Jan. 21 行政命令 directing the agency to issue revised guidance to employers on workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new guidance says that employers should implement COVID-19 prevention programs in the workplace, including: conducting a hazard assessment; identifying a combination of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace; adopting measures to ensure that workers who are infected or potentially infected are separated and sent home from the workplace; and implementing protections from retaliation for workers who raise COVID-19 related concerns.

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印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 Partners with Crestcom International

印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 Partners with Crestcom International
ACI members now have access to internationally recognized leadership development programs

It is commonly accepted that Indiana’s agribusinesses are facing more challenges today than ever before. Organizations must address uncertain markets and a global pandemic, while also providing their teams the skills to thrive in an ever-changing environment.

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印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 Presents Legislator of the Year 奖 to Senator Jean Leising 和众议员唐·勒赫

印第安纳波利斯,印第安纳州. -星期二, 11月17日, 印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 presented its inaugural Legislator of the Year awards to Senator Jen Leising, 参议院农业委员会主席, 和众议员唐·勒赫, House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee chair.

这个奖项 recognizes lawmakers who are champions of Indiana agribusiness. 

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印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 Launches 印第安纳州4R认证 Program

印第安纳波利斯,印第安纳州. – 印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 is proud to announce the launch of Indiana’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. 印第安纳州四家零售店, 哪些机构参与了试点审核, are the first locations in Indiana to become 4R Certified. 新认证的地点是:

  • Crop Fertility Specialists in Rossville, Ind.
  • 印第安纳州伯尔尼的海伦娜.
  • 印第安纳州滑铁卢的安德森一家.
  • 印第安纳州米切尔的白河鸡舍.

“印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 has been planning the implementation of a 4R certification program in Indiana for more than three years,ACI主席艾米·康奈尔说. “We are so grateful to the Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance for their help getting this program off the ground, 还有马赛克公司, The Nature Conservancy and The Fertilizer Institute for their guidance and the generous grants offered on behalf of 4R.”

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印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 Launches Pilot Audits for an Indiana 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program

印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会, in partnership with the Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, is proud to announce the launch of a pilot audit for an Indiana 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. Five Indiana retail locations are currently participating in the pilot audit to ensure the program’s success when it officially launches.

“在过去三年里, the 印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 has been researching, 研究, seeking input and discussing with its members the implementation of a 4R certification program in Indiana,ACI主席艾米·康奈尔说. “We are so grateful to the Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance for their help getting this program off the ground, 还有马赛克公司, The Nature Conservancy and The Fertilizer Institute for the generous grants offered on behalf of 4R.”

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印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Sonny Beck

周二, 9月1日, 印第安纳州农业综合企业委员会 presented its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to Sonny Beck, 贝克混合动力车的首席执行官, which under Beck’s leadership has become the largest family-owned retail seed company in the United States.

这个奖项, 由ACI董事会投票决定, recognizes significant and enduring contributions to Indiana agribusiness.

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思科公司 Board of Directors Names Natalie 3月kle as next President and Chief Executive Officer

Congratulations to ACI board member Natalie 3月kle, who has been named president and CEO of 思科公司. 思科公司, 成立于1965年, is a family-owned business serving independent retailers across the Midwest. CISCO supplies over 2000 businesses with a wide range of products, 包括种子, 草坪及花园用品, 农业产品, 鸟类产品及更多.

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ACI President Amy Cornell on the Implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

ACI President Amy Cornell on the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

“ACI感谢特朗普总统.S. 贸易代表罗伯特·莱特希泽, 众议院议长南希·佩洛西, 少数党领袖凯文·麦卡锡, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for their efforts to ensure that North American markets remain open and fair.

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