October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 by Hoosier Econ

How Much Do MLB Grounds Keepers Get Paid?

Dollar, Economics, Education, Farming, Financial, Indiana, Indianapolis, MLB, Sports
baseball, dirt, grass, MLB, Playoffs, stadiums, World Series
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MLB baseball playoffs have started and that means tons of national media focused on teams. While the players

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October 6, 2015October 6, 2015 by Hoosier Econ

Egg Prices Continue Climb for Consumers

Dollar, Economics, Education, Farming, Indiana, Indianapolis
bird flu, chickens, consumers, eggs, Food, Money, poultry, Prices
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Back in June I warned of egg price spikes due to the bird flu hitting chickens. Continue reading →

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Hoosier Econ

2015 Indiana Deer Hunting Season Begins

Dollar, Economics, Education, Farming, Indiana, Indianapolis
charity, deer hunters, deer jerky, hunting, venison, weapons
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Via WoodsOutDoors.com

Indiana hunting season opens up today. Bow hunters will be busy this

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September 19, 2015September 19, 2015 by Hoosier Econ

The $16 Million Pond

Pic via The New York Times

The United States EPA is putting it’s regulatory tentacles into everything that deals with land anymore. In a perfect government world, EPA issues would be left to the states since all the states overall have different needs due to their geographical make up.

The case below(Via New York Times) is a perfect example of the States and Feds clashing:

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August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 by Hoosier Econ

Apocalypse Averted: Honeybee’s On The Rise

Dollar, Farming, Indiana, Indianapolis, USDA
colonies, honey, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honeybees, honeycomb, insects
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August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 by Hoosier Econ

Food Alert: Over Half of Indiana Has Crop Damage

corn, Dollar, Economics, Farming, Financial, Indiana, Indianapolis, soybeans
beef, corn, Farmers, Farming, Governor Pence, pigs, soybeans
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Via Indiana Economic Digest –

Gov. Mike Pence and Sen. Joe Donnelly are seeking a disaster declaration to help farmers whose crops have been damaged from the summer’s high rain levels.

In 50 counties, reported crop damage and losses have met or exceeded 30 percent of a crop, and three counties have experienced a significant number of damages and losses to multiple crops, according to a news release. Under a disaster designation, low-interest emergency loans will be made available to all producers suffering losses in that county, as well as in counties contiguous to a disaster-designated county.

The National Weather Service reports rains set a statewide June rainfall record with a state average of 8.99 inches. The previous record was 8.13 inches set in June 1958.

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