With a mixture of sadness and gratitude, Agribusiness Council of Indiana’s board of directors announces that Amy Cornell, ACI president, will step away from her role at the end of August. Amy joined ACI as president in in 2017. 

“It has been an honor and inspiration to spend the last five years serving Indiana’s agribusinesses as president of ACI,” Cornell said. “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. When I look back, 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 Women IN Agribusiness 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.”

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. What do you need to do now?

Begin Pricing Out Older DP Contracts: If the deferred pricing agreement in connection with a grain purchase was entered into before July 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.