White County Agribusiness:
From the days of native peoples and pioneers to today’s agribusiness owners, agriculture has successfully sustained this northwest region of Indiana. About two-thirds of White County is prairie, mostly arms of the Grand Prairie, with rich soil, easily farmed to produce wheat, corn, rye, oats, roots and fruit. Because grass also grows well in this prairie land, no part of Indiana is better adapted for raising livestock. White County is a recognized leader in hog production.
In addition to being home to seed corn companies, White County is the number-one popcorn-producing county in Indiana, and Indiana is one of the top popcorn-producing states in the United States. White County is also a state leader in the production of corn, soybeans and pork.
Leading Agri-businesses:
BioTown Seeds
Co-Alliance
ConAgra Snack Foods
Crop Fertility Specialists/Kova Ag Products
Hunter Nutrition
Heritage Seeds, Inc.
Landec Ag (formerly Fielder's Choice)
Lextron Animal Health
Morning Song Bird Food
Wabash Valley Farms
White County Manufacturers:
Ball Corporation — Beverage can manufacturer
Cives Steel Company — Nation's largest steel fabricator
Easton Tru-Flite — World's largest supplier of archery arrows
Jordan Manufacturing — Outdoor furniture
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation — Truck trailer manufacturer
