STATEHOUSE – State Senator Eric Koch (R-Bedford) met with key representatives from the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) this week to discuss the mounting economic and legislative challenges facing Hoosier farmers. Left to right Tyler Pottschmidt, Donald Schnitker and Senator Eric Koch. Navigating a Tough Economic ClimateThe discussion comes at a critical time for Indiana’s 20,000 soybean farmers. Checkoff Protections: A major focus of the legislative session is Senate Bill 55, which would create a “fallback” state soybean development program. Water Infrastructure: Senator Koch continues to prioritize Senate Enrolled Act 4, which protects Indiana’s water resources from large-scale basin transfers, ensuring rural farms maintain reliable access to water.