Agriculture
U.S. beef supply crisis deepens as cattle herd hits 75-year low
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American cattle industry has reached a historic inflection point. According to a biannual report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Senator Koch meets with Jackson County soybean leaders to discuss farm policy
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…
Dishin’ the Dirt: Student Opportunities
INDIANA – Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt” on how the agency offers a wide range of opportunities for students…
Three dairy farmers re-elected to Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative board
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, re-elected three dairy farmers to…
Secretary Rollins announces new slate of political appointments to USDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Cover Crop Premium Discount Program available for Hoosier farmers, new pre-enrollment available
INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency are once again offering the Cover…
Free forest management course offered to Martin County Landowners
LOOGOOTEE – Martin County residents looking to improve the health and value of their woodlands have a unique opportunity this winter. The Martin County Soil…
USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the establishment of a national January 15, 2026 batching deadline for…
USDA launches new Regenerative Pilot Program to lower farmer production costs and advance MAHA agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare…
Indiana FFA Foundation to receive Lilly Endowment grant
TRAFALAGAR – The Indiana FFA Foundation has been selected to receive a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential…
