Agriculture
USDA is now accepting applications for Rural Businesses and Community Development Projects
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it is making $27.7 million in grants available through the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG). This…
USDA publishes Food for Peace notice of funding opportunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is announcing a second tranche of funding for the Food for Peace, Title II…
USDA revokes approved lender status of ten lenders: Irresponsible lending has no place in government programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed…
USDA Rural Development programs follow modernized USDA NEPA regulations
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced USDA has adopted a Final Rule to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the agency…
Farm Bill passes House, heads to Senate for consideration
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House last week passed the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026,” commonly known as the Farm Bill, legislation supporters…
Farm to Capitol returns May 7
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s rich agricultural heritage is returning to downtown Indianapolis for the second annual Farm to Capitol. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to…
American Farm Bureau launches search for 2027 “Farm Dog of the Year”
INDIANA — Farmers and ranchers across the country are invited to nominate their hardest-working four-legged partners for the 2027 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the…
USDA and EXIM announce historic partnership to put American farmers first and boost exports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural…
USDA invests $90 million to strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection…
American Dairy Association Indiana announces veteran and rookie milk presenters for 2026 Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS – American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. is proud to announce the 2026 milk presenters for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500: Veteran milk presenter Ashley…
