Agriculture
Governor Braun grows Indiana ag-biotech sector with Israeli company’s new North American headquarters
INDIANA— Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today that IBI Ag, an Israeli ag-biotech company developing next-generation biological crop-protection solutions, will establish its North American headquarters…
USDA Rural Development rescinds outdated construction regulation to reduce red tape and support rural housing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced it is proposing to rescind 7 CFR part 1924, an outdated Farmers Home Administration…
Secretary Rollins unveils plan to modernize agricultural data collection and put farmers first
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Connect with dairy leaders at Dairy Strong 2027
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On Jan. 13-14, be part…
Lawrence County Sheriff issues road safety warning ahead of fall harvest
BEDFORD — As fall approaches across Southern Indiana, local agricultural operations will soon enter peak harvest season. That surge in field activity means motorists will…
Lynne Wheeler joins Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative as Territory Manager – West
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, today announced the appointment…
New actions build on USDA’s 2026 Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Ranchers First Initiative, a sweeping package of actions to continue rebuilding the Great American…
ISDA and Red Gold announce 2026 stewardship award winners, local Seymour farm takes a spot on the podium
INDIANAPOLISÂ –Â Â The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Red Gold recently announced the winners of the 2026 Red Gold Stewardship Award. Niese Ag LLC of…
135 family farms honored with the historic Hoosier Homestead Award
INDIANA — At the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented 135 farming families…
USDA announces $7.5 million in grant funding to expand cold chain capacity and increase access to real food
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $7.5 million in grant funding available through the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance…
