Agriculture
Grazing & Livestock Management Workshop scheduled for August 18th
MARTINSVILLE – A Grazing & Livestock Management workshop is scheduled for August 18th at 6 p.m. The event will be held at 5445 Maple Grove…
USDA investing $197 million in partner-driven, locally-led conservation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Friday announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally-led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership…
Indiana farmland prices soar to record highs in 2022
INDIANA – The Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey suggests Indiana farmland prices grew at a record pace between June 2021 and June 2022, exceeding previous…
USDA invests nearly $8M to improve Dietary Health and Nutrition Security
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of nearly $8 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Produce Prescription…
Apply Now: Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Cooperative Agreements
INDIANA – USDA will invest up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use…
Corn: Its Science, Culture, and Cuisine. What Does The Future Hold for Corn and Maize?
INDIANA – On Tuesday, August 9th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. EDT you can join a free Zoom webinar on Corn: Its Science, Culture,…
Soil conservation on an upward trend in Indiana
INDIANA — According to a recent conservation survey, Indiana farmers planted an estimated 1.5 million acres of overwintering living covers in the late fall of…
Farmers.gov webpage provides needed tools for farmers
The farmers.gov webpage, includes informational pages, tools to help you find a farm loan, a disaster recovery program, national deadlines, and so much more. But…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing the amount of funding available for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing the amount of funding available for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program and expects to issue…
APHIS announces new NAPPO Strategic Plan (2022-2026)
INDIANA – On July 13, the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) Executive Committee approved the new 5-year Strategic Plan (2022-2026). You can view the…