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…

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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…

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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…

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USDA invests nearly $8M to improve Dietary Health and Nutrition Security

WASHINGTON â€“ 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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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