Agriculture
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…
Ag tech startup Verility closes $3.5 million Series A funding round to further develop livestock fertility analysis platform
INDIANAPOLIS – Verility Inc., led by co-founder and CEO Liane Hart, has closed Series A funding worth $3.5 million. The round was led by Mountain Group Partners of…
Indiana Forage Council hosts inaugural Hoosier Hay Contest
WEST LAFAYETTE — The Indiana Forage Council (IFC), with assistance from Purdue Extension and SureTech Laboratories, is hosting a contest for Indiana producers who will harvest forage for…
Indiana State Board of Animal Health says Indiana has reached “free status”, meaning poultry farms affected by the avian flu can get back to business
INDIANA – On Monday, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health released a statement, saying Indiana has officially reached “free status”, meaning poultry farms affected…
Annual Organic Oversight and Enforcement Report is now available
WASHINGTON – The National Organic Program (NOP) develops and enforces standards for organically produced agricultural products sold in the United States. USDA and accredited organic…
