Agriculture
USDA announces new funding to connect farmers to local markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has awarded over $26.8 million to grant projects through the Local Agriculture Market…
U.S. and Canadian agricultural tractor and combine sales show mixed results in February
NATIONWIDE — Sales of agricultural tractors and combines in the United States and Canada showed mixed results in February as farmers continue to navigate evolving…
APHIS invites public comment on petition to deregulate corn variety developed using genetic engineering
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to comment on a petition from Pioneer…
Historic farms sought for rural preservation award
INDIANA – Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau welcome nominations for the 2026 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation. The award recognizes the preservation and…
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announces $10,000 in secondary education scholarships available to its membership
INDIANA — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Edge is proud…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected at Crawford County egg farm
MARENGO — State animal health officials have confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a commercial egg-laying operation in Crawford County. The…
USDA opens 2026 enrollment for Conservation Reserve Program
INDIANA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially launched the 2026 enrollment periods for its flagship conservation initiative, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)….
Avian Influenza confirmed in Daviess County; Virus spreads to multiple Indiana Counties
DAVIESS/MARTIN CO. — State animal health officials have confirmed the first detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Daviess County since 2024. The Indiana…
Local Cattlemen’s Association to host Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluations in Springville
SPRINGVILLE— As the spring breeding season approaches, the Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association is urging local producers to prioritize a frequently overlooked management step: the Bull…
USDA $263 Million food purchase to support U.S. producers and strengthen America’s food supply
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in…
