Agriculture
Proposed changes to the National List for Organic Crops and Livestock
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 23, 2026, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend…
USDA promotes new, voluntary “Product of USA” label
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform…
USDA launches TRUMP Mission to Vietnam to expand market access for American farmers
Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets,…
Lawrence County landowners offered free soil testing this Spring
BEDFORD — Local landowners looking to improve their gardens, pastures, or crop ground have a unique opportunity to get professional insights into their land’s health…
State Soil Conservation Board will meet on Monday, March 23
INDIANAPOLIS — The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will meet for a board meeting on Monday, March 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST at the Indiana Soybean…
Gov. Braun invests record-breaking commitment in Agriculture & Life Sciences; $1 Billion to grow over 100K new jobs in 10 years
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences with the goal of creating 100,000 high wage jobs…
Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation meeting is March 18
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation (IGIC) will hold a public board of directors meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to…
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…
