Free Agricultural Tax webinar to tackle farm bankruptcy and financial options

INDIANA – As financial pressures continue to impact agricultural communities across the Midwest, farmers, agricultural lenders, and rural professionals are being offered a free educational…

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Agricultural tractor and combine sales see declines across the U.S. and Canada in May 2026

INDIANA – According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of agricultural tractors dropped 21.6% compared to May 2025, with combine…

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Trump Administration announces Texas cattleman and food safety entrepreneur, John Bellinger, as Senior Advisor New World Screwworm Preparedness

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Donald J. Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new Senior Advisor for…

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USDA highlights relief programs as dry early-summer conditions creep into Indiana

INDIANA — With early-summer heat settling across the Midwest, federal agricultural officials are highlighting a suite of financial and technical programs designed to help farmers…

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USDA announces improved support, reduced burdens, and $60 million in investments to support small meat and poultry plants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to…

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AgriVision award nominations are welcomed by Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and Dept. of Agriculture 

INDIANA – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026  AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor presented by the State of Indiana. This award, now in its 19th…

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Highlight your photography talents with the Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest; submissions open now 

INDIANA – During June, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 19th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Indiana residents…

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USDA Rural Development Celebrates National Homeownership Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Acting Under Secretary Todd Lindsey kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting the Trump Administration’s…

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Lawrence County Purdue Extension to host ‘CODE RED’ small business & agriculture contingency planning watch party

BEDFORD — Local business owners and agricultural producers looking to safeguard their operations against unexpected emergencies have a new resource coming to Lawrence County next…

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USDA announces enrollment period and payment rates for specialty crop farmers

INDIANA – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF)…

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