Soil sampling program available for Hoosier farmers

INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and its partners throughout the state have collaborated with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost…

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Honoring Hoosier Farm Families

STATEHOUSE – 95 Indiana family farms were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for over 100, 150, and 200 years. State…

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95 family farms honored with the historic Hoosier Homestead Award

INDIANA – On Wednesday, August 13, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented 95 farming families…

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Agriculture visionaries awarded by Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith presented Keith Lambright, owner of Shipshewana Auction and Cedar Creek Meats, and Mark Sigler, chief…

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U.S. farmland values continue to rise, but growth is slowing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The value of U.S. farmland reached a new record high in 2025. Still, the market is showing signs of cooling, according to…

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ISDA and Red Gold announce 2025 Stewardship Award winners

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Red Gold recently announced the winners of the 2025 Red Gold Stewardship award. Wittmer Farms of Valparaiso was selected…

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USDA to host free webinar series for military personnel and spouses pursuing agriculture careers

INDIANA – Military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses in Bedford and across the nation have a unique opportunity to explore careers in agriculture…

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USDA selects Indianapolis as key hub in major reorganization

INDIANA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a multi-month reorganization plan for USDA to bring the agency’s core functions closer to its constituents….

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Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation meeting July 30

INDIANAPOLIS  – The Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation (IGIC) will hold a public board of directors meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to…

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USDA Farm Service Agency announces annual county committee elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the commencement of its annual county committee elections. This crucial…

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