Agriculture
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 28 Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup that there is…
Secretary Perdue Proclaims February 16-22 as Grain Bin Safety Week
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a proclamation naming February 16-22 as Grain Bin Safety Week. Earlier this week, the Secretary sat down…
USDA Hiring Additional Positions
(UNDATED) – The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) oversees the dynamic, growing organic industry. This small federal program has a big impact on farmers, businesses…
Farmers – Deadline for Enrolling in Programs Fast Approaching
(UNDATED) – Farmers are preparing for spring planting – fixing equipment, buying seed but they are encouraged to visit their FSA county office soon, especially if you’re…
Indiana Department of Agriculture Promotes Affairs Leaders
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture today announced two promotions within the public affairs division. Katie Nelson will be taking on the role of director…
Twelve Organic Certifiers Recognized for Enforcement Successes
(SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) – The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) today recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 28 Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
(WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup to enroll by February…
USDA to Open Application Window for Second Round of ReConnect Program Funding
(WASHINGTON) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced USDA will begin taking applications for the second round of $550 million in ReConnect Program loan…
Indiana Grown Celebrates Upcoming Anniversary at the Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Grown Tuesday celebrated their upcoming five year anniversary in the historic Statehouse with program members, partners, and legislators. During the celebration the Indiana…
USMCA is ‘Landmark Victory’ for Dairy Farmers, Processors
(GREEN BAY, Wis) – Calling the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement a landmark deal, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country,…
