Agriculture
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation meeting July 30
INDIANAPOLIS Â – The Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation (IGIC) will hold a public board of directors meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to…
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…
Navigating USDA Assistance: Farmers.gov is your gateway to farm and ranch resources
INDIANA – Are you looking to kickstart a new farm, expand your ranch, or enhance your private forest operation but aren’t sure where to begin…
New leadership team members announced for ISDA
INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has announced two new leadership changes. David Bausman has been selected as the General Counsel, and Andrew Sherman…









