Agriculture
Funding available to Western Lake Erie Basin farmers to improve water quality
INDIANAPOLIS — Funding is now available from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Indiana to help Western Lake Erie Basin producers implement conservation practices on their land. This…
Indiana Grown Holiday Box highlights local businesses
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Indiana Grown announced a new initiative to bring Indiana businesses from across the state together for a yearly holiday gift box. This box will…
Indiana FFA Students competing on the national stage
INDIANAPOLIS – This week the sea of blue jackets returns to downtown Indianapolis for the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. During the Convention, 100 Indiana FFA…
Farmers.gov local dashboard expanded to 40 additional states including Indiana
INDIANA – The farmers.gov dashboard pilot has been expanded to 40 additional states. The dashboard is now available to Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,…
Purdue researcher honored for service to the nation in research of plant genetics
WEST LAFAYETTE – President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Oct. 24) awarded the National Medal of Science to Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor of Plant Breeding & Genetics and International Agriculture, executive director…
USDA publishes new standards for organic livestock and poultry production
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) final rule. This new rule establishes clear, strong, and consistent standards…
Increased educational opportunities at the Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo
WEST LAFAYETTE – The annual Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo (IHC) will take place Jan. 22-23 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Vegetable and fruit growers are invited…
Indiana FFA Students competing on the national stage
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has 100 students from across the state competing at the National FFA Convention next week in a variety of Career Development Events and Leadership…
A newly updated edition of Purdue Forage Field Guide provides essential information on forage management
INDIANA – The fourth edition of the Forage Field Guide from Purdue University Extension is now available for purchase on the Extension Education Store website. Created for livestock producers…
Beef quality assurance training and certification program to teach daily management practices, proper caretaking skills
INDIANA – The Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training and certification program will be offered in 17 Indiana counties this November. In partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,…
