Agriculture
Farmland Value Declines
(UNDATED) – The value of top-quality farmland in Indiana has declined, continuing a five-year trend, according to the latest data from Purdue University. The statewide…
Kettler Comments on Bayer, Elanco Animal Health Agreement
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler issued the following statement on the agreement announced by Elanco Animal Health today to acquire Bayer’s Animal Health…
Farmers: Consider the Correct Permits When Hauling Away Your Crops
(UNDATED) – It won’t be long before we start seeing combines on the roads, out in the fields and semis hauling away the crops. Before…
USDA Invests in Energy Efficiency Improvements and Renewable Energy Systems to Help Farmers, Rural Businesses and Ag Producers Lower Energy Costs
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Rural Development State Director for Indiana Michael Dora today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding 18 grants through the Rural Energy for…
Master Gardener Course Planned in Seymour
(SEYMOUR) – A Jackson County Master Gardener course will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays from Sept. 3 to Dec. 10 at…
2019 Fall Conservation Field Day
(ORLEANS) – The 2019 Fall Conservation Field Day on Aug. 27 will feature a variety of experts. The 2019 Fall Conservation Field Day will be…
Students Explore Careers in Agriculture at State Fair
(INDIANAPOLIS) – On Tuesday, more than 200 high school students spent the day at the Indiana State Fair learning about careers in agriculture. Their visit…
Local Farm Honored at State Fair
(STATEHOUSE) – On Tuesday, area legislators announced a recipient of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the…
96 Farming Families Earn Hoosier Homestead Awards
(UNDATED) – Friday at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler presented 96 farming families…
Six Livestock Producers Honored Including Campbellsburg Farmer
(INDIANAPOLIS ) — Six livestock producers including Dave Mathers of Walton Farm LLC in Campbellsburg were honored today for going above and beyond in their farm management…
