Secretary Rollins suspends live animal imports through ports of entry along Southern border, effective immediately

 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry…

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Secretary Rollins hosts Farmers First Roundtable, announces expedited disaster aid

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins held the inaugural Farmers First roundtable on Wednesday at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Secretary Rollins…

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USDA participates in targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ With Federal law enforcement partners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit conducted operations last week to target criminals defrauding American taxpayers…

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Nominations open for 2025 River Friendly Farmer Award

INDIANA – Indiana’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts are now accepting nominations for the prestigious 2025 River Friendly Farmer Award. This annual award recognizes exceptional…

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Indiana Grown members showcased Indiana products at exhibition

INDIANAPOLIS –  Indiana Grown, the state’s local agricultural marketing initiative, hosted its second annual Indiana Grown Showcase earlier today, highlighting over 75 local vendors, Indiana…

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In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins puts farmers first

Washington, D.C. – In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken action to support the leadership of…

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Free webinar series to guide veterans towards careers in agriculture

INDIANA – Military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses interested in pursuing careers in agriculture are invited to register for a free webinar series…

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A newcomer’s guide to Organic Handler Certification

INDIANA – The National Organic Program (NOP) published a new microlearning module to the Organic Integrity Learning Center. The microlearning, A Newcomer’s Guide to Certification for…

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USDA delivers immediate relief to farmers, ranchers and rural communities impacted by recent Disasters

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $340.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance to deliver relief to farmers, ranchers,…

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Motorists: Stay alert & share the road with farm equipment this Spring

INDIANA â€” Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large, slow-moving farm equipment traveling…

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