Farmers.gov local dashboard adds new information to help producers 

INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant updates and new features to its farmers.gov local dashboard, building on its mission to…

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Ten candidates vie for seven Indiana FFA state officer positions

INDIANA – Ten promising individuals are set to compete for seven coveted Indiana FFA state officer positions during the upcoming 96th Indiana State Convention. The…

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Oolitic resident Nathaniel Acres joins American Angus Association

OOLITIC – Nathaniel Acres of Oolitic has officially joined the ranks of the American Angus Association®, as announced by Mark McCully, CEO of the national…

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Navigating family farm labor and taxes: Expert guidance offered in upcoming free webinar

INDIANA – For many farm and ranch operations, family labor is the backbone of success. However, employing family members presents a unique set of challenges,…

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Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation meeting on Thursday, June 5

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation (IGIC) will hold a private executive session meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1…

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AgriVision award nominations are welcomed by Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and Dept. of Agriculture 

INDIANA – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 AgriVision Award, the highest honor in agriculture presented by the State of Indiana. This award, now…

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Indiana declares end to latest bird flu outbreak

INDIANA – Indiana state officials announced that the state’s latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has officially come to…

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USDA to provide $1 billion to livestock producers impacted by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the release of Congressionally mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cover grazing…

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New slate of presidential appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

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Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program accepting applications from landowners

 INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners. The USDA Farm Service…

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