Agriculture
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…
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…
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…
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…
Secretary Rollins announces policy proposals to support small family farms
INDIANA – After nearly 100 days of traveling the nation and visiting directly with hundreds of farmers across America, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L….
$416,350 federal grant funds available for Indiana specialty crop industry
INDIANA –The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is seeking project proposals from Indiana’s specialty crop sector for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop…
Learn about boosting pasture health at upcoming field day in Bedford
BEDFORD– Local pastureland owners and enthusiasts are invited to a special field day focused on the crucial role of soil health and effective pasture management….
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…
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…
USDA participates in targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Federal law enforcement partners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit conducted operations last week to target criminals defrauding American taxpayers…
