Agriculture
Motorists are asked to use caution as large slow-moving farm equipment travel roadways for the planting season
INDIANA – With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment on Indiana’s rural roads and highways as…
Program will help farmers with added protection in roll-over tractor accidents
INDIANA – Agricultural careers are one of the most dangerous professions you can have. Farmers are seven times more likely to die while at work…
USDA announces sign-up for Cost-Share Assistance for On-Farm Grain Storage in areas with limited commercial capacity due to severe storms
INDIANA — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday announced that producers in counties affected by eligible disaster events in Kentucky, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri,…
USDA announces more than $43 million investment in meat and poultry processing research, expansion and innovation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $43 million in meat and poultry processing research, innovation, and…
Growing the Organic Workforce
INDIANA – The National Organic Program (NOP) recently launched a new course in the Organic Integrity Learning Center on Growing the Organic Workforce. Growing…
Informational Webinar on Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule
INDIANA – The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) published the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule in the Federal Register on January 19, 2023. NOP…
USDA develops a simplified direct loan application to improve customer service
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide an improved customer experience for producers applying for…
Explore agricultural opportunities at a FREE event presented by Lawrence County Purdue Extension on Feb. 25
BEDFORD – Landowners in Lawrence County who are wanting to explore agricultural opportunities available to them can attend a Free event presented by Lawrence County Purdue Extension…
Indiana Grown Commission Meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 25
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Grown Commission will meet virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. (ET) at the Microsoft Teams Link below. Indiana Grown invitation to…
USDA offers grants for programs to create high-wage jobs and new businesses in underserved rural communities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications for community-driven programs that…
