Agriculture
USDA to begin issuing $2.14 Billion to Agricultural Producers through Key Conservation and Safety-Net Programs
WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers and landowners—providing much-needed…
USDA announces additional $250 Million in financial assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers
WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section…
New resource available for livestock producers transitioning to organic
WASHINGTON—The National Organic Program (NOP) has posted a new Livestock Transitional Production Plan (TPP) template on the AMS website. This resource was developed under the Organic Transition Initiative’s…
Free soil sampling program available for Indiana farmers
INDIANA—The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program focused on increasing soil…
Purdue field day to feature research on sorghum’s value as a forage crop
BEDFORD – Purdue University Extension will host a Forage Sorghum Field Day on Tuesday, September 10, at the Feldun-Purdue Ag Center (FPAC) in Bedford. “Compared…
Lawrence County SWCD soil testing: Ensuring a healthy agricultural foundation
LAWRENCE COUNTY- Agriculture is a big part of everyone’s life. We depend on gardens and farms to supply us with the produce we need, and…
Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation meeting is Thursday, August 29
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation (IGIC) will hold a public board of directors meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET at…
USDA accepts over 2.2 million acres in 2024 Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 2.2 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s…
Hoosier Homestead Awards Honor Family Farms
INDIANA – Hoosier family-owned farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards at the Indiana State Fair. State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City), Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville), and…
103 historic farm families presented Hoosier Homestead
INDIANA — Recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture, 103 Indiana farm families were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair from Indiana State Department…
