Agriculture
Harmonized tariff schedule expands the list of codes available for organic oversight
INDIANA – The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) continually works to strengthen farmer and consumer trust in the USDA organic label. As organic supply chains…
Nominations being accepted for the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Award
INDIANA – Consider nominating a qualified certified crop adviser you employ or know for the “Indiana Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Award”. This award will…
Register now for the Indiana Crop Adviser Conference
INDIANAPOLIS – Registration is open for the 2022 Indiana CCA Conference. The conference will take place on December 13-14, 2022 at the Indianapolis Marriott East. The Indiana CCA Conference is an…
Farmer sentiment drifts lower, rising interest rates contribute to uneasiness
WEST LAFAYETTE and CHICAGO — The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index declined 5 points to a reading of 112 in September. The decline…
Biden-Harris Administration invites applications for grants under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack Friday announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is inviting U.S. farmers and agricultural producers to apply…
Hoosier dairies eligible for grant funding
INDIANA — Hoosier Dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors can apply now until November 10 at 6:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. CT) for a new round…
USDA assists farmers, ranchers, and communities affected by Hurricane Fiona
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers, and residents affected by Hurricane…
Register today for Free Webinars on Self-Employment Tax and Hobby Loss
INDIANA – Filing taxes for an agricultural operation can be challenging, and many producers may not have the funds to hire accountants or tax professionals…
Livestock producers invited to Purdue Fencing School
DUBOIS CO. — Livestock producers are invited to learn about the latest fencing techniques at the Purdue Fencing School. Topics to be covered include basic…
Farm Show and ISDA to host Ag Career Fair to help with labor shortage
WESTFIELD – The Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) will host an agricultural career fair…