Agriculture
Indiana Grown awards $25,000 in grants to members for trade show exhibitions
INDIANAPOLIS– Indiana Grown, the state’s only agricultural marketing initiative, has announced that seven members received $25,000 in grant funding to promote their products at trade shows…
State Soil Conservation Board Meeting is Tueday, Jan. 14
INDIANAPOLIS— The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Indiana Soybean Alliance Building (8425…
Annual Soil Health Workshop coming to Salem in February
SALEM—The 13th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop will return to Salem’s Cornerstone Hall on February 4, 2025. This half-day educational event will bring together…
Discount of Cover Crop Premium available for farmers in 50 Indiana counties
INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency have joined forces to implement…
Lt. Governor Crouch appoints Indiana Grown Commission members
INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced three appointments and three reappointments for the Indiana Grown Commission today. The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture…
Drainage Handbook Advisory Board meeting is December 17
INDIANAPOLIS— The Drainage Handbook Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Indiana Farm Bureau (225 S East…
State Soil Conservation Board Strategic Planning Session
INDIANAPOLIS—The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will hold a strategic planning session on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Sure Tech…
Nominate local Indiana teachers for Top Agricultural Educator Award
INDIANA — Agriculture educators play a crucial role within their communities by investing countless hours to prepare and empower students for successful careers in the industry….
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…
