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…

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Nominate local Indiana teachers for Top Agricultural Educator Award

INDIANA â€” Agriculture educators play a crucial role within their communities by investing countless hours to prepare and empower students for successful careers in the industry….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation meeting is Thursday, August 29

INDIANAPOLIS â€” 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…

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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…

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