Recent USDA Avian Flu Relief Excludes Rose Acre Farms
Shortly before Christmas 2023, Cal-Maine, the nation’s largest egg producer, stopped production at its Kansas plant due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza epidemic.
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Indiana’s inventory of lost farmland 2010-2022
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture submitted an inventory of lost farmland report to the Legislative Council.
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Commentary: Celebrating The American Farmer
I like to describe the American farmer as a true conservationist and an incredible ambassador for our country. One who cares for the land for this — and future — generations.
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Free Summer Meals Available To Students Across Indiana
This summer, all Indiana students age 18 and younger have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the 2022 Summer Food Service Program.
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$19 billion In Relief On The Way For Farmers
In the coming weeks, the United States Department of Agriculture will begin accepting financial relief applications from farmers who report losses related to COVID-19.
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Candidate Hosts ‘Pathways To Homeownership’ Program At Warsaw Library Thursday
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library is the location for a Pathways to Homeownership meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 23. The program is open to the public and organized by Sara McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey, who is a candidate for Warsaw City Council. As the title suggests, the meeting … Read More
UDSA To Invest $210 Million In Renewable Energy Infrastructure
By KENT POLITSCH USDA Farm Service Agency KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday, Oct. 30, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with 21 states through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership to nearly double the number of fueling pumps nationwide that supply renewable fuels to American … Read More
USDA Presents Two REDLGs To Whitley County
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development is improving the lives of the residents of Whitley County by presenting two Rural Economic Development Loans (REDLG) to the Columbia City Municipal Electric Utility. The funds will promote rural economic development in the area. The funding is being provided … Read More
USDA Extends ARC And PLC Deadlines
By DONNA J. FERGUSON Communications Coordinator, Indiana Farm Service Agency Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provided farm owners and producers one additional week, until Tuesday, April 7, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage, the safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final day … Read More
USDA Implements 2014 Farm Bill Provision
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a proposed rule to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements Congress mandated in the 2014 Farm Bill. The proposed rule limits farm payments to individuals who may be designated as farm managers but are not actively engaged in farm … Read More
Update From USDA On ARC and PLC Program Choices For Farmers
By JULIA WICKARD State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Indiana I have an update for you as you prepare to make your one-time election decision about ARC PLC safety-net programs. These important decisions need to be made by Tuesday, March 31. That includes landowner decisions on whether … Read More