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'Beefing' Up Ag Exports in Africa
Africa represents a big potential market for many American agricultural commodities, including meat. Matt Copeland is the Africa Representative for the U.S. Meat Export Federation and says his team is building relationships and looking for potential buyers
3h ago

Thousands Accept Buyouts at USDA
Thousands of workers have accepted the Trump Administration’s buyout offers at USDA. E & E News says employees who’ve seen the internal numbers at USDA say the count has reached 3,100 at the Forest Service, 1,200 at
3h ago

USDA Cancels Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, 'Reprioritizes' Existing Funding to Farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Monday the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC). In a press release from USDA, they say they came to that decision following a thorough line by line review
3h ago

Leading Ag Economist: Farming Outlook 'Worst We've Ever' Presented
The forecast for farming in 2025 and beyond is not a good one. That’s according to one of the country’s leading ag economists and his most recent survey of farmers. “That outlook is something we present to
Apr 14, 2025

President Trump Floats Plan to Legalize Undocumented Farm Workers
President Trump has suggested that a new program will be set up to help legalize farmworkers and reduce the risk of farmers losing undocumented workers to mass deportations. Trump discussed easing restrictions around undocumented farm labor during
Apr 14, 2025

Craig Anderson Named CEO of Ag Alumni Seed
Craig Anderson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer by Agriculture Alumni Seed Improvement Association Inc. (Ag Alumni Seed). With over 35 years of experience in the seed industry, Anderson will work closely with existing international partners, explore
Apr 14, 2025

Lt. Gov. Beckwith Urges Governor Braun to Veto Property Tax Relief Bill
Just two days after the Indiana House voted to approve an amended version of Senate Bill 1, which would provide a reduction in property taxes for Hoosier homeowners and farmland owners, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith posted on
Apr 13, 2025

Casteel: Pay Close Attention to Soybean Germ Scores This Year
Planting season is upon us. Once soils are fit, planters will hit the fields and soybeans will likely be the first to go in the ground. “As long as we’ve got something that’s pretty close to our
Apr 11, 2025

Property Tax Relief Included for Farmland Owners as Indiana House Passes Senate Bill 1
On Thursday afternoon, the Indiana House passed an amended version of Senate Bill 1 by a 65-29 vote. The bill not only provides $1.4 billion in property tax relief to Hoosier homeowners over the next three years,
Apr 11, 2025

Protecting Indiana's Farms, Gardens, and Forests from Invasive Pests
The spotted lanternfly, Asian long-horned beetle, and Japanese Honeysuckle—Just a few of the invasive pests and plants you’ll find right here in Indiana! That’s why USDA wants to make you aware of the harm they can cause.
Apr 11, 2025