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Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
Richard Fordyce has been appointed as the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, marking his return to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Fordyce, a Missouri farmer, previously served in the Trump administration as the Administrator of
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Indiana Small Farm Conference Coming to Hendricks County March 4-5
The 2025 Indiana Small Farm Conference will take place at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on March 4-5. The conference, hosted by Purdue Extension, serves as an annual educational and farmer-to-farmer networking event for the Indiana small and diversified
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Deadline for Indiana Farmers to Apply for Seat on United Soybean Board is Feb. 28
Farmers interested in serving as a director on the United Soybean Board (USB) should submit an application to the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA), the state’s soybean checkoff program, by Friday, Feb. 28. Comprised of 77 volunteer farmer-directors,
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Fountaintown Firefighters Save Farmer from Grain Bin Entrapment Days After Rescue Training
Many times, when you hear about a farmer who has been trapped inside of a grain bin, the outcome is often tragic. However, last Wednesday, the Fountaintown Volunteer Fire Department in Shelby County was called to a
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Trump's EPA Nominee Vows Clarity on WOTUS, Cooperation with USDA
Former Congressman Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump’s nominee to head the EPA, vowed at his Senate confirmation hearing last week clarity on WOTUS rules, timeliness on renewable volume targets, and cooperation with USDA. Zeldin agreed with North Dakota’s
Jan 20, 2025
Superior Ag to Build Fertilizer Distribution Facility at Ohio River Terminal in Spencer County
Superior Ag, an ag cooperative based in Huntingburg in Dubois County, has announced the acquisition of the Summit River Terminal near Rockport in Spencer County, as well as the planned construction of a 32,000-ton dry fertilizer distribution
Jan 20, 2025
State Rep. Culp Introduces Bill to Change How Assessment Values are Calculated for Indiana Farmland
Property tax reform is one of the top priorities for your state lawmakers in 2025. That’s why State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-District 16) has written a bill that would lower the property tax burden on farmland owners
Jan 19, 2025
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
President Donald Trump has announced his Undersecretary nominees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Luke Lindberg as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA): During Trump’s first term Lindberg served as Chief of Staff
Jan 18, 2025
Biofuels Bills Introduced at Statehouse to Boost Farmer Income, Save Consumers Money
Several bills impacting agriculture have been introduced at the Statehouse. A couple of bills Indiana farmers should be closely following along with us here at Hoosier Ag Today are House Bill 1127 from Allen County Representative Dave
Jan 17, 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Hits Jay County for Third Time in Two Weeks
A day after a second case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was identified on a commercial poultry farm in Jay County by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, a third case in two weeks was
Jan 17, 2025