Author: Kevin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed its first case of New World screwworm in decades, a development livestock officials have feared for months as the destructive flesh-eating parasite advanced steadily north through Mexico toward the U.S.

Approximately 2,600 D.C.-based USDA jobs will move out of The Beltway and into Kansas City, Raleigh, Fort Collins, Salt Lake City, and Indianapolis very soon. It’s already been announced that SNAP will call Indy home, but when

At a time when farmers face volatile commodity markets, rising costs and mounting pressure to adapt, two Harrison County farm families will open their operations to share what has helped them remain profitable and resilient. The Purdue

As Indiana farmers move toward the finish line of another busy planting season, the Purdue Farm Stress team reminds producers to pay attention not only to their crops, but also to their mental health. Long hours, weather

President Trump on Monday ordered a temporary reduction in tariffs on imported agricultural equipment, a move the White House says will lower costs for farmers and manufacturers while encouraging investment in domestic industry. Under a presidential proclamation,

Northern Indiana farmers had a chance to speak directly with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden during a lunch meeting in Hebron on Tuesday that brought together producers from the grain, livestock, and specialty crop sectors. While a

 Farmers across the United States are growing increasingly concerned about the economic outlook for agriculture as escalating production costs, geopolitical uncertainty and tightening profit margins continue to pressure farm operations. The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag

Indiana is seeking nominations for its highest honor in agriculture, recognizing the innovators, entrepreneurs and industry leaders whose work is helping shape the future of farming and food production. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has

Indiana farmers have made significant planting progress as the calendar turns to June, with most of the state’s corn and soybean crop now in the ground. The latest USDA data shows corn planting at 87 percent complete

Two Indiana agricultural educators have been selected to help shape agricultural education across the United States after being named National FFA Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year. Laura Crosby with Danville Community Schools and Cameron Frazier