Hoosier Ag Today

The United States Geological Survey has added both phosphate and potash to the federal list of minerals considered critical to national security and economic stability. The decision, published Thursday by the U.S. Department of the Interior, raises

Indiana 4-H and FFA programs have received funding from Indiana Farm Bureau through the annual Ag Literacy Challenge Grant program. Twelve grants were awarded to Indiana FFA chapters or 4-H clubs seeking monetary support for a new

 Encouraging high school students to choose Purdue University for its College of Agriculture is the goal of the Purdue Ag Ambassadors. They’re student volunteers who represent the College of Agriculture in a variety of ways. Leading

Lawmakers and farm groups are rallying behind the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would allow schools to serve whole and 2% milk once again. Supporters say the move isn’t just about taste — it’s about

Indianapolis will soon be home to one of five new regional hubs for USDA—and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says she’s “excited” for the move. “We serve the farmers and the ag community. Why do we have

The job market for new college graduates with degrees in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment remains strong according to a new report from Purdue University’s College of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s

Since October 9, state health officials have reported that 18 commercial poultry farms in northern Indiana with a total of 202,897 birds have been impacted by the virus known as bird flu. All of the cases have

President Trump’s nominee for USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Glen Smith testified at his Senate confirmation hearing this week. Smith is a fifth-generation farmer from Iowa and currently serves as board member and former Chairman of the Farm

USDA announced late last week that they will release several important reports this month despite the lingering government shutdown. Their Crop Production and WASDE reports will be released on Friday, November 14. Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist

The U.S. Supreme Court had tough questions for the Trump administration about the legality of tariffs imposed on almost every U.S. trading partner by President Trump. The Guardian said the justices began hearing oral arguments on Wednesday