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 motorists. In May, USDA announced the availability …read more.

Agricultural industries in Indiana account for more than $31 billion in direct sales and nearly $13 billion more in ripple effects such as related supply-chain purchases and spending by workers, according to a new report from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. The new report, “Beyond the Farm: A State and Regional Report on the …read more.

By DONNA FERGUSON United States Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Indiana Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Julia A. Wickard reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. The final day to update yield history …read more.