Agriculture News
Two Indiana Dairy Businesses Awarded Funding
12 Dec 2024
Recently announced, JB's Barnyard and Risin' Creek Creamerywere awarded funding from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) for value added facilities to their farms. JB's Barnyard, located near Evansville, was awarded $100,000 for ice cream machinery. JB's Barnyard produces 16% butterfat ice cre ...
IDNR Tree Orders And Information
06 Dec 2024
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry is accepting orders for seedlings for the 2025 spring season. Order forms are available online with seedlings available for spring pick-up with DNR. Orders are accepted October 2, 2024 through May 1, 2025, as supplies last at thhe DNR Vallonia Tree Nursery. To order trees contact th ...
Wrap Trees To Prevent Sunscald And Frost Cracking
06 Dec 2024
Sunscald affects young trees with thin, smooth bark. It is most common in late winter on the southwest side of the trunk. Exposure to sunlight and warm temperatures during the day heats up the tissues causing them to lose their dormancy. After sunset, when the temperature drops, these cells freeze and die. The result is large, irregular, wounded se ...
Updates to Federal Official Identification Requirements in Cattle and Bison
04 Dec 2024
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated specific federal traceability requirements for electronic identification (EID) in cattle and bison, effective November 5, 2024. Under the updated federal requirements, all official ear tags applied to cattle and bison must be readable visually and electronically when used for interstate movement. ...
Indiana State Parks Closed For Deer Hunts
26 Nov 2024
Indiana State Parks
Some Indiana State Parks will be temporarily closed to the public for deer hunts on Dec. 2-3, 2024. The properties will be closed on the evening before the hunt and reopen the morning after. Only individuals selected from the draw may participate at any site.
Participating properties include:
Brown County State Park
Chain O’ ...
Hoosier Poultry Producers Were Generous With Their Communities Again Throughout 2024
25 Nov 2024
Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and the Indiana State Poultry Association recognized the generosity of Indiana’s poultry producers at the 77th annual Governor's Poultry Presentation at the Indiana Statehouse. Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers and businesses hav ...
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Indiana Pork Sponsors World Food Championships to Showcase Pork and Support Culinary Excellence Amongst Youth Competitors
18 Nov 2024
Indiana Pork was a proud sponsor of the 2024 World Food Championships, which took place this month in Indianapolis. Through its sponsorship, Indiana Pork aimed to promote proper cooking temperatures of pork, educate youth competitors about pork, and engage with some of the best-known Indiana chefs in the restaurant and catering industry.& ...
Calving Academy Will Be Dec. 21
15 Nov 2024
Beef and dairy cattle producers are invited to attend Purdue Extension’s Calving Academy. This hands-on event will cover topics including cow restraint, calf manipulation, and triaging the neonatal calf. Dr. Bethany Funnell (DVM, DACT), clinical associate professor of bovine theriogenology at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicin ...
Order Your Indiana Grown Holiday Boxes
30 Oct 2024
Indiana Grown Holiday Box highlights local businesses for the second year
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2024) – Today, Indiana Grown has announced the contents of the 2024 Indiana Grown Holiday Box, the perfect gift for your friends and family this holiday season. This year's gift box will showcase a variety of products from Indiana Grown membe ...
Congresswoman Houchin Cosigns Letter Urging Farm Bill Reauthorization
28 Oct 2024
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN–09) has joined a letter to House Leadership supporting the full reauthorization of the Farm Bill by the end of the 118th Congress.
Farmers are currently operating under policies put in place in 2018. Six years later, these outdated policies restrict the growth of our nation’s agricultural co ...
Over 100 Indiana FFA Members Prepare To Compete On The National Stage
17 Oct 2024
Over 100 Indiana FFA members from across the state will be competing at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo next week in a variety of Career and Leadership Development Events, the Agriscience Fair and Agricultural Proficiency Awards.
“I am always impressed with the talent, leadership and work ethic of Indiana FFA me ...
Apply For Grants From Indiana Grown
17 Oct 2024
Indiana Grown announced today $25,000 in grant funding for Indiana Grown members who are interested in exhibiting at tradeshows. Grants will be awarded to businesses with commercially ready products who want to expand.Tradeshows offer vital exposure to unique customers and business-to-business clients, but barriers fo ...
Washington County 4-H Junior Leaders Hosting Annual Cheeseball Fundraiser
15 Oct 2024
Get ready for the holidays with a delicious treat while supporting local youth! The Washington County 4-H Jr. Leaders are hosting their annual Cheese Ball fundraiser to help cover the costs of trips and activities for the upcoming year. This is a great opportunity to support the future leaders of our community while stocking up on a tasty snack for ...
Washington County Plat Book For Hunting Season Available At Purdue Extension
15 Oct 2024
As hunting season approaches, having the right tools can make all the difference. The Washington County Plat Book, produced by Purdue Extension - Washington County in partnership with Mapping Solutions, is an essential resource for hunters. This spiral-bound edition features detailed land ownership maps, showing property boundaries and township lay ...
Congratulations CDE Teams
09 Oct 2024
Congratulations to our two Washington County 4-H Livestock Skill A Thon teams! Team members were: Allie Akers, Greyson Brough, Adleigh Day, Grace Hammond, Case Karmire, Addison Purlee and Clara Zinser. They placed 4th and 7th out of several teams at the Area II Contest. At the contest they were responsible for identifying feeds, breeds, meats and e ...
Forestry & Entomology Contest
04 Oct 2024
WHO: Any Washington County 4-H Member in grades 3-12
WHAT: Forestry & Entomology Contest
WHEN: November 12, 2024
WHERE: Paoli Community Building
We are looking for 4-H members interested in Forestry and Entomology judging. The contest is a similar format to the Livestock Skill-a-Thon. At the forestry contest members will identify leaves, se ...
Free Soil Sampling Program Available For Indiana Farmers
30 Sep 2024
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice to benefit farm operations. The program, titled Indiana’s Mississippi River Basi ...
USDA and Indiana Expand Their Successful Conservation Partnership
30 Sep 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the state of Indiana announced today the expansion of the Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) – broadening the program from 65 counties to the state’s entire 92 counties and increasing the acreage goal to 100,000 acres. The expansion will include 27 additional watershed ...
DNR Weekly Review for September 26
26 Sep 2024
This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector.
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Eric Biddinger (N ...
Purdue Extension & 4-H Annual Meeting/Banquet is Monday, Oct. 21
25 Sep 2024
The Washington County Extension Board Annual Meeting & 4-H Recognition Banquet is Monday, October 21 at Cornerstone Hall (1500 RC Morris Dr., Salem) at 6:30 pm.
The evening will feature a delicious buffet, 4-H volunteer and youth awards, Extension Board recognition, and Purdue Extension updates.
Donations will be collected to assist W ...
RSVP By Oct. 14 For Purdue Extension & 4-H Annual Meeting/Banquet
25 Sep 2024
The Washington County Extension Board Annual Meeting & 4-H Recognition Banquet is Monday, October 21 at Cornerstone Hall (1500 RC Morris Dr., Salem) at 6:30 pm.
The evening will feature a delicious buffet, 4-H volunteer and youth awards, Extension Board recognition, and Purdue Extension updates.
Donations will be collected to assist W ...
Pesticide Applicator Programs Are November 12
25 Sep 2024
The 2024 Area 2 Pesticide Applicator Program is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in three locations. RSVP’s are appreciated by Friday, November 8, 2024, but not required.
Clark County Community Building (9608 Highway 62, Charlestown) from 9:00-11:00 am. RSVP to hlpotter@purdue.edu or 812-256-4591.
Washington County Fairgrounds 4-H ...
Free Soil Sampling Program Available For Indiana Farmers
25 Sep 2024
Free soil sampling program available for Indiana farmers
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 23, 2024) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nu ...
Midwest Hair Sheep Sale At Salem October 5
17 Sep 2024
The Washington County Sheep Association will hold its 18th annual Midwest Hair Sheep Sale on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. EDT at the Washington County Fairgrounds located at 118 E. Market St. in Salem. Sheep will be penned and ready for viewing by 11 a.m.
Thirty-one rams, 88 ewes, 1 pen of ewes, and 2 flocks from Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia are ...
It's Harvest Season--Watch For Farm Equipment On Roads
14 Sep 2024
Harvest season is officially underway for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert and patient, as they share the road with farm equipment this fall.
“The fall is an exciting time for ...
Goat Association Holding Annual Meeting
04 Sep 2024
Goat producers are invited to the Washington County Goat Association’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Government Building (806 Martinsburg Rd.) in Salem. The meeting will include Association business, election of board members, and a farm tax presentation by Lisa Singleton, CPA.& ...
DNR Weekly Review for August 28
29 Aug 2024
This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector.
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Caydee Terrell (Nursery I ...
DNR Weekly Review for August 21
21 Aug 2024
This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector.
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Angela Rust (Nursery Insp ...
DNR Weekly Review for August 14
14 Aug 2024
This informal report by the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is a commentary on insects, diseases, and curiosities division staff encounter on a week-to-week basis. Comments and questions about this report are welcome and can be sent to your respective Inspector.
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Jared Spok ...
103 Historic Farm Families Presented Hoosier Homestead
14 Aug 2024
Recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture, 103 Indiana farm families were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb.
“The Hoosier Homestead ceremony at the Indiana State Fair is a prestigious event for all in ...
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