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Soil sampling program available for Hoosier farmers

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, in partnership with organizations statewide and the Gulf Hypoxia Program, is now accepting applications for the Indiana Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program.

ISDA and Red Gold announce 2026 stewardship award winners

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Red Gold recently announced the winners of the 2026 Red Gold Stewardship award.

Indiana Ultimate Farmers Market Challenge voting begins

Today, Indiana Grown announced the Indiana's Ultimate Farmers Market Challenge is returning this summer for its fourth year.

Hoosier farmers committed to soil conservation

The Indiana Conservation Partnership recently announced the results of the conservation transect survey, which estimated Hoosier farmers planted 1.58 million acres of overwinter living covers.

Motorists: stay alert and share the road with farm equipment this spring

With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways.

Indiana releases State Nutrient Reduction Strategy update

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture recently released an update to the State Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a statewide strategy designed to improve water quality in Indiana, the Great Lakes and the Gulf of America.

Indiana invests $1B in Agriculture and Life Sciences to grow 100K+ new jobs in...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun today formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences.

Indiana Grown Holiday Box highlights local businesses for the third year

Today, Indiana Grown has announced the products for the 2025 Indiana Grown Holiday Gift Box, the perfect gift for your friends and family the upcoming holiday season.

ISDA: Taiwan signs letters of intent with Indiana to purchase U.S. corn and soybeans

Today, Taiwan signed two Letters of Intent with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance to purchase nearly $6.4 billion of U.S. corn and soybeans over the next four years.

Soil sampling program available for Hoosier farmers

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice.