WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Oct. 29, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the publishing of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. That day, Undersecretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach and Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey hosted a conference call explaining the federal plan for hemp farming. They addressed questions from the media about the program and its implementation.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana farmers interested in growing hemp are invited to a panel discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 during the Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Purdue gets $1 million USDA grant to explore organic hemp production
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — When the 2018 Farm Bill legalized production of hemp, the deluge of phone calls from potential growers to scientists and state administrators quickly made it clear how little information is available for those hoping to plant the crop.
Schnackburgers with spicy fried corn win Colt’s tailgate contest
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri connected on a 51-yard field goal attempt with 22 seconds left in the game to propel the Colts to a 15-13 victory over the visiting Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 27. That game-winning kick was almost as exciting as the 2019 Colts Best Tailgate Recipe Contest before the game.
Farmers use social media to spur bills for better ag labeling
Washington, DC — Last week was busy for the agriculture industry as multiple bills and referendums regarding agricultural labeling were introduced in Congress.
INDIANAPOLIS — Students from Montana, Virginia, Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Oregon and Ohio have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2019-20 National FFA Officer team.
Thieves steal thousands of pounds of apples, pumpkins in Michigan
FENTON, Mich. — Authorities believe a well-organized ring of thieves is responsible for stealing tons of apples and pumpkins from orchards in Indiana and Michigan.
