Farming in Indiana

Indiana Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $89,461,556
Rice: $0
Grains: $539,706,571
Soybeans: $728,756,174
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $0
Cotton: $0
Cotton Seed: $0
Tobacco: $6,247,892
Fruits & Juice: $8,777,846
Tree & Nuts: $0
Vegetables: $5,664,296
Livestock: $175,926,384
Hides & Skins: $4,169,336
Poultry: $88,858,673
Fats & Oils: $4,014,875
Dairy: $24,198,625
Feeds: $29,046,885
Seeds: $34,278,938
Other: $65,665,822
TOTAL: $1,804,773,872

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Raw Milk Debates Underway in Several States - Food Safety News

Food Safety News

Raw Milk Debates Underway in Several States Food Safety News The on-farm sales would have to be made under signs telling the public that "raw milk products are not pasteurized" and bottles will require "raw milk" labels. But that's about it. Indiana's current law allows raw milk only to be sold as pet food. and more »

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Gift to Help Launch 4-H Science Clubs - PR Web (press release)

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Gift to Help Launch 4-H Science Clubs PR Web (press release) Indiana 4-H Foundation executive director Shelly Bingle-Coffman wants to see some of those in Indiana. “We want to develop 4-H science clubs, starting with two in northern and northeast Indiana, with the overall goal of getting kids interested in ... and more »

Locally sourced Super Bowl chili dishes to benefit Farm Aid - Indianapolis Star (blog)

Locally sourced Super Bowl chili dishes to benefit Farm Aid Indianapolis Star (blog) In a press release from Farm Aid, the organization's co-founder and Indiana native John Mellencamp said the chili will introduce football fans to family farmers. “It's good food from family farms, including some from right here in Indiana. Centerplate Teams with Farm Aid, John Mellencamp to Showcase Family Farmers at ...MarketWatch (press release) HOMEGROWN Concessions® to Be Offered at Super Bowl XLVIPR Newswire (press release) all 16 news articles »

Morgan County Farmers Worry About Possible USDA Closure - Indiana Public Media

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Morgan County Farmers Worry About Possible USDA Closure Indiana Public Media By Gretchen Frazee The US Farm Service Agency held a public meeting Thursday to address farmers' concerns about the possible closing of the office in Martinsville. The USDA is considering closing three farm service agency offices in Indiana that offer ... and more »

Fenced hunting draws ire, support in latest skirmish - Louisville Courier-Journal

Fenced hunting draws ire, support in latest skirmish Louisville Courier-Journal Among the supporters of fenced hunting are the Indiana Farm Bureau and an association that represents nearly 400 Hoosier deer and elk farms. Fenced hunting in Indiana dates to the late 1990s, when about a dozen hunting preserves were developed using ... and more »

FSA Office Closings limited Impact on Indiana Agriculture - Hoosier Ag Today

Hoosier Ag Today

FSA Office Closings limited Impact on Indiana Agriculture Hoosier Ag Today The Secretary of Agriculture announced this week that a plan has been developed to close over 200 USDA offices nationwide as part of budget cuts for the agency. But, for Indiana farmers, this will mean very little disruption of service. and more »

Indiana Counties Designated Primary Natural Disaster Areas - Hoosier Ag Today

Indiana Counties Designated Primary Natural Disaster Areas Hoosier Ag Today The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 45 counties in Indiana as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by the combined effects of drought and excessive heat that occurred during the period of July 1, 2011, through Oct. 18, ... and more »

Indiana Farm Service Agency talks consolidation on Wednesday - nwitimes.com

Indiana Farm Service Agency talks consolidation on Wednesday nwitimes.com LOWELL | Julia Wickard, state executive director of the Indiana Farm Service Agency, and members of her management team will have a public meeting from 1 to 3 pm Wednesday at the Lowell Public Library, 1505 E. Commercial Ave.

Centerplate Teams with Farm Aid, John Mellencamp to Showcase Family Farmers at ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Centerplate Teams with Farm Aid, John Mellencamp to Showcase Family Farmers at ... PR Newswire (press release) "Farm Aid is introducing football fans to family farmers by serving HOMEGROWN Chili at the Super Bowl. It's good food from family farms, including some from right here in Indiana." Centerplate will proudly serve the HOMEGROWN menu in both the general ... and more »

Stutzman: Farm Bill is Dead Until 2013 - Hoosier Ag Today

Hoosier Ag Today

Stutzman: Farm Bill is Dead Until 2013 Hoosier Ag Today NE Indiana Congressman Marlin Stutzman, one of the few working farmers in Congress, told HAT at the Ft. Wayne Farm Show a few weeks ago, that there was a 50/50 chance work would be done on the Farm Bill this year. This week he told HAT things in ... Assistance available for local farmersEvening News and Tribune all 2 news articles »