Articles tagged as: USDA
September 30, 2019
Recall Issued For Pork Products Packaged By Indiana Company
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced late Saturday that the products by Fisher Packing Company in Redkey were shipped statewide. The products include smoked ham, smoked ham shanks and Canadian bacon.
Read MoreJune 21, 2019
U.S. Sen. Todd Young Talks About Relief For Farmers
U.S. Sen. Todd Young told Indiana agriculture groups today hes asking the USDA for clarity on potential federal disaster relief for farmers.
Read MoreJune 11, 2019
Indiana Farmers Make Planting Progress But Still Behind Pace
A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report shows 67% percent of Indiana's expected corn crop is now planted.
Read MoreJune 10, 2019
Farmers Not Planting Could Still Be Eligible For Federal Dollars
The USDA won't provide tariff relief payments to farmers who take insurance money instead of planting crops this year, but there are other ways the federal government could funnel relief to farmers
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2019
Despite Government Shutdown, Indiana SNAP Recipients Will Receive February Benefits
The USDA will use money from a continuing resolution to pay for February food assistance.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2018
USDA Grants Aim To Help Rural Communities Retain Residents
Montpelier has received a loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase a police vehicle and related equipment.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2018
Some Bob Evans Sausage Links Recalled, May Contain Plastic
The items were sold in Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2018
Agriculture Dept. Will Pay $4.7 Billion To Farmers Hit In Trade War
Most of the money - more than $3.6 billion - will go to soybean farmers. Last year, China bought nearly a third of all soybeans grown in the U.S.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2018
USDA Issues Alert About Salads, Wraps Due To Parasite Worry
The Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service says the products, distributed by Indianapolis-based Caito Foods may be contaminated with cyclospora.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2018
Loogootee Gets $1.1 Million USDA Loan To Build New Library
The funding focuses on improving facilities in rural communities, and Loogootee is the first city to use it for a library.
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