Indiana wasn't among the states that produced or received contaminated eggs, but the company is headquartered in Seymour.

Federal authorities say J.T.M. Provisions Co. is recalling pulled barbequed beef products that could be contaminated with rubber.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the recall involves PFP Enterprises, operating as Texas Meat Packers of Fort Worth.

Perdue said his agency is also focused on NAFTA negotiations and confirming his undersecretaries.

Perdue will be in Indianapolis on Wednesday for the kickoff of the 90th annual FFA convention and expo.

In a statement, USDA secretary Sonny Perdue says McKinney will "wake up every morning seeking to sell more American agricultural products in foreign markets."

Perdue met in private with state lawmakers about the 2018 Farm Bill and reassured Hoosier farmers he'd protect their stake in the export economy.

Sens. Todd Young and Joe Donnelly announced Monday they will review applications for the two posts and make a joint recommendation to President Donald Trump, who then will select the nominees.

Ted McKinney has directed Indiana's Department of Agriculture since 2014, after working at Dow AgroSciences and Eli Lilly subsidiary Elanco.

Indianapolis Public Schools is trying a new way to get free lunch to students this summer.