IN: Rural/Farming
IN farms have stricter rules for CAFO operations
A new study shows more than 1 million tons of animal waste is produced every year in the U.S. Consumers' desire for more animal protein and better …
IN Lt. Governor candidates present starkly different visions
In a debate in the race for Indiana's next Lieutenant Governor, the candidates clashed over the future of the state. Micah Beckwith, the Republican …
Critics say IN-made dairy cow feed additive is 'overblown'
By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Sentient/Public News Service Collaboration A …
IN farmers markets help food deserts, economy
This week is National Farmers Market Week, as fresh jams, jellies, fruits and vegetables draw thousands of people to more than 8,000 farmers markets …
Indiana farmland off limits to 'foreign adversaries'
A bipartisan law set to take effect this summer prohibits foreign adversaries from buying Hoosier farmland. The signature of Gov. Eric Holcomb was …
Proposed IN law prohibits US adversaries from buying farmland
Legislation aimed at stopping U.S. adversaries from owning farmland in Indiana will be argued before the full state Senate today. Rep. Kendell Culp…
USDA funding to ease application process for clean energy projects
Indiana will soon get a dedicated person to help farmers, ranchers and other landowners apply for federal grants to help fight pollution and climate …
Feds warn IN pig farmers about fatal herd disease
This is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's third annual African Swine Fever Action Week, and as the nation's fifth-largest pork producer, Indiana …
IN Lawmaker Testifies for Growth of Rural Small Business, Infrastructure
Some smaller Indiana cities and towns are lagging when it comes to growth and development of amenities that larger cities have, but they need funding…
Initiative Helps Hoosiers Get Environmental Resilience Funding
A funding hub has launched in Indiana, designed to help small communities pursue federal funding for climate, energy and resilience projects…
Research: Tech Opportunities Could Reduce IN Food Insecurity
New research by an Indiana nonprofit coalition reveals areas for innovation which could help minimize food insecurity. The report showed technology …
Indiana Family Farmers Want More Say in Federal Farm Bill
Agriculture advocates in Indiana say the upcoming reauthorization of the federal Farm Bill should emphasize serving community needs, not corporate …