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The Indiana Grain Buyer and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA) and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) want to remind our Hoosier grain farmers of changes in the new grain statutes of the Indiana Grain Indemnity fund. These changes will go into effect July 1, 2010 and will determine a farmer’s reimbursement protection from the fund.
Farmers must know the following:
- When a load of grain is delivered, it needs “disposition” (or to be sold, in storage, etc.) within 21 days.
- Farmers are only protected with a licensed elevator. (A “registered” elevator is not necessarily licensed.)
- Claims must be submitted within a year.
This is a summary of some key points. The entire document can be found on the IGBWLA Statute page.
To help answer questions or address concerns, IGBWLA Director, Jerome Hawkins will be holding one-on-one meetings across the state with grain farmers to further discuss these changes in statute. These meetings will be confidential.
“Our farmers are our first line of defense with potential problems at our elevators,” said IGBWLA Director Jerome Hawkins. “By meeting with our farmers we hope address concerns –which may just be misunderstandings. Regardless, our agency is here to serve our grain farmers and agribusinesses. We hope these confidential meeting are helpful to grain producers.”
June 28, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Check out the updated website: Crop Management Information for Flood-Damaged Fields, posted at the Chat-N-Chew Cafe. You’ll find compilation of flood-related crop management information written by crop experts from throughout the Corn Belt. The articles are organized by subject area.
Crop Management Information for Flood-Damaged Fields
June 22, 2010 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
The Carroll FFA is holding a Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 15 from 10 – 2 at the CHS Ag Building behind the High School. This is an opportunity to exchange your extra garden and plantings for new!
More information available on the attached flyer: Plant Exchange
May 10, 2010 | News and Resources | No Comments »
Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) is currently offering grants to Indiana livestock and grain farmers who want to spread the positive word of agriculture in their communities. These grants are intended to financially assist individuals or organizations as they plan and carry through on farm outreach programs in their communities. The programs could include anything from creating a farm Web site to hosting a neighborhood event in order to promote agriculture.
Examples of programs that may receive grants include but are not limited to:
· Local community activities focused on agriculture
· Neighbor appreciation dinners on farm
· Community group tours on farm
· Networking program with non-farm organizations
· Humanitarian programs such as food drives
To apply for the grant, download the application from the ISA website:
IN Soybean Alliance Grant Application
April 08, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Meteor Media is looking for farmers to help test a communication platform in real time for agriculture application. If you are a farmer, if you have a “smart phone” (not an IPhone) or a laptop computer, and if you are interested in participating in this test, please contact Kenneth Wilson to sign up for the project. Deadline for sign up is FRIDAY April 9.
More information about the project can be found on this outline: ResearchOutline-1
Contact Ken Wilson at this email address: Kenneth Wilson
April 06, 2010 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced nearly $400,000 is now available for Hoosiers involved in specialty crops. This is part of $55 million in federal money being spread out nationwide for specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).
State departments of agriculture nationwide are eligible to apply and are encouraged to involve industry groups, academia and community-based organizations in the development of applications. Therefore, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is looking for project proposals from the specialty crop industry of Indiana. The proposals must solely enhance specialty crops throughout the state of Indiana. ISDA will award grants ranging from $2,000-$30,000 to qualifying projects.
“Specialty crops have a total production value of more than $9 million to Indiana,” said Lt. Governor Becky Skillman. “These grant funds are an opportunity for our State and our specialty crop producers to continue and enhance the marketing, research and consumer awareness efforts of these crops. I encourage all groups associated with this industry to apply.”
The funds announced under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) are authorized by the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008.
For more information, check out the IDSA Grants Page: ISDA Specialty Crop Grant
February 26, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) is a USDA Rural Development initiative to create new economic opportunities by better connecting consumers with local producers. The start of understanding where your food comes from and how it gets to your table.
Learn more about the programs under this initiative at the KYF2 website:
Know Your Farmer – Know Your Food
February 12, 2010 | News and Resources | No Comments »
Carroll County/White County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
The Carroll and White County SWCDs and CES offices are sponsoring a soil conservation workshop in Reynolds on February 18th, from 9 a.m. – noon. The main feature of this workshop will be cover crops.
The workshop is free, but registration is requested.
Topics include:
- Soil Health
- Cover Crops for Grain & Livestock Producers
- USDA Financial and Stewardship Incentives
For more information, see the attached documents:
2010BiCoSoilConWorkshop
2010 Location Map
February 03, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) workshop will be held February 11 from 9 – noon at the White County REMC.
Find out more about Federal Grant Programs for assisting farmers and rural business with projects designed to improve energy efficiency.
Speakers include:
- Chad Martin – Purdue Ag & Biological Engineering
- Mark Beckman, USDA Rural Development
- Cary Aubrey, IN State Department of Agriculture
More information available on the attached flyer: REAPworkshop (1)
January 30, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Information meetings for farmers and landowners have been scheduled to provide the latest updates from the Clinton County Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Soil and Water Conservation District. Agenda includes:
- Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE)
– Establishing yields for the Average Crop Revenue Election program(ACRE)
– Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL)
– Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
– Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
– Wildlife Habitate Incentive Program (WHIP)
– South Fork Wildcat-Kilmore Creek Cost-Share Program
If you have questions, concerns, or just want to know more about the details and availability of these programs, plan to attend! Meeting dates, times, and locations are:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Community Building at the Clinton County Fairgrounds from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the Bennett Center in Rossville beginning at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Susan K. Allen
County Executive Director
Clinton County FSA Office
860 S. Prairie Ave., Suite 2
Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: (765) 659-1223, ext. 105
January 30, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
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