The Indiana State Chemist is charged with administering several agricultural laws involving animal feeds & pet foods, fertilizers, hemp, pesticides and seeds. The goals of these laws are to ensure truth-in-labeling, food safety, user safety and the protection of our environment.
Animal Feeds & Pet Foods
The Feed Program regulates commercial animal feeds, including pet and specialty pet foods, which are manufactured or distributed in Indiana.
Fertilizers
The Fertilizer Program regulates the distribution, storage, and use of commercial fertilizers and manure in Indiana.
Hemp
The Hemp Program is responsible for the licensing of agricultural hemp growers, handlers and seed producers. OISC does NOT regulate any finished hemp products intended for retail sale or purchase.
Pesticides
The Pesticide Program regulates the distribution and application of pesticide products in the State of Indiana.
Seeds
The Seed Program is responsible for administering and enforcing the Indiana Seed Law, through product inspection, sampling and testing to determine compliance with the provisions of the Act.
Online Services
Program Updates
- [Feed] Indiana Commercial Feed Manufacturers with Interstate Exclusion (11/06/26)
- [Pesticide] Pesticide License Renewals (11/03/26)
- [Pesticide] 2026 Clean Sweep Dates (06/23/26)
- [Fertilizer] Fertilizer Sample Analysis Resumed (08/01/25)
- [Fertilizer] Temporary Pause in Fertilizer Sample Analysis (04/15/25)
- [Feed] HPAI Virus and its Impact on Raw Milk (05/14/24)
- [Pesticide] New RUP Supervision Requirements (05/06/24)
- [Pesticide] National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (01/01/11)
Public Meetings
- [IPRB] November 5, 2026 (#187)
- [IPRB] August 18, 2026 (#186)
- [IPRB] May 20, 2026 (#185)
- [IPRB] February 4, 2026 (#184)
- [IFAB] December 17, 2025
- [IPRB] November 12, 2025 (#183)
- [IPRB] August 20, 2025 (#182)
- [IFAB] July 22, 2025