Month: February 2021

Today, the World Food Prize Foundation released a powerful statement penned by 24 of its Laureates urging the Biden-Harris Administration to focus on alleviating hunger, poverty and malnutrition around the globe. “U.S. leadership is foundational [Read More …]

Food & Agriculture Climate Alliance expands, sets policy

Group announced expanding membership and new policy working groups The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) announced expanding membership and new policy working groups focused on developing a set of more specific policy proposals that [Read More …]

New Purina Plus program helps give calves the healthy edge

Program combines complete nutrition, quality health protocols and progressive management Purina Animal Nutrition introduces Purina® Plus, an innovative feeder calf program, which aims to help cattle producers supply high-value, low-risk feeder calves to the marketplace. Purina® Plus calves [Read More …]

Vacancies on CA Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory Board

Board makes recommendations pertaining to the operations of the CAHFS laboratory system The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), announces three vacancies on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory (CAHFS) Advisory Board. [Read More …]

Wisconsin Women in Conservation(WiWiC) Announces Free Zoom Workshops for March and April, hosted by Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Kirsten Slaughter

Wisconsin Women in Conservation, a new state-wide coalition of landowners and agencies, has announced free on-line “Spring Into Conservation!” workshops on March 3 and April 7 from 12 to 1:30pm. The live Zoom events are [Read More …]

Register: Webinar Explores Lessons Learned From The 1980s Farm Crisis

Go beyond the popular “Escaping 1980” podcast to improve your decision making AEI Premium invites agricultural decision makers to participate in a virtual event exploring lessons learned from its “Escaping 1980” podcast to be held [Read More …]

Previewing 2019 Agricultural Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency provides annual estimates of man-made greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by emissions source, as well as estimates of the amount of carbon trapped in forest and vegetation soil. Previous [Read More …]

New Guide: Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch

Order, download or read online now As the effects of climate change intensify, water management has become essential to the success of producers such as Picabo Livestock Company in Picabo, Idaho. With the help [Read More …]

Dairy-Based Sports Drink Launches With Industry Support

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A Chicago-based start-up has launched GoodSport, a sports drink that is 97 percent dairy and aims to compete nationally against leading brands. This first-of-its-kind natural sports drink made from the goodness of milk and backed [Read More …]

Dairy playing its part as a climate solution, NMPF’s Jonker says

Through commitments like the Net Zero Initiative and efforts like the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, dairy farmers are well-positioned to be agricultural leaders in mitigating climate change, said Dr. Jamie Jonker, [Read More …]

USDA announces key leadership

Announces leadership in farm producation and conservation mission area The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) and the appointment of [Read More …]

NMPF on proposed immigration reform legislation

NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern releases statement on proposed immigration bill In response to the immigration bill introduced today in Congress, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “As a leader [Read More …]

Claim Deadline Announced in $220 million settlement

Involving purchasers who bought butter or cheese directly from a National Milk Producers Federation Cooperatives Working Together Program Member between December 6, 2008 and July 31, 2013 A $220 million settlement has been reached in a class [Read More …]

Report Details Impact of Conservation Tillage and Cover Crops on Farm Bottom Line

Financial insights can help farmers know what to expect from adopting conservation practices. Agricultural conservation practices are pivotal to addressing a host of environmental and natural resources concerns including soil health, water quality and climate [Read More …]

GENEX Scholarship Deadline Set for April 2

GENEX, a global dairy and beef cattle genetics cooperative, offers a scholarship program for individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree in an agricultural field. “We are committed to supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers,” [Read More …]

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions

Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 47 of The Dairy Signal™. This week’s presenters will share insights on managing the next generation of leaders in your business, as well as [Read More …]

Announcement of vacancy on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), announces three vacancies on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory (CAHFS) Advisory Board. The CAHFS Advisory Board makes recommendations to CDFA and the University of [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Leadership in Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the appointment of Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) and the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service [Read More …]

CDFA staff and Secretary Ross to participate in upcoming California Small Farm Conference

The 33rd annual California Small Farm Conference will feature CDFA secretary Karen Ross and agency staff during its series of educational webinars, videos and online forums February 22-28. Hosted by the Community Alliance for Family Farmers [Read More …]

NMPF statement on proposed immigration reform legislation

In response to the immigration bill introduced today in Congress, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “As a leader in agricultural labor reform efforts, NMPF knows all too well that immigration [Read More …]

Defense best offense against overeating disease

Develop a strategic disease prevention game plan for your herd Losing an animal is never easy, especially when it feels as if it happened out of the blue. One culprit may be enterotoxaemia, more commonly [Read More …]

DelVal President to moderate NASDA panel on equity

Dr. Maria Gallo will moderate a session on committing to equity in agriculture Dr. Maria Gallo will serve as the moderator for, “Equity at the Table: Committing to Diversity in Food and Agriculture Policymaking,” on [Read More …]

Ag-Analytics, agronomy prof set research partnership

Work with university researchers with field-level precision ag data Ag-Analytics and Davide Cammarano, Purdue associate professor of agronomy, have announced a recently established research partnership. Using precision agriculture data, Cammarano’s research team will develop [Read More …]

USDA offering two webinars in March for beginning farmers

Webinars will cover beginning farmer resources, eligibility requirements for programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will present two webinars for beginning farmers in March 2021. The webinars are free however pre-registration is required to [Read More …]

Calves 101: Starting Them Right

Free webinar will be held Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 7:00pm-8:00pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be hosting a free webinar, Calves 101: Starting Them Right, on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 7:00pm-8:00pm. [Read More …]

CattleFax Cow-Calf Survey released