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Are you interested in improving your operation’s financial principles? Here at Penn State Extension, we have developed a new online course to help you meet your financial goals and make your business more profitable. Using [Read More …]

Farm Credit West Distributes Mid-Year Patronage

In response to the significant hardship the COVID-19 pandemic and related closures have had on agriculture in California and Arizona, Farm Credit West’s Board of Directors recently resolved to distribute a mid-year patronage cash dividend [Read More …]

44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy offers new scholarships

$100,000 in scholarships are available to cover up to 70% of student tuition costs. The 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy (IBCA) is now offering scholarships to 2020-2021 program applicants. A total of $100,000 is [Read More …]

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California Governor Newsom Launches ‘Wear a Mask’ public awareness campaign

As COVID-19 cases rise throughout the state and in advance of the Fourth of July weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the “Wear A Mask” public awareness campaign encouraging Californians to use face coverings – one [Read More …]

Washington County, NY Dairy Princess crowned

Molly Walker of Landview Farms in White Creek was crowned Dairy Princess The Washington County Dairy Princess Program held its 55th annual pageant on World Milk Day – June 1, 2020. Molly Walker of Landview [Read More …]

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Nominate outstanding dairies for national awards

Nominate a dairy for the National Dairy Quality Awards by August 31st Nominations are now open for the National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. This program recognizes dairies that excel in [Read More …]

CDFA environmental scientist joins national young Ag leaders program

CDFA environmental scientist Emily Zakowski, who works in the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis, has been named a 2020-2021 cohort for the Farm Foundation’s Young Agri-Food Leaders and Young Farmer Accelerator programs. Each of [Read More …]

Ben Laine of Rabobank talks about DAIRY key points and prices for the rest of the year

Dairy prices will likely come down and production will likely go up as we move through the rest of 2020, says Ben Laine, U.S. dairy analyst for Rabobank. In his discussion with Joel Hastings of [Read More …]

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Clear 30 Pilot Program webinar

Enroll in a 30-year Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contract Starting July 6, 2020, Farm Service Agency (FSA) will open signup for CLEAR 30, a new pilot program that offers farmers and landowners an opportunity to [Read More …]

Outstanding youth recognized by Holstein USA

Association recognized six finalists as 2020 National Distinguished Junior Members Holstein Association USA recently recognized six finalists as 2020 National Distinguished Junior Members (DJM) during a Facebook Live event on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. This award is the [Read More …]

The Great NYS Fair has been cancelled

Due to the ongoing pandemic Due to concerns over COVID-19, the Great New York State Fair has been cancelled. The fair was originally scheduled for Friday, August 21st through Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. This [Read More …]

H-2A Agricultural Workers Visa Growers Forum

Employer Compliance with COVID-19 Legal Requirements for Ag Labor The H-2A Agricultural Workers Visa Growers Forum: Employer Compliance with COVID-19 Legal Requirements for Ag Labor LIVE webinar is an open forum for growers and farmers. [Read More …]

Understanding Management of Poisonous Weeds in Hay and Pasture

Noxious and toxic weeds are always a concern to livestock producers. Whether these weeds present themselves in hay or pastures, the only real way to know if they are present is to scout and know [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine to Honor Randy Geiger with Pioneer Award

National Dairy Shrine is honoring four respected individuals with its Pioneer Award this year in recognition of their significant contributions to the dairy industry. Among the 2020 honorees is Randall A. “Randy” Geiger (1950-2019), the [Read More …]

Dairy industry will need to adjust to new consumer behaviors

COVID-19 causing shifts and uncertainty in purchasing patterns and consumption habits COVID-19 is dramatically affecting consumer habits and dairy supply chains as food service demand plummets and grocery sales surge. Consumers struggling with job losses [Read More …]

Livestock safety video series now available

Handling livestock in a safe manner is crucial on any farm to prevent accidents and injuries University of Minnesota Extension recently released a series of three short videos related to livestock safety. Handling livestock in [Read More …]

USMCA’s Arrival A Reason To Celebrate – And Keep Working, NMPF Morris Says

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is in effect, boosting opportunities for dairy producers. But enforcement vigilance will be necessary to make sure the deal meets its potential, said Shawna Morris, vice president for trade at the National [Read More …]

Navigate the “People Side” of Dairying

Join Us for a Free Webinar Series Have you registered for our free July webinar series? The series, titled “Building the Bridge: The People Side of Dairying, starts today with a topic that’s relevant for many dairy [Read More …]

Barnum Honored with National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award

National Dairy Shrine is recognizing four respected individuals this year with their Pioneer Award. An award honoring an individual’s significant contributions to the dairy industry, they join a distinguished group of industry leaders whose portraits [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo golf outing proceeds support scholarships and grants

Rocky Run Golf Course, Dell Rapids, S.D., hosts Aug. 5 event Registration is now open for Grazing on the Greens – Central Plains Dairy Expo’s (CPDE) golf tournament – on Aug. 5, at Rocky Run [Read More …]

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California State Board of Food and Agriculture to discuss farmworker safety and resources

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss farmworker safety and resources related to COVID-19 and also hear from farm labor advocates at its upcoming webinar meeting on Tuesday. The board will also [Read More …]

Global food commodity prices rebound in June

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In June, global food commodity prices rose for the first time since the beginning of the year driven by a rebound in vegetable oils, sugar and dairy quotations. However, in the cereals and meat markets, [Read More …]

Bringe Honored with National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award

Four respected individuals are being honored this year with National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award in recognition of their significant contributions to the dairy industry. They join a distinguished group of industry leaders whose portraits are [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East, Yankee Farm Credit and CoBank, recently provided more than $62,000 in grant funding to 19 organizations. With this latest round of funding, [Read More …]

Monke to Receive National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award

Four outstanding individuals are being honored with National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award this year in recognition of their significant contributions to the dairy industry. The four will join a distinguished group of industry leaders whose [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Exports Continue to Overperform in 2020 with Rising Demand from Asia

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the May 2020 agricultural export data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: “U.S. dairy exports continue [Read More …]

One-Third of CFAP Payments Now Out The Door

More Than $11 Billion Remaining in CFAP Support The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provided $9.5 billion in funding (approximately 0.48% of a package totaling nearly $2 trillion) to the Office of the USDA Secretary [Read More …]

David Patrick Selected as Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder

David Patrick of Maple-Dell Ayrshires, Woodbine, Maryland, is National Dairy Shrine’s Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award recipient for 2020. This annual award goes to an active, progressive dairy breeder whose expertise in managing a dairy [Read More …]

Apprenticeship for dairy graziers approved in Pennsylvania

Apprenticeship is a two-year program that pairs beginning farmers with established farmers The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry approved an apprenticeship for aspiring pastured dairy farmers on June 11. Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship is a [Read More …]

Mattison Named National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor