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Three new publications from the Functional Traits Working Group and the claw experts: the “ICAR Claw Health Atlas” (2nd edition) and two Appendixes ICAR Secretariat is pleased to advise that three new publications are now [Read More …]

USDA approves applications for milk reimbursement

Will continue accepting applications for the Milk Donation Reimbursement Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the approval of 133 partnerships as a result of the first round of Milk Donation Reimbursement Program [Read More …]

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FDA on intentional genomic alterations in animals

FDA expertise advancing the understanding of intentional genomic alterations in animals Commissioner of Food and Drugs – Food and Drug Administration Stephen M. Hahn M.D.: “Genome editing is a groundbreaking technology used to introduce intentional [Read More …]

Register now for small grain workshops

Small grain workshops are being held across southern Minnesota Small grain workshops are being held across southern Minnesota to address successful small grain management. Whether you are a farmer or crop consultant already producing small [Read More …]

World Ag Expo prepares to open 53rd show

Kicks off its 53rd show on Tuesday, February 11, in Tulare, California “We’re so excited to start this farm show!” shared Jim Parsley, 2020 World Ag Expo® Chairman, during the Friday morning Visalia Breakfast Lions [Read More …]

Inaugural Hemp Innovation Challenge™ Entrants to Compete at 2020 World Ag Expo®

The inaugural version of the Hemp Innovation Challenge™ (HIC) is underway. Hemp entrepreneurs, researchers and students have been submitting innovations since December. The fast pitch portion of the competition is planned for February 12 from [Read More …]

Application open for scholarships to support agricultural educators

Farm Credit East recently announced that it is accepting applications from Northeast agricultural educators to support their attendance at institutes offered by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). In Fall, 2018, CASE [Read More …]

Milk Quality Online Course

Course Information The Milk Quality Online Course will cover basic milk quality, milking parlor and mastitis management principles lead by Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS). It is intended for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or [Read More …]

CCE program offers winter update

SWNYDLFC specialists to provide timely information across the region Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) is excited to host a series of Winter Updates in East Aurora, Jamestown, [Read More …]

NMC Annual Meeting focuses on global milk quality

Milk quality experts receive honors More than 400 milk quality, mastitis and udder health researchers, dairy producers and dairy industry partners gathered for the 59thNational Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, held Jan. 28-31, in Orlando, [Read More …]

NFU candidate calls for dairy incentive zones

Candidate for NFU President Mike Eby calls for use of PA dairy legislation as a model Lancaster dairy farmer and candidate for National Farmers Union (NFU) President Mike Eby told the Annual Meeting of the [Read More …]

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CDFA joins federal and state partners to form On-Farm Compost Work Group

Today, in Santa Ynez, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with federal and state agencies and leaders from the region’s agriculture and food production industries to make progress on on-farm composting. Representatives from Central [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council meets

Members of the Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council held their first in-person meeting Members of the Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council held their first in-person meeting on Friday, Jan. 31 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison West Madison [Read More …]

Leopold Conservation Award seeks nominees

The application deadline date is June 1, 2020 Do you know a Kansas farmer, rancher or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2020 [Read More …]

100,000 World Ag Expo visitors expected in Visalia area, Feb. 11-13

Visit Visalia announced that it is ready for the influx of visitors in the coming weeks, as more than 100,000 convention-goers are expected to make their way to Tulare County for the 2020 World Ag [Read More …]

Reviewing ARC, PLC and SCO Commodity Safety Net Programs

Sign-Up Deadline is March 16, 2020 For farmers with base acres and eligibility to participate in Title I commodity safety net programs, the deadline for election and enrollment of covered commodities such as corn, soybeans, [Read More …]

USDA casts vision for scientific initiatives through 2025

USDA Science Blueprint outlines vision for, continued commitment to scientific research U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the publication of the USDA Science Blueprint, which will serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [Read More …]

The basics of making Great hay

Workshop for livestock farmers will help address the basics of making hay Stored forages is the mainstay of livestock feed. Cornell Cooperative Extension NWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team is holding a workshop for [Read More …]

Global nomination process for agricultural innovators opens

The World Food Prize Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the internationally renowned World Food Prize that recognizes the accomplishments of individuals who have worked to improve the quality, quantity or availability of food in [Read More …]

Frostseeding Clovers Into Small Grains

February/March is the time for frost seeding red or sweet clover into your small grain stand. Broadcasting clovers into a standing small grain crop is a method of relay cropping, where you make great use [Read More …]

Register for the Annual Dairy Farmers Convention February 24-25

Oregon Dairy Farmers Association Check this link to register for the Annual Dairy Farmers Convention and to learn more about the Keynote Speakers, Breakout Sessions, Sponsors and Exhibitors. Plan to join us in [Read More …]

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California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing thirteen (13) vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board (IHAB). There are currently eleven (11) board members with terms of office expiring [Read More …]

INTL FCStone Inc. to Host Vision 20/20: Global Markets Outlook Conference

Event to be held on Wednesday, February 26 – Friday, February 28, 2020 in Orlando, Florida INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ: INTL) (the “Company”) today announced that it will host its annual Vision 20/20: Global Markets [Read More …]

Fieldin Selected to John Deere Startup Collaborator Program

Deere & Company today announced Fieldin has been selected to participate in its Intelligent Solutions Group’s Startup Collaborator program for 2020. Fieldin was one of four agtech companies selected to the program, including DataFarm, FaunaPhotonics and EarthSense. [Read More …]

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USDA to gauge financial well-being of California farmers and ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gathering information about farm economics and production practices from farmers and ranchers across California, as the agency conducts the third and final phase of [Read More …]

2020 Pennsylvania Forage Conference

The 2020 Pennsylvania Forage Conference will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Dauphin County Extension Office The 2020 Pennsylvania Forage Conference will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Dauphin [Read More …]

January Cattle Inventory shows first herd contraction since 2014

On Friday, USDA released its biannual U.S. cattle inventory report showing U.S. cattle totals as of Jan. 1. The report provides inventory data for the nation’s cattle herd, including estimates of the number of breeding animals for [Read More …]

WFU membership sets 2020 policy priorities

Wisconsin delegates will have the opportunity to bring these stances to the NFU Convention At the 89th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Rothschild, delegates adopted policy that will guide the [Read More …]

Perdue on President’s State of the Union Address

Perdue: “President has rural America and agriculture close to his heart” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Trump’s State [Read More …]

Cornell Cooperative Extension program offers winter update