Articles by Sarah S News Team

Considering the rising costs of so many inputs today, are you concerned about your bottom line results this year? If so, I think you are on the right track for meeting with greater levels of [Read More …]

IDFA’s Submission to the GHG Protocol on Corporate Accounting Standards

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, which governs the most widely referenced framework for GHG accounting and reporting, has initiated a process to review and update standards. As part of this review period, GHG Protocol announced an [Read More …]

Forage producers hoping for bumper yields

Texas forage producers are hoping improved moisture conditions across parts of the state could lead to a bumper crop this spring and summer, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension [Read More …]

Alfalfa Herbicide Options for Early Season

As spring approaches, forage weeds can become a problem. Certain herbicides can be applied but timing is critical. See information below of more details. As warmer weather approaches, start thinking about controlling winter annual weeds [Read More …]

Proper Semen Handling Techniques

Proper semen handling is crucial for the overall reproductive success of an operation utilizing artificial insemination. Artificial insemination is used to enhance the production potential of the operation, rapidly implement new genetics or consolidate calving. [Read More …]

Unique herd of U of M Holsteins can help reduce mastitis in dairy cows

For almost 60 years, the University of Minnesota has maintained a one-of-a-kind herd of Holsteins. Scientists have now shown these unique “unselected” Holsteins offer considerable potential to help improve health traits of dairy cows. This [Read More …]

Considerations for central anaerobic digestion of manure from multiple dairy farms

Anaerobic digestion (AD) of dairy manure to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) requires large-scale to be economically viable. Centralized manure AD-to-RNG systems can enable dairy farms of all sizes to collectively participate, including those who [Read More …]

Can Milk Boost Cognition?

KU Medical Center researchers found that drinking milk helps protect the brain from some of the damage caused by aging and aging-related diseases. “Drink your milk.” That’s an instruction parents have been giving their kids [Read More …]

Survey Shows Strong Public Support for Farm Bill Passage

Almost three-quarters of Americans say that not reauthorizing the farm bill in 2023 would have a significant impact on the country, according to a new poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The survey explores [Read More …]

Nestlé and Cargill team up with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support sustainable grazing practices

Across 1.7 million acres in the U.S. over the next five years Nestlé, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), and Cargill are coming together to help scale the adoption of voluntary conservation practices that [Read More …]

Purdue’s College of Agriculture rises in national and international rankings

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has been recognized as the No. 3 college of agriculture in North America and No. 5 in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. Inaugurated in 2004, QS World [Read More …]

Panel Discussion – Integration of Wearable Technologies

March 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

April 3 – 4, 2023 Doubletree by Hilton – East Syracuse, NY Make plans to join us early for a pre-conference reception on Monday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 PM or first thing on Tuesday [Read More …]

De Jager Farms Achieves Sustainability and Profitability Goals

With Netafim’s SDI-E System A family-owned dairy near Chowchilla, Calif. is setting a new standard for sustainable farming. Its implementation of Netafim USA’s subsurface drip irrigation for dairy effluent (SDI-E) has been a resounding success in improving [Read More …]

‘Manureshed’ management in Susquehanna River basin key to Chesapeake Bay cleanup

A novel study by a Penn State-led research team suggests that “manureshed” management in the Susquehanna River basin could make a big difference in the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay. The Susquehanna delivers half [Read More …]

Local manure regulations can help reduce water pollution from dairy farms

Animal agriculture is a major source of water pollution in the United States, as manure runoff carries excess nutrients into rivers and lakes. Because of their non-point source nature, most farms are not regulated under [Read More …]

Christine Leonard Named 2023 Compeer Financial GroundBreaker of the Year

Leonard is a dairy farmer near Norwood Young America, Minnesota Compeer Financial, a Farm Credit cooperative based in the Upper Midwest, is pleased to announce Christine Leonard as the recipient of the organization’s 2023 GroundBreaker of the [Read More …]

USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Tornado in Mississippi

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that assistance is available for communities and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather and tornado that tore through Mississippi on March 25. “My thoughts and prayers [Read More …]

USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk   

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk, as [Read More …]

Students Interested in Agricultural Communications Offered Free Professional Organization Membership

Wisconsin-based Filament agricultural public relations and marketing communications agency will sponsor the first 50 students who apply for 2023 membership in the Agricultural Communicators Network The Agricultural Communicators Network (ACN, formerly AAEA) announces students interested in agricultural [Read More …]

IDF World Dairy Summit Returns to the United States, Registration Open

Registration opens today for the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit 2023 to be held October 16-19 in Chicago, Illinois. The Summit is returning to the United States for the first time in 30 years [Read More …]

The State of the Ag Economy

Banking failures. Interest rate hikes. Market turmoil. Recent headlines are fueling anxiety around the economy. How are these fears seeping into the agricultural industry? In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we’re joined by [Read More …]

Dairy Students Visit New York Dairy Farms in National Competition

New York State is home to nearly 3,500 family owned and operated dairy farms. So, it’s no secret to why the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge is heading to Saratoga Springs for their National Competition. [Read More …]

Governor Newsom Eases Drought Restrictions

WHAT TO KNOW: Climate change has made California’s dry and wet spells more extreme and unpredictable – after the three driest years on record, recent rain and snowfall have dramatically changed conditions in many parts of [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies Fall Again in 2022

Chapter 12 was introduced in bankruptcy law as a temporary measure in 1986 and became permanent in 2005. With 169 filings, farm bankruptcies in 2022 were the lowest since Chapter 12 became permanent in 2005. [Read More …]

Nine graduate from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER program

The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities. Nine farmers and agribusiness professionals from around Ohio recently graduated from [Read More …]

Commodity Classic Announces Record-Breaking Event

Over 10,400 Attendees in Orlando for Farming’s Must-Attend Show Over 10,400 attendees – farmers as well as exhibitors, industry stakeholders and members of the media – gathered for the 2023 Commodity Classic March 9-11 in [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The deadline for nominations is April 28, 2023. From the nominees, the Secretary of [Read More …]

Discover new communication strategies at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Learn about corporate social responsibility reporting and how to connect with Generation Z Connecting with skeptical consumers about animal agriculture is becoming increasingly important as issues like environmental stewardship and animal welfare are top-of-mind for [Read More …]

Athletes ‘Refuel with Chocolate Milk’

Dairy farmer Rich Hill from Cattaraugus, N.Y., recently joined the New York State Dairy Ambassador team, along with several county dairy promoters, at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) state basketball [Read More …]

Silage Safety, Mastitis Control and Market Updates