Agricultural

IDFA Welcomes the Confirmation of USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor

December 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today following U.S. Senate confirmation of Alexis Taylor, a veteran of Capitol Hill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [Read More …]

USDA Developing New Tools to Identify COVID Virus in Wild and Domestic Animals

December 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is [Read More …]

USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities

December 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. Three successful projects are funded through USDA’s National Institute of [Read More …]

Registration open for Transitioning to Supervisor course

December 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Course applicable to all agricultural commodities Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development has opened registration for a five-week online course in the Supervisory Leadership Certificate series. “Transitioning to Supervisor” course materials release and registration closes January 20, [Read More …]

Dairy Advisor Position Open!

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Advisor – Applied Research and Extension Serving Tulare and Kern Counties, California The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Dairy Advisor. [Read More …]

Heavy Snow Loads

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The recent accumulation of snow in many areas throughout New York state has caused some agricultural buildings to fail. Failure can be the result of several items linked to the snow load present on the [Read More …]

New board members announced for National FFA Foundation Sponsors’ Board

November 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Board is made up of top corporate executives who wish to support agricultural education and the National FFA Organization The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors’ Board during the 95th National [Read More …]

CFAES creates farm management institute

November 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

David Marrison named interim director The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) launched the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute (FFMPI) with the goal of sharing resource-based knowledge and best [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery President David Gremmels Inducted to College of Agricultural Sciences Hall of Fame at Oregon State University

November 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The award recognizes those who have had an enduring impact on the welfare of Oregon’s agriculture and natural resources industries and communities Rogue Creamery, maker of award-winning blue cheese in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Accepting Scholarship Applications to Support Agricultural Educators

November 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East is accepting applications from Northeast agricultural educators to support their attendance at institutes offered by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). Scholarships will cover up to $1,500. The application deadline is [Read More …]

Registration & housing open Nov. 15 for 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando

October 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

America’s largest farmer-led agricultural and educational experience will be held March 9 – 11 in Orlando Online registration and housing for the 2023 Commodity Classic will open on November 15, 2022. America’s largest farmer-led agricultural [Read More …]

Labor Roadshow VI

October 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Online and in person options offeredLabor Roadshow programming runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day Ag Workforce Development Council member organizations include: NEDPA, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development, Cayuga Marketing, AgriMark, Upstate [Read More …]

Conewango Announces Availability of New Catalog

October 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Conewango Products Corporation, a leading distributor of inflations, dairy rubberware and other agricultural rubber products across North America, has released a new “2022-23 Product Catalog” featuring its complete line of products. The completely reconfigured catalog [Read More …]

Apply now for Ohio NRCS EQIP

October 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Program deadline is Nov. 14, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and landowners interested in voluntary conservation efforts through the Environmental Quality Incentives [Read More …]

Farm Credit East offers Seminars for the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers

October 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A successful manager is required to master many aspects of the farm business. To help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills, Farm Credit East is hosting GenerationNext seminars this fall and [Read More …]

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement announces 2023 scholarship program

September 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Applications are being accepted online now through January 6, 2023 The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement will be awarding at least $100,000 in scholarships to students who are planning to attend or are currently [Read More …]

Dairy Urges Swift Full Senate Confirmation of Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

September 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today called for the full Senate to swiftly confirm Doug McKalip to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment improves, but farmers still concerned about rising costs and inflation

September 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Producers in the August survey were less worried about their farm’s financial situation than in July The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose 14 points in August to a reading of 117. The [Read More …]

New Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Resources Available

August 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the American Farmland Trust (AFT) are unveiling new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) resources that guides entities through the Agricultural Land Easements acquisitions process. The new resources include [Read More …]

USDA investing $197M in partner-driven, locally led conservation

August 15, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Projects address climate change, enhance water quality, and address other critical challenges on agricultural land The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through [Read More …]

Farm Inputs: U.S. Agricultural Land Values Show Record Increase

August 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Land Values 2022 Summary report, released last Friday by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, shows agricultural land values increased by $420 an acre over 2021, the largest numerical increase since the survey first began in [Read More …]

CDFA to Host Farm Bill Listening Sessions

July 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Seeking Public Comment on California’s Agriculture Priorities The California Department of Food and Agriculture is holding several public forums across the state seeking input from farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders on priorities for the 2023 [Read More …]

Agricultural Workforce Development is hiring

July 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Management Development Specialist and Workforce Development Specialist The human resource challenges facing agriculture are huge, but Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development believes that education and research are important to discover and implement solutions that help farm [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment remains weak, crop producers contemplating acreage shifts in 2023

July 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Barometer is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers’ responses to a telephone survey The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer continued to slide in June, down 2 points to a reading of 97. Producers’ expectations [Read More …]

Summit on Agricultural Growth to Be Held August 18 in Manhattan

July 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Join agriculture leaders from across the state at the seventh annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, August 18, at the Manhattan Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd [Read More …]

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Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm

June 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Registration is open for the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation workshop Registration is now open for the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation’s (INAgLaw) 2022 Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm annual workshop. The program will [Read More …]

New dean announced for Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

June 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire named the new dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire — known for his urban water conservation background, research, community and [Read More …]

Global Dairy Symposium to Take Place at World Dairy Expo

June 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

October 6, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Conference Room Mendota 4, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI Funded by the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports The dairy industry continues to face unprecedented challenges and opportunities, including inflation, [Read More …]

IDFA Supports the Nomination of Doug McKalip to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

June 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Becky Rasdall, Vice President of Trade Policy and International Affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA), released the following statement today on President Biden’s intent to nominate Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in [Read More …]

What’s in your feed can help dairy cattle during heat stress

June 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The imminent summer season means the animals in your care will be at risk of suffering from heat stress. Heat stress can negatively affect the productivity and health of dairy cattle by impacting dry matter [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes the Confirmation of USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor

USDA Developing New Tools to Identify COVID Virus in Wild and Domestic Animals

USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities

Registration open for Transitioning to Supervisor course

Dairy Advisor Position Open!

Heavy Snow Loads

New board members announced for National FFA Foundation Sponsors’ Board

CFAES creates farm management institute

Rogue Creamery President David Gremmels Inducted to College of Agricultural Sciences Hall of Fame at Oregon State University

Farm Credit East Accepting Scholarship Applications to Support Agricultural Educators

Registration & housing open Nov. 15 for 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando

Labor Roadshow VI

Conewango Announces Availability of New Catalog

Apply now for Ohio NRCS EQIP

Farm Credit East offers Seminars for the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement announces 2023 scholarship program

Dairy Urges Swift Full Senate Confirmation of Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

Farmer sentiment improves, but farmers still concerned about rising costs and inflation

New Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Resources Available

USDA investing $197M in partner-driven, locally led conservation

Farm Inputs: U.S. Agricultural Land Values Show Record Increase

CDFA to Host Farm Bill Listening Sessions

Agricultural Workforce Development is hiring

Farmer sentiment remains weak, crop producers contemplating acreage shifts in 2023

Summit on Agricultural Growth to Be Held August 18 in Manhattan

Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm

New dean announced for Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

Global Dairy Symposium to Take Place at World Dairy Expo

IDFA Supports the Nomination of Doug McKalip to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

What’s in your feed can help dairy cattle during heat stress

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage