Agricultural

Lt. Governor Crouch and ISDA seek distinguished agricultural leader nominations

June 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor presented by the state. This award, now in its 16th year, was established by the Lt. Governor and the Indiana State [Read More …]

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

May 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Hosting an in-person event, where all can come together to connect Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, held annually during three days in August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. With over 400 exhibitors from [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Support Agricultural Education

May 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East recently awarded $25,500 in scholarships to support 17 educators who will be attending Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) programs this summer where they will learn to teach CASE courses [Read More …]

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

May 18, 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 in support of the nomination of Alexis Taylor, a veteran of Capitol Hill, the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for May

May 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on May 12. Milk production for 2023 is forecast above 2022 driven by gains in milk per cow, with the milk cow herd expected to [Read More …]

Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill

May 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Leaders hear input from a diverse range of agricultural producers and stakeholders about the next Farm Bill U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, held the [Read More …]

Sustainable dairy partnership between CDFA and Denmark commemorated during MOU signing

May 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross today joined Denmark’s Food, Agriculture and Fisheries minister, Rasmus Prehn, at the Stanford Mansion in Sacramento to commemorate in-person their 2021 virtual signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable [Read More …]

USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Funding Opportunity Deadlines Approaching

May 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Funding Pools for Applicants Close on May 6 and June 10 The deadline for partners to apply for the first round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities is Friday, May 6, [Read More …]

EnTech Solutions, Northern Biogas, Dane County Support Sustainable Communities with Agricultural Biodigester

April 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Organizations Unveil Completed Facility Powered by Clean Energy as Part of Earth Day Commemoration With the support of leadership from Dane County, Wisconsin, EnTech Solutions, a full-service clean energy solutions provider, has partnered with Northern Biogas, a [Read More …]

Registration open for Managing Performance course

April 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Course applicable to all agricultural commodities Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development has opened registration for Managing Performance, a six-week course in the Supervisory Leadership Certificate program. Managing Performance materials release June 17, 2022 and live weekly Zoom [Read More …]

Registration open for Managing Performance course

April 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Course applicable to all agricultural commodities Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development has opened registration for Managing Performance, a six-week course in the Supervisory Leadership Certificate program. Managing Performance materials release June 17, 2022 and live [Read More …]

Paraquat Safety

April 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Paraquat dibromide, or paraquat, is increasing in popularity among agricultural producers. However, this product has safety and handling risks which we may not be familiar with. Paraquat dibromide, generally referred to as paraquat, is [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Announces Startup Companies for 2022 CoLAB Accelerator Program

April 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Six Startups Addressing Important Industry Issues, including Waste Management and Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Milk Flavor Innovation and Cow Care A nutrient management solution for agricultural wastewater, in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology for the farm [Read More …]

DATCP, WEDC Announce New Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council

April 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today the creation of the new Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council [Read More …]

Three dairy professionals join Board of Directors

April 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Biddle, Brubaker, and Sattazahn recently filled open board positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed three dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy Excellence [Read More …]

DHIA

AgSource acquires agronomy lab, announces brand update

March 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

New changes to enhance network while providing the same quality service. AgSource Cooperative Services is excited to announce their acquisition of Dairyland Laboratories, Inc. Agronomy Services Division in Stratford, Wisconsin. “We look forward to [Read More …]

Dairy leader calls for new export opportunities to support rural economy

March 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Panel discusses the critical role U.S. agricultural exports have in supporting the rural economy An Illinois dairy processor recently highlighted the importance of exports to dairy manufacturing jobs in a virtual townhall organized by [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Pays $100 Million in Combined Patronage Dividends

March 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East, ACA, the Northeast’s largest agricultural lending cooperative, announced its distribution of a record $91 million in cash patronage dividends to more than 11,000 farm, fishing and forestry business owners and operators across [Read More …]

Dairy a sustainability leader, USDA’s Bonnie says

March 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy has long been an agricultural leader in efforts to enhance sustainability and combat climate change, said Robert Bonnie, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation, in a [Read More …]

USDA-NIFA Invests Over $15M in Agricultural Economics and Rural Communities

March 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $15 million to support building new and better markets for U.S. agriculture and rural communities. “These [Read More …]

CentralStar scholarship applications due June 1

March 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is offering seven, $1,000 scholarships this year. Those interested can find the application at www.mycentralstar.com/scholarship. The deadline is June 1, 2022. Scholarships [Read More …]

55th World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

February 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Serious buyers and curious crowds returned to Tulare for the 55th edition of World Ag Expo®. The world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition came to a close on Thursday, February 10 and boasted 1,272 exhibitors on 2.6 million [Read More …]

PODCAST: Progress on ports problems

February 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Bottlenecks at U.S. ports and their impact on agricultural exports took center stage at the National Press Club last week, with a webinar sponsored by the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, [Read More …]

American Agricultural Exports Shattered Records in 2021

February 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The American agricultural industry posted its highest annual export levels ever recorded in 2021, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today. The final 2021 trade data published by the Department of Commerce this morning shows [Read More …]

Progress on ports problems

February 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Bottlenecks at U.S. ports and their impact on agricultural exports took center stage at the National Press Club last week, with a webinar sponsored by the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, [Read More …]

Agricultural Outlook Forum 2022 Plenary Speakers

January 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

virtual event | February 24-25, 2022 Join Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on February 24 as he discusses U.S.-China agricultural trade relations and prospects for the Chinese agriculture market with China expert and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth [Read More …]

Commodity Classic announces Main Stage line-up for 2022

January 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience Some of the nation’s leading agriculture experts and well-known personalities will be featured on the Main Stage during the 2022 Commodity Classic held [Read More …]

Organizing Work for High Quality Results

January 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program online course A few spots are still available in Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development’s Organizing Work for High Quality Results, a six-week course in the Supervisory Leadership Certificate program. Organizing Work for [Read More …]

Starbar® Products Expands Insect Control Lineup with Launch of Exhalt™ WDG Insect Growth Regulator

January 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Featuring two methods of application, Exhalt™ WDG Insect Growth Regulator protects livestock by causing a gradual reduction in insect populations and interrupting the life cycles of nuisance pests. “We’re excited to expand our industry-leading [Read More …]

GROWMARK, Inc. Acquires Remaining Ownership Interest in AgriVisor, LLC

January 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

GROWMARK, Inc. (“GROWMARK”) is now the sole owner and operator of AgriVisor, LLC (“AgriVisor”), a full-service AgriVisor agricultural risk management and marketing services firm. This comes after GROWMARK purchased Illinois Agricultural Association’s ownership interest in [Read More …]

Lt. Governor Crouch and ISDA seek distinguished agricultural leader nominations

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Support Agricultural Education

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

USDA Issues WASDE Report for May

Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill

Sustainable dairy partnership between CDFA and Denmark commemorated during MOU signing

USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Funding Opportunity Deadlines Approaching

EnTech Solutions, Northern Biogas, Dane County Support Sustainable Communities with Agricultural Biodigester

Registration open for Managing Performance course

Registration open for Managing Performance course

Paraquat Safety

Dairy Farmers of America Announces Startup Companies for 2022 CoLAB Accelerator Program

DATCP, WEDC Announce New Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council

Three dairy professionals join Board of Directors

AgSource acquires agronomy lab, announces brand update

Dairy leader calls for new export opportunities to support rural economy

Farm Credit East Pays $100 Million in Combined Patronage Dividends

Dairy a sustainability leader, USDA’s Bonnie says

USDA-NIFA Invests Over $15M in Agricultural Economics and Rural Communities

CentralStar scholarship applications due June 1

55th World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

PODCAST: Progress on ports problems

American Agricultural Exports Shattered Records in 2021

Progress on ports problems

Agricultural Outlook Forum 2022 Plenary Speakers

Commodity Classic announces Main Stage line-up for 2022

Organizing Work for High Quality Results

Starbar® Products Expands Insect Control Lineup with Launch of Exhalt™ WDG Insect Growth Regulator

GROWMARK, Inc. Acquires Remaining Ownership Interest in AgriVisor, LLC

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest