Agriculture

Understanding Digital Assets in Agriculture

August 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Key Takeaways Blockchain technology, which creates secure, transparent and permanent records, is the technology that allows cryptocurrency to exist. Tokenizationand smart contracts expand blockchain’s functionality beyond cryptocurrencies. Agriculture can benefit from blockchain through dividing assets into digital ownership [Read More …]

Secretary Ross lauds innovations in agriculture via new AI Supercomputing Center at Fresno State

July 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A new F3i Supercomputing Center at Fresno State is now offering Central Valley stakeholders access to advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate innovation across California’s food and agriculture supply chain. A partnership between Fresno [Read More …]

Prediction Markets Expand into Agriculture

June 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Kalshi is a federally regulated financial exchange in the United States that allows users to trade contracts based on the potential outcomes of real-world events (sometimes called prediction markets). Historically, these contracts have been offered by [Read More …]

Ohio’s Youth Work Permit Requirements for Agriculture

June 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To Permit, or Not to Permit? Young workers have always been part of agriculture. Whether it’s a teenager helping with chores on the family farm, a neighbor’s child hired for the summer, or a high [Read More …]

Agriculture Is Counting on USMCA Renewal

April 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

President Donald Trump has an important decision over the next few months as he decides the fate of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, one that will significantly impact the agricultural economy and the financial well-being of [Read More …]

Lighting Up the Ranch for the Next Generation of Agriculture

April 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Don Cameron explains why he is betting on on-farm connectivity and automated valves to keep Terranova Ranch sustainable in a regulated future. Connectivity is a significant hurdle to the future of smart farming, says Don [Read More …]

Syngenta Launches the Durastak Traits of Tomorrow Scholarship

March 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New program will award $2,000 to five students pursuing careers in STEM and agriculture. Syngenta today launched the Durastak Traits of Tomorrow Scholarship, a new scholarship program that will award five $2,000 scholarships to exceptional [Read More …]

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Celebrates Agricultural Literacy Week

March 20, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today highlighted a record year for Agriculture Literacy Week, organized by the Agriculture in the Classroom Program, with more than 105,000 students in nearly 4,000 classrooms [Read More …]

Indiana Gov. Braun Invests Record-Breaking Commitment in Agriculture & Life Sciences

March 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

1 Billion to Grow Over 100K New Jobs in 10 Years Investment empowers region-led growth, more jobs and higher wages Governor Mike Braun today formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences with [Read More …]

Northwest Ohio Agriculture Expo March 6 & 7

February 20, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Ohio State University Extension Henry County and partners are excited to announce the inaugural Northwest Ohio Agriculture Expo. This event will take place in the new event center located at the Henry County Fairgrounds, [Read More …]

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

February 18, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that [Read More …]

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

February 18, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that DATCP [Read More …]

CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs

February 11, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

CIBO Technologies, the leading independent data and analytics platform for agriculture, today announced a strategic collaboration with Nutrien, a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. Through this collaboration, CIBO will provide essential measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) [Read More …]

From Field to Kickoff: Where Super Bowl Foods Begin

February 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Americans will once again come together this Super Bowl Sunday, not just to cheer on their teams, but to enjoy classic game day foods. From buffalo wings and pizza to chips, queso, guacamole and salsa, [Read More …]

Meet Kelly Leighton: A Conversation with CFI’s New Executive Director

January 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Kelly Leighton, the new executive director of The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), brings more than 25 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex issues and build trust in and across the food system. Most [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Announces Texas Agriculture Hall of Fame (1/22/2026)

January 27, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced the creation of the Texas Agriculture Hall of Fame, a new statewide honor celebrating the men and women whose grit, innovation, and leadership have made Texas agriculture the strongest [Read More …]

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NY Agriculture Department Announces Overtime Tax Credit Advance Portal

January 23, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Encourages Eligible Farmers to Register Now and Begin Recordkeeping for the January 1 – July 31 Period to Receive Reimbursement Later This Year New this Year: Farms that used a PEO in 2024 and 2025 [Read More …]

National Women in Agriculture Study

January 20, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

This survey is part of a national effort to better understand the experiences, needs, and perceptions of women in agriculture today. Your responses will help identify what’s working, where there are gaps, and how agricultural [Read More …]

Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland Applications Due January 30

January 20, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. In this [Read More …]

Answering the Call to Lead

January 12, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

If you live in Waukesha County, you have likely interacted with Jim Renn. You may have heard his voice announcing the Little Britches contest at the county fair, saw him in a parade with the [Read More …]

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Cargill’s Nick Wolfenden to lead Animal Agriculture Alliance board

January 9, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced new upcoming board leadership following its fall board meeting, held Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. Nick Wolfenden, Cargill, will serve as board chairperson beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brett Kaysen, PhD, [Read More …]

DATCP: 2025 Successes Help Pave the Way for More in 2026

December 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Happy holidays, Wisconsin! Though it’s often a busy time of year, the holiday season is also when many count their blessings, express their thanks and gratitude toward one another, and set goals for the year [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2025 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

December 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Northwest Missouri State University student and Tarleton State University club take home top prizes Kaitlyn Ballard, a Northwest Missouri State University student, and Tarleton State University Block & Bridle took home the top prizes in [Read More …]

Minimum Wages in Agriculture

December 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Minimum Wage For Farmworkers Varies By State Key Takeaways Many states are setting minimum wages above the federal level. Recent changes to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) methodology for H-2A workers have revived state minimum [Read More …]

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Responds to New World Screwworm Detection in Northern Mexico (12/3/2025)

December 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued the following statement after being notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of a new detection of the New World screwworm (NWS) in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico, [Read More …]

Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture

December 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Introduced by Smeal College of Business and College of Agricultural Sciences, the 2026 Land Grant Startup Launch Competition hopes to foster innovation in food and agriculture An innovative interdisciplinary collaboration between Penn State’s Smeal College [Read More …]

2026 Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum to examine agriculture and trade through the WI experience

November 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2026 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, themed “Agriculture and Trade: The Wisconsin Experience,” will take place on Tuesday, January 27, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The in-person event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 [Read More …]

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Donate to the Animal Agriculture Alliance on Giving Tuesday, December 2

November 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association matching Giving Tuesday donations to further impact The Animal Agriculture Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to safeguard the future of animal agriculture, is participating in Giving Tuesday on December 2. [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

November 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East has announced its awarding of two scholarships to students involved in The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization to support their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). The scholarship recipients had strong projects and [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Names Farrah Newberry as Chief Executive Officer

November 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Veteran agriculture leader brings more than two decades of experience supporting Southeast dairy farmers The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, has appointed Farrah Newberry as its new Chief Executive [Read More …]

Understanding Digital Assets in Agriculture

Secretary Ross lauds innovations in agriculture via new AI Supercomputing Center at Fresno State

Prediction Markets Expand into Agriculture

Ohio’s Youth Work Permit Requirements for Agriculture

Agriculture Is Counting on USMCA Renewal

Lighting Up the Ranch for the Next Generation of Agriculture

Syngenta Launches the Durastak Traits of Tomorrow Scholarship

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Celebrates Agricultural Literacy Week

Indiana Gov. Braun Invests Record-Breaking Commitment in Agriculture & Life Sciences

Northwest Ohio Agriculture Expo March 6 & 7

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Applications Available for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs

From Field to Kickoff: Where Super Bowl Foods Begin

Meet Kelly Leighton: A Conversation with CFI’s New Executive Director

Commissioner Miller Announces Texas Agriculture Hall of Fame (1/22/2026)

NY Agriculture Department Announces Overtime Tax Credit Advance Portal

National Women in Agriculture Study

Reminder: 79th Alice in Dairyland Applications Due January 30

Answering the Call to Lead

Cargill’s Nick Wolfenden to lead Animal Agriculture Alliance board

DATCP: 2025 Successes Help Pave the Way for More in 2026

Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2025 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

Minimum Wages in Agriculture

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Responds to New World Screwworm Detection in Northern Mexico (12/3/2025)

Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture

2026 Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum to examine agriculture and trade through the WI experience

Donate to the Animal Agriculture Alliance on Giving Tuesday, December 2

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

The Dairy Alliance Names Farrah Newberry as Chief Executive Officer

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