Agriculture

Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Commitment to Future Generations in Agriculture

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA and FFA sign Memorandum of Understanding at largest annual gathering of youth in agriculture Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed students, agricultural educators, and guests at the opening session of the 96th National FFA [Read More …]

Join DFI, DATCP, and Savi for a Student Loan Repayment Webinar on November 7

October 31, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Savi, today announced they are hosting a free student loan repayment webinar on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The online [Read More …]

USDA Releases Assessment on Agriculture and Forestry in Carbon Markets

October 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A key deliverable under the Growing Climate Solutions Act, the report identifies opportunities and needed solutions to improve farmers’ access to carbon markets Today, the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) released A General Assessment of the [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

October 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $80,000 in grant funding to 18 organizations to assist their efforts to support young and beginning farmer initiatives, [Read More …]

Now is the time to sign up for H2Ohio Producer Rollout Meetings

October 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced a new round of H2Ohio open enrollment for producers in the 14 counties of the Maumee River Watershed project area. Producers in the following counties are eligible to [Read More …]

Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit to Award $3 Million in Prize Money to Promote the Future of Food, Agriculture, and Sustainable Technologies

October 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This year’s Summit focuses on the Grow-NY Effect, cultivating innovations that have the power to address economic health, climate sustainability, and food resources for the world’s growing population. Grow-NY, the largest global food and agriculture business [Read More …]

Website and Video Resources Showcase Careers in PA Agriculture for High Schoolers

October 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Website Has a Wide Range of Resources for High School Students and Educators To showcase the wide range of careers available in Pennsylvania’s agricultural and food industry, the AgandFoodCareersinPA.com website is available for high school [Read More …]

Celebrate Contributions of Wisconsin Farmers on National Farmers Day

October 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin’s $104.8 billion agriculture industry is successful thanks to many people, from the processors who develop, package, and distribute goods to the consumers who keep demand for these products high. The foundation of this supply [Read More …]

Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference

October 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Women at the forefront of Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture community should save the date for the Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference this November 9 and 10, 2023 at the Three Bears Resort in Warrens, WI. The Wisconsin Women [Read More …]

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Speaking proposals sought for 2024 Stakeholders Summit

October 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

2024 Summit theme announced; 2023 Summit recordings publicly available Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the theme of its 2024 Stakeholders Summit: “Ready, Set, Solve! Advancing Animal Agriculture.” The 2024 Summit is set for May 8-9 in Kansas City, [Read More …]

Young Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.

September 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on September 13. Issues discussed included Waters of the U.S., Federal Milk Marketing [Read More …]

Sign Up for “Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course By Sept. 15 to Get $100 Off

September 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering $100 discounts to dairy producers who sign up for Katie Dotterer’s “Spanish for Agriculture” (Dairy Beginners or Intermediate) online course this fall. If you’re looking to improve your Spanish skills and [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Joins Steering Committee of Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance

September 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today it has joined the steering committee of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA). FACA consists of more than 80 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agribusinesses, [Read More …]

Share your experiences with Congress’ Ag Labor Working Group

September 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The House Agriculture Committee’s newly-formed Agricultural Labor Working Group has released an online survey requesting input from the agricultural community about workforce issues. Feedback from dairy farmers, employees and other stakeholders is requested to provide insight into [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 15th annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship

September 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

By the end of the month fall will officially be here, and the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 15th annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition will be in full swing! CAO was started to help college students become [Read More …]

Georgia Department of Agriculture Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Damage Assessments

September 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

On Wednesday August 30th, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 Hurricane and quickly moved into Georgia as a Category 2 Hurricane, bringing Hurricane and Tropical Storm force winds and heavy rainfall [Read More …]

20 Startups from Across the Globe will Compete to Win a Combined Total of $3 Million in Prize Money at Upcoming Summit Nov. 14-15

September 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Competition is Funded Through Upstate Revitalization Initiatives – Finger Lakes Forward, CNY Rising, and Southern Tier Soaring – Regional Comprehensive Strategies to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development (ESD) and Cornell University’s [Read More …]

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in ‘Spanish for Agriculture’ Course

September 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Fall Course The United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, and 80 percent of the agricultural workforce in [Read More …]

Purina Animal Nutrition launches scholarship program for students involved in animal agriculture

August 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Applications open August 28 through October 12. Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, is announcing its new scholarship program designed to assist students involved in agriculture and livestock production in pursuing their [Read More …]

The Evolution of Precision Agriculture and Policy Implications

August 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Farming is truly a special walk of life. As the saying goes, “Man – despite artistic pretensions, his sophistication, and accomplishments, owes his existence to a 6-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it [Read More …]

Opportunity Knocks! Ag Impact Statement Program Manager

August 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

DATCP is recruiting for an Agricultural Impact Statement Program Manager/ Conservation Land Use Specialist to join our team! Major responsibilities include: Preparation and publication of Agricultural Impact Statements (AIS) for public projects including highways, transmission lines, pipelines, airports, and [Read More …]

“’Adopt a Cow’ Program Brings Agriculture to the Classroom, Registration Closes Sept. 15

August 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Individuals Can Spread the Word About the Free Program Through Postcards and Social Media Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program opened for enrollment for the 2023-24 school year on May 1 and closes on September [Read More …]

Influencers Dairy Girl Fitness and Jessica Peters to lead College Aggies Online dairy week

August 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

More than $20,000 in scholarship awards available to participants The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) program kicks off on September 11, beginning with a dairy theme during week one. Emily Schaapman, [Read More …]

New Exhibitors Join Line-Up for 2023 Farm Science Review

August 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

More than 50 companies will join the ranks as exhibitors for the 61st Farm Science Review Sept. 19-21 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center. The new exhibitors represent various sectors in the agriculture industry including [Read More …]

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program now accepting grant applications

August 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) currently has open application windows for four grant programs: the Research and Education Grant Program, due on October 5, 2023 the Partnership Grant Program [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Launches Policy Review Panels

August 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NIAA will offer unbiased, third-party reviews toorganizational policies related to animal agriculture. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has launched a new program to review organizational policies and positions specific to animal agriculture as [Read More …]

Eight $1,000 scholarships awarded to youth in agriculture

August 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CentralStar Cooperative’s Board of Directors, dedicated to serving dairy and beef producers across the upper Midwest, has announced the awarding of $1,000 scholarships to eight students pursuing agricultural-focused higher education at college and technical schools. [Read More …]

Ryan Goodman and Jen Sorenson to share consumer engagement tips with 2023 College Aggies Online participants

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Sign up today; nearly $20,000 in scholarships and prizes awarded last year Ryan Goodman, also known online as “The Beef Runner,” and Jen Sorenson, former president of the National Pork Producers Council, will mentor 2023 [Read More …]

2023 Organic Certification Cost Share Program Application Period Opens

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program through October [Read More …]

State Board Of Food And Agriculture To Discuss Beginning Farmer And Rancher Programs At Upcoming Meeting On August 1

August 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, August 1st. The meeting will be held from 10:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at [Read More …]

Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Commitment to Future Generations in Agriculture

Join DFI, DATCP, and Savi for a Student Loan Repayment Webinar on November 7

USDA Releases Assessment on Agriculture and Forestry in Carbon Markets

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

Now is the time to sign up for H2Ohio Producer Rollout Meetings

Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit to Award $3 Million in Prize Money to Promote the Future of Food, Agriculture, and Sustainable Technologies

Website and Video Resources Showcase Careers in PA Agriculture for High Schoolers

Celebrate Contributions of Wisconsin Farmers on National Farmers Day

Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference

Speaking proposals sought for 2024 Stakeholders Summit

Young Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.

Sign Up for “Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course By Sept. 15 to Get $100 Off

International Dairy Foods Association Joins Steering Committee of Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance

Share your experiences with Congress’ Ag Labor Working Group

Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 15th annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship

Georgia Department of Agriculture Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Damage Assessments

20 Startups from Across the Globe will Compete to Win a Combined Total of $3 Million in Prize Money at Upcoming Summit Nov. 14-15

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in ‘Spanish for Agriculture’ Course

Purina Animal Nutrition launches scholarship program for students involved in animal agriculture

The Evolution of Precision Agriculture and Policy Implications

Opportunity Knocks! Ag Impact Statement Program Manager

Influencers Dairy Girl Fitness and Jessica Peters to lead College Aggies Online dairy week

New Exhibitors Join Line-Up for 2023 Farm Science Review

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program now accepting grant applications

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Launches Policy Review Panels

Eight $1,000 scholarships awarded to youth in agriculture

Ryan Goodman and Jen Sorenson to share consumer engagement tips with 2023 College Aggies Online participants

2023 Organic Certification Cost Share Program Application Period Opens

State Board Of Food And Agriculture To Discuss Beginning Farmer And Rancher Programs At Upcoming Meeting On August 1

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress