Agriculture

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Provides mRNA Resources to the Animal Agriculture Industry

July 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) hosted a webinar on July 21 with industry professionals and stakeholders to provide resources communicating about the use of mRNA technology in animal agriculture. Misinformation has been shared [Read More …]

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Animal agriculture organizations partner to communicate science and combat misinformation

July 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Agriculture Alliance and National Institute for Animal Agriculture announce working partnership Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance (Alliance) and National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) announced a working partnership between the two organizations to maximize [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Celebrates the Importance of Agriculture at the 2023 Indiana State Fair

July 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

INFB’s popular events and youth sponsorships to be held in brand new facility Indiana Farm Bureau will host educational events and sponsorships once again at the 2023 Indiana State Fair. The state’s largest general farm [Read More …]

USDA Under Secretary Moffitt Leads U.S. Delegation to UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment in Rome

July 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt will lead the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome, Italy, July 24-26, accompanied by leaders [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance updates reports covering animal rights extremist connections and tactics

July 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Groups bring in more than $800 million in income annually; 539 attacks targeted agriculture in 2022 Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released two reports detailing the interconnectedness of the animal rights movement, as well as [Read More …]

2023 Organic Certification Cost Share Program Now Accepting Applications

July 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Kansas Department of Agriculture has funds available for certified organic operators through the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP). Farms, ranches, and businesses that produce, process, or package certified organic agricultural products may [Read More …]

Natalie Kovarik and Brandi Buzzard to serve as mentors in 2023 College Aggies Online program

July 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Sign up today; nearly $20,000 in scholarships and prizes awarded last year Cattle ranchers and social media influencers Natalie Kovarik and Brandi Buzzard are two of the mentors set to advise participants in the Animal [Read More …]

IDFA on the Confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at USDA

July 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants through August 18

July 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants through August 18, 2023. DATCP will award a total of up to $200,000 in [Read More …]

Save the Date for Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 10

July 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Ag Professionals Are Invited to the 2022 Industry Breakfast on Mental Health in the Animal Ag Industry Pennsylvania agriculture professionals, including dairy and beef producers, are invited to the 2022 Industry Breakfast on Mental Health [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

July 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2024 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload your picturesque images from the farm, woods [Read More …]

KDA Announces Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

June 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Kansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded a $6.46 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program. The purpose of the RFSI program is [Read More …]

Farm Credit’s FarmStart Program Invests $17 Million in Beginning Farmers

June 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

FarmStart, a unique Farm Credit program that invests working capital in beginning Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products ventures showing promise of success, recently announced it has invested more than $17 million in startup [Read More …]

Summit on Agricultural Growth to Be Held August 17 in Manhattan

June 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Join agriculture leaders from across the state at the eighth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, August 17, at the Manhattan Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd St. in [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Release Vision for 2023 Farm Bill

June 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

“We in agriculture need to block out the noise and move forward with a vision that works to solve the critical problems facing our country,” said American Agri-Women (AAW) President Heather Hampton+Knodle. “Agriculture is on the [Read More …]

Far West Equipment Dealers Association to merge with Associated Equipment Distributors

June 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Far West Equipment Dealers Association (FWEDA) has voted to merge with Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). The merger is scheduled to be finalized by the end of August. “We are pleased with the outcome of the vote and look [Read More …]

Nelson announced as Deputy Director of State Department of Agriculture

June 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today that Katie Nelson has been selected as Deputy Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “We are so excited to promote a longstanding public servant, like [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Gather in Washington, DC

June 16, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Women in agriculture from throughout the U.S. recently gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 37th Annual American Agri-Women (AAW) Fly-In to D.C. and the 28th Annual Symposium. The group met with elected officials and policymakers [Read More …]

Governor Shapiro and Secretary Redding Celebrate Dairy Month, Highlight Budget Investments in Agriculture at Reinford Farms in Juniata County

June 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured Reinford Farms in Juniata County to celebrate dairy month and highlight the Governor’s budget proposals to support the farmers and small businesses who make Pennsylvania a national [Read More …]

State Agriculture Commissioner Kicks Off Dairy Month with Dairy Education Days

June 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Education Days to Continue Through June, Builds on State‘s Investment in Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Efforts Department to Highlight New York’s Dairy Industry with Farm and Processing Plant Tours Across the State Taste [Read More …]

Submissions open for 16th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 16th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest during the month of June. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and [Read More …]

California Dairy Families Partner with Raley’s Food For Families and Local Shoppers to Support Milk for Families in Need

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross Joins Kickoff of Giving Gallons at Raley’s Freeport in Sacramento One in 5 Californians — that’s about 8 million people — currently struggle with food insecurity. California’s dairy farm families [Read More …]

Focus on Mental Health in Agriculture Continues

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, the Kansas Department of Agriculture reminds all those in the Kansas agriculture community that mental health needs to be a priority all year round. As farmers [Read More …]

NIAA Graduates Animal Agriculture Leaders

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The first cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed the 16-month program. The inaugural class of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed their 16-month leadership training [Read More …]

Time Is Running Out to Be Counted in USDA Agriculture Census

May 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This is your last chance to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture, as there is only one week left to return the questionnaire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will [Read More …]

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Shellbark Hollow Value-Added Goat Dairy

May 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Tour a local farm and network with other women in agriculture! During this workshop, you will discover the benefits of a value-added business, the importance of raising dairy goats, and how to make the perfect [Read More …]

Producers to Receive Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

May 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), received 450 applications for rebates on approximately 145,000 acres of land for [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards $100,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $100,000 in grant funding to 22 organizations to assist their efforts to support young and beginning farmer initiatives, [Read More …]

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2023 Stakeholders Summit highlights benefits of partnering along the food supply chain

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Grab a recording pass by May 19 so you don’t miss out on valuable insights! The Animal Agriculture Alliance released its 2023 Stakeholders Summit Highlights Report, featuring key quotes, takeaways, and insights from each session of [Read More …]

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Supreme Court upholding California’s Proposition 12 sets a dangerous precedent

May 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Agriculture Alliance statement on ruling Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on California’s Proposition 12: “Animal rights extremist organizations have been pushing for state-level legislation banning frequently-used [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Provides mRNA Resources to the Animal Agriculture Industry

Animal agriculture organizations partner to communicate science and combat misinformation

Indiana Farm Bureau Celebrates the Importance of Agriculture at the 2023 Indiana State Fair

USDA Under Secretary Moffitt Leads U.S. Delegation to UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment in Rome

Animal Agriculture Alliance updates reports covering animal rights extremist connections and tactics

Natalie Kovarik and Brandi Buzzard to serve as mentors in 2023 College Aggies Online program

IDFA on the Confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at USDA

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants through August 18

Save the Date for Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 10

Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

KDA Announces Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

Farm Credit’s FarmStart Program Invests $17 Million in Beginning Farmers

Summit on Agricultural Growth to Be Held August 17 in Manhattan

American Agri-Women Release Vision for 2023 Farm Bill

Far West Equipment Dealers Association to merge with Associated Equipment Distributors

Nelson announced as Deputy Director of State Department of Agriculture

American Agri-Women Gather in Washington, DC

Governor Shapiro and Secretary Redding Celebrate Dairy Month, Highlight Budget Investments in Agriculture at Reinford Farms in Juniata County

State Agriculture Commissioner Kicks Off Dairy Month with Dairy Education Days

Submissions open for 16th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest

California Dairy Families Partner with Raley’s Food For Families and Local Shoppers to Support Milk for Families in Need

Focus on Mental Health in Agriculture Continues

NIAA Graduates Animal Agriculture Leaders

Time Is Running Out to Be Counted in USDA Agriculture Census

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Shellbark Hollow Value-Added Goat Dairy

Producers to Receive Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

Farm Credit Awards $100,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

2023 Stakeholders Summit highlights benefits of partnering along the food supply chain

Supreme Court upholding California’s Proposition 12 sets a dangerous precedent

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