Agriculture

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

October 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East has awarded six 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 expressed a [Read More …]

AGCO Agriculture Foundation and Heifer Netherlands Announce a Two-Year Partnership to Reduce GHG Emissions using Climate-Smart Dairy Farming in Nepal

October 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced a USD 250,000 grant to Heifer Netherlands (Stichting Heifer Nederland) to improve the sustainability, productivity and resilience of [Read More …]

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Join the Animal Agriculture Alliance as “Partners in Progress” at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

October 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Speaking proposals sought through November 25 The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its 2023 Stakeholders Summit, scheduled for May 4-5 in Arlington, Va., will be themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for [Read More …]

Findings From Mental Wellness Survey: What It Means for PA Animal Agriculture

October 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Are you planning to join us for a free webinar this Friday, October 14 at 9 a.m.? If you missed the initial release of the findings from the 2022 Animal Agriculture Mental Wellness Survey, Ginger Fenton from Penn State Extension [Read More …]

2022 – New Era of Agriculture

October 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Sunbelt Ag Expo will take place October 18-20 in Moultrie, Ga. The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 44th Anniversary show October 18-20, 2022. Over 1,200 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands [Read More …]

Wisconsin Participates in National Ag Policy Discussions

October 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

This week Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting. The meeting, held September 26 – [Read More …]

Global Dairy Symposium Registration to Close September 30

September 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages dairy industry professionals to register for DATCP’s Global Dairy Symposium by September 30, 2022. The symposium will be held at World Dairy Expo® on [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance summit recordings

September 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Save the date for 2023: May 4-5 in Arlington, Va. Select session recordings from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 Stakeholders Summit, held May 11-12 in Kansas City, Mo., are now publicly available on the organization’s [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show showcases U.S. dairy industry leaders

September 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

All-American Dairy Show concludes on Tuesday The All-American Dairy Show returned to Harrisburg this weekend for its 58th year. The event, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, features four days [Read More …]

2022 Visit the Farm Day

September 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Save the date for behind-the-scenes experience: October 1, 2022 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is excited to invite you and your family to attend the Visit the Farm Day event on Saturday, [Read More …]

Minnesota celebrates agriculture teachers

September 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Teach Ag Day hosted in Minnesota on Sept. 15 Minnesota is celebrating in conjunction with National Teach Ag Day – a day dedicated to the agricultural education profession and bringing awareness to the ever-growing demand [Read More …]

Sharing info on expanding ag businesses

September 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Sessions will give information needed to help grow, expand current operations “Growing Your Indiana Agriculture Business” meetings are a great networking and educational opportunity for the meat packers and dairy producers in Indiana. These sessions [Read More …]

Farm Foundation Forum to Address Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture

September 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Foundation®, an accelerator of practical solutions for agriculture, will host its next virtual Forum on “Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture: How Far Have We Come and What’s Next?” on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from [Read More …]

Global sweetener industry event of the year is back in La Quinta in 2023!

September 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Are you ready to reconnect with key players from all across food and agriculture? Are you excited to hear the latest strategies for sweetener markets, trade, and policy? Join us in beautiful La Quinta, California [Read More …]

NIAA opens nomination period for Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders

September 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Participant applications for 2nd cohort of leadership program due November 1 The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) is now accepting nominations for the second cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders program. [Read More …]

CA State Board of Food and Agriculture and CDFA to Host Farm Bill Listening Session

September 6, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

September 7, 2022 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will host a 2023 Farm Bill Listening Session in Richmond to hear public comments that will help inform California’s priorities and recommendations concerning federal [Read More …]

Volunteers for Agriculture legislative endorsements

September 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

VFA endorsed Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) for Secretary of State Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee, has announced its endorsements of candidates in State Assembly and Senate races as well as [Read More …]

Agriculture Labor Reform Legislation Remains In Limbo

September 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Despite the fact that the House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act well over a year ago with strong bipartisan support the Senate has not moved forward on any legislation. Most recently some [Read More …]

USDA announces details for the upcoming Census of Agriculture

September 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2022 Census of Agriculture will be mailed in phases, starting with an invitation to respond online in November America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to be represented in the nation’s only [Read More …]

Purdue agriculture experts provide insights into global food and economic security crises

August 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Purdue University College of Agriculture experts share their perspectives on a variety of critical issues With the war in Ukraine entering its seventh month and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still being experienced, growing [Read More …]

Free Courses & Curriculum Available for High School Agriculture Teachers

August 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program is free for teachers, students To help high school agriculture teachers expand on their curriculum with dairy-focused lessons, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program is designed specifically to prepare high school [Read More …]

Free dairy education programs & curriculum available to teachers

August 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Discover Dairy Program is free for teachers to expose students to dairy farming To help elementary and middle school teachers expose their students to agriculture and dairy farming this school year, the Discover Dairy program offers a multi-level [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance releases 2022 Stakeholders Summit recordings

August 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Save the date for 2023: May 4-5 in Arlington, Va. Select session recordings from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 Stakeholders Summit, held May 11-12 in Kansas City, Mo., are now publicly available on the organization’s [Read More …]

Northeast SARE offering $30,000 to try new solutions on farms

August 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) calling for 2023 Farmer Grant Proposals The Call for 2023 Northeast SARE Farmer Grants is now available. Approximately $750,000 has been allocated to fund projects for this grant cycle. [Read More …]

What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act for Agriculture?

August 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Formerly known as the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), the budget reconciliation bill, after extensive negotiations and reworking, was finalized as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, totaling roughly $770 billion. Since the budget reconciliation process was used, [Read More …]

Findings From PA Animal Agriculture Mental Wellness Survey Now Available

August 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farming is a rewarding career and lifestyle, but it can be filled with uncertainty and stress. You are not alone in facing these uncertainties. Last week, more than 100 animal agriculture professionals attended the Animal [Read More …]

DATCP Ready to Move Forward After Release of Funds for Agricultural Initiatives

August 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture is one of our state’s greatest assets and, given the right tools, farmers can feed their communities and the world. Gov. Tony Evers is committed to making sure farmers have the tools available [Read More …]

Distinguished leaders awarded state’s highest agricultural honor

August 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dr. Karen Plaut and Gary Truitt presented with the state’s highest agricultural honor, the AgriVision Award At the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch presented Dr. Karen Plaut, Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University, [Read More …]

Tillamook County Creamery Association Announces Climate Action Goals and Plan for Progress

August 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Maker of Nationally Distributed Tillamook® Cheese, Ice Cream, and Other Dairy Products Targets 30% Reduction In Greenhouse GAs Emissions By 2030 Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), a Certified B Corporation®, is committing to the [Read More …]

College Aggies Online developing the next generation of agriculture advocates

August 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Management Inc. encourages dairy enthusiasts to sign up The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition is returning this year on September 12. Now in its 14th year, the program is [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

AGCO Agriculture Foundation and Heifer Netherlands Announce a Two-Year Partnership to Reduce GHG Emissions using Climate-Smart Dairy Farming in Nepal

Join the Animal Agriculture Alliance as “Partners in Progress” at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Findings From Mental Wellness Survey: What It Means for PA Animal Agriculture

2022 – New Era of Agriculture

Wisconsin Participates in National Ag Policy Discussions

Global Dairy Symposium Registration to Close September 30

Animal Agriculture Alliance summit recordings

All-American Dairy Show showcases U.S. dairy industry leaders

2022 Visit the Farm Day

Minnesota celebrates agriculture teachers

Sharing info on expanding ag businesses

Farm Foundation Forum to Address Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture

Global sweetener industry event of the year is back in La Quinta in 2023!

NIAA opens nomination period for Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders

CA State Board of Food and Agriculture and CDFA to Host Farm Bill Listening Session

Volunteers for Agriculture legislative endorsements

Agriculture Labor Reform Legislation Remains In Limbo

USDA announces details for the upcoming Census of Agriculture

Purdue agriculture experts provide insights into global food and economic security crises

Free Courses & Curriculum Available for High School Agriculture Teachers

Free dairy education programs & curriculum available to teachers

Animal Agriculture Alliance releases 2022 Stakeholders Summit recordings

Northeast SARE offering $30,000 to try new solutions on farms

What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act for Agriculture?

Findings From PA Animal Agriculture Mental Wellness Survey Now Available

DATCP Ready to Move Forward After Release of Funds for Agricultural Initiatives

Distinguished leaders awarded state’s highest agricultural honor

Tillamook County Creamery Association Announces Climate Action Goals and Plan for Progress

College Aggies Online developing the next generation of agriculture advocates

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