Agriculture

Coming Soon: 2022 Census of Agriculture

August 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Every five years, the USDA is charged with estimating crop and livestock production through the Census of Agriculture, and they need your help to make the upcoming census possible. What is the Census of Agriculture? [Read More …]

USDA Searching for Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Health

August 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest $25 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Through CIG, partners work to address our nation’s water quality, [Read More …]

Join Us for the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 10

August 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Will you be attending Ag Progress Days next week? We hope you’ll join us for the 2022 Industry Breakfast on Mental Health in the Animal Ag Industry on Wednesday, August 10 from 7-9 a.m. in the Special Events Building [Read More …]

Miner Institute to host Open House August 6!

July 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Event will showcase modern agriculture, offer plenty of fun for families Come learn about the research, education, and demonstration programs at Miner Institute at our Open House on Saturday, Aug. 6 from noon to 4 [Read More …]

INFB promotes ag at 2022 Indiana State Fair

July 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Popular events and sponsorships return amid construction on new facility Indiana Farm Bureau will once again support agriculture at this year’s Indiana State Fair. The sponsored events and programming showcase INFB’s commitment to youth in [Read More …]

Creating the Knowledge that Farmers Need

July 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NYFVI Seeks Proposals to Help Agriculture Continue to Change The New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) is pleased to announce that its annual Request for Proposals (RFP) is now underway. The organization is seeking proposals [Read More …]

2022 Organic Certification Cost Share Program Application Period Opens

July 21, 2022 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 …]

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How producing more with less will drive the future of agriculture

July 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers are turning to technology to reach their goals, says Association of Equipment Manufacturers A number of key drivers poised to impact the future of agriculture are taking shape, and American farmers are already feeling the pressure. [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence seeking two Board of Director nominations

July 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominations are open for western Pa. dairy producer & retail representative The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors is requesting nominations to fill two open board positions. The available positions are for a dairy [Read More …]

Edge announces scholarship winners

July 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Five young adults will receive $2,000 awards to pursue higher education Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is investing in its membership. Through the dairy cooperative’s annual scholarship program, five young adults will receive $2,000 awards [Read More …]

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Advocate for agriculture and compete for scholarships through College Aggies Online

July 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Scholarship prizes available each week throughout the student program Everyone depends on agriculture in one way or another, but the average person continues to grow further removed from the farm. To bridge this communication gap [Read More …]

Australia, Indonesia commit to fight against FMD outbreak

July 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Disease was detected in the Indonesian provinces of Aceh and East Java in May and has spread to 20 other provinces Australia’s top agriculture official met with his Indonesian counterpart on Thursday to discuss ways [Read More …]

Applications sought for dairy and research promotion projects

July 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board announces request for applications for projects promoting, researching NY’s dairy industry The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced that the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board [Read More …]

Journal of Dairy Science® Journal Impact Factor increases to 4.225

July 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

JDS® ranks sixth by Impact Factor among Agriculture, Dairy, and Animal Science journals According to new statistics released in Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports™, the Journal Impact Factor for the Journal of Dairy Science (JDS) increased [Read More …]

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

July 1, 2022 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 2023 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload your picturesque images from the farm, woods [Read More …]

Grace Platte joins Animal Agriculture Alliance team

June 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Platte will serve as coordinator, membership and communications The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently welcomed Grace Platte as coordinator, membership and communications. In this role, Platte will assist in managing the organization’s membership and sponsorship processing, [Read More …]

You’re Invited to the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast

June 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Whether you’re a producer or ag professional, join the entire Pennsylvania animal agriculture industry for the 2022 Industry Breakfast on Mental Health in the Animal Ag Industry. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 10 [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Testimony of Mike Durkinof Leprino Foods Company to House Agriculture Committee

June 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), praised today’s testimony from Mike Durkin, president and CEO of Leprino Foods Company, in front of the House Agriculture Committee. The [Read More …]

NYS highlights workforce and economic development efforts for NY’s dairy industry

June 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Commissioners of Agriculture and Labor visit BelGioioso Cheese Manufacturing Plant to discuss work of the Dairy Think Tank New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball, joined by New York State Department of Labor (DOL) [Read More …]

Startup competition to award $3M from Grow-NY

June 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

$3 million food and agriculture global startup competition is accepting applications through July 1st Empire State Development (ESD) announced that the application window is now open for the 2022 Grow-NY food and agriculture competition. Grow-NY, [Read More …]

IDFA Tells SEC: ‘Don’t Make Climate Disclosure Rule Overly Burdensome on Food and Agriculture or a Barrier to Entry for Smaller Dairy Processors’

June 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) proposed rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” IDFA suspects that the proposed SEC rule will [Read More …]

Don’t Make Climate Disclosure Rule Overly Burdensome on Food and Agriculture or a Barrier to Entry for Smaller Dairy Processors

June 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Yesterday, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) proposed rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” IDFA suspects that the proposed SEC [Read More …]

Counties Sought to Host Alice in Dairyland Finals

June 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting bids from counties to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals in the following years: 2024 (77th Alice in Dairyland), 2025 (78th Alice in [Read More …]

KDA Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

June 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Kansas agriculture has a beauty like no other and we strive to acknowledge and appreciate it throughout the state. You can show us the true beauty of the state’s ag industry through the Kansas Department [Read More …]

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Sign up now open for the 2022 College Aggies Online scholarship competition, kicking off September 12

June 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Collegiate clubs and students invited to build their resumes while competing for scholarships The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently announced that its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program will return this fall, kicking off September [Read More …]

Where Are We on Agriculture Labor Needs?

June 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Well, the problem has not changed all that much since my previous update in early February. At the dairy cooperative level truck drivers are still in short supply for hauling milk to processing facilities. And [Read More …]

Submissions open for 15th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest

June 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 15th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work [Read More …]

First Round of Proposals for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Shows Strong Interest

June 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the first round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities received over 450 proposals ranging from $5 million to $100 million each. The deadline for these large-scale proposals closed [Read More …]

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Value-Added on the Dairy

May 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

WHEN: Thu., Jun. 2, 2022 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET) WHERE: Mapes Farm Fresh, LLC 8180 State Rte. 304 Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania 17844 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 30, 2022 11:59 p.m. Learn tips on starting, [Read More …]

Schaefer selected as 75th Alice in Dairyland

May 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

She will begin her term as the 75th Alice in Dairyland on July 5, 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Taylor Schaefer of Franksville as Wisconsin’s 75th Alice [Read More …]

Coming Soon: 2022 Census of Agriculture

USDA Searching for Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Health

Join Us for the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 10

Miner Institute to host Open House August 6!

INFB promotes ag at 2022 Indiana State Fair

Creating the Knowledge that Farmers Need

2022 Organic Certification Cost Share Program Application Period Opens

How producing more with less will drive the future of agriculture

Center for Dairy Excellence seeking two Board of Director nominations

Edge announces scholarship winners

Advocate for agriculture and compete for scholarships through College Aggies Online

Australia, Indonesia commit to fight against FMD outbreak

Applications sought for dairy and research promotion projects

Journal of Dairy Science® Journal Impact Factor increases to 4.225

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

Grace Platte joins Animal Agriculture Alliance team

You’re Invited to the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast

IDFA Applauds Testimony of Mike Durkinof Leprino Foods Company to House Agriculture Committee

NYS highlights workforce and economic development efforts for NY’s dairy industry

Startup competition to award $3M from Grow-NY

IDFA Tells SEC: ‘Don’t Make Climate Disclosure Rule Overly Burdensome on Food and Agriculture or a Barrier to Entry for Smaller Dairy Processors’

Don’t Make Climate Disclosure Rule Overly Burdensome on Food and Agriculture or a Barrier to Entry for Smaller Dairy Processors

Counties Sought to Host Alice in Dairyland Finals

KDA Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

Sign up now open for the 2022 College Aggies Online scholarship competition, kicking off September 12

Where Are We on Agriculture Labor Needs?

Submissions open for 15th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest

First Round of Proposals for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Shows Strong Interest

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Value-Added on the Dairy

Schaefer selected as 75th Alice in Dairyland

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