Agriculture

USDA to test 2022 Census of Agriculture online questionnaire in new Respondent Portal new portal aims to enhance customer experience while ensuring secure, confidential data collection

December 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Starting in January, approximately 15,000 agricultural producers across the nation and the various segments of U.S. agriculture will receive an invitation to assist in the online 2022 Census of Agriculture Content Test. The Content Test, which will [Read More …]

Mental wellness survey for Pa. livestock operators, agriculture professionals

December 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Goal of survey to determine baseline of mental health for animal agriculture Pennsylvania livestock producers, as well as agricultural professionals who work directly with these producers, are encouraged to take a short survey to [Read More …]

Zahn wins WFBF’s Excellence in Ag Award

December 14, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture agent for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Kellie Zahn was selected as the winner of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s 102nd Annual Meeting on Dec. 5. Zahn is [Read More …]

JLG Names Rainer Director of Channel Development, Agriculture

November 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dedicated agricultural sales and support teams will serve the agricultural market JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, is pleased to [Read More …]

What they’re saying about climate, agriculture and research in the Build Back Better Budget

October 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Build Back Better Budget contains essential investments in the ability of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to lead in addressing the climate crisis, say hundreds of groups, businesses and individuals in letters to House [Read More …]

Joint Statement from U.S. and Mexican Agriculture Secretaries

October 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Mexican Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement at the conclusion of their bilateral meeting in Ames, Iowa. “We reaffirm the importance [Read More …]

WFU members praise package that would invest in agriculture, farm families

October 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Proposal would boost local food movement and farmer mental health efforts A legislative package announced today at World Dairy Expo hits on some key priorities Wisconsin Farmers Union has been advocating for at the [Read More …]

Inspiring business book “From Farms to Incubators” puts a spotlight on women leaders of the agricultural technology revolution

May 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“You’ll never think about food and farms the same way again.” — David Kirkpatrick, Techonomy Climate change, water shortages and an ever-growing global population are making the world’s food supply more precarious than ever, but [Read More …]

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Dairy Girl Fitness

March 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn about the creation of Dairy Girl Fitness, starting a business, promoting dairy, and more during this event. Join us for Women Rooted in Agriculture: Dairy Girl Fitness to learn how Pennsylvania native Emily Shaw [Read More …]

New cheese plant brings economic boost to Sorel-Tracy and local Quebec dairy producers

March 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Canada’s dairy processors are essential to the vitality of our farms and rural regions across the country. They drive the economy and deliver high-quality products to Canadians, even while facing the challenges of the COVID-19 [Read More …]

USDA Secretary Vilsack confirmed as keynote speaker for Commodity Classic

March 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Secretary’s remarks will take place on Friday, March 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will provide the keynote address during the Closing General Session of the 2021 [Read More …]

Food & Agriculture Climate Alliance expands, sets policy

February 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Group announced expanding membership and new policy working groups The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) announced expanding membership and new policy working groups focused on developing a set of more specific policy proposals that [Read More …]

Chairman Scott Announces House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairs for the 117th Congress

February 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, following the House Agriculture Committee’s Democratic Caucus organizational meeting, Chairman David Scott of Georgia announced the election of the Chairs of the Committee’s six Subcommittees: Jim Costa of California will Chair the Subcommittee on [Read More …]

Incoming Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Agriculture Committee Agenda for the Beginning of the 117th Congress

February 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), incoming Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced her agenda for the beginning of the 117th Congress. “From the ongoing pandemic to the devastating [Read More …]

Government of Canada takes next step in compensating Canada’s dairy farmers

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced today that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has mailed letters to all dairy producers that gives them directions on how to access the second payment under [Read More …]

DairyMAPS: Dairy Market Assessment & Planning System

November 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Atlantic Corporation provides agricultural business and economic research and development. Over the last year, with the support of the USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative funding, we have developed a business planning tool for the [Read More …]

Engage with your campus about agriculture virtually this semester

August 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Management Inc. supports development of agricultural advocates through College Aggies Online scholarship competition The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition kicks off September 14. Undergraduate, graduate students, and collegiate clubs [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Applications Due Aug. 21

August 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds interested high school seniors to apply now for the new Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Applications will be accepted through August 21, 2020. Self-nominations include [Read More …]

What Opportunities Might Kenya Provide U.S. Agriculture?

July 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On July 8, the U.S. and Kenya kicked off a two-week first round of trade talks and agreed on a framework for U.S. technical assistance and capacity-building efforts in Kenya on July 8, according to [Read More …]

Discovery Park of America Announces Additional Partners and New Details for Upcoming Exhibit on Innovation in Agriculture

June 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Discovery Park of America has announced new partners and more details for “AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival,” a permanent exhibit dedicated to telling the story of innovation in agriculture. The exhibit will open Dec. 5, [Read More …]

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Titan to Help Ag Industry Pay it Forward with Donations to Select Nonprofit Organizations in ‘Goodyears Ahead’ Campaign

May 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Participants selecting their favorite organization are eligible for a free hat, and social followers can win a Goodyear Farm Tires cooler through the #GOODYEARSAHEAD social giveaway. Titan International Inc. (Titan) has launched its Goodyears Ahead [Read More …]

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Farming to Support States Act responds to unmet needs of agriculture

May 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) along with Representatives Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced the Farming Support to States Act, to provide state departments of [Read More …]

Food and Agriculture in the HEROES Act

May 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to tear through the U.S. economy, the U.S. House of Representatives has released the text of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act). Similar to previous stimulus [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Recovery Partnership announced

April 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Partnership will help feed Wisconsinites and benefit the state’s dairy farmers Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have joined forces with the state’s leading anti-hunger [Read More …]

USDA to test 2022 Census of Agriculture online questionnaire in new Respondent Portal new portal aims to enhance customer experience while ensuring secure, confidential data collection

Mental wellness survey for Pa. livestock operators, agriculture professionals

Zahn wins WFBF’s Excellence in Ag Award

JLG Names Rainer Director of Channel Development, Agriculture

What they’re saying about climate, agriculture and research in the Build Back Better Budget

Joint Statement from U.S. and Mexican Agriculture Secretaries

WFU members praise package that would invest in agriculture, farm families

Inspiring business book “From Farms to Incubators” puts a spotlight on women leaders of the agricultural technology revolution

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Dairy Girl Fitness

New cheese plant brings economic boost to Sorel-Tracy and local Quebec dairy producers

USDA Secretary Vilsack confirmed as keynote speaker for Commodity Classic

Food & Agriculture Climate Alliance expands, sets policy

Chairman Scott Announces House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairs for the 117th Congress

Incoming Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Agriculture Committee Agenda for the Beginning of the 117th Congress

Government of Canada takes next step in compensating Canada’s dairy farmers

DairyMAPS: Dairy Market Assessment & Planning System

Engage with your campus about agriculture virtually this semester

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Applications Due Aug. 21

What Opportunities Might Kenya Provide U.S. Agriculture?

Discovery Park of America Announces Additional Partners and New Details for Upcoming Exhibit on Innovation in Agriculture

Titan to Help Ag Industry Pay it Forward with Donations to Select Nonprofit Organizations in ‘Goodyears Ahead’ Campaign

Farming to Support States Act responds to unmet needs of agriculture

Food and Agriculture in the HEROES Act

Wisconsin Dairy Recovery Partnership announced

Be there for farmers; they are always there for you

COVID-19 Update for Critical Industries Raimondo & Associates

Dairy co-op offers two college scholarships

SVG Ventures announces the THRIVE VI Accelerator Cohort

The Senate Passed USMCA – Here’s What it Means for Agriculture

$4.8M to support management of PFAS in agriculture

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