Agriculture

$4.8M to support management of PFAS in agriculture

November 27, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

EPA announces $4.8M in funding for new research on managing PFAS in agriculture At the 2019 Annual Meeting of the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Regional Administrator Ken McQueen [Read More …]

New Holland Agriculture launches charitable component to The Great New Holland Haytools Giveaway

November 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

One of the industry’s biggest equipment giveaways ever in the U.S. and Canada now includes contributions to FFA and 4-H Canada New Holland, a leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer, is supporting agricultural non-profit organizations [Read More …]

Engaging young minds with agriculture

November 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

A unique, hands-on learning experience will be available in the Spring of 2020 A unique, hands-on learning experience will be available in the Spring of 2020 for undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota (U [Read More …]

CA: CV-SALTS Basin Amendments Approved by State Water Board; Significant Changes Ahead for Dairies, Agriculture

October 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk Producers Council (MPC) – through the Dairy Cares coalition – has been active in a critical water quality regulatory process over the past decade, one that will shape the future as it relates to [Read More …]

Secretary Perdue celebrates Farm Safety Week

September 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Trump’s proclamation making September 15-21, 2019 National Farm Safety and Health Week. The theme for this [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance prepares students to be advocates for agriculture

September 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

College Aggies Online offers agriculture students $21,000 in scholarships College students are gearing up for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) Scholarship Competition which kicks off September 16. This year’s students and [Read More …]

Inspect poly tanks every spring and fall

August 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Tanks are susceptible to weathering, especially if they are always outdoors Agriculture officials are reminding farmers to routinely inspect polyethylene tanks used to store fertilizer and pesticides, after several recent failures led to chemical spills. [Read More …]

CDFA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for 2019 Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Funding. Funds awarded through this competitive grant process will be distributed to Resource Conservation Districts, the [Read More …]

Rural connectivity necessary for agriculture

July 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Connectivity is needed in rural areas to make the best of use technology in agriculture The Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas in June on “The Future of Food” showcased technology, innovation and ideas that will make [Read More …]

Alltech to recognize those putting the power of agriculture to work for a Planet of PlentyTM

June 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Call for nominations is open until July 31, 2019 Winners will be profiled and recognized on the mainstage of ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE2020) Today’s headlines seem dominated by doom, forecasting a future of [Read More …]

Farmwave’s Leading AI Tech in Agriculture Goes Live With a Subscriber Model

June 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Slow and steady is winning the race as Farmwave’s platform has taken almost 6 years to get to this release… but the AI output results and complex core in the background combined with an easy [Read More …]

Redding: Pa. Farm Bill supports dairy industry

May 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Package of bills provides support for and continued investments in agriculture industry Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding joined GIANT Food Stores and Troegs Independent Brewing to tour Caputo Brothers Creamery in Spring Grove, a Dairy [Read More …]

Agriculture waits for crucial USMCA vote

May 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

U.S. and Texas agriculture need a trade win. USMCA deserves a vote in Congress. Soon. USMCA does not roll off the tongue like NAFTA, but it is an upgrade over the old North American Free [Read More …]

Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment Dedicates New Organic Dairy Training Facility

May 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The Center launched an innovative partnership with Stonyfield Organic in 2015 to train the next generation of organic dairy farmers. The completion of this facility represents a major milestone in this program. Wolfe’s Neck Center [Read More …]

Trimble Agriculture Launches “Connect Your Farm Spring Giveaway”

May 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Trimble Agriculture has launched the “Connect Your Farm Spring Giveaway.” This Instant Win digital promotion runs through May 31, 2019, and is free to enter by visiting www.No-TillFarmer.com/ConnectYourFarm. Entrants of this contest can play for [Read More …]

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

May 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Have you captured a creative image on the farm, in the woods or at the dock that represents modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing or forest products? Share it with Farm Credit East by uploading your [Read More …]

Infographic: Top U.S. Food and Agriculture Exports to Mexico and Canada = $40 Billion in 2018

May 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Jobs and economic growth are on the line—and not just for dairy—when Congress considers the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The ability to export U.S. dairy products and ingredients to Mexico and Canada is vitally important for the economic [Read More …]

CDFA SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM

April 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on the draft Request for Proposals and application materials developed for the 2019 Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Grant Program. CDFA was [Read More …]

VITA PLUS LOYAL NAMES AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

April 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Vita Plus Loyal has proudly selected a high school senior as a recipient of the 2019 “Our Future is Agriculture” scholarships. This program recognizes deserving students with long-term career interests in agriculture. Students must plan [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Congressional Agriculture Leaders for Urging Dairy-Program Implementation

April 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today thanked key House and Senate dairy leaders for adding bipartisan momentum to implementing new, greatly needed dairy programs, a top priority for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Read More …]

Women’s contributions to ag make up Common Threads

April 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Farm Credit supports annual Central Valley, North State women in agriculture awards Because so many farms have been in the family for several generations, many of them have a man’s name attached. But [Read More …]

Women ag leaders host legislative policy meeting

April 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Topics include ag business, economics, education, commodities & natural resources American Agri-Women (AAW), a coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women, is meeting in Las Vegas April 4-7 to review its legislative policies on agricultural [Read More …]

Women’s contributions to ag make up Common Thread

April 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Farm Credit supports annual Central Valley, North State women in agriculture awards Because so many farms have been in the family for several generations, many of them have a man’s name attached. But [Read More …]

March Madness: Agriculture busting brackets

April 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

On the court and in the field, it’s about how hard you work, your dedication & passion Wins and losses. They aren’t just for your March Madness bracket. They’re for agriculture, too. And [Read More …]

Agriculture and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

March 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Over many years, as the international community has sought to learn more about carbon emissions, their sources and impact, agriculture has been part of the conversation — not only in regard to its emissions but [Read More …]

Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times

February 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

March 20, 2019 from 9 am to 12 noon at Tundra Lodge, Green Bay Agriculture is an industry known for hard work, resilience, strength, and supportive community. However, farm families often experience many challenges such [Read More …]

FFA members prepare for National FFA Week

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FFA members are celebrating agriculture & leadership Saturday to Saturday, Feb. 16-23 Agriculture is part of our daily lives—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Next week, nearly 670,000 FFA members across [Read More …]

Mental health trainings for NY agriculture

January 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NY FarmNet is partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension to bring Mental Health First Aid training to the agricultural community in four locations across the state. This is a chance for field representatives, agricultural professionals, farm [Read More …]

Peterson elected House Ag Committee Chairman

January 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Congressman Peterson elected Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture Following a vote by his Democratic colleagues Friday, Congressman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District was elected Chairman of the House Committee on [Read More …]

Farmer Barbie outfitted to bring ag to young girls

December 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

From 2007-12, the number of women operators grew by 10%, bucking the national decline Red tractor. Pink trailer. Chickens, a lamb, a calf. And a good pair of overalls. Farmer & Tractor Barbie is outfitted [Read More …]

$4.8M to support management of PFAS in agriculture

New Holland Agriculture launches charitable component to The Great New Holland Haytools Giveaway

Engaging young minds with agriculture

CA: CV-SALTS Basin Amendments Approved by State Water Board; Significant Changes Ahead for Dairies, Agriculture

Secretary Perdue celebrates Farm Safety Week

Animal Agriculture Alliance prepares students to be advocates for agriculture

Inspect poly tanks every spring and fall

CDFA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING

Rural connectivity necessary for agriculture

Alltech to recognize those putting the power of agriculture to work for a Planet of PlentyTM

Farmwave’s Leading AI Tech in Agriculture Goes Live With a Subscriber Model

Redding: Pa. Farm Bill supports dairy industry

Agriculture waits for crucial USMCA vote

Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment Dedicates New Organic Dairy Training Facility

Trimble Agriculture Launches “Connect Your Farm Spring Giveaway”

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

Infographic: Top U.S. Food and Agriculture Exports to Mexico and Canada = $40 Billion in 2018

CDFA SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM

VITA PLUS LOYAL NAMES AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

NMPF Thanks Congressional Agriculture Leaders for Urging Dairy-Program Implementation

Women’s contributions to ag make up Common Threads

Women ag leaders host legislative policy meeting

Women’s contributions to ag make up Common Thread

March Madness: Agriculture busting brackets

Agriculture and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times

FFA members prepare for National FFA Week

Mental health trainings for NY agriculture

Peterson elected House Ag Committee Chairman

Farmer Barbie outfitted to bring ag to young girls

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