Agriculture

Reviewing the 2018 Farm Bill Baseline

December 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 was agreed to by both the Senate and House in early December. The Congressional Budget Office recently scored the 2018 farm bill against the April 2018 baseline for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and mandatory USDA [Read More …]

New York is supporting new farmers

October 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Program seeks to help people just starting out in New York’s agriculture industry State Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Patty Ritchie is encouraging anyone just starting out in agriculture, or interested in pursuing a new career [Read More …]

Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets seeks input from dairy farmers

October 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The NYS Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets is interested in hearing from NY dairy farmers regarding the status of the dairy industry and their ideas as to improvements that could be made to various programs [Read More …]

Florida pet, livestock movement requirements lifted

October 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Putnam announces suspension of requirements to assist evacuations Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam announced today the temporary suspension of intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals from the areas expected to be impacted [Read More …]

New Products: John Deere Introduces New High-Capacity Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters

September 28, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

High-capacity forage harvesting doesn’t mean sacrificing forage quality. In corn, the all-new 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters (SPFH) from John Deere provide up to 400 tons of throughput per hour, along with optimum corn silage [Read More …]

New Hours of Service ELD for Agriculture Commodity Transporters Announced

September 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today GeoSpace Labs is launching a new hours of service vertical product designed specifically for transporters of agriculture commodities who use FMCSA exemption 49 CFR 395.1(k). Professional drivers and fleets who work under the 49 [Read More …]

Entire food & agriculture value chain relies on trade

September 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Senate committee holds hearing titled “Perspectives on U.S. Agricultural Trade” U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today held a hearing titled, “Perspectives on U.S. Agricultural Trade.” [Read More …]

Dr. Ken Olson speaks of the potential move of ERS and NIFA out of Washington DC (Video)

September 14, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA Secretary Perdue has proposed to move the Economic Research Service and the National & Institute of Food & Agriculture out of Washington DC. This effort caught many ag organizations by surprise, creating concern about [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show to Feature U.S. Industry’s Finest, Build Workforce Skills Crucial to Future of Dairy Production

September 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The bright future of agriculture will be on display as the 55th All-American Dairy Show comes to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex September 15-20, bringing 1,200 national competitors in 22 individual contests exhibiting 2,200 of [Read More …]

Farm Bureau president meets with Trump, Pence

September 7, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Russell Boening said Trump told the group that agriculture is very important to him Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening was among a small number of U.S. agricultural leaders to meet with President Donald Trump [Read More …]

2019 NYFVI RFP: seeking proposals

September 6, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications are due by November 14, 2018 The New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) is seeking applied research and education proposals for its 2019 competitive grant program. Successful proposals will have a clear relevance to [Read More …]

Eight Positive Things in The Farm Economy

September 6, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For agriculture, it has felt like the bad news won’t stop coming this summer. While the challenges and uncertainties playing out in 2018 will likely be a talked about for a while, we thought it [Read More …]

USDA launches trade mitigation programs

September 6, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Stopgap measure will allow President Trump time to strike long-term trade deals U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Tuesday launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified [Read More …]

The Alltech ONE Ideas Forum goes global

September 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

13 countries, 15 stops, ONE unforgettable experience The Alltech ONE Ideas Forum will soon be making stops around the globe, giving more people than ever the opportunity to experience the power of ONE: The Alltech [Read More …]

New Products: ALLIANCE TIRE 62 MPH RADIAL FLOTATION TIRE—THE 398 MPT

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. introduces its new Alliance 398 MPT (multi-purpose tire) radial flotation tire for manure carts, tanks and feed trucks that require a combination of high flotation and high-speed road performance. The Alliance [Read More …]

AWABC officers announced for 2018-2019

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The mission of AWABC is to advance the education of women in agriculture The Association of Women in Agriculture Benefit Corporation (AWABC) recently announced its officers for the 2018-2019 program year. The mission of AWABC [Read More …]

Farm Bureau President Shows Value of Young Farmer/Rancher Program

August 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

First-generation farmer learned the ropes thanks in part to Farm Credit support Bringing new farmers and ranchers into agriculture and helping them succeed is an important priority in California and across the nation. As in [Read More …]

2018 ACE On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings THIS WEEK!

August 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Local officials, community leaders, educators, neighbors… YOU ARE INVITED Meetings are FREE to attend Discover how agriculture and community members can thrive and grow stronger as we combine resources and work together. This free event is [Read More …]

CFI Welcomes New Leaders and Broad Perspectives on 2018-2019 Board

August 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) welcomes a new slate of board members and officers that reflects the diversity of CFI’s broad membership across the food and agriculture industries. Doyle Karr, director of biotechnology public [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Applications For Technical Assistance Grants For Climate Smart Agriculture Programs

August 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began accepting grant applications today from organizations that can provide technical assistance to applicants for the state’s Climate Smart Agriculture programs, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas [Read More …]

Wood Co. hosts largest ag show in Wisconsin

August 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Three-day outdoor event attracts over 40,000 people each year The 65th Wisconsin Farm Technology Days brought together food producers, industry professionals and local consumers to showcase the latest innovations in agricultural technology. The three-day outdoor [Read More …]

Chinese Tariff Ping Pong

August 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Have you ever watched a really good ping pong game on YouTube? The volleys stretch on for minutes at a time; the players so intense. With two new tariff announcements each from the U.S. and [Read More …]

Gene Editing Coalition Formed To Develop Responsible Use Framework

August 8, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture has established a multi-stakeholder Steering Committee to develop a framework for the responsible use of gene editing in agriculture. The steering committee, representing diverse stakeholder interests, met [Read More …]

You’re Invited to AgAssembly in New Mexico

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

September 6 II 10:30 am – 4:00 pm New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum II Las Cruces, NM Join us on September 6th to connect with some of the most influential and forward thinking [Read More …]

Rural communities encouraged to apply for loans

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Department’s latest investments to benefit 165,000 people across 24 states Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced a historic commitment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to upgrade and rebuild rural [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert : Mortality Disposal Guidance

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has issued a letter to New York dairy and livestock producers signed by David Smith, DVM, Director, Division of Animal Industry, with Mortality Disposal Guidance. Many [Read More …]

Submit Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

July 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One week remains to submit photos of modern agriculture, forestry, commercial fishing and rural life for Farm Credit East’s annual photo calendar contest. The submission deadline is Tuesday, July 31. Winning photographs will be featured [Read More …]

Virginia agriculture gains new leaders as VALOR graduates latest class

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) program, the commonwealth’s premier agriculture-leadership training program, celebrated the graduation of its third class of leadership fellows at the Hotel Roanoke on July 14. The program, which is [Read More …]

Midwest dairy group and The Nature Conservancy team up to hire agriculture strategy manager

July 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To strengthen its sustainability work with members, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is helping The Nature Conservancy hire an agroecologist with expertise in agronomy, nutrient management, and conservation planning. The addition of Paige Frautschy as [Read More …]

Applications now open for 2019 Nuffield International Farming Scholarships

July 13, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nuffield International Farming Scholars is pleased to announce that applications for 2019 scholarships are now open, and farmers and agricultural professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. Prospective Nuffield Scholars are men and women in agriculture [Read More …]

Reviewing the 2018 Farm Bill Baseline

New York is supporting new farmers

Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets seeks input from dairy farmers

Florida pet, livestock movement requirements lifted

New Products: John Deere Introduces New High-Capacity Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters

New Hours of Service ELD for Agriculture Commodity Transporters Announced

Entire food & agriculture value chain relies on trade

Dr. Ken Olson speaks of the potential move of ERS and NIFA out of Washington DC (Video)

All-American Dairy Show to Feature U.S. Industry’s Finest, Build Workforce Skills Crucial to Future of Dairy Production

Farm Bureau president meets with Trump, Pence

2019 NYFVI RFP: seeking proposals

Eight Positive Things in The Farm Economy

USDA launches trade mitigation programs

The Alltech ONE Ideas Forum goes global

New Products: ALLIANCE TIRE 62 MPH RADIAL FLOTATION TIRE—THE 398 MPT

AWABC officers announced for 2018-2019

Farm Bureau President Shows Value of Young Farmer/Rancher Program

2018 ACE On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings THIS WEEK!

CFI Welcomes New Leaders and Broad Perspectives on 2018-2019 Board

CDFA Accepting Applications For Technical Assistance Grants For Climate Smart Agriculture Programs

Wood Co. hosts largest ag show in Wisconsin

Chinese Tariff Ping Pong

Gene Editing Coalition Formed To Develop Responsible Use Framework

You’re Invited to AgAssembly in New Mexico

Rural communities encouraged to apply for loans

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert : Mortality Disposal Guidance

Submit Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

Virginia agriculture gains new leaders as VALOR graduates latest class

Midwest dairy group and The Nature Conservancy team up to hire agriculture strategy manager

Applications now open for 2019 Nuffield International Farming Scholarships

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