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Register to attend the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

April 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit is set for April 30-May 2 in Arlington, Va. and themed “Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability.” Still trying to decide if you’re ready to reserve your seat [Read More …]

Next Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on April 9

April 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, April 9 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks across the United [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Announces Aggressive International Travel Agenda to Expand Market Access

March 31, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit six international markets in her first six months as Secretary to expand markets and boost American agricultural exports. At a time when the agricultural trade deficit is [Read More …]

Agriculture Marketing and Promotions Advisory Board Meeting on March 28

March 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Marketing and Promotions Advisory Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28. This is a regularly scheduled board meeting that will be held at the KDA office at [Read More …]

Secretary Rollins Highlights President Trump’s Proclamation on National Agriculture Day

March 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins celebrated National Agriculture Day, reinforcing the importance of American farmers, ranchers, and producers as outlined in President Donald J. Trump’s official proclamation marking the occasion. “Today on National Agriculture Day, we recognize the [Read More …]

USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers

March 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Marking National Agriculture Day, Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Timely Support for Farmers U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion [Read More …]

Topcon Agriculture Announces TAP FEED Integration with Connecterra

March 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Topcon Agriculture announces the integration of its TAP FEED API with Connecterra. The company has signed an agreement with Connecterra to provide dairy farmers and agricultural professionals with enhanced data integration and analysis capabilities. The new API demonstrates Topcon’s commitment [Read More …]

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on March 19

March 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As Pennsylvania continues to monitor the cases of HPAI in dairy cattle and poultry flocks across the United States, the Center for Dairy Excellence will host the next monthly Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call on Wednesday, March 19 at 1 [Read More …]

Young Farmer Leader Sedrick Rowe to Testify Before Senate Agriculture Committee on Barriers to Credit and Risk Management

March 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Sedrick Rowe, a young, Black farmer from Albany, Georgia, will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry in a hearing titled Perspectives From the Field: Risk Management, Credit, and Rural Business Views on the [Read More …]

Michigan Foundation for Agriculture announces new executive director

March 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) has hired Kristine Kuhnert as its new executive director of the Michigan Foundation for Agriculture (MFA), effective March 10, 2025. Kuhnert will collaborate closely with MFB leadership and the broader MFB [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Share Why They Are Proud to Work in Agriculture Ahead of National Ag Day

March 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

National Agriculture Day Will Take Place on March 18, 2025 With National Agriculture Day approaching next week on March 18, 2025, the Center for Dairy Excellence asked both dairy producers and agricultural industry professionals a [Read More …]

Next Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on March 19

March 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, March 19 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks across the United [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Applications Due March 31

March 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply now for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. Students who will be seniors [Read More …]

78th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

March 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 78th Alice in Dairyland. The candidates are Allison Foster, Michelle Stangler, Mikayla Flyte, Natalie Roe, Olivia [Read More …]

I’m proud to work in agriculture because

March 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fill in the blank: I’m proud to work in agriculture because ________. With National Agriculture Day quickly approaching, we’d like to share a collection of responses shedding light on what it means to work in agriculture [Read More …]

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10 reasons to attend the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

March 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The most powerful changes often start small. This year, the Alliance welcomes all value chain partners to join us at the 2025 Stakeholders Summit to exchange ideas and consider new solutions to safeguard the future of animal [Read More …]

NMPF Board Member Advocates for Dairy Priorities at Senate Hearing

March 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Sixth-generation Vermont dairy farmer and NMPF Board Member Harold Howrigan urged the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee to swiftly advance a five-year farm bill that renews the Dairy Margin Coverage program while also addressing [Read More …]

Wisconsin Engages in National Agriculture Winter Policy Conference

March 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski was in Washington D.C. February 24 – 27, 2025 as part of the 2025 Winter Policy Conference. This annual National Association of State [Read More …]

Wisconsin Engages in National Agriculture Winter Policy Conference

March 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski was in Washington D.C. February 24 – 27, 2025 as part of the 2025 Winter Policy Conference. This annual National Association of State Departments of [Read More …]

KDA Hires Director for Division of Ag Marketing

February 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Kansas Department of Agriculture announced this week that Suzanne Ryan-Numrich has been hired to serve as the director of the KDA Division of Agriculture Marketing, Advocacy and Outreach. The Division of Ag Marketing serves [Read More …]

Mapping Consumer Beliefs in Food and Agriculture

February 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

How today’s consumer defines “what’s real” in a complex food system. In a world where facts aren’t always enough, consumer trust is more complex and more crucial than ever. The Center for Food Integrity’s latest [Read More …]

Be Part of the Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

February 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Current high school juniors can apply now for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will accept council applications through March 31, 2025. “Farmers and agriculture [Read More …]

NIAA’s Annual Conference Will Focus on Protecting Animal Agriculture

February 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will host the 2025 Annual Conference – Securing Our Future: Don’t Just Talk…Act! at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri from April 7 – 9, 2025. The agenda [Read More …]

Be Part of the Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

February 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Current high school juniors can apply now for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will accept council applications through March 31, 2025. “Farmers and agriculture [Read More …]

Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud Secretary Rollins’ Confirmation

February 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Following the confirmation of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, leaders across the agriculture industry and elected officials are voicing their support. Here’s what they are saying: U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans: “Congratulations to our newly [Read More …]

ADC congratulates Brooke Rollins, confirmed U.S. Agriculture Secretary

February 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Dairy Coalition congratulates Brooke Rollins, confirmed Feb. 13 as the next Secretary of Agriculture, the second woman to lead the USDA. As a grassroots organization led by dairy farmers, for dairy farmers, we [Read More …]

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Challenge your mindset in transformative workshop at 2025 Stakeholders Summit

February 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Early bird registration rates available through Feb. 28 Cohen, former animal protein executive and current CEO of the American Cider Association, will lead a transformative workshop on the “challenger mindset” at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Appointment of Julie Lassa as Administrator

February 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development. “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” [Read More …]

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Consumers want to hear from farmers and ranchers

February 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Alliance is looking for emerging voices in the dialogue around modern animal agriculture to be in our next class of Animal Ag Allies. This program provides communications development opportunities and connects you with peers [Read More …]

KDA Announces 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey

February 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback from Kansans for the 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey to collect information on native tallgrass pasture use and practices. The survey is administered through the K-State Land Use [Read More …]

Register to attend the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Next Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on April 9

Secretary Rollins Announces Aggressive International Travel Agenda to Expand Market Access

Agriculture Marketing and Promotions Advisory Board Meeting on March 28

Secretary Rollins Highlights President Trump’s Proclamation on National Agriculture Day

USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers

Topcon Agriculture Announces TAP FEED Integration with Connecterra

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on March 19

Young Farmer Leader Sedrick Rowe to Testify Before Senate Agriculture Committee on Barriers to Credit and Risk Management

Michigan Foundation for Agriculture announces new executive director

Dairy Producers Share Why They Are Proud to Work in Agriculture Ahead of National Ag Day

Next Pennsylvania Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on March 19

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Applications Due March 31

78th Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

I’m proud to work in agriculture because

10 reasons to attend the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

NMPF Board Member Advocates for Dairy Priorities at Senate Hearing

Wisconsin Engages in National Agriculture Winter Policy Conference

Wisconsin Engages in National Agriculture Winter Policy Conference

KDA Hires Director for Division of Ag Marketing

Mapping Consumer Beliefs in Food and Agriculture

Be Part of the Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

NIAA’s Annual Conference Will Focus on Protecting Animal Agriculture

Be Part of the Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud Secretary Rollins’ Confirmation

ADC congratulates Brooke Rollins, confirmed U.S. Agriculture Secretary

Challenge your mindset in transformative workshop at 2025 Stakeholders Summit

DATCP Announces Appointment of Julie Lassa as Administrator

Consumers want to hear from farmers and ranchers

KDA Announces 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey

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