Agriculture

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 …]

IDFA Applauds Bipartisan Senate Agriculture Committee Vote to Advance Brooke Rollins Nomination As USDA Secretary

February 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the Senate Agriculture Committee’s unanimous approval of the nomination of Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. [Read More …]

Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call To Be Held on February 12

February 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, February 12 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks [Read More …]

Farm Credit continues efforts to preserve and protect California Agriculture

February 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Nation’s leading provider of ag credit gives $1 million+ to farm-related organizations Farm Credit, the largest provider of credit to U.S. agriculture, is also committed to the sustainability and long-term viability of agriculture and rural [Read More …]

Women in Agriculture Event Returns March 7 in Wisconsin

January 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Extension Women in Agriculture Program is set to return on March 7th at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, located at 7001 Gass Lake Road, south of Manitowoc from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm (registration [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Shares Enrollment of Six Additional States in Its National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1

January 23, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy Now Accounts for Two-Thirds of the Nation’s Dairy Herds Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced an additional six states are enrolling [Read More …]

FFAR & AAVMC Open Applications for 2025 FFAR Vet Fellows

January 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As producers grapple with devastating diseases like H5N1 influenza (bird flu), African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease, alongside growing demands for improved animal welfare and sustainable practices, the need for skilled veterinarians to safeguard the [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance celebrates key staff member promotions

January 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Emily Ellis, Abby Kornegay, Grace Simpson receive new titles The Animal Agriculture Alliance has announced the promotion of several valued staff members in recognition of their significant contributions, expertise, and dedication as allies to the [Read More …]

NIAA Selects Fourth Leadership Class

January 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Sixteen leaders have been selected for the 4th Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Program. The fourth class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders has been [Read More …]

Sign Up for “Spanish for Agriculture” Winter Course By Jan. 31 to Get $100 Off

January 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy producers: Are you looking to enhance your Spanish language skills this year? With 78 percent of the U.S. agricultural workforce speaking Spanish, you can meet them in the middle with this online “Spanish for Agriculture” course from [Read More …]

New York State Announces Further Proactive Measures to Monitor HPAI in Livestock Following Outbreak in Other States

January 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In Collaboration with USDA, Implements New HPAI Testing Strategies on Dairies to Protect Animal and Human Health No Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Have Been Detected in New York Livestock to Date Previous [Read More …]

Early bird registration open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit

January 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

2025 theme is Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance opened registration for its 2025 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability.” The 2025 event is set for April [Read More …]

Boozman to Serve as Chairman of Senate Agriculture Committee in 119th Congress

January 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, was formally named Chairman of the committee upon the Senate’s approval of its organizing resolution. “It is [Read More …]

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Registration opens January 9 for the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

January 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Mark your calendars! Registration for the Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit opens Thursday, January 9. This year’s Summit, set for April 30 – May 2 in Arlington, Virginia, and themed “Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability,” will [Read More …]

Next PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on January 15

January 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, January 15 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle across the United [Read More …]

Farm Bureau made sure agriculture was not overlooked

December 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As you have hopefully already seen and heard in the news, Congress passed a bill with strong bipartisan support that includes a three-month Continuing Resolution (CR) funding the government through March, a one-year farm bill [Read More …]

Funding Available to Help Farmers Finance New Cooperatives

December 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for funding to support the development of agricultural cooperatives in the state. The Cooperative Development Grant Program is designed to help new cooperatives looking to [Read More …]

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Communications and issues management expert Lisa McComb named chairperson of Animal Agriculture Alliance

December 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Cargill’s Nick Wolfenden named chairperson-elect Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced new upcoming board leadership effective Jan. 1, 2025 following its fall board meeting held Nov. 7 in Washington, D.C. Lisa McComb, strategic communications consultant [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Election of Rep. Angie Craig as Top Democrat on House Agriculture Committee

December 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today to congratulate U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) on her election as the top Democrat on the House [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2024 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

December 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Purdue University student and Louisiana State University club take home top prizes Emma Zaicow, a Purdue University student, and Les Voyageurs, a Louisiana State University club, took home the top prizes in the Animal Agriculture [Read More …]

What to know about Brooke Rollins, Trump’s pick for agriculture secretary

December 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture in his second administration. Here are some things to know about Trump’s choice and the agency that Rollins [Read More …]

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on December 4

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Hear Updates on Mandatory Testing for Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks As Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of HPAI in dairy cattle across the United States, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn [Read More …]

PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held On Dec. 4, Updates About Mandatory Testing On Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks

November 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, December 4 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle across the United [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition on Trump Pick for Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary

November 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

American Dairy Coalition congratulates Brooke Rollins, nominated today by President Elect Donald Trump to be the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. “We look forward to working with the next Secretary of Agriculture on ways to [Read More …]

New Dairy Grazing Alliance Launches to Help Grow All Parts of the Sector

November 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Alliance, which now houses Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, debuts today at the Sustainable Agriculture Summit. It brings together diverse stakeholders from across the dairy industry. Dairy Grazing Alliance, dedicated to growing all parts of [Read More …]

Announce Grant Opportunity to Support Regenerative Agriculture

November 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Danone North America announced the opening of a Request for Applications (RFA) focused on promoting regenerative agriculture. The grant opportunity Understanding the Impact of Hub Farm Resources in Expanding Adoption of [Read More …]

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Safeguard the future of animal agriculture by supporting the Animal Agriculture Alliance

November 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Animal Agriculture Alliance, a non-profit working to safeguard the future of animal agriculture, is participating in Giving Tuesday on December 3. Every bit counts and from now until Giving Tuesday, U.S. Poultry & Egg [Read More …]

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New Dairy Grazing Alliance Launches to Help Grow All Parts of the Sector

November 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Alliance, which now houses Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, debuts today at the Sustainable Agriculture Summit. It brings together diverse stakeholders from across the dairy industry. Dairy Grazing Alliance, dedicated to growing all parts of the [Read More …]

Empire State Development Announces Round Six Winners of the Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition

November 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

$3 Million in Prize Money Awarded to Seven Global Food, Beverage, and Agriculture Startups, Including $1 Million Grand Prize for Unibaio Competition is Supported by Upstate Revitalization Initiative and Builds on CNY Rising, Finger Lakes [Read More …]

Recording Now Available: PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call

November 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Thanks to those of you who joined us for the PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call yesterday. Panelists from the the PA Dept. of Agriculture, PA Dept. of Health, and Penn State Extension shared updates on the spread of HPAI, surveillance [Read More …]

KDA Announces 2025 Bluestem Pasture Survey

IDFA Applauds Bipartisan Senate Agriculture Committee Vote to Advance Brooke Rollins Nomination As USDA Secretary

Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call To Be Held on February 12

Farm Credit continues efforts to preserve and protect California Agriculture

Women in Agriculture Event Returns March 7 in Wisconsin

U.S. Department of Agriculture Shares Enrollment of Six Additional States in Its National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1

FFAR & AAVMC Open Applications for 2025 FFAR Vet Fellows

Animal Agriculture Alliance celebrates key staff member promotions

NIAA Selects Fourth Leadership Class

Sign Up for “Spanish for Agriculture” Winter Course By Jan. 31 to Get $100 Off

New York State Announces Further Proactive Measures to Monitor HPAI in Livestock Following Outbreak in Other States

Early bird registration open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Boozman to Serve as Chairman of Senate Agriculture Committee in 119th Congress

Registration opens January 9 for the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Next PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held on January 15

Farm Bureau made sure agriculture was not overlooked

Funding Available to Help Farmers Finance New Cooperatives

Communications and issues management expert Lisa McComb named chairperson of Animal Agriculture Alliance

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Election of Rep. Angie Craig as Top Democrat on House Agriculture Committee

Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2024 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

What to know about Brooke Rollins, Trump’s pick for agriculture secretary

Join the Next PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call on December 4

PA Agriculture HPAI Conference Call To Be Held On Dec. 4, Updates About Mandatory Testing On Bulk Milk Tanker Trucks

American Dairy Coalition on Trump Pick for Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary

New Dairy Grazing Alliance Launches to Help Grow All Parts of the Sector

Announce Grant Opportunity to Support Regenerative Agriculture

Safeguard the future of animal agriculture by supporting the Animal Agriculture Alliance

New Dairy Grazing Alliance Launches to Help Grow All Parts of the Sector

Empire State Development Announces Round Six Winners of the Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition

Recording Now Available: PA Agriculture HPAI Monthly Call

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