Agriculture

Our Health, Our Responsibility: Making America Healthy Again

November 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As the Agriculture Commissioner of one of the country’s largest farming and ranching states, I am excited that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined President Trump, lending his powerful voice to the MAGA movement. For [Read More …]

Lake States Dairy Center to Receive Contributions from Seven Farm Credit System Partners to Enhance Agriculture, Livestock and Food Production Education at Fair Oaks Farms

November 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Seven Farm Credit System institutions have partnered with Indiana-based Lake States Dairy Center to enhance public knowledge and education of sustainable agricultural practices, livestock and food production at Fair Oaks Farms. AgCountry Farm Credit [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Releases Report Indicating Northeast Agriculture, Fishing and Forest Products Generate $225.2B in Economic Activity

November 4, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The agriculture, commercial fishing, forest products and food manufacturing industries are key economic engines in the Northeast, according to an economic impact report recently released by Farm Credit East, the region’s largest agricultural lender. The [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Releases Report Indicating Northeast Agriculture, Fishing and Forest Products Generate $225.2B in Economic Activity

November 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The agriculture, commercial fishing, forest products and food manufacturing industries are key economic engines in the Northeast, according to an economic impact report recently released by Farm Credit East, the region’s largest agricultural lender. The [Read More …]

Agricultural Labor: The TN Visa Program

October 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The TN visa program’s lack of clarity on U.S. farm and ranch work is failing livestock farmers and other producers in need of skilled non-seasonal foreign farm labor. Agricultural labor shortages span the entire agricultural [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

October 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East has announced its awarding of six scholarships to students involved in The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization to support their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). The scholarship recipients had strong projects [Read More …]

Agriculture students: Apply for the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship

October 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Submit application by Dec. 15 The Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) is now accepting applications for its $500 Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship. Annually, CPDF awards this scholarship to a student who has successfully completed at [Read More …]

USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor hosts Women in Agriculture Roundtable at MMPA headquarters

October 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

On Thursday, October 17, the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, for a Women in Agriculture Roundtable. Under Secretary [Read More …]

USDA Invests in Hispanic-serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture

October 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations wrap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $15 million to promote and strengthen agriculture-related higher-education programs at Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSI) nationwide. “Hispanic-serving Institutions [Read More …]

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture: Thank You, Farmers

October 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Each day, farmers across Wisconsin care for their livestock, land, and crops. For them, it is more than just a job, but rather a lifestyle and a promise to care for the land just like [Read More …]

The Changing Agricultural Landscape in the Region

October 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Over the last five years, the decline of the dairy industry in Pennsylvania – as well as the growth of organics in crop, animal, and vegetable growing – has become a not-so-subtle shift in the [Read More …]

Understanding the FMMO Referendum Process

October 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers will soon have the opportunity to weigh in on proposed USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order amendments through a referendum process. While referendums are a routine part of FMMO proceedings, many dairy farmers may [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards $105,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

October 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $105,000 in grant funding to 21 organizations to assist their efforts to encourage youth leadership development, support young [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Board

October 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Global Dairy Summit Schedule Finalized

October 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the final schedule for the Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. [Read More …]

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“Dish” on sustainability at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit

October 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Call for speakers issued; registration opens in January Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the theme of its 2025 Stakeholders Summit and issued a call for speaker proposals. The theme of the 2025 event, set for [Read More …]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Here! What Will You Do?

October 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to highlight October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Together, DATCP, [Read More …]

MSU scientists awarded two new grants over $1M each to address PFAS impacts on agriculture

October 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The grants will support a multidisciplinary approach evaluating the impact of PFAS on a Michigan farm. Two Michigan State University scientists have been awarded grants of more than $1 million each to address the emerging [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Leaders Discuss Antimicrobial Resistance in Atlanta, GA

September 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Leaders across the food animal system met with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) convened animal agriculture leaders in Atlanta, Georgia to meet with human and animal [Read More …]

Op-Ed: Celebrating the Contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to Agriculture

September 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

One of USDA-NRCS’ core values is respecting the diversity of all people and communities we engage. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and gives us an opportunity to reflect and celebrate [Read More …]

AFBF: “A serious downturn in agriculture, and action is urgently needed”

September 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Recently, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the USDA’s net farm income data, which shows a staggering 23% drop in on-farm income since 2022. This isn’t just a temporary setback—it’s a sign [Read More …]

Registration Open for Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo

September 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will hold a Global Dairy Summit on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, featuring national [Read More …]

Getting serious about regenerative dairy

September 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Regen Dairy Project launched its Let’s Get Serious About Making Dairy Regenerative report at the 2024 Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe this week. With the ‘hidden’ costs of global agricultural production exceeding 10% of global [Read More …]

High School Agriculture Teacher Receives Scholarship, Free Courses and Curriculum Available

September 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program is Free for Teachers and Students A Pennsylvania high school agriculture teacher was awarded a $1,000 Educator Scholarship through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program [Read More …]

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Dairy Girl Fitness and dairy farmer Jessica Peters to kick off 2024 College Aggies Online

September 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Scholarship program starts September 9; refer a friend for the chance to win $100 Influencer and fitness expert Emily Schaapman (@DairyGirlFitness) and Pennsylvania dairy farmer Jessica Peters (@SeeJessFarm) are slated to serve as mentors during [Read More …]

Apply for NIAA’s Leadership Program

September 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The application period is open for the 4th Cohort of NIAA’s leadership program. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has begun accepting nominations and applications for the fourth Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture [Read More …]

Application/Nomination Period for the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Opens September 1

September 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will begin accepting nominations for the fourth Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders. Applications and nominations are due November 17. The 16-month leadership program blends in-person [Read More …]

DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Open for Applications Through October 7

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants through October 7, 2024. These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the [Read More …]

“Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course — Discount Offered for Dairy Producers

September 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Time: Course runs from September 24 through November 14, 2024. (Individuals who sign up will have 24/7 access to all course content through December 28) Location: Online Course – Live [Read More …]

Opinion: Water For Texans, By Texans: The Path To Self-Reliance

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Water is the lifeblood of Texas agriculture, and nowhere is that more critical than in the Rio Grande Valley. For too long, we’ve been at the mercy of Mexico, waiting on them to deliver on [Read More …]

Our Health, Our Responsibility: Making America Healthy Again

Lake States Dairy Center to Receive Contributions from Seven Farm Credit System Partners to Enhance Agriculture, Livestock and Food Production Education at Fair Oaks Farms

Farm Credit East Releases Report Indicating Northeast Agriculture, Fishing and Forest Products Generate $225.2B in Economic Activity

Farm Credit East Releases Report Indicating Northeast Agriculture, Fishing and Forest Products Generate $225.2B in Economic Activity

Agricultural Labor: The TN Visa Program

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

Agriculture students: Apply for the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship

USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor hosts Women in Agriculture Roundtable at MMPA headquarters

USDA Invests in Hispanic-serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture: Thank You, Farmers

The Changing Agricultural Landscape in the Region

Understanding the FMMO Referendum Process

Farm Credit Awards $105,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Board

World Dairy Expo Global Dairy Summit Schedule Finalized

“Dish” on sustainability at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Here! What Will You Do?

MSU scientists awarded two new grants over $1M each to address PFAS impacts on agriculture

Animal Agriculture Leaders Discuss Antimicrobial Resistance in Atlanta, GA

Op-Ed: Celebrating the Contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to Agriculture

AFBF: “A serious downturn in agriculture, and action is urgently needed”

Registration Open for Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo

Getting serious about regenerative dairy

High School Agriculture Teacher Receives Scholarship, Free Courses and Curriculum Available

Dairy Girl Fitness and dairy farmer Jessica Peters to kick off 2024 College Aggies Online

Apply for NIAA’s Leadership Program

Application/Nomination Period for the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Opens September 1

DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Open for Applications Through October 7

“Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course — Discount Offered for Dairy Producers

Opinion: Water For Texans, By Texans: The Path To Self-Reliance

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