Agriculture

Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Announced

May 7, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These students will be high school seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year. [Read More …]

Last chance to register for the 2024 Stakeholders Summit

May 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As we gear up for another Stakeholders Summit here at the Animal Agriculture Alliance, I want to take a moment to share an exciting personal update with all of you. Earlier this year, I got [Read More …]

Identify animal agriculture’s “big, hairy, audacious goal” at 2024 Stakeholders Summit

April 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Registration for in person event closes May 3; Virtual recording pass available J.J. Jones, executive director of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA), will guide attendees in identifying animal agriculture’s “big, hairy, audacious goal” [Read More …]

2024 PDP Accelerate™ to Provide Full Day of Training, Networking for Agriculture Industry Interns

April 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Hoffman will lead dynamic one-day event on July 24, 2024 Internships have become a critical part of building skills and preparing students for the workforce. A one-day program presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® [Read More …]

State Department of Agriculture Announces Temporary Import Requirements for Dairy Cattle Coming Into New York

April 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Following Cases of HPAI in Livestock in Other States, New York State Bars Entry of Animals From Impacted Farms and Strengthens Import Procedures for all Affected States The New York State Department of Agriculture and [Read More …]

2022 EPA Emissions Inventory Highlights Agriculture’s Sustainability Strides

April 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

On April 11, the Environmental Protection Agency published the latest edition of the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022. The report has been published annually since 1990 and provides an annual estimate of all [Read More …]

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Latest Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative Report Gauges Impact of Farm-Level Water Quality Efforts

April 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI) rolled out the findings of its 2023 Assessment Survey Report on practices being used by farmers in the Sandusky watershed to manage water and nutrients. The assessment results show [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Recognizes Industry Leaders and Elects Directors

April 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) welcomed members and guests to Kansas City for the 2024 Annual Conference, The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture last week. More than 120 guests joined the conference to connect with fellow [Read More …]

The John Deere Foundation Commits Nearly $4 Million in Grants to the National FFA Organization (FFA)

March 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The John Deere Foundation’s unrestricted, multi-year giving supports the educational outreach and mission of FFA to lift up the next generation of leaders in agriculture. The John Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 [Read More …]

Telling the Story of Wisconsin Agriculture this National Ag Day

March 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Ahead of National Ag Day on March 19, I have had the opportunity to share the story of [Read More …]

Cultivating Inclusion: Celebrating Women’s History Month in Agriculture

March 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As March arrives, so does the celebration of Women’s History Month—a time to honor the invaluable contributions of women throughout history. In the realm of agriculture, this month takes on special significance as we recognize [Read More …]

Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Approaching

March 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council by the end of the month. DATCP will accept applications through March 31, 2024. High [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Leaders Begin Training Program in Chicago

March 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Cohort 3 of NIAA’s Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders launch their experiential leadership program The third cohort of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed their first in-person leadership [Read More …]

AgWest Farm Credit Supports New Producers with $15,000 Grant Program

March 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

AgWest Farm Credit, a cooperative lending association dedicated to supporting agriculture, has launched the application window for the New Producer Grant program, designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture. The grant provides $15,000 [Read More …]

AI’s Growing Role in Agriculture

March 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Many times, while standing on the very land my father and grandfather cultivated, I reflect on how things have changed. From the adoption of new sustainability practices to our approach to livestock management, our farming [Read More …]

Over 140,000 Farms Lost in 5 Years

March 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Between 2017 and 2022, the number of farms in the U.S. declined by 141,733 or 7%, according to USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture, released on Feb. 13. Acres operated by farm operations during the same timeframe [Read More …]

AFBF Welcomes Creation of EPA Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

March 7, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. “AFBF appreciates Administrator Michael Regan for creating a new Office of [Read More …]

Commissioner Millet Issues Update On Historic Panhandle Wildfires

March 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an update on the Texas Panhandle wildfires, expressing deep concern for the affected communities and the agricultural impact. The Panhandle region is facing significant losses, impacting farmers and [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture To Discuss Clean Energy and Climate Resilience At Its Upcoming Meeting On March 5th

March 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss advancing a clean energy future through renewable energy, circular economy and farm innovation at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The meeting will be [Read More …]

American Dairy Backs US Ag Negotiators at WTO Ministerial

March 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) are backing efforts by U.S. negotiators to advance an agriculture work plan and oppose trade distorting proposals at the World Trade Organization [Read More …]

ISDA Director Lamb joins U.S. ag trade mission to Cuba

February 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Last week, Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb joined the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) on a trade mission to Havana, Cuba. The goal in visiting Cuba was to identify and address trade [Read More …]

2024 Young Cooperator of the Year

February 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Young Cooperator of the Year award is announced at our annual Winter Conference each year. This award is given out to a couple or individual who exhibit a strong passion for the dairy industry. [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

February 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $137,000 in grant funding to 27 organizations to assist their efforts to encourage youth leadership development, support young [Read More …]

Local Communities Support Future Agriculture Leaders Through Zoetis Industry Support Program

February 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The annual program is committed to helping FFA chapters nationwide Veterinarians and animal health distributors continue to show support to the next generation of agriculture through the Zoetis Industry Support Program. From Feb. 1 through [Read More …]

New Census Shows Alarming Loss of Family Farms

February 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New agriculture census data released by USDA today is cause for concern as the number of farms operating in the United States and the number of farm acres have both fallen significantly. The 2022 Census [Read More …]

Census of Agriculture Highlights Wisconsin’s Strengths

February 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wednesday, the results from the 2022 Census of Agriculture were published by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Census of Agriculture is taken every five years in order [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Adam Brock as Division Administrator

February 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Adam Brock as the Administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. “Adam will join our team in the Division [Read More …]

NASDA members express need for more research and resources on how PFAS impacts agriculture

February 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Today at the 2024 Winter Policy Conference, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members voted in support of increased funding and resources to states for responding to issues involving the potential presence of PFAS in agriculture, particularly [Read More …]

NIAA Board Adopts New Strategic Plan

February 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

To ensure the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) continues to meet its mission, the board of directors adopted the NIAA 2024 – 2026 Strategic Plan during their January 24, 2024, meeting. Adoption of the strategic plan [Read More …]

The Rapid Rise of Technology across the Dairy Sector

February 8, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In recent years, within agriculture, the dairy sector has undergone a transformative journey, revolutionised partly by the integration of cutting-edge technology and software. This revolution hasn’t just reshaped the way farms operate, it’s also significantly [Read More …]

Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Announced

Last chance to register for the 2024 Stakeholders Summit

Identify animal agriculture’s “big, hairy, audacious goal” at 2024 Stakeholders Summit

2024 PDP Accelerate™ to Provide Full Day of Training, Networking for Agriculture Industry Interns

State Department of Agriculture Announces Temporary Import Requirements for Dairy Cattle Coming Into New York

2022 EPA Emissions Inventory Highlights Agriculture’s Sustainability Strides

Latest Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative Report Gauges Impact of Farm-Level Water Quality Efforts

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Recognizes Industry Leaders and Elects Directors

The John Deere Foundation Commits Nearly $4 Million in Grants to the National FFA Organization (FFA)

Telling the Story of Wisconsin Agriculture this National Ag Day

Cultivating Inclusion: Celebrating Women’s History Month in Agriculture

Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Approaching

Animal Agriculture Leaders Begin Training Program in Chicago

AgWest Farm Credit Supports New Producers with $15,000 Grant Program

AI’s Growing Role in Agriculture

Over 140,000 Farms Lost in 5 Years

AFBF Welcomes Creation of EPA Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Commissioner Millet Issues Update On Historic Panhandle Wildfires

State Board of Food and Agriculture To Discuss Clean Energy and Climate Resilience At Its Upcoming Meeting On March 5th

American Dairy Backs US Ag Negotiators at WTO Ministerial

ISDA Director Lamb joins U.S. ag trade mission to Cuba

2024 Young Cooperator of the Year

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

Local Communities Support Future Agriculture Leaders Through Zoetis Industry Support Program

New Census Shows Alarming Loss of Family Farms

Census of Agriculture Highlights Wisconsin’s Strengths

DATCP Announces Adam Brock as Division Administrator

NASDA members express need for more research and resources on how PFAS impacts agriculture

NIAA Board Adopts New Strategic Plan

The Rapid Rise of Technology across the Dairy Sector

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