Agriculture

Nova Advisory Group Opens Wisconsin Office

February 7, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Firm aims to offer renewable energy solutions to food system clients, including animal agriculture and food processing. Nova Advisory Group, a renewable energy consulting firm that offers a unique blend of energy, financial, public policy [Read More …]

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Turn employees from potential brand assassins to brand ambassadors

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit Full agenda available on Summit website; register by March 8 to score the lowest rate Food and agriculture companies spend a lot of time looking outward – focusing on [Read More …]

The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Mark you calendar’s! NIAA’s 2024 Annual Conference – The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture, will be hosted in Kansas City, April 8 – 10, 2024. The Annual Conference agenda will take a look at the current and future state of innovation [Read More …]

Shapiro Administration Awards $2.232 Million For Research Critical To Growing Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Industry

January 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced $2.232 million in funding for research proposals on issues critical to sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry. Funded projects will address complex challenges ranging from reducing impacts of [Read More …]

Honoring a Legacy: Representative Gary Tauchen Receives Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture Award

January 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In a heartwarming ceremony at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 3, Representative Gary Tauchen was bestowed with the prestigious Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award. This recognition [Read More …]

NY’s first dairy farm biochar kiln advances green agriculture

January 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

To make New York agriculture greener, an alumnus-owned farm in Union Springs will become the state’s first commercial dairy to take separated solids from digested cow manure and run it through a kiln to create [Read More …]

DATCP Awards $1 Million in Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants to 47 Groups

January 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has awarded $1 million in producer-led watershed protection grants (PLWPG) to 47 farmer-led groups for 2023. Grants support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and [Read More …]

Texas A&M AgriLife Research names new directorship of center at Dallas

January 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New leadership remains steadfast in commitment to promoting urban agriculture, healthy living Daniel Leskovar, Ph.D., and Ambika Chandra, Ph.D., assumed the roles of director and assistant director at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center [Read More …]

2024 PA Farm Show Wraps, ‘Connecting Our Communities’ To A Bright Tomorrow

January 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show wrapped up eight days of the 2024 Pennsylvania State Fair™ yesterday, connecting hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Pennsylvanians who feed, clothe, and fuel our families and communities daily, [Read More …]

Why Finding Labor, Especially in Agriculture, is Going to Continue to be a Challenge

January 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Building on the previous Udder Report article based on a WSJ (September 25) article “Why America Has a Long-Term Labor Crisis”, this month I would like to dive a little deeper on why we not [Read More …]

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in Celebration of National Milk Day

January 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered the following statement in support of America’s dairy industry, in advance of National Milk Day, which will be celebrated on Thursday, January 11. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today visited the [Read More …]

Agriculture students: Apply for the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship

January 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Applications are due Feb. 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 …]

Registration open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit: Ready, Set, Solve!

January 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Partnership’s Amanda Lucey to moderate event focused on advancing animal ag Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the opening of registration for its 2024 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Ready, Set, Solve! Advancing Animal Agriculture.” The [Read More …]

77th Alice in Dairyland Applications Open through January 31

January 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply to be the 77th Alice in Dairyland through January 31, 2024. As one of the [Read More …]

Wisconsin DATCP – A Resource and Partner

January 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection worked to provide services, implement new programs, and continue to serve as a resource to the citizens of the state. While there were ongoing [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau recognizes Burns for legislative efforts to protect agriculture

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) recognized State Rep. DeWayne Burns of Cleburne for being a strong champion for Texas agriculture in the Texas Legislature. Burns received the S.M. True Agricultural Champion Award in a special presentation [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance releases reports from 2023 animal rights conferences

December 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Food chain – from farm to fork – urged to prepare for activism in 2024 including “open rescue,” legislative campaigns, and pressure to drop meat from the mennu The Animal Agriculture Alliance has concluded the [Read More …]

Collaboration and momentum main themes of Sustainable Agriculture Summit

December 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

More than 900 farmer and industry leaders gathered to discuss advancements, challenges and opportunities for scaled action Barbara O’Brien, president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, said with [Read More …]

Logan Hall joins Animal Agriculture Alliance as director, membership and marketing

December 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hall to lead membership recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently welcomed Logan Hall as director, membership and marketing. In this role, Hall will lead the development and execution of the Alliance’s [Read More …]

USDA Signs Agreement with Agriculture Future of America to Prepare Young People for Careers in Agriculture

December 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America (AFA), formalizing a partnership to promote the common goals of strengthening the future competitiveness and [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2023 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

December 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Oklahoma State University student and Louisiana State University club take home top prizes Alexis Main, an Oklahoma State University student, and Les Voyageurs, a Louisiana State University club, took home the top prizes in the [Read More …]

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson Dismisses Shortsighted GAO Report

December 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Following the publication of a one-sided report on the federal crop insurance program by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson issued the following statement: “The recent Government Accountability Office [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau recognizes Burns for legislative efforts to protect agriculture

December 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) recognized State Rep. DeWayne Burns of Cleburne for being a strong champion for Texas agriculture in the Texas Legislature. Burns received the S.M. True Agricultural Champion Award in a special presentation [Read More …]

2024 Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference

November 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Women at the forefront of Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture community should plan to attend the Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference this January 12 and 13, 2024 at the Three Bears Resort in Warrens, WI. The Wisconsin Women in [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Nearly $35 Million To Support Greenhouse GasReductions From Dairy And Livestock

November 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) is pleased to announce the award of $21.41 million in grant funding to1 projects for the Alternative [Read More …]

Dairy Management Inc.’s Lisa McComb appointed chair-elect of Animal Agriculture Alliance board

November 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Tom Super, National Chicken Council, to step into treasurer role Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced new upcoming board leadership following its fall board meeting, held Nov. 7 in Washington, D.C. Lisa McComb, Dairy Management [Read More …]

5 Minutes with Shawano County’s Amanda Williams

November 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Tell us a little about yourself. I’m married and have two boys who are seven and five, with another child on the way. We live outside of Shawano, where we raise a few Holstein show [Read More …]

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Help us advance animal agriculture

November 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There’s only way to effectively safeguard the future of animal agriculture – together. On November 28, 2023, people around the world are coming together to support causes they care about. Join the celebration by supporting the Animal [Read More …]

Global Production Trends, San Joaquin Valley Land Transitions And Labor Collaborations To Be Discussed

November 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

November 7th State Board Of Food And Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss economic trends in the agricultural sector, global food production and emerging issues related to land transitions at [Read More …]

Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Commitment to Future Generations in Agriculture

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA and FFA sign Memorandum of Understanding at largest annual gathering of youth in agriculture Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed students, agricultural educators, and guests at the opening session of the 96th National FFA [Read More …]

Nova Advisory Group Opens Wisconsin Office

Turn employees from potential brand assassins to brand ambassadors

The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture

Shapiro Administration Awards $2.232 Million For Research Critical To Growing Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Industry

Honoring a Legacy: Representative Gary Tauchen Receives Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture Award

NY’s first dairy farm biochar kiln advances green agriculture

DATCP Awards $1 Million in Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants to 47 Groups

Texas A&M AgriLife Research names new directorship of center at Dallas

2024 PA Farm Show Wraps, ‘Connecting Our Communities’ To A Bright Tomorrow

Why Finding Labor, Especially in Agriculture, is Going to Continue to be a Challenge

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in Celebration of National Milk Day

Agriculture students: Apply for the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Scholarship

Registration open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit: Ready, Set, Solve!

77th Alice in Dairyland Applications Open through January 31

Wisconsin DATCP – A Resource and Partner

Texas Farm Bureau recognizes Burns for legislative efforts to protect agriculture

Animal Agriculture Alliance releases reports from 2023 animal rights conferences

Collaboration and momentum main themes of Sustainable Agriculture Summit

Logan Hall joins Animal Agriculture Alliance as director, membership and marketing

USDA Signs Agreement with Agriculture Future of America to Prepare Young People for Careers in Agriculture

Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2023 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson Dismisses Shortsighted GAO Report

Texas Farm Bureau recognizes Burns for legislative efforts to protect agriculture

2024 Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference

CDFA Announces Nearly $35 Million To Support Greenhouse GasReductions From Dairy And Livestock

Dairy Management Inc.’s Lisa McComb appointed chair-elect of Animal Agriculture Alliance board

5 Minutes with Shawano County’s Amanda Williams

Help us advance animal agriculture

Global Production Trends, San Joaquin Valley Land Transitions And Labor Collaborations To Be Discussed

Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Commitment to Future Generations in Agriculture

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