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Over 1 Million Student Embark On Virtual Farm Trips® With The Dairy Alliance

October 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The organization connects students with Southeast Dairy Farmers In a successful feat of agricultural education and innovation, more than 1 million students were granted the unique opportunity to embark on a virtual farm tour thanks [Read More …]

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Farm groups call on Australia to not sign ‘dud’ trade deal with EU

October 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Australian farm industry groups on Monday called on the government to not sign a trade deal with the European Union unless it offered much greater market access for Australian agricultural products. Australia, one of the [Read More …]

Dairy from Farm to School

October 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Teaching students where their food comes from is a fundamental step in the development of healthy eating habits. Dairy foods can play a unique role in Farm to School efforts because they are made year-round [Read More …]

New York City Students Visit Dairy Farm

October 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dutch Hollow Farm in Schodack Landing, N.Y., welcomed 50+ high school students and teachers from five Brooklyn schools in honor of National Farm to School Month. ADA North East organized the visit to build trust [Read More …]

Learn How to Talk About Farm Transition at Upcoming Workshop

October 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Interactive Workshop Will Have Sessions Focused on Family Communication Tips How do we talk about farm transition in productive ways? What are the specific steps involved in the succession plan process? Dairy farm families [Read More …]

Work With an Experienced Consultant in One of 7 Seven Strategic Areas of Your Dairy

October 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Grant program is now open! If you’re accepted into the program, you can receive up to $4,000 in funds to work with a professional consultant with firsthand experience [Read More …]

Farm Bill Expires, Government Funding Doesn’t, and FMMO Hearing Soldiers On

October 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Uncertainty defined dairy in September, as the threat of a government shutdown and the impending expiration of the 2018 farm bill, occurring in the context of a slow-moving USDA hearing on the Federal Milk Marketing [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Launches Enhanced Biosecurity Initiative

October 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today announced the launch of FARM Biosecurity – Enhanced, a new aspect of the FARM Biosecurity Program that includes training and an online database. FARM Biosecurity – [Read More …]

Dairy from Farm to School

September 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Teaching students where their food comes from is a fundamental step in the development of healthy eating habits. Dairy foods can play a unique role in Farm to School efforts because they are made year-round [Read More …]

Hannaford becomes first major supermarket to join Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership

September 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hannaford “Local Matters” campaign highlights, supports local organic dairy farms in New England and New York Hannaford Supermarkets has become the first supermarket to join a major effort to support organic dairy farms facing challenges [Read More …]

This One’s For the Women of Farm Science Review

September 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

More than half (51%) of all farming operations in the United States have at least one female operator, according to the 2019 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). “We’re not always the tag-along,” said Emily Mullen, [Read More …]

This one’s for the women of Farm Science Review

September 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

More than half (51%) of all farming operations in the United States have at least one female operator, according to the 2019 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). “We’re not always the tag-along,” said Emily Mullen, [Read More …]

USDA to gather data about farm labor

September 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in October. The survey will collect information about hired labor from more than 2,000 farmers and ranchers in the 11-state Northeastern Region. [Read More …]

Young Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.

September 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on September 13. Issues discussed included Waters of the U.S., Federal Milk Marketing [Read More …]

Extension’s new Farm Management Outreach Specialist to focus on legal risk management for successful farm businesses

September 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is pleased to announce Kelly T. Wilfert as the new Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialist, focused on farm business legal risk management. This Farm Management Outreach Specialist position is [Read More …]

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 17, Farm Safety Signs & Video Series Available At No Cost

September 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 17, the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers [Read More …]

Dairy en Español – Virtual Farm Tour

September 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on a dairy farm! Learn farming and dairy words in Spanish and see how dairy farmer Ashley continues to use her knowledge as a Spanish teacher back on the dairy farm. Loehmer [Read More …]

Raising Strong, Healthy Calves, Farm Tours featured at 2023 PDPW Calf Care Connection

September 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Each daily program will be simultaneously translated into Spanish Calf care managers, calf feeders and dairy team members will experience the best of both worlds at the 2023 PDPW Calf Care Connection® workshops: learning the [Read More …]

Farm Transitions, Electrical Safety and Prenuptial Agreements

September 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Educational webinars now accredited for Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will share strategies and insights on managing family business situations and staying safe on [Read More …]

USDA Forecasts 23% Drop From 2022 Farm Income Levels

September 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s most recent Farm Sector Income Forecast, released Aug. 31, dropped net farm income expectations for 2023 lower than initial February estimates to $141.3 billion, down 23% from 2022’s $183 billion. This $41.7 billion decline nearly [Read More …]

Progress of the Dairy Farm Report

September 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Selected Financial and Production Factors The objective of the Dairy Farm Business Summary & Analysis Program (DFBS) is to help farm managers improve the financial management of their dairy farm through appropriate use of historical [Read More …]

Virtual Webinar: Farm Sense

August 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Sense is a four-session workshop that teaches farmers how to understand financial statements such as the cash flow statement, the balance sheet, and the income statement. Course participants will learn how to organize and use [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Families Invited to “Passing the Torch” Transition Planning Workshop on Nov. 20

August 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Interactive Workshop Will Feature Family Roundtable Discussions with Outside Advisors It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your [Read More …]

Van Orden’s Farm Bill Listening Session

August 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

On Aug. 16, Congressman Derrick Van Orden held a Farm Bill listening session attended by nearly 300 farmers, many of them Wisconsin Fam Bureau members. He was joined by House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, August 2023 Update

August 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski, Economic Research Service, USDA USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income statement and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical [Read More …]

Looking For Help On Your Farm (or Creamery)?

August 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

We have several people in various categories of visas who are ready for placements in the USA.They come through in three ways: J-1 VISAS. The main purpose of this visa is to learn. Trainees or [Read More …]

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families Achieve Their Goals

August 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center Offers One-on-One Consulting Support at No Charge to Dairy Farm Families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has [Read More …]

New Exhibitors Join Line-Up for 2023 Farm Science Review

August 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

More than 50 companies will join the ranks as exhibitors for the 61st Farm Science Review Sept. 19-21 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center. The new exhibitors represent various sectors in the agriculture industry including [Read More …]

USDA To Provide Additional Financial Assistance to Qualifying Guaranteed Farm Loan Borrowers Facing Financial Risk

August 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will begin providing additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying guaranteed Farm Loan Programs (FLP) borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announcement is part of the [Read More …]

What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now

August 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The September Farm Foundation® Forum, What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now, will provide an updated forecast into the current factors influencing how the next farm bill is being shaped and what the likely policy outcomes [Read More …]

Over 1 Million Student Embark On Virtual Farm Trips® With The Dairy Alliance

Farm groups call on Australia to not sign ‘dud’ trade deal with EU

Dairy from Farm to School

New York City Students Visit Dairy Farm

Learn How to Talk About Farm Transition at Upcoming Workshop

Work With an Experienced Consultant in One of 7 Seven Strategic Areas of Your Dairy

Farm Bill Expires, Government Funding Doesn’t, and FMMO Hearing Soldiers On

National Dairy FARM Program Launches Enhanced Biosecurity Initiative

Dairy from Farm to School

Hannaford becomes first major supermarket to join Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership

This One’s For the Women of Farm Science Review

This one’s for the women of Farm Science Review

USDA to gather data about farm labor

Young Farm Bureau Members Advocate for Agriculture in D.C.

Extension’s new Farm Management Outreach Specialist to focus on legal risk management for successful farm businesses

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 17, Farm Safety Signs & Video Series Available At No Cost

Dairy en Español – Virtual Farm Tour

Raising Strong, Healthy Calves, Farm Tours featured at 2023 PDPW Calf Care Connection

Farm Transitions, Electrical Safety and Prenuptial Agreements

USDA Forecasts 23% Drop From 2022 Farm Income Levels

Progress of the Dairy Farm Report

Virtual Webinar: Farm Sense

Dairy Farm Families Invited to “Passing the Torch” Transition Planning Workshop on Nov. 20

Van Orden’s Farm Bill Listening Session

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, August 2023 Update

Looking For Help On Your Farm (or Creamery)?

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families Achieve Their Goals

New Exhibitors Join Line-Up for 2023 Farm Science Review

USDA To Provide Additional Financial Assistance to Qualifying Guaranteed Farm Loan Borrowers Facing Financial Risk

What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest