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Family-Owned Georgia Farm Nominated for International Dairy Federation Innovation Awards

August 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hillcrest Farms is a contender for “Innovation in Sustainable Farming Practices-Socio-Economic” After a remarkable year of sustainability progress, Hillcrest Farms Inc., a member of The Dairy Alliance, has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 International Dairy [Read More …]

2023 FARM Excellence Awards

August 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominations for the 2023 FARM Excellence Awards can be submitted June 1 – August 11, 2023 using the online nomination form. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of judges and award recipients will be notified in [Read More …]

U.S. Agricultural Land Values and Cropland Cash Rents Reach New Highs

August 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Agricultural land values increased by $280 an acre over 2022, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Land Values 2023 Summary report, released on August 4, shows a 7.4% increase following 2022’s record-breaking numeric increase [Read More …]

Statement on Hannaford Supermarkets

August 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hannaford is a valued supporter of the FARM Workforce Development (WFD) Program, which comprehensively assists farmers in their ongoing efforts to proactively build excellent and safe work environments. FARM WFD provides free templates; comprehensive, dual-language [Read More …]

Sexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers

August 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Television crime shows often are set in cities, but in its third season, ABC’s “American Crime” took a different tack. It opened on a tomato farm in North Carolina, where it showed a young woman being [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY hires farm business management specialist

August 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

For over 30 years PRO-DAIRY has dedicated itself to one goal: To foster a progressive New York state dairy industry through its programming and leadership. Through results-driven education and research, PRO-DAIRY specialists have contributed to the technical [Read More …]

Navigating Farm Stress Resources

July 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Farming is a stressful profession. Learn about the available resources for farm community members experiencing stress. Does this sound familiar? You just invested a large amount of money in your farm operation and now the [Read More …]

Virtual Live Webinar: Farm Sense

July 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Thursdays October 19-November 9, 2023 Join us for Farm Sense to learn about the financial statements involved in running a farm business. Farm Sense is a four-session workshop that teaches farmers how to understand financial statements [Read More …]

See the Latest in Dairy Technologies at Work during PDPW Farm Tours

July 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

PDPW Innovation & Technology Farm Tours set for August 22, 23 Curious about new technologies to make your dairy farm more efficient and productive? See firsthand some of the newest innovations in feeding, rumination and [Read More …]

FARM Excellence Awards

July 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program Excellence Awards recognize farms and FARM evaluators who demonstrate excellence in their engagement with the FARM Program. Awards are given in four categories: Animal Care & [Read More …]

Ohio Farm Bureau unveils farm labor resources

July 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Ohio Farm Bureau, in a partnership with Nationwide, has released a first-of-its-kind ‘Labor Intelligence Report’ and ‘Guide to Finding, Hiring and Retaining Farm Employees’ through their new Ag Intelligence Service. As competition for available skilled [Read More …]

Learn how rotational grazing and other conservation practices enhance farm viability

July 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The 4th and 5th generations on a small dairy in Groton, NY. Join the South Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Team for a pasture walk at Houston Farms in Groton, NY, where fourth generation [Read More …]

Tracking Federal Milk Marketing Order Policy Developments | Part 2

June 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This is the second article in a multipart series following developments in Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The first, released in April 2023, can be accessed here. If you’re involved in the dairy markets or policy either [Read More …]

A Conference for Farm Transition Planners

June 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

All farmers and ranchers need a succession plan. Whether it’s winding down the business, transitioning the farm to a new generation, or bringing on a key employee as a partner, farmers and ranchers must have [Read More …]

Driving the Future: Wilson Centennial Farm, 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year

June 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There’s no shortage of passion involved in agriculture, a consequence of generations worth of work being passed down and the nobleness of feeding communities around the globe. Passion is at the forefront of Wilson Centennial [Read More …]

Does Farm Size Matter?

June 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers explain that when it comes to producing high-quality milk, size just doesn’t matter. Big farm or small farm, all farmers work hard to provide the best care possible to their cows. Find out [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Continues to Advance Farmers’ Right to Repair

June 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Farm Bureau Federation signed a memorandum of understanding with CLAAS of America, providing even more farmers and ranchers the right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU follows similar agreements AFBF entered [Read More …]

Registration Open for INAgLaw’s Workshop – Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm

June 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Registration is now open for the 10th annual Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation’s (INAgLaw) Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm workshop. The program will be held via webcast and will be free of charge for [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Sets 2023 Farm Bill Priorities

June 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has released its 2023 farm bill priorities. Dairy, crop insurance and conservation funding remain top priorities for farmers across the state. WFBF’s farm bill working group has been meeting since November and [Read More …]

NMPF Board approves comprehensive farm bill recommendations

June 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s Board of Directors approved June 7 a suite of farm bill policy priorities covering the commodities, conservation, trade, and nutrition titles, working to enhance federal support for producers and expand access to nutritious dairy [Read More …]

Milk & Honey Month

June 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Queens County Farm Museum hosts Milk & Honey Month, celebrating New York State dairy and honey in honor of National Dairy Month and National Pollinator Month, both in June. Daily admission to Queens County Farm Museum is free and [Read More …]

Planting the Seeds for Success at Farm Science Review 2023

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Planting season is underway across Ohio and the midwest, and the Farm Science Review staff is hard at work preparing for this year’s show. The annual farm show is set to take place Sept. 19-21 [Read More …]

Massive Texas dairy farm blaze caused by engine fire in manure hauler

May 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A fire and explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle that injured one person and killed an estimated 18,000 head of cattle was an accident that started with an engine fire in a [Read More …]

Dobbs Joins World Dairy Expo as Sponsorship Manager

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo® recently welcomed Jenifer Dobbs, Oxford, Wis., as the organization’s new Sponsorship Manager. In this role, Dobbs will cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with the hundreds of corporate, farm and individual sponsors involved in [Read More …]

$4.3M grant to develop farm of the future tech

May 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Cutting-edge, data-driven agricultural technologies and precision management strategies designed for the farm of the future will be developed, evaluated and demonstrated, thanks to a four-year, $4.3 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant headed by [Read More …]

Family-Owned Georgia Farm Nominated for International Dairy Federation Innovation Awards

2023 FARM Excellence Awards

U.S. Agricultural Land Values and Cropland Cash Rents Reach New Highs

Statement on Hannaford Supermarkets

Sexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers

PRO-DAIRY hires farm business management specialist

Navigating Farm Stress Resources

Virtual Live Webinar: Farm Sense

See the Latest in Dairy Technologies at Work during PDPW Farm Tours

FARM Excellence Awards

Ohio Farm Bureau unveils farm labor resources

Learn how rotational grazing and other conservation practices enhance farm viability

Tracking Federal Milk Marketing Order Policy Developments | Part 2

A Conference for Farm Transition Planners

Driving the Future: Wilson Centennial Farm, 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year

Does Farm Size Matter?

Farm Bureau Continues to Advance Farmers’ Right to Repair

Registration Open for INAgLaw’s Workshop – Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Sets 2023 Farm Bill Priorities

NMPF Board approves comprehensive farm bill recommendations

Milk & Honey Month

Planting the Seeds for Success at Farm Science Review 2023

Massive Texas dairy farm blaze caused by engine fire in manure hauler

Dobbs Joins World Dairy Expo as Sponsorship Manager

$4.3M grant to develop farm of the future tech

Farm Tours at World Dairy Expo

These four challenges will shape the next farm bill – and how the US eats

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Crops Livestock and Farm Income Forecast

Indiana Farm Bureau Celebrates 2023 Legislative Victories

Dairy Farm Business Summary Progress Report

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