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Farm Income and Wealth Statistics

February 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. and State Farm Income and Wealth Statistics These are the latest data on U.S. farm sector income and wealth statistics. The data include historical U.S. and State-level farm income and wealth estimates, and [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2022 Update

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Details Date: Friday, February 4, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski, Economic Research Service, USDA Description: USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income statement and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times [Read More …]

Tubergen Dairy Farm named 2022 Dairy Farmer of the Year

January 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Tubergen Dairy Farm’s commitment to animal welfare, support of Michigan Dairy industry The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science recognizes Tubergen Dairy Farm in Ionia as its 2022 [Read More …]

Farm Finance for Beginning and Part-time Farmers

January 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Are you interested in starting a farm? Or, do you already have a farm and would like to learn more about managing it profitably or obtaining credit? Then join Farm Credit East and the Worcester [Read More …]

USDA sets new deadline to apply for Farm & Food Workers Relief Grants

January 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

AMS has also updated the requirements regarding employment verification methods for eligible beneficiaries The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced it is extending the deadline to submit applications for [Read More …]

Farm Finance for Beginning and Part-time Farmers

January 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East to host informational webinar Are you interested in starting a farm? Or, do you already have a farm and would like to learn more about managing it profitably or obtaining credit? [Read More …]

2022 PA Dairy Summit include 12 breakout sessions on timely topics

December 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Event will take place on February 2 and 3 at the Lancaster Marriott To help the dairy industry come together to focus on achieving excellence and top-notch performance, the 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit will [Read More …]

FARM Excellence Awards to recognize farms and evaluators

July 6, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominations are open from July 1st through September 1st The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today launched a new awards program to recognize farms and FARM evaluators who demonstrate excellence in their [Read More …]

FARM Animal Care Certified by PAACO

June 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) has certified the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Animal Care Program as an approved animal welfare evaluation. PAACO provides training and certification credentials for animal welfare [Read More …]

FARM Program Publishes 2020 Year in Review

February 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Dairy FARM Program (FARM) has published its 2020 Year in Review. Serving as the annual summary of the achievements and program developments of the FARM Program, the Year in Review showcases successes and [Read More …]

Farmer Focus tells the story of college friends making a dairy thrive

January 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The latest installation of “Farmer Focus,” co-sponsored by the NMPF and the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program details how three couples who met in college are working together to make a Stanley, NY, [Read More …]

USDA: Farm production expenditures up >1%

August 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Midwest region contributed the most to U.S. total expenditures Farm production expenditures in the United States are estimated at $357.8 billion for 2019, up from $354.0 billion in 2018. The 2019 total farm production expenditures [Read More …]

FARM’s Yeiser Stepp Discusses How Dairy-Farm Stewardship is Adapting to Coronavirus

March 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Emily Yeiser Stepp, a National Milk Producers Federation vice president and head of the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, is seeing rapid evolution in the initiative as the dairy industry continues to [Read More …]

What Does the President’s Budget Mean for Farmers?

February 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

President’s Budget Shortchanges Food and Farm Programs On Monday, President Donald Trump released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2021. As in years past, the proposal would make steep cuts to farm, food, and rural [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Workforce Development Evaluation Tool Available for Comment

December 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, the dairy industry’s on-farm quality assurance program, today released a proposed Workforce Development evaluation tool for input from industry stakeholders. FARM Workforce Development (WFD) is the [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies Rise Again

October 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Chapter 12 Filings Increase 24% Compared to Year-Ago Levels USDA currently projects farm income in 2019 to reach $88 billion – the highest net farm income since 2014’s $92 billion, but still 29% below 2013’s [Read More …]

Fuel Up to Play 60 Changing Lives at Our School

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Teachers and dairy farmers have a lot in common. Both are selfless professions and it’s in our collective DNA to give back to others. Children’s health and wellness is a priority we both share. That’s [Read More …]

FARM Program Announces New Educational Resources

June 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program announced two new manuals and other materials as part of its FARM Workforce Development program area. The FARM Safety Reference Manual provides straightforward, relevant and useful [Read More …]

Farm financial counseling still available

June 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

University of Minnesota Extension continues to offer one-on-one financial counseling University of Minnesota Extension continues to offer one-on-one financial counseling to farmers in serious financial stress. The program is ongoing and still available to farms [Read More …]

Is Your Farm Right For Value-Added Dairy?

June 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Is your farm up to meeting the demands on production and labor of a value-added operation while conveying a consumer-friendly farm image? Here are some points to consider when evaluating your farm. Is your farm right for [Read More …]

Robot dairy farm owners: We want your insight

April 3, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Extension service is requesting robot users to share their knowledge via a short survey Initially smaller farms installed robotic milking systems because they wanted improved lifestyle and labor flexibility. It also allowed them [Read More …]

FARM Releases New Materials Related to Workforce Development

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The FARM Program has created helpful new human resources materials as part of its Workforce Development initiative. The aim of this project is to provide U.S. dairy farm owners and managers with guidance and best [Read More …]

Reminder: Holstein America returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The hour-long program pays tribute to the iconic, black-and-white cow Nothing says summer quite like ice cream. A double-scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry, the options for this favorite treat are endless. And it’s all [Read More …]

You’re Invited to AgAssembly in New Mexico

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

September 6 II 10:30 am – 4:00 pm New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum II Las Cruces, NM Join us on September 6th to connect with some of the most influential and forward thinking [Read More …]

EPA Incorporates Farm Air Emissions Reporting Exemption into Regulations

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Four months after Congress enacted the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method (FARM) Act to exempt farms from reporting air emissions under a federal environmental cleanup statute, EPA has issued a rule incorporating the FARM Act into [Read More …]

International farm safety group holds conference

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nearly 150 people attended from five countries, including 26 U.S. states The largest annual gathering of professionals dedicated to farm safety took place in late June when the International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) [Read More …]

Farm Income and Wealth Statistics

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2022 Update

Tubergen Dairy Farm named 2022 Dairy Farmer of the Year

Farm Finance for Beginning and Part-time Farmers

USDA sets new deadline to apply for Farm & Food Workers Relief Grants

Farm Finance for Beginning and Part-time Farmers

2022 PA Dairy Summit include 12 breakout sessions on timely topics

FARM Excellence Awards to recognize farms and evaluators

FARM Animal Care Certified by PAACO

FARM Program Publishes 2020 Year in Review

Farmer Focus tells the story of college friends making a dairy thrive

USDA: Farm production expenditures up >1%

FARM’s Yeiser Stepp Discusses How Dairy-Farm Stewardship is Adapting to Coronavirus

What Does the President’s Budget Mean for Farmers?

National Dairy FARM Workforce Development Evaluation Tool Available for Comment

Farm Bankruptcies Rise Again

Fuel Up to Play 60 Changing Lives at Our School

FARM Program Announces New Educational Resources

Farm financial counseling still available

Is Your Farm Right For Value-Added Dairy?

Robot dairy farm owners: We want your insight

FARM Releases New Materials Related to Workforce Development

Reminder: Holstein America returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

You’re Invited to AgAssembly in New Mexico

EPA Incorporates Farm Air Emissions Reporting Exemption into Regulations

International farm safety group holds conference

McLeod County Farm Family of the Year

Center for Dairy Excellence releases survey on Pennsylvania Dairy Farms

Dairy farm stress resources

Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner Blends Local Ingredients for an Unforgettable Experience

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