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Farm Credit East’s FarmStart Celebrates 400 Investments

May 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit’s FarmStart program is pleased to announce the approval of its 400th investment. FarmStart is a unique program that invests working capital of up to $125,000 in northeast agricultural, fishing and forest products ventures [Read More …]

Farm Equipment Safety on Public Roads

May 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Safe travels on roadways with agricultural equipment requires an extra degree of caution from those operating the equipment and those in other vehicles. Overview Most agricultural producers move production equipment on public roads for tillage, [Read More …]

PDPW: Dairy Policy Update, Methane Reduction and Farm Safety

May 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Experts on trending topics offer dairy professionals opportunities to learn Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature timely updates for dairy producers’ finances, marketing, animals and teams. On [Read More …]

More Than 150 Dairy Producers Attended Workshops to Boost Animal Care Skills Thanks to Sponsor Support

May 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Animal Care Workshops Helped PA Dairy Farmers Get Trained in National FARM Standards A group of 155 dairy producers attended a series of animal care workshops hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

May 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. The 15-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest [Read More …]

Should farm fields be used for crops or solar? MSU research suggests both

April 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Strategic use of solar arrays could provide financial boost, help farmers continue producing crops and even save water As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research from Michigan [Read More …]

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“Plant a Seed” Campaign Raises Funds to Support Dairy Leadership and Education Programs

April 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Funds Matched by Pipping Concrete, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Mullins Cheese, and CP Feeds A friendly competition between two teams of dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals recently concluded, raising $51,655 to support educational, sustainability [Read More …]

New Farm Safety Video Now Available, Free Safety Signs for Dairy Teams This Spring

April 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With spring fieldwork quickly approaching for most Pennsylvania dairy farm families, the Center for Dairy Excellence has released a new video [Read More …]

Month of May Virtual Farm Tour with Indy 500® Milk Presenter!

April 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Celebrate the tradition of milk at the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with a virtual tour of a dairy farm! Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. Eastern There’s nothing like the Month of May in Indiana, and Farmer [Read More …]

State’s new robotic milking barn unveiled at UMaine’s Witter Farm

April 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The University of Maine unveiled its new robotic milking barn — the third of its kind in Maine and a new resource for bolstering the agricultural workforce and pursuing research activities — at Witter Farm [Read More …]

You Might Already Be Using Artificial Intelligence Without Knowing It

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

For many of us, artificial intelligence (AI) inadvertently became part of our lives. What are some common and potential applications of AI in agriculture? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it [Read More …]

2025 Century Farm Recipients Announced

April 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 77 Minnesota farms as 2025 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results

March 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East reported solid 2024 financial results at its annual meeting held earlier this week. Continued loan growth coupled with strong earnings allowed Farm Credit East to distribute a combined $140 million in patronage [Read More …]

Why the Farm Bill affects everyone-not just farmers

March 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care [Read More …]

Calving Corner Exhibit Reaches Hundreds of Thousands of Consumers Thanks to Industry Support

March 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Calving Corner Exhibit Is Part of the PA Farm Show Each Year To help share the story of Pennsylvania dairy farming directly with consumers and families, the 2025 Calving Corner exhibit reached hundreds [Read More …]

Jayne Sebright: Life in the Moment

March 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As little kids growing up on the farm, we are always taught to stay busy. My dad used to tell us that if it was light outside, we should be outside doing something. Then, as [Read More …]

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers

March 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. These appointees will lead efforts to advance President Trump’s America First agenda and ensure that [Read More …]

Apply for a Farm Credit East Higher Education Scholarship by March 20

March 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East, a member-owned lending and financial services cooperative, is currently accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students with career aspirations in agriculture, commercial fishing and the forest products industries from [Read More …]

NMPF Board Member Advocates for Dairy Priorities at Senate Hearing

March 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Sixth-generation Vermont dairy farmer and NMPF Board Member Harold Howrigan urged the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee to swiftly advance a five-year farm bill that renews the Dairy Margin Coverage program while also addressing [Read More …]

Support Expressed to Congress for Dairy Business Innovation Centers Continued Funding

March 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

NASDA votes to advocate for DBIC’s continued funding in new Farm Bill, including northeast region This afternoon, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) at its annual conference in Washington, D.C. passed an [Read More …]

INFB Honors County Young Farmers & Ag Professionals at 2025 Conference

February 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The annual Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Conference took place this past weekend in Indianapolis. The conference theme was “innovate and grow” and provided an opportunity for education and networking for INFB [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces Record Distribution of Patronage Dividends

February 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East, ACA, the Northeast’s largest agricultural lending cooperative, announced its distribution of $140 million in cash patronage dividends to 12,500 farm, fishing and forestry business owners and operators across the Northeast. As owners of their [Read More …]

2024 Farm Bankruptcies Highlight Worsening Farm Credit

February 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

An indicator of farm financial health across the country, Chapter 12 bankruptcy provides farmers and ranchers with increased flexibility for paying off debt, and is used when all other options have been exhausted. AFBF Market Intel reports have long [Read More …]

Animal Care Workshops for Dairy Producers Start on March 4

February 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Free Workshops Will Be Held in Five Locations and Qualify as National FARM Training The first Animal Care Workshop, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of [Read More …]

Farm Insurance, Cover Crops and Market Update

February 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will help dairy producers as they plan for the next financial [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

February 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $106,000 in grant funding to 15 organizations to assist their efforts to encourage youth leadership development, support young [Read More …]

Certified Pre-Owned or New? Choosing the right equipment for your farm

January 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Making the transition to Lely automatic milking means you can look forward to increased efficiency, reduced labor, decreased waste and optimized yield potential. Deciding on which Lely Astronaut robotic milking system to go with, however, [Read More …]

FARM Program Seeking Nominations for Task Forces

January 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is seeking applicants for its Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship and Workforce Development Task Forces for the July 2025 to June 2028 term. FARM will accept nominations [Read More …]

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FARM Program Seeking Nominations for Task Forces

January 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is seeking applicants for its Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship and Workforce Development Task Forces for the July 2025 to June 2028 term. FARM will accept nominations [Read More …]

Farm Credit Presents 2025 Dairy Outlook Webinar

January 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit will be hosting Cornell University’s Dr. Chris Wolf for Farm Credit East’s annual dairy outlook webinar on Wednesday, January 22 at 12:00 pm. This webinar is free to attend [Read More …]

Farm Credit East’s FarmStart Celebrates 400 Investments

Farm Equipment Safety on Public Roads

PDPW: Dairy Policy Update, Methane Reduction and Farm Safety

More Than 150 Dairy Producers Attended Workshops to Boost Animal Care Skills Thanks to Sponsor Support

Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

Should farm fields be used for crops or solar? MSU research suggests both

“Plant a Seed” Campaign Raises Funds to Support Dairy Leadership and Education Programs

New Farm Safety Video Now Available, Free Safety Signs for Dairy Teams This Spring

Month of May Virtual Farm Tour with Indy 500® Milk Presenter!

State’s new robotic milking barn unveiled at UMaine’s Witter Farm

You Might Already Be Using Artificial Intelligence Without Knowing It

2025 Century Farm Recipients Announced

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results

Why the Farm Bill affects everyone-not just farmers

Calving Corner Exhibit Reaches Hundreds of Thousands of Consumers Thanks to Industry Support

Jayne Sebright: Life in the Moment

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers

Apply for a Farm Credit East Higher Education Scholarship by March 20

NMPF Board Member Advocates for Dairy Priorities at Senate Hearing

Support Expressed to Congress for Dairy Business Innovation Centers Continued Funding

INFB Honors County Young Farmers & Ag Professionals at 2025 Conference

Farm Credit East Announces Record Distribution of Patronage Dividends

2024 Farm Bankruptcies Highlight Worsening Farm Credit

Animal Care Workshops for Dairy Producers Start on March 4

Farm Insurance, Cover Crops and Market Update

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

Certified Pre-Owned or New? Choosing the right equipment for your farm

FARM Program Seeking Nominations for Task Forces

FARM Program Seeking Nominations for Task Forces

Farm Credit Presents 2025 Dairy Outlook Webinar

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