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It’s Time – Setting Your Farm Financial Resolutions Series Announced

January 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Cornell Cooperative Extension to Offer Hands-On Series Throughout the Region The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Cornell Cooperative [Read More …]

Boozman to Serve as Chairman of Senate Agriculture Committee in 119th Congress

January 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, was formally named Chairman of the committee upon the Senate’s approval of its organizing resolution. “It is [Read More …]

Thinking about Farm Succession? Workshop

January 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In this workshop, Joy Kirkpatrick and Kelly Wilfert, both Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialists, will provide a framework to help farms identify legal risks in farm succession and estate planning and begin those first conversations [Read More …]

Farmers Head into 2025 with Another Farm Bill Extension, Aid

January 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Passed and signed into law in the early hours of Dec. 21, 2024 – the day a government shutdown would have begun if Congress had not acted – the American Relief Act of 2025 includes $31 billion [Read More …]

Critical Farm Labor Visa Use Ticks Up

December 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Positions certified for the use of seasonal agricultural visas – known as H-2A visas – grew in fiscal year 2024 (October 2023-September 2024) by less than 2% for the second year in a row, according to [Read More …]

Get Free PPE Equipment at Keystone Farm Show

December 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Drop In to the HPAI and Biosecurity Resource Center Are you attending the Keystone Farm Show in York, PA next week? Don’t forget to drop in to the HPAI and Biosecurity Resource Center while you’re there anytime from [Read More …]

Farm Bureau made sure agriculture was not overlooked

December 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As you have hopefully already seen and heard in the news, Congress passed a bill with strong bipartisan support that includes a three-month Continuing Resolution (CR) funding the government through March, a one-year farm bill [Read More …]

USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

December 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, more than 47,800 distressed borrowers have received $2.5 billion in assistance to help keep them farming The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final approximately $300 million [Read More …]

‘Winter on the Farm’ Experience Planned at the Strong National Museum of Play

December 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

American Dairy Association North East developed an immersive “Winter on the Farm” experience for families to enjoy during winter holiday break, Dec. 21- Jan. 5, at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y. [Read More …]

Farm Succession Planning Gets More Manageable with Inaugural Indiana Ag Law Foundation Workshop

December 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Indiana Ag Law Foundation (INAgLaw) hosted a new workshop last month focused on helping families work together to begin the farm transition process. The day-long workshop, which was held at Indiana Farm Bureau headquarters, featured [Read More …]

PA Dairymen’s Association Announces More 2025 PA Farm Show Highlights

December 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is excited to announce upcoming fun dairy attractions and family activities, a NEW Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese, FREE milkshakes to honor our military on Jan. 9, along with additional partnerships to celebrate [Read More …]

Drop In to the HPAI and Biosecurity Resource Center at Keystone Farm Show

December 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Free PPE Equipment, Wash Kits and Signage Available Are you attending the Keystone Farm Show in York, PA this January? Drop in to the HPAI and Biosecurity Resource Center anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day [Read More …]

HPAI and Biosecurity Resource Center to Be Available at Keystone Farm Show in January

December 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Producers Can Visit the Resource Center Throughout the Week with No Appointment Needed Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle across the United States. [Read More …]

Mike Strupp honored with Wisconsin Farm Bureau top award

December 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Mike Strupp, a dedicated member of the Washington County Farm Bureau, has been honored with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s highest award: Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau. The award recognizes Strupp’s significant contributions to the [Read More …]

Farm Bill: Farmers are in need; Congress needs to act now!

December 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

WHAT IS HAPPENING: Congress, as a whole, is failing America’s families, not just on the farm, but in every home that relies on the safe, affordable food grown by the men and women who work [Read More …]

Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Announce Merger Plans

December 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit are pleased to announce the board of directors of both associations have unanimously agreed to pursue a merger of the two organizations by signing a [Read More …]

Winterproof Your Farm Tires: Essential Tips for the Cold Season

December 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Winter is coming, and with it comes colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas. Despite the changing weather conditions, you still need to get work done, and farm tire maintenance is [Read More …]

2024 Farm Income Decline Confirmed in USDA Update

December 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief to farmers, who are losing nearly a quarter of their income [Read More …]

Dairy farm couple’s night out – Utica

December 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farming couples, come enjoy time away from the farm with each other. We’ll provide a free meal and opportunities to network and socialize with other farming couples. Monica Kramer McConkey, MDA rural mental health [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for Labor Roadshow VIII – Don’t Wait, Register Now!

December 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Agricultural Workforce Development Council (AWDC) is delighted to remind our audience that Labor Roadshow VIII is this month! With the event just around the corner, it’s time to secure your spot for a series [Read More …]

Expanding Your Retail Farm Market

December 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn innovative strategies for attracting customers, boosting sales, and strengthening community ties. Featuring real-world insights from Plum Creek Farm Market and Creamery. Join us for Expanding Your Retail Farm Market, a comprehensive workshop designed to [Read More …]

2025 AEWR – Labor Costs Continue to Climb

November 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

While most Americans have their sights set on Thanksgiving, farmers who use the H-2A program were focused this week on USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Farm Labor report, released on Nov. 20, as it offers a glimpse into their future operational [Read More …]

Get Your Farm Off to a Great Start!

November 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Interested in starting a farm but unsure of how to get started or where you can find help? Are you already a farmer but eager to enhance and refine your goals and objectives and identify [Read More …]

Farm Bill Prospects Fade as Washington Prepares for New Leadership

November 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key House contests. Republicans will hold a majority next year in the House comparable to their current four-seat [Read More …]

National Apprenticeship Week Starts Nov. 17, Two Young Professionals Completing Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeships

November 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Producers Can Apply to Be a Host Farm and Employer for Dairy Herd Manager Apprentices National Apprenticeship Week is happening on November 17-23, 2024. With many Pennsylvania dairy producers looking for a more skilled [Read More …]

New FARM Initiative Advances Dairy Stewardship

November 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

FARM Environmental Stewardship Version 3 is out – and it’s a step forward for dairy farmers both as stewards and as business managers, according to NMPF Chief Sustainability Officer Nicole Ayache, who oversaw development of [Read More …]

Maryland Dairy Farm Hosts Environmentalists

October 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

American Dairy Association North East coordinated a tour for 38 attendees of the Chesapeake Watershed Forum to Valley Ho Farm in Middletown, Md., owned by Chris and Jamie Derr. Collaborating with environmental groups is a [Read More …]

Agricultural Exports Benefit from the Farm Bill

October 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

One of the many ways that the farm bill supports American farmers, and the American economy, is its support for developing export markets for U.S. farm products. This Market Intel will explore a few of [Read More …]

Volunteers & Sponsors Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2025 Farm Show

October 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Cow Birthing Center Offers Educational Insight for Families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show from [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners

October 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmer leaders in stewardship, sustainability and workforce best practices, along with a top FARM Program evaluator, were recognized at the fourth annual FARM Excellence Awards presentation held at National Milk Producers Federation’s annual meeting. The [Read More …]

It’s Time – Setting Your Farm Financial Resolutions Series Announced

Boozman to Serve as Chairman of Senate Agriculture Committee in 119th Congress

Thinking about Farm Succession? Workshop

Farmers Head into 2025 with Another Farm Bill Extension, Aid

Critical Farm Labor Visa Use Ticks Up

Get Free PPE Equipment at Keystone Farm Show

Farm Bureau made sure agriculture was not overlooked

USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

‘Winter on the Farm’ Experience Planned at the Strong National Museum of Play

Farm Succession Planning Gets More Manageable with Inaugural Indiana Ag Law Foundation Workshop

PA Dairymen’s Association Announces More 2025 PA Farm Show Highlights

Drop In to the HPAI and Biosecurity Resource Center at Keystone Farm Show

HPAI and Biosecurity Resource Center to Be Available at Keystone Farm Show in January

Mike Strupp honored with Wisconsin Farm Bureau top award

Farm Bill: Farmers are in need; Congress needs to act now!

Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Announce Merger Plans

Winterproof Your Farm Tires: Essential Tips for the Cold Season

2024 Farm Income Decline Confirmed in USDA Update

Dairy farm couple’s night out – Utica

Registration Now Open for Labor Roadshow VIII – Don’t Wait, Register Now!

Expanding Your Retail Farm Market

2025 AEWR – Labor Costs Continue to Climb

Get Your Farm Off to a Great Start!

Farm Bill Prospects Fade as Washington Prepares for New Leadership

National Apprenticeship Week Starts Nov. 17, Two Young Professionals Completing Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeships

New FARM Initiative Advances Dairy Stewardship

Maryland Dairy Farm Hosts Environmentalists

Agricultural Exports Benefit from the Farm Bill

Volunteers & Sponsors Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2025 Farm Show

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners

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