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Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

October 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East has announced its awarding of six scholarships to students involved in The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization to support their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). The scholarship recipients had strong projects [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners

October 25, 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 …]

Farmer Focus on the Chapin Family Farms

October 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

At a time when there were more questions than answers about the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle, when any dairy farmer who spoke about the outbreak risked becoming the face of the new disease, Doug [Read More …]

I Farm and I Vote, What about You?

October 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Thomas Jefferson once said “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” Today’s elections are filled with lots of noise, grand jesters and pointed campaigns. What is [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Cares Contributes $20,000 to Disaster Relief Efforts

October 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Following the recent devastating weather events in the southeast U.S., Farm Credit East has announced its Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund will donate $20,000 to relief efforts, including to organizations supporting the region’s agricultural [Read More …]

Leading Your Family Farm Through Tough Times

October 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Though getting to the other side of a major economic downturn isn’t easy, there are leadership traits, actions and tools that can help farmers get there. As promised in a previous Market Intel, “The State of [Read More …]

Westmoreland County Dairy Farmer Opens Up About Farm Accident & Recovery

October 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Matt Carr Was Interviewed in the “Cow-Side Conversations” Podcast In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Matt Carr, a third-generation dairy farmer from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, opens up about a [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards $105,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

October 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $105,000 in grant funding to 21 organizations to assist their efforts to encourage youth leadership development, support young [Read More …]

Echoes of ’80s Farm Crisis in Current Economy

October 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Facing tumbling commodity prices and livestock prices that are a mixed bag at best, American farm families are struggling to keep their heads above water; and the farm bill that is supposed to provide a [Read More …]

What Happens When a Farm Bill Dies? TOPICS Farm Bill Roger Cryan Chief Economist rogerc@fb.org

October 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Washington, D.C., September 30, 2024 The 2018 farm bill will die tonight. It could be revived later this year (or early next year) with another extension, but its time has come. In some ways, this [Read More …]

Farm Aid 2024: What to Expect

September 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

All-day music and food festival engages New York farms, businesses and organizations Farm Aid 2024, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, at Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, will showcase an all-star lineup of musical [Read More …]

U.S Farm Report Will Tape Live at World Dairy Expo

September 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Farm Report will do a live taping of a panel discussion on Wednesday, October 2, at noon (Central Time) at this year’s World Dairy Expo. Hosted by award-winning journalist Tyne Morgan, the hour-long panel [Read More …]

62nd Annual Farm Science Review Draws Tens of Thousands

September 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Amid Severe Drought, Showcasing Innovations, Resilience and Farm Safety More than 108,000 attendees made the trip to the Molly Caren Agricultural Center this week for the 62nd annual Farm Science Review, presented by The [Read More …]

Add your voice to the over 6,000 messages sent to lawmakers!

September 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Click HERE to Take Action Today! Recently, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the USDA’s net farm income data, which shows a staggering 23% drop in on-farm income since 2022. This isn’t [Read More …]

MFU members advocate for farm bill during fly-in

September 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Thirty-four members of Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) participated in the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-in that brought nearly 300 members from across the nation to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and other [Read More …]

Indiana farmland prices reach new record highs in 2024

September 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Indiana farmland prices have continued the trend of record highs in 2024, according to the latest Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey results. The survey is conducted out of the Purdue University Department of [Read More …]

The Kruiter Family

September 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers from Forest, Ohio Geert & Wiesje Kruiter farm with their sons Marco and Gert-Jan, and daughter Rianne and her husband Elias in Wyandot and Crawford counties. Together they care for 2,000 dairy cows and [Read More …]

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 15, Farm Safety Signs and Videos Available At No Cost

September 12, 2024 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 15, the Center for Dairy Excellence has a series of farm [Read More …]

MPC Members Provide Dairy, Digester & Farming Education to California Air Resources Board Members, Staff

August 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Two days ago, one of the most consequential events of my professional 30-year career working with dairy families took place at Bar 20 Dairy Farms in Kerman. The Shehadey family, Milk Producers Council, and Dairy [Read More …]

Center to Host Webinar on Sept. 6 and Share Top Three Farm Safety Risks

August 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, September 6 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, September 6 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled [Read More …]

Farm to Shelf Success: Sales and Marketing Essentials for Dairy Brands

August 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

One-Day Intensive Workshop | Transform Your Dairy Brand’s Approach to Sales and Marketing In today’s rapidly evolving dairy market, sales and marketing success requires a blend of time-tested wisdom and cutting-edge strategies. Join us for [Read More …]

Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2024 Update

August 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Presenter: Carrie Litkowski Description: USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core statistical indicators provide [Read More …]

On Dairy’s Wild Ride

August 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Watching commodity markets right now feels a little like riding a roller coaster at Hershey Park that goes backwards. Over the past decade, we have gotten used to seeing strong commodity prices weighing down dairy [Read More …]

Ice Cream, Farm Tours and Open Dialogue on Tap at ACE Twilight Meetings

August 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Public, local elected officials, legislators and more invited to four Wisconsin family farms August 26, 27, 28 and 29 Four Wisconsin dairy farms are opening their doors to community members, elected officials, business leaders and [Read More …]

PDP Farm Tours to Feature Innovations in Facilities, Equipment and Technologies

August 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Go behind the scenes at two PDP Innovation & Technology Farm Tours set for August 21, 22 Advances in robotic milking, activity and rumination monitors, barn and facility designs, and more will be on display [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies Down… For Now

August 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Chapter 12 Bankruptcy provides family farmers with flexibility to carry on normal business operations while making reasonable payments towards their debt load, even when facing the risk and uncertainty of agricultural production. The measure was introduced [Read More …]

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience and Profitability for Agricultural Producers

August 8, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Policy changes support building equity, saving for long-term needs and making strategic operational investments The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards $100,000 to Northeast Farmers’ Markets

August 7, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In conjunction with National Farmers’ Market Week, Farm Credit East is announcing its recent awarding of $100,000 in small grants to 186 farmers’ markets and farmers’ market organizations across the Northeast. Farm Credit East recognizes [Read More …]

Failure to Modernize Farm Bill Has Measurable Consequences

August 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The very real and damaging consequences of Congress’ failure to pass a modernized farm bill are brought to light in a new analysis by American Farm Bureau Federation economists. It provides a clearer picture of major [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Educates Hoosiers about Agriculture at the 2024 Indiana State Fair

July 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

INFB’s Taste From Indiana Farms event and youth livestock sponsorships return Indiana Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farming organization, will once again have a presence at the Indiana State Fair, supporting agriculture through sponsored [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners

Farmer Focus on the Chapin Family Farms

I Farm and I Vote, What about You?

Farm Credit East Cares Contributes $20,000 to Disaster Relief Efforts

Leading Your Family Farm Through Tough Times

Westmoreland County Dairy Farmer Opens Up About Farm Accident & Recovery

Farm Credit Awards $105,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

Echoes of ’80s Farm Crisis in Current Economy

What Happens When a Farm Bill Dies? TOPICS Farm Bill Roger Cryan Chief Economist rogerc@fb.org

Farm Aid 2024: What to Expect

U.S Farm Report Will Tape Live at World Dairy Expo

62nd Annual Farm Science Review Draws Tens of Thousands

Add your voice to the over 6,000 messages sent to lawmakers!

MFU members advocate for farm bill during fly-in

Indiana farmland prices reach new record highs in 2024

The Kruiter Family

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 15, Farm Safety Signs and Videos Available At No Cost

MPC Members Provide Dairy, Digester & Farming Education to California Air Resources Board Members, Staff

Center to Host Webinar on Sept. 6 and Share Top Three Farm Safety Risks

Farm to Shelf Success: Sales and Marketing Essentials for Dairy Brands

Webinar: Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, September 2024 Update

On Dairy’s Wild Ride

Ice Cream, Farm Tours and Open Dialogue on Tap at ACE Twilight Meetings

PDP Farm Tours to Feature Innovations in Facilities, Equipment and Technologies

Farm Bankruptcies Down… For Now

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience and Profitability for Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit East Awards $100,000 to Northeast Farmers’ Markets

Failure to Modernize Farm Bill Has Measurable Consequences

Indiana Farm Bureau Educates Hoosiers about Agriculture at the 2024 Indiana State Fair

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