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Five Things We’ll Miss Without a New Farm Bill

July 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The farm bill is already a year late, the stakes are high and time is running out. The law from which USDA takes its marching orders is supposed to be revised and renewed every five [Read More …]

Foremost Farm Highlights College Internship Program: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Dairy Leaders

July 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Download This Press Release Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative showcases its dynamic annual summer internship program. This highly competitive program provides college students with hands-on experience, career mentorship and exposure to various departments [Read More …]

Visit Suny Morrisville’s Dairy Operation During Open Farm Day July 27

July 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

SUNY Morrisville’s Arnold R. Fisher Dairy Complex is among farms throughout Madison County that will open its doors and showcase its facility to the public during Open Farm Day on Saturday, July 27. Open Farm [Read More …]

More Than 500 Organizations Unite to Call for New Farm Bill

July 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Programs that benefit every family in America are too important to put off any longer. That’s the message from the American Farm Bureau Federation and more than 500 other groups representing agriculture, nutrition, conservation, the [Read More …]

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

July 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn basic accounting principles and QuickBooks to run your farm business. This course includes instructor interaction and webinars. This online, instructor-led course teaches you how to set up and maintain your financial records using the [Read More …]

Updated to FARM Version 5.0

July 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Books Help PA Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM 5.0 Requirements With a new version (Version 5.0) of the National Dairy FARM Program recently released on July 1, the Center for Dairy Excellence has updated [Read More …]

Students Earn Career Training at Farm Credit East

July 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East was pleased to host 17 college students with career aspirations in production agriculture, agribusiness, accounting, finance, communications or related fields as part of its annual summer internship program. “Our internship program exemplifies [Read More …]

Farm Bill Prospects Still Iffy in 2024 Following GOP Convention

July 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The national political focus this week was in Milwaukee at the GOP’s nominating convention, where agriculture policy generally, and the 2024 farm bill specifically, were discussed in brief generalities. During a Politico-hosted event earlier this week, [Read More …]

Future of Dairy Farming Highlighted in World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours

July 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought some of the best dairy operations from near and far to Madison for over 20 years. The four dairies to be featured during WDE 2024 continue that [Read More …]

Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Latest Dairy Technologies during PDP Farm Tours

July 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

PDP Innovation & Technology Farm Tours set for August 21, 22 New technologies and innovations have the potential to boost dairy productivity and animal well-being in nearly every aspect of dairy farming, but it can [Read More …]

Family Farm Transition: Setting Up for Success

July 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is discussing the complexities of family farm transitions with Jay Retzer, with Compeer Financial. Join Jay and Peggy as they explore both successful and challenging [Read More …]

Submit Your Nominations for FARM Excellence Awards!

July 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Now is the time to submit your nominations for 2024 Excellence Awards! Nominations for FARM’s annual Excellence Awards are open until 11:59 p.m. PDT Aug 1. Every year, FARM recognizes participating farms and FARM Evaluators that [Read More …]

Three Finalists Selected For New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

July 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Annual Award Recognizes a New York Farm and its Nominating Soil and Water Conservation District for Dedication to Protecting the Environment Winner Will be Honored Later This Summer New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. [Read More …]

Future of Dairy Farming Highlighted in World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours

July 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought some of the best dairy operations from near and far to Madison for over 20 years. The four dairies to be featured during WDE 2024 continue that [Read More …]

USDA Makes Record-Breaking $14.3 Million Investment in Farm to School Grants

July 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Grants will increase local foods in school meals and improve nutrition security for children Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants [Read More …]

Future-Proofing Our Farms: Join Us at the Dairy Financial Conference on September 11

July 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

There’s no foolproof way to navigate the ever-changing dairy markets, but what dairy producers can do is strive to be future-proof. At this year’s Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference on September 11 in Harrisburg, learn how dairy producers [Read More …]

Hear FARM Program Version 5.0 Updates

July 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

FARM Program: Overview and Version 5.0 Updates Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on July 12 On Friday, July 12 from 12-1 p.m., we’re hosting our monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled “FARM Program: [Read More …]

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Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

July 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. Deere confirmed Monday that the production positions being cut are concentrated at two factories in Iowa and [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Maximizing Capital Investments with New York’s ITC Program

July 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

If you’re a Farm Credit East customer based in New York who is planning a capital investment in your agricultural business, then join us for an informational webinar on how the New York State Investment [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Releases New Versions

July 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program released today new versions of the Animal Care and Workforce Development Programs, refining, updating and improving agriculture-leading benchmarks for animal care and workforce best practices. “This [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Members Advocate in the Nation’s Capital

July 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C this week representing Wisconsin agriculture. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long leadership training program available to Farm Bureau members. [Read More …]

AgWest Farm Credit awards $3 million to 52 organizations

July 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Guided by their Local Advisory Committee (LAC), AgWest Farm Credit is proud to award $3,065,050 to 52 organizations in communities throughout the West. As a cooperative, AgWest’s purpose is to champion agriculture by serving as [Read More …]

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn basic accounting principles and QuickBooks to run your farm business. This course includes instructor interaction and webinars. The online, instructor-led course teaches you how to set up and maintain your financial records using the [Read More …]

AgWest Farm Credit Awards $3 Million to 52 Organizations

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Guided by their Local Advisory Committee (LAC), AgWest Farm Credit is proud to award $3,065,050 to 52 organizations in communities throughout the West. As a cooperative, AgWest’s purpose is to champion agriculture by serving as [Read More …]

Liberty Hill Farm succeeds via top-quality milk components

June 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

What makes milk, milk? The white liquid from cows that you can pick up in stores is jam-packed with proteins, fat, vitamins and minerals. For the Kennetts, awareness of these various milk components is very [Read More …]

Farm Safety is Paramount This Summer

June 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Summer is the time for alfalfa harvest in fields across the country. Even as haying equipment and other heavy implements are put into action, farm safety should be top of mind. “Safety on the farm [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks Graphic Designer

June 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for a graphic designer. Duties include applying art, design and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts, such as promotional and branding materials, communication media, and other [Read More …]

Shapiro Administration Tours Thiele Dairy Farm: 2024-’26 Budget Invests In Growing Family Businesses Like The Butler County Farm

June 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Governor Shapiro’s $5.6 million Dairy Margin Coverage and $10 million Agriculture Innovation programs gain momentum with broad, bipartisan support in General Assembly Today on a sixth-generation Butler County family dairy farm, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding viewed the kind of [Read More …]

Senate Republicans Introduce Farm Bill Proposal

June 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, unveiled Senate Republicans’ farm bill proposal this week, aligning with the farm bill draft approved by the House Agriculture Committee last month, but drawing a clear contrast [Read More …]

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

June 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn basic accounting principles and QuickBooks to run your farm business. This course includes instructor interaction and webinars. This online, instructor-led course teaches you how to set up and maintain your financial records using the [Read More …]

Five Things We’ll Miss Without a New Farm Bill

Foremost Farm Highlights College Internship Program: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Dairy Leaders

Visit Suny Morrisville’s Dairy Operation During Open Farm Day July 27

More Than 500 Organizations Unite to Call for New Farm Bill

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

Updated to FARM Version 5.0

Students Earn Career Training at Farm Credit East

Farm Bill Prospects Still Iffy in 2024 Following GOP Convention

Future of Dairy Farming Highlighted in World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours

Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Latest Dairy Technologies during PDP Farm Tours

Family Farm Transition: Setting Up for Success

Submit Your Nominations for FARM Excellence Awards!

Three Finalists Selected For New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

Future of Dairy Farming Highlighted in World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours

USDA Makes Record-Breaking $14.3 Million Investment in Farm to School Grants

Future-Proofing Our Farms: Join Us at the Dairy Financial Conference on September 11

Hear FARM Program Version 5.0 Updates

Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Maximizing Capital Investments with New York’s ITC Program

National Dairy FARM Program Releases New Versions

Farm Bureau Members Advocate in the Nation’s Capital

AgWest Farm Credit awards $3 million to 52 organizations

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

AgWest Farm Credit Awards $3 Million to 52 Organizations

Liberty Hill Farm succeeds via top-quality milk components

Farm Safety is Paramount This Summer

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks Graphic Designer

Shapiro Administration Tours Thiele Dairy Farm: 2024-’26 Budget Invests In Growing Family Businesses Like The Butler County Farm

Senate Republicans Introduce Farm Bill Proposal

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

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