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Pennsylvania Couple Named National Outstanding Young Farmers

February 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Tom Steever announced four winners of the National Outstanding Young Farmers award at the annual NOYF Awards Congress held in Appleton, Wisconsin, Feb. 16-19, 2023. The oldest farmer recognition program in the United States, NOYF [Read More …]

Dean Helene Dillard to join UC Davis agricultural experts at World Ag Expo

February 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Will chat with farmers, prospective students, alumni and leaders throughout the agricultural industry Dean Helene Dillard with the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will gather with fellow scientists, staff and students at [Read More …]

Farmers and Advocates Hold “Food Not Feed Summit” to Raise Awareness for Fairer Farm Bill

February 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Summit, with attendees including Sen. Cory Booker, farmers, ranchers, public health advocates, and conservationists, convened to call on Congress to pass a farm bill that prioritizes growing food for our communities, not feed for [Read More …]

Three dairy farmers re-elected to Edge board

February 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Brody Stapel re-elected to serve as president Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the nation’s third largest dairy cooperative, re-elected three dairy farmers to the board of directors during the co-op’s annual business meeting at the Dairy [Read More …]

Farmers, ranchers sought for study about how they balance children and work

January 31, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Researchers at the National Farm Medicine Center and The Ohio State University are asking farmers to share their experiences Farm and ranch parents know how challenging it can be to balance children and work, especially [Read More …]

“Match Made In Heaven” survey asks about livestock + crops

January 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Project is surveying farmers in six states on reintegrating crop, livestock systems A regional project “Match Made In Heaven: Livestock + Crops” is surveying farmers in six states to learn about a growing movement to [Read More …]

Carbon market guide helps navigate contracts

January 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Developed in response to questions and concerns raised by MFU members Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU), in partnership with Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), released a Farmers’ Guide to [Read More …]

Purdue ag economists provide insight on critical issues facing farmers in 2023

January 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

“Signs are pointing to another uncertain and volatile year in agriculture,” said Roman Keeney, co-editor of the report After a year of economic shocks that included supply chain disruption, global conflict, tight margins and historic [Read More …]

WFU to host Farm & Rural Lobby Day Jan. 18

January 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Will advocate for policy priorities set by grassroots membership Registration is open for Farm and Rural Lobby Day on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The annual event is organized by Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU). WFU President Darin [Read More …]

USDA Announces Major Program Improvements, Benefits American Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers Progress, and Investments

January 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several major developments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will benefit farmers, ranchers and producers across the nation. “At USDA, [Read More …]

Co-Alliance returns patronage to farmer-members

January 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Fifty-one percent of the cooperative’s earnings being paid back to local farmers Indiana-based agriculture and energy cooperative Co-Alliance Cooperative, Inc. is welcoming a new year by paying $45 million in patronage to eligible farmer-members who did [Read More …]

California Farm Bureau reacts to ‘Waters of U.S.’ Rule

January 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson expressed his concerns on behalf of farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses in the state The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 30 released the revised definition of the “Waters [Read More …]

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USDA Appoints Klinkner to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

December 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Farmer to Represent State Peers at National Level Gail G. Klinkner, a Liberty Pole, Wis., dairy farmer, is newly appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Dairy Promotion and Research Board [Read More …]

The Douglass Family

December 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Farmers from Marshallville, Ohio The Douglass family has been involved in dairy farming for three generations. John and Lois Douglass, together with their children, have grown their farm to 6,000 dairy cows that live on [Read More …]

Minnesota Farmers Union Convention highlights

December 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers Union honors four members at annual banquet Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) honored four of its members for their service to agriculture and Farmers Union during their annual banquet, Nov. 20. Alan Perish of Todd [Read More …]

Young Farmers Convene for Annual Leadership and Development Program

November 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF hosted its annual Young Cooperators (YC) Leadership and Development Program Oct. 23-24, attracting 80 young farmers representing eleven member cooperatives to the two-day professional development event in Denver. The National YC Program aims [Read More …]

Ag Secretary reminds farmers to apply for $13 Million tax credits

November 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

For measures improving water and soil quality Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding reminded Pennsylvania farmers today to apply by November 18, 2022 for tax credits for measures they have taken to improve soil and water quality. [Read More …]

Finalists in WFBF’s inaugural 35 Under 35 program

October 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Program recognizes the creativity and innovation of young farmers and agriculturists Thirty-five individuals have been selected as Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s 35 Under 35 Award finalists. The award is presented by WFBF’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist [Read More …]

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How Facebook is helping dairy farmers

October 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy study unveiled by AEM, dairy organizations at World Dairy Expo The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), The National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Farmers of America, issued a study quantifying [Read More …]

MMPA and DFA Encourage “Yes” Vote on Dairy Referendum

October 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

In October, Michigan dairy farmers will have the chance to decide where the state’s dairy promotional dollars will be spent during the next five years. A majority “yes” vote on the Dairy Promotion Referendum ballot, [Read More …]

Farmers for Sustainable Food progress report

September 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges Farmers for Sustainable Food, a collaborative, industry-supported effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges, released its first annual progress report on Sept. [Read More …]

Hands On, On-Farm Training in Store at the 2022 PDPW Calf Connection Workshops

September 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Three Sessions of One-Day Workshops to be held Oct. 25, 26, 27 Top tier calf care on today’s dairy farms requires the best teams, facilities and management practices. The 2022 Calf Care Connection® workshops presented [Read More …]

Latino emerging farmers eye dairy enterprises

September 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

With a variety of skills and experience, Latinos look for ways to lower barriers to farm ownership The Todd County dairy barn where a dozen Minnesotans gathered earlier this year can best be described as [Read More …]

Ukrainian dairy farmers feeling aftereffects of Russian attacks

September 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

In the village of Czestochowa at the Agromol farm, Russian military aviation deprived business owners of their assets, and workers of their jobs, killing 2,000 dairy cows. Bombs started falling while we were milking the [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes positioned to support carbon-curious farmers

September 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Program provides warranty to farmers transitioning to regenerative ag practices Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives, is encouraging more farmers to adopt regenerative farming practices by working to remove one of the [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Back to School Initiatives

September 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Adopt a Cow program offers an exciting look inside the world of dairy farming, and it’s free for teachers and students! This program is a partnership between the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy, [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. Positioned to Support Carbon-curious Farmers

August 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Cooperative leveraging sustainability and agronomic expertise with program that provides a warranty to farmers transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives, is encouraging more farmers to adopt regenerative [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Couple Named National Outstanding Young Farmers

Dean Helene Dillard to join UC Davis agricultural experts at World Ag Expo

Farmers and Advocates Hold “Food Not Feed Summit” to Raise Awareness for Fairer Farm Bill

Three dairy farmers re-elected to Edge board

Farmers, ranchers sought for study about how they balance children and work

“Match Made In Heaven” survey asks about livestock + crops

Carbon market guide helps navigate contracts

Purdue ag economists provide insight on critical issues facing farmers in 2023

WFU to host Farm & Rural Lobby Day Jan. 18

USDA Announces Major Program Improvements, Benefits American Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers Progress, and Investments

Co-Alliance returns patronage to farmer-members

California Farm Bureau reacts to ‘Waters of U.S.’ Rule

USDA Appoints Klinkner to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

The Douglass Family

Minnesota Farmers Union Convention highlights

Young Farmers Convene for Annual Leadership and Development Program

Ag Secretary reminds farmers to apply for $13 Million tax credits

Finalists in WFBF’s inaugural 35 Under 35 program

How Facebook is helping dairy farmers

MMPA and DFA Encourage “Yes” Vote on Dairy Referendum

Farmers for Sustainable Food progress report

Hands On, On-Farm Training in Store at the 2022 PDPW Calf Connection Workshops

Latino emerging farmers eye dairy enterprises

Ukrainian dairy farmers feeling aftereffects of Russian attacks

Land O’Lakes positioned to support carbon-curious farmers

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Back to School Initiatives

Land O’Lakes, Inc. Positioned to Support Carbon-curious Farmers

Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Dairy Producers and Processors

WEBINAR: What You Need to Know About the New CAFO Permit

USDA Boosts Conservation on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers

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