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Emerging Farmers Working Group seeks members

August 15, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Apply now through Sept. 8, 2022 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Emerging Farmers’ Working Group (EFWG) has openings for nine volunteer members for two-year terms. Minnesotans interested in making it easier for new and [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin on DairyBusiness News

MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot

August 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Adopt a Cow program brings dairy education to 1,700 classrooms; Wisconsin enrollment is open Register now for the “Adopt a Cow” 2022-23 program by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy. Via this free program, [Read More …]

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

August 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. USDA’s [Read More …]

MDA partnerships assist transitioning farmers

August 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Support available for beginning, exiting farmers Farmers in Minnesota looking to enter or exit farming have two new resources available, through a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Farm Bureau [Read More …]

Dairy farmers serve the communities they call home

August 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Over 40,000 lives affected by 2022 Passion for Pints blood donations Since 2013, Dairy MAX has partnered with local blood centers during National Dairy Month to host Passion for Pints blood drives. Blood donations are [Read More …]

Dairy farmers help get milk and meals to kids during summer months

August 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Digital campaign helps families find feeding locations in low-income areas When school is out for the summer, millions of children lose access to school meals that include dairy, leaving them at the risk of going [Read More …]

Dairy farmers to Congress: Risk management programs critical

July 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmer voices critical to crafting federal farm programs that serve the nation On July 25, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended farmers from member cooperatives who are speaking up for dairy’s needs at [Read More …]

Dairy farmers push Dairy Revitalization Plan in D.C.

July 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Growing coalition presses for dairy growth management in upcoming Farm Bill A coalition of farmers from throughout the country took time away from the farm and field recently to gather for a Dairy Together Fly-In [Read More …]

NMPF farmers speak out on sustainability, trade & Farm Bill

July 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Listening session was held recently at California State University, Fresno by Rep. Jim Costa, D-CA Dairy producers from NMPF member cooperatives urged Congress to create greater opportunities for enhanced environmental stewardship, promote exports and craft [Read More …]

NMPF co-op farmers speak out on sustainability, trade and Farm Bill

July 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy producers from NMPF member cooperatives urged Congress to create greater opportunities for enhanced environmental stewardship, promote exports and craft farm bill programs that aid dairy farmers of all sizes in all regions in a [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Finalize CEO Transition

July 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Effective July 1, Dennis Rodenbaugh is President and Chief Executive Officer At the recent Board of Directors meeting of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the Board completed the transition of Dennis Rodenbaugh taking the helm [Read More …]

Why are Dutch farmers protesting over emissions?

June 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Proposals to slash emissions would likely force farmers to cut their livestock herds or stop work altogether Farmers protested around the Netherlands as lawmakers voted Tuesday on proposals to slash emissions of damaging pollutants, a [Read More …]

Rising Fuel Costs Continue to Impact Farmers

June 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Like all Americans, farmers and ranchers are facing higher prices at the pump, as well as on the farm. Growers have been facing these price increases throughout the spring as they work to plant during [Read More …]

Georgia dairy farmers unanimously approve continuation for assessment

June 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The money for Georgia milk producers allows for operation, education, and promotion Georgia dairy farmers voted in balloting held May 1 through May 30, to continue the one cent assessment per hundred pounds of milk [Read More …]

2022 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

June 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2022 Board of Directions election results. Beginning July 1, 2022, the following dairy producers will begin [Read More …]

NFU Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

June 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) today announced the 2022 recipients of its annual scholarship awards. Every year, NFUF presents several scholarships to students in any area of study attending [Read More …]

Growing Great People: Workshop for Dairy Farmers

June 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer Cornell Ag Workforce Development and the regional Cornell Cooperative Extension teams are offering a series of hands-on regional training workshops “Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers. Become an [Read More …]

Protect farmers and ranchers from Wall Street climate rules and regulations

May 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes to require publicly traded companies to provide climate-related information from their entire supply chain in their filings and annual reports, including potentially invasive and burdensome information about farms. [Read More …]

Farm Credit East accepting applications to support Northeast farmers’ markets

May 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Interested farmers’ markets must apply by May 27th Farm Credit East recently announced that it will be providing small grants to Northeast farmers’ markets to support their promotion and development efforts. Interested farmers’ markets [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Accepting Applications to Support Northeast Farmers’ Markets

May 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East recently announced that it will be providing small grants to Northeast farmers’ markets to support their promotion and development efforts. Interested farmers’ markets must apply by May 27. The more than 1,600 [Read More …]

USDA Hosts Virtual Event on Mental Health Support for Farmers and Ranchers

May 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

America’s farmers and ranchers are resilient, but even the most stalwart face mental health challenges. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosts a free, virtual convening [Read More …]

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Lead on Sustainability

May 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report April 21, 2022 –U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ world-leading sustainability efforts, including the U.S. beef community’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, the U.S. pork community’s goal to reduce greenhouse [Read More …]

My Heartfelt Appreciation for Dairy Farmers

April 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

One of the first things that struck me about my initial introduction to the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy in 2009 was the opportunity to connect with farmers. Certainly, as the past CEO and current [Read More …]

Graduating class of master cheesemakers dedicated to their craft

April 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Center for Dairy Research and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Whether they followed in their father or grandfather’s footsteps or learned the cheesemaking business from the ground up, the 28th graduating class of the Wisconsin Cheesemaker® [Read More …]

2022-2023 Next Generation of Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship Program

April 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Application Deadline is May 15, 2022 It is a privilege for the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) to administer a scholarship program to ensure the next generation of African-American/Black and Hispanic farmers receive the [Read More …]

NFU Committed to Helping Farmers and Rural Communities Cope with Stress

April 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NFU is co-leading an effort with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) to secure funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). Earlier this week, more than thirty agriculture, rural, and [Read More …]

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U.S. farmers and ranchers lead on sustainability

April 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ world-leading sustainability efforts, including the U.S. beef community’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, the U.S. pork community’s goal to reduce [Read More …]

MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot

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

MDA partnerships assist transitioning farmers

Dairy farmers serve the communities they call home

Dairy farmers help get milk and meals to kids during summer months

Dairy farmers to Congress: Risk management programs critical

Dairy farmers push Dairy Revitalization Plan in D.C.

NMPF farmers speak out on sustainability, trade & Farm Bill

NMPF co-op farmers speak out on sustainability, trade and Farm Bill

Dairy Farmers of America Finalize CEO Transition

Why are Dutch farmers protesting over emissions?

Rising Fuel Costs Continue to Impact Farmers

Georgia dairy farmers unanimously approve continuation for assessment

2022 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Election Results Announced

NFU Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Growing Great People: Workshop for Dairy Farmers

Protect farmers and ranchers from Wall Street climate rules and regulations

Farm Credit East accepting applications to support Northeast farmers’ markets

Farm Credit East Accepting Applications to Support Northeast Farmers’ Markets

USDA Hosts Virtual Event on Mental Health Support for Farmers and Ranchers

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Lead on Sustainability

My Heartfelt Appreciation for Dairy Farmers

Graduating class of master cheesemakers dedicated to their craft

2022-2023 Next Generation of Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship Program

NFU Committed to Helping Farmers and Rural Communities Cope with Stress

U.S. farmers and ranchers lead on sustainability

Retirement for Farmers: Zero-Based Spending Plans

Farmers and Ranchers Feel Crunch of Railway Supply Chain Shortfalls

Time to Stop Digging

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