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AFBF applauds CFAP application deadline extension

March 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

AFBF President Zippy Duvall: “Coronavirus aid is a lifeline for farmers and ranchers” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s decision to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) application [Read More …]

Last Week’s Weather Continues to Impact the Dairy Sector

March 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 26, 2021 Many plants are keeping busy schedules as they attempt to compensate for last week’s closures, while displaced spot loads of milk and cream continue [Read More …]

Beginning Farmer Webinar to be held March 4th

February 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Webinar to provide overview of agencies and resources they offer Understanding the many resources available to beginning farmers can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. The University of Minnesota Extension will host a public webinar [Read More …]

Commodity Classic extends invitation to USDA Secretary-Nominee

February 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA Secretary-Nominee Vilsack invited to provide keynote during 2021 digital event With his pending return to the position of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack may also be returning to Commodity Classic as the keynote [Read More …]

New Guide: Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch

February 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Order, download or read online now As the effects of climate change intensify, water management has become essential to the success of producers such as Picabo Livestock Company in Picabo, Idaho. With the help [Read More …]

USDA announces key leadership

February 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Announces leadership in farm producation and conservation mission area The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) and the appointment of [Read More …]

USDA offering two webinars in March for beginning farmers

February 23, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Webinars will cover beginning farmer resources, eligibility requirements for programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will present two webinars for beginning farmers in March 2021. The webinars are free however pre-registration is required to [Read More …]

Be on the Lookout: New Form Required for Some NRCS Customers

February 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

If you are a producer or landowner who participates in USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) may be reaching out by mail with information about a form you’ll [Read More …]

USDA ready to assist farmers affected by winter storms

February 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Variety of assistance options available to residents, ag producers and impacted communities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has [Read More …]

‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on Feb. 24

February 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Focus of Feb. 24 call is annual milk production summary The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, February 24 at 12 p.m. Held the fourth Wednesday of [Read More …]

The 2021 AEWR Finally Revealed

February 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

With the release of USDA’s Farm Labor Survey on February 11, farmers that utilize the H-2A program finally know the minimum wage they must pay their H-2A workers in 2021. Usually, this wage rate, known [Read More …]

Update on USDA activities to contain COVID-19 pandemic

February 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA deploys 127 disaster, public health specialists to assist with federal response In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness (PDF, 24 MB). The plan is driven by science, [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report – More Milk, Lower Prices

February 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) is issued Feb. 9. For 2021, the milk production forecast is raised from last month, primarily on higher dairy cow numbers. The 2021 fat basis import forecast [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Awards UNC Grant to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Dairy and Beef Cows

February 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) a four-year, $500,000 grant to improve pregnancy outcomes in dairy and beef cows. The UNC [Read More …]

United States cattle inventory down slightly

February 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

NASS surveyed over 34,900 operators across the nation during the first half of January There were 93.6 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2021, according to the Cattle report published [Read More …]

National Grazing Lands Conference Slated for December 2021

February 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Grazing Lands Coalition will hold its 8th National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) at the Embassy Suites Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Dec. 6-9, 2021. The coalition is planning to hold an in-person [Read More …]

Milk is Gushing Across the United States

February 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 29, 2021 Milk production growth was strong across most of the United States in December, with the West and the Midwest posting particularly convincing figures. Milk [Read More …]

American Farm Bureau Federation’s USDA-NASS Working Group Report

January 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

To help rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, a farmer-led working group put together by the American Farm Bureau has developed a series of recommendations for the agency. The recommendations focus on [Read More …]

Action in the Dairy Markets This Week

January 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 22, 2021 Even with a short week, there was no lack of action in the dairy markets. However, the market took the news poorly with most [Read More …]

The Agriculture Economy Heading Into 2021

January 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

2020 was not an easy year for agriculture by any means. The COVID pandemic caused huge disruptions in the supply chain and low prices for many commodities, including dairy. Getting enough food to the supermarket [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Three Deputy Under Secretaries in the Areas of Nutrition, Rural Development and Marketing and Regulatory Programs

January 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced three senior appointments today. USDA announced that nutrition policy expert Stacy Dean has been named Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS). Prior to joining USDA, [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

January 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Gregory Parham, D.V.M., was named Interim Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration. Dr. Parham served as [Read More …]

Dean Foods required to pay 90% of milk marketing obligations

January 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Order requires Dean Foods to pay 90 percent of its post-bankruptcy USDA milk marketing obligations On January 15, 2021, the Honorable Chief Judge David R. Jones, of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern [Read More …]

Secretary Ross applauds appointment of Jewel Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Virginia commissioner of agriculture Jewel Bronaugh has been appointed as the incoming deputy secretary at USDA, the number two position at the agency. CDFA secretary Karen Ross: “It is exciting to see President Biden choose [Read More …]

AFBF congratulates Dr. Bronaugh on nomination at USDA

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

AFBF congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her nomination for USDA Deputy Secretary President-elect Joe Biden announced he will nominate Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. The following statement may be attributed [Read More …]

USDA Announces Contracts for Round 5 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has approved contracts for the additional purchase of Farmers to Families Food boxes. These contract awards are part of the fifth round of the program announced January 4, for deliveries through the end of April. [Read More …]

USDA Lowers Corn and Soybean Supplies in Latest WASDE Report

January 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In Data-heavy January Report, USDA Shows Lower Corn and Soybean Supplies and Ending Stocks, Providing a Boost to Prices USDA’s January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report provided a much-anticipated update to U.S. corn and soybean [Read More …]

AFBF applauds CFAP application deadline extension

Last Week’s Weather Continues to Impact the Dairy Sector

Beginning Farmer Webinar to be held March 4th

Commodity Classic extends invitation to USDA Secretary-Nominee

New Guide: Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch

USDA announces key leadership

USDA offering two webinars in March for beginning farmers

Be on the Lookout: New Form Required for Some NRCS Customers

USDA ready to assist farmers affected by winter storms

‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on Feb. 24

The 2021 AEWR Finally Revealed

Update on USDA activities to contain COVID-19 pandemic

USDA Issues WASDE Report – More Milk, Lower Prices

U.S. Department of Agriculture Awards UNC Grant to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Dairy and Beef Cows

United States cattle inventory down slightly

National Grazing Lands Conference Slated for December 2021

Milk is Gushing Across the United States

American Farm Bureau Federation’s USDA-NASS Working Group Report

Action in the Dairy Markets This Week

The Agriculture Economy Heading Into 2021

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Three Deputy Under Secretaries in the Areas of Nutrition, Rural Development and Marketing and Regulatory Programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

Dean Foods required to pay 90% of milk marketing obligations

Secretary Ross applauds appointment of Jewel Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary

AFBF congratulates Dr. Bronaugh on nomination at USDA

USDA Announces Contracts for Round 5 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program

USDA Lowers Corn and Soybean Supplies in Latest WASDE Report

USDA Announces Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program

2021 Promises Better Days Ahead, Thanks to the Successes of 2020

Stimulus Package Invigorates Dairy Markets During Holiday Trading Weeks

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