The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Program funding. This grant solicitation is being conducted to ensure there are Technical Assistance Providers available [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau outlined its federal public policy agenda today as farmers from across the state are meeting virtually this week with their U.S. Senators and Congressional Representatives. The main priority issues range from [Read More …]

Agricultural Sustainability, USDA Veteran Named USDEC’s First Female President and CEO Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) announce the promotion of Krysta Harden from chief operating officer to president and [Read More …]

Bill would allow emergency harvest of cover crops for livestock feed Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, praised the reintroduction today of a federal bill that would allow [Read More …]

From NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “All of U.S. agriculture has an effective advocate in Tom Vilsack, and the nation will be well-served by his return to public service leading the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Following a Senate vote, Tom Vilsack has been confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture The Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post. The former Iowa [Read More …]

New grants will help support dairy improvement projects For dairy producers who are looking to improve cow comfort, milk production per cow, or overall efficiency on their dairy farm, the Center for Dairy Excellence is [Read More …]

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 …]

Podcast features Dr. Jamie Jonker, NMPF’s Vice President for Sustainability and Scientific Affairs Through commitments like the Net Zero Initiative and efforts like the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, dairy farmers are [Read More …]