Go beyond the popular “Escaping 1980” podcast to improve your decision making AEI Premium invites agricultural decision makers to participate in a virtual event exploring lessons learned from its “Escaping 1980” podcast to be held [Read More …]
The Environmental Protection Agency provides annual estimates of man-made greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by emissions source, as well as estimates of the amount of carbon trapped in forest and vegetation soil. Previous [Read More …]
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 …]
A Chicago-based start-up has launched GoodSport, a sports drink that is 97 percent dairy and aims to compete nationally against leading brands. This first-of-its-kind natural sports drink made from the goodness of milk and backed [Read More …]
Through commitments like the Net Zero Initiative and efforts like the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, dairy farmers are well-positioned to be agricultural leaders in mitigating climate change, said Dr. Jamie Jonker, [Read More …]
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 …]
NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern releases statement on proposed immigration bill In response to the immigration bill introduced today in Congress, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “As a leader [Read More …]
Involving purchasers who bought butter or cheese directly from a National Milk Producers Federation Cooperatives Working Together Program Member between December 6, 2008 and July 31, 2013 A $220 million settlement has been reached in a class [Read More …]
Financial insights can help farmers know what to expect from adopting conservation practices. Agricultural conservation practices are pivotal to addressing a host of environmental and natural resources concerns including soil health, water quality and climate [Read More …]
GENEX, a global dairy and beef cattle genetics cooperative, offers a scholarship program for individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree in an agricultural field. “We are committed to supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers,” [Read More …]
Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 47 of The Dairy Signal™. This week’s presenters will share insights on managing the next generation of leaders in your business, as well as [Read More …]
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), announces three vacancies on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory (CAHFS) Advisory Board. The CAHFS Advisory Board makes recommendations to CDFA and the University of [Read More …]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the appointment of Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) and the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service [Read More …]
The 33rd annual California Small Farm Conference will feature CDFA secretary Karen Ross and agency staff during its series of educational webinars, videos and online forums February 22-28. Hosted by the Community Alliance for Family Farmers [Read More …]
In response to the immigration bill introduced today in Congress, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “As a leader in agricultural labor reform efforts, NMPF knows all too well that immigration [Read More …]
Develop a strategic disease prevention game plan for your herd Losing an animal is never easy, especially when it feels as if it happened out of the blue. One culprit may be enterotoxaemia, more commonly [Read More …]
Dr. Maria Gallo will moderate a session on committing to equity in agriculture Dr. Maria Gallo will serve as the moderator for, “Equity at the Table: Committing to Diversity in Food and Agriculture Policymaking,” on [Read More …]
Work with university researchers with field-level precision ag data Ag-Analytics and Davide Cammarano, Purdue associate professor of agronomy, have announced a recently established research partnership. Using precision agriculture data, Cammarano’s research team will develop [Read More …]
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 …]
Free webinar will be held Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 7:00pm-8:00pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be hosting a free webinar, Calves 101: Starting Them Right, on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 7:00pm-8:00pm. [Read More …]
Participants will also be entered in a drawing to win a $700 CattleFax voucher CattleFax has introduced its annual Cow-Calf Survey. Information requested in the survey provides participants and the rest of the industry with [Read More …]
I believe that education is the nucleus of the specialty cheese market. It is a world that is still surrounded by an air of mystery, and in fact, somewhat intimidating to many people, even though [Read More …]
The following is attributed to Acting USDA Secretary Kevin Shea and Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. After more than a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global health emergency, [Read More …]
In late January I had a discussion with a farmer, he texted me and said, “Corn is $5.86, I think I’m going to lock in 5,000 bushels.” I responded, “Wait a minute, let me [Read More …]
“Helping improve agricultural education and awareness is our mission” is what dairy farmer, and Chairperson of the Sackets Harbor Agricultural Education and Awareness Center (SHAEAC) Mike Burger said. The 501-C-3 Not for Profit organization formed [Read More …]
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 …]
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 19, 2021 Though it will take some time for the impacts of the weather to become fully appreciated, a reduction in milk production and increase in [Read More …]
As many of you have read about by now the significant winter storm that has hit parts of Texas over this past weekend has caused power demand to outpace supply as wind turbines froze and [Read More …]
Lactose demand being fueled by overseas markets Milk Specialties Global, the leading whey protein isolate producer, has doubled its lactose production following the expansion of its west coast processing facility in Visalia, CA. The additional [Read More …]
Farmers and ranchers across the state are seeing devastating effects from the cold weather Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a dire warning about the statewide impact of the winter storm on agriculture and the [Read More …]
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