Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…Expert speakers will provide hands-on insights, and attendees can participate in Q&A sessions and field demonstrations. The course aims to help producers maximize crop yield and quality in an ever-evolving…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…current one by January 1st, outdated laws will kick in. This could force the government to buy milk at $49 per hundredweight and honey at $4.75 per pound, driving up…
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
…five million to nine million pounds. Eligible organic dairy operations include those producing milk from cows, goats, and sheep. Applications will be accepted from September 30 to November 29. Producers…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
…into dairy herds. We’ll explore how this avian influenza strain is affecting cattle, what researchers are discovering, and what dairy producers need to know to protect their herds. We also…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
DepositPhotos image Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would extend a new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Best Remembered for Producing Louisiana’s First Granular Sugar
…River in Illinois. Etienne spent most of his life in Louisiana, and it was there that he’s best remembered for producing Louisiana’s first granulated sugar. His innovation encouraged producers there…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…fatty acid profiles. However, he said the issue of cannabinoid retention in dairy products remains. Cannabinoids like THC and CBD can accumulate in fat tissues, potentially affecting milk safety. As…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
…of Minnesota, and others. “Having someone with experience in ag finance who helps producers work through financial difficulties can be the difference between losing the farm or prospering,” says FSA…
Looking Long Term at Markets
…to producers – if they look at deferred contracts on the futures board. “Obviously, the weather in the other export hubs like South America and the Black Sea region are…
Collaboration Key to Development of the 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Project
…USDA working with industry to find innovative solutions to strengthen the supply chain and create better markets for producers, for ginners, for warehousemen, for spinners, for shippers, for everyone in…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…restore wetlands, farmlands, and grasslands, which are important for capturing carbon and providing other environmental benefits. Landowners and producers interested in conservation can apply for funding through the program’s two…
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
…banks by name for supporting the world’s biggest meat, dairy, and animal feed producers like JBS, Tyson Foods, and others. While food companies are a small part of the banks’…