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National Farmers’ Market Week: $250,000 Awarded to Farmers’ Markets Across NYS
ALBANY — To kick off National Farmers’ Market Week, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that nearly $250,000 has been awarded to six farmers’ market organizations across the state through Round 2 of the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program. Funding for the program was included in the 2023-24 New York State…
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National FFA Announces Record-Breaking One Million Student Members
INDIANAPOLIS — National FFA Organization, a nationally-recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced today that it reached a record-breaking milestone of having more than one million FFA members: 1,027,273. States that have shown the largest membership percentage growth this past year are Utah, Florida and Alaska. “It’s exciting to watch this generation continue to find their place in…
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Specialty crop growers might take a closer look at ECO crop insurance
A crop insurance agent from Michigan says updates to the Enhanced Coverage Option insurance program from the USDA could work well for specialty crop growers. Cory Blumerick with GreenStone Farm Credit Services says specialty crops like apples, blueberries, grapes and walnuts now qualify, but more details are needed. “We are waiting on the actuaries for…
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Cropland values soar 37% in four years – Successful Farming
Cropland values soar 37% in four years Successful Farming
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US egg farmers honour athletes breaking records
US egg farmers honour athletes breaking records The Poultry Site
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Corn aphids make noise in 2024
Corn aphids make noise in 2024 Farm Progress
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Farm succession not one-size-fits-all
Farm succession not one-size-fits-all Farm Progress
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Op-Ed: Celebrating the Heart of Local Agriculture and Conservation
INDIANAPOLIS — Every year, during the first full week of August, communities across Indiana celebrate National Farmers Market Week. This event not only highlights the benefits of farmers markets but also underscores the vital role these markets play in promoting sustainable agriculture and conservation. The relationship between farmers markets and conservation is profound. Farmers who…
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North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty in $1 Million Livestock Theft Scheme
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty in $1 Million Livestock Theft Scheme Shore News Network
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Cattle Industry Rasies Money for Ronald McDonald House of IA
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching and the anticipation of the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show is building. The Iowa beef cattle industry is again partnering with the governor in this fundraising event to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Hundreds of fairgoers will attend the August…
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Proper outside large round bale storage leads to reduced hay losses
STOCKTON, Mo. — “As hay season continues, I see a lot of large round hay bales being stored outside,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. If hay is not stored properly outside farmers can see significant dry matter and quality losses. Factors that contribute to these losses include: Hay moisture at baling…
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Op-Ed: Can Agriculture Improve Water Quality? With Data-Driven Voluntary Conservation, the Answer is Yes.
WASHINGTON — All life depends on clean water, and how we manage our land affects surrounding waterbodies. With nearly 40% of U.S. land in farms, agriculture offers a major potential to support water quality improvements nationwide. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) delivers science and data, one-on-one technical support, and cost share opportunities to ensure…
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Boar’s Head listeria recall expanded to 71 deli meats sold by Kroger, Publix and others
Boar’s Head listeria recall expanded to 71 deli meats sold by Kroger, Publix and others AOL
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Leaders Gather in Maine to Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week
Leaders Gather in Maine to Celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week Morning Ag Clips –
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USCA: Cattle Producer’s Forum Focuses on Solving Issues by Finding Common Ground
USCA: Cattle Producer’s Forum Focuses on Solving Issues by Finding Common Ground Morning Ag Clips –
