The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced a joint investment of up to $7.18 million under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 70 projects aimed at modernizing dairy processing facilities and strengthening food safety across...
Farming is both physically and mentally demanding, and research highlights that farmers are significantly more likely to experience burnout compared to other professions.
You Are the Farm's Most Valuable Asset
Livestock and equipment require regular care and maintenance—so do you. Even...
Source: USDA news release
In 2023, about 86 percent of all farms were small family farms. These farms--which have gross cash farm income (GCFI) below $350,000--operated on 41 percent of U.S. agricultural land, while producing 17 percent of the total...
The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) has recognized Kansas State University (KSU) veterinary student Serena Schotanus as the 2025 recipient of its Veterinary Student Scholarship. Schotanus, a third-generation Californian with deep roots in dairy farming, will receive $1,500...
The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) Board of Directors and the Florida Dairy Farmers (FDF) Board of Directors have voted to proceed with a strategic partnership between the two dairy promotion organizations.
“This action results from months of discussions...
January 27, 2025, marks the opening of applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP), a federal initiative announced by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Backed by $13.5 million in funding, the program aims...
California is grappling with a significant outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, which has affected dairy cattle and poultry across the state. In response, State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has announced a statewide ban on dairy cattle and...
Financial counseling and benchmarking tools can provide valuable insights for farmers aiming to improve their operations. One way we do that at Compeer Financial is with our Financial Peer Report – a personalized financial report that also includes peer group...
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced that 15 additional states have joined the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), bringing the total to 28 states within a month of the program's launch. These states represent...
Dairy farmers across the Northeast can now apply for the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). With $950,000 in total funding, the grant program aims to enhance farm viability, economic sustainability,...
