He is the youngest of five siblings and the only one who chose to follow in his father’s footsteps into farming, but Jay Hill of Southern New Mexico says it’s definitely not been boring. “You know, there’s some days when I thought, I should have been a lawyer or a doctor,” he told Cindy during an interview. “But I now … Read More
Alliance Awards 6th Annual CAO Program Scholarships
The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the results of its sixth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program helps college students share agriculture’s story and become passionate spokespeople on behalf of the food and fiber industries. Since its launch in 2009, more than 2,500 college students from more than 160 different colleges and universities have registered to compete … Read More
Introducing the New USFRA Faces: Erin Brenneman
She might not have started out an Iowa farm girl, but Erin Brenneman has embraced the role on her husband’s family pig farm in the southeast part of the state. “I was born and raised in the city, so I think that brings a unique perspective on farming,” the native of the Chicago suburbs told Cindy during an interview. Now, … Read More
2015 Dairy Summit Forage Analysis Contest
Cumberland Valley Analytical Services, Dairy Business Communications, Penn State Extension Dairy Team, Professional Dairy Managers, and the Center for Dairy Excellence are hosting the second annual Dairy Summit “Forage Analysis Competition”, being held in conjunction with the 2015 Dairy Summit. Pennsylvania residents who are dairy or crop producers can submit 2014 harvested forage sample entries only by December 31, 2014, … Read More
NCBA & PLC Accepting Summer Internship Applications
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council’s (PLC) government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for the summer 2015 public policy internship. The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 9, 2015. “NCBA and PLC provide opportunities that very few other internships can offer,” said John Weber, South Dakota State University animal science senior … Read More
Introducing the New USFRA Faces: Darrell Glaser
In our series to educate you about this year’s selectees for the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance’s Faces of Farming and Ranching program, we introduce you to a man who wants to educate the public about modern agriculture and how America’s farmers are feeding the world. “It’s very, very important as an industry that we help educate our consumer base … Read More
Sign-Up Deadline for Dairy Safety Net Ends This Week
Dairy farmers have only a few more days to go to their county Farm Service Agency office and sign up for the new dairy safety net included in the 2014 farm bill. The deadline is Friday, December 5 for enrolling in the new Margin Protection Program, for the remainder of 2014, for all of 2015, or for both. Jim Mulhern, … Read More
USPOULTRY Plans 2015 Education-Packed Year
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is sponsoring 14-plus poultry-related seminars and workshops during the 2015 year. The programs, which cover all phases of the industry, will kick off in March with the Feed Mill Management Seminar in Nashville, Tenn. “USPOULTRY’s cost-effective education programs provide members and industry representatives with knowledge and technical expertise on subjects they may not be … Read More
NSIP Commits to Rebranding Initiative
Following a competitive RFP process, the National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) has selected Demeter Communications for its Rebranding Initiative. The purpose of the rebranding is to better position NSIP as the genetic selection tool for U.S. sheep producers, and increase usage of the technology for the benefit of all segments of the industry, according to Reid Redden, NSIP chairman. The … Read More
Introducing the New USFRA Faces: Carla Wardin
Earlier this month, we told you about the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA®) announcing the winners of its second class of the Faces of Farming and Ranching program. Now, we’d like you to meet each of the five selectees, starting with Carla Wardin of Michigan, who along with her husband Kris, both sixth-generation farmers, are the sole owners of … Read More