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2026 Northeast Beef Producer Workshop Regional Event
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (397+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 15, 2026 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Beef producers from across the Northeast, spanning Maine to Virginia, are invited to take part in the 2026 Northeast Beef Producer Workshop, a two-day educational and networking event designed to strengthen the region's beef community and…...
National Survey Looks at Beef Producers' Bull-Buying Decisions
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (477+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 14, 2026 COLUMBIA, Mo. " A new national survey aims to better understand how beef producers make bull-buying decisions and how extension programs can better support those producers. The survey is being conducted by eBEEF, a nationwide network of extension…...
Call for Papers Deadline January 20th for International Animal Mortality Management Symposium
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (251+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 14, 2026 Abstract submissions are due by 12:00 p.m. CST on January 20, 2026, with acceptance notifications expected by February 11, 2026. Final papers and posters for inclusion in the symposium proceedings are due April 8, 2026. For submission guidelines and full details, visit our website here....
Technical Assistance and Workforce Development on Grazing Lands
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (233+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 14, 2026 Exciting parts of our project include: Learn more about'Dunbar Mecklin. Learn about free grazing management technical assistance for your ranch or property.(opens in new window) " California State University, Chico NEVADA, Neb. " A historically high amount of…...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market Awards Nine Farmer Scholarships
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (231+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 13, 2026 LEWES, Del. " For 19 years, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market (HLFM) has awarded scholarships to small-scale Delmarva farmers to attend farming conferences focused on sustainable and regenerative practices including the following: Future Harvest Annual Conference, Mid-Atlantic Fruit and…...
Young Farmers and Ranchers 'Imagine, Grow, Lead' at Farm Bureau Competitive Events
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (647+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 13, 2026 ANAHEIM, Calif. " Winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture competitive events were announced at the American Farm Bureau's 107th Convention. Young farmers and ranchers from across the country competed for the…...
Webinar on Jan. 15: How Can Risk Models Keep Dairy Cows Healthy?
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (742+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 12, 2026 DAVIS, Calif. " The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions to the U.S. and global economies, including labor shortages and food supply chain breakdowns that profoundly affected producers and consumers alike. In response, the Western Institute for Food Safety & Security…...
NY Beef Council Opens Beef Promotion Grants
1+ week, 2+ day ago (772+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 5, 2026 UTICA, N.Y. " The New York Beef Council (NYBC) is now accepting applications for its annual Beef Promotion Micro Grant Program, offering funding to support locally led beef promotion, education, and outreach efforts across New York State. Each year,…...
Kansas, Missouri Orgs Partner With NCBA CLUSA to Build Cooperative Paths to Rural Prosperity
1+ week, 2+ day ago (348+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 5, 2026 "Cooperatives give communities a proven way to shape their own economic future," said Cristine Nardi, director of U.S. Cooperatives and Economic Development at NCBA CLUSA. The following organizations will partner over the next two years to implement the…...
VDACS Accepting Pre-Applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
1+ week, 3+ day ago (298+ words) PUBLISHED ON January 4, 2026 RICHMOND, Va. " The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is currently accepting pre-applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) provides VDACS with Specialty…...