USDA Surveying Cattle Operations
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – December 6, 2021 – In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey more than 40,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide…
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Additions and Promotions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions. Sean Babington was named Senior Advisor for Climate in…
The Farmers Market Coalition Announces the Launch of the Farm Direct Nutrition Incentives Guide Site
December 6, 2021 – The national Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) is excited to announce the launch of the Farm Direct Nutrition Incentives Guide Site (www.farmdirectincentives.guide), a comprehensive library that contains hundreds…
Search Underway for World Dairy Expo’s Next General Manager
MADISON, WIS. – The World Dairy Expo® Board of Directors has begun the search for a new general manager after Scott Bentley announced he will be retiring after eight years of…
Ag Water Quality Advisory Committee Seeking New Volunteer Member Applications
Broomfield, Colo. — CDA is seeking volunteers to serve on the Agricultural Water Quality Advisory Committee, which provides the department with guidance and feedback on issues impacting ground and surface water…
USDA Surveying Sheep & Goat Operations
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – December 6, 2021– Starting in late December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will measure sheep and goat inventories and wool and mohair…
USDA to Measure Milk Production
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – December 6, 2021 – Thousands of milk producers across the country, including approximately 500 producers in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming will receive surveys…
GAIN Reports from Friday, December 3, 2021
The following GAIN reports were released on December 3, 2021. Colombia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual Colombia remains open to the adoption of biotech-derived commodities and other innovative technologies. In 2020, Colombia…
USDA Establishes Food Purchase Program to Transform the Food System, Build Back Better via Local Food Purchase
Up to $400 million in funding now available to support food purchases with an emphasis on purchasing from underserved farmers and ranchers; another $50 million available for TEFAP Reach and…
Matt McCombs Named New Colorado State Forester
Following a successful national search, Matthew McCombs will take leadership of the Colorado State Forest Service and become Colorado’s new state forester on Jan. 3, 2022. “The people of Colorado…
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Senator Bob Dole
DENVER – Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be immediately lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset until December 9, 2021, to honor the life and…
Real Stories Drive Real Dairy Results
Dairy MAX’s “Dairy Up Close” video series connects consumers with real stories of real farm families GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – December 6, 2021 – Launched earlier this year, “Dairy Up Close,” a new…
Closing Ag Market Report
The BARN’s CMR for today… Monday, December 6th
BARN In Depth
The BARN’s BID for today… Monday, December 6th
Cattlemen’s Beef Board Launches ‘The Drive in Five’ Web Series
DENVER, CO (Dec. 6, 2021) – The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) has launched a new web series designed to help beef producers learn how their Checkoff dollars are being used to increase…
Opening Ag Market Commentary
The BARN’s OMC for today… Monday, December 6th
Morning Ag News
The BARN’s Morning Ag News for today… Monday, December 6th