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Yuav apply li cas rau qhov CSP?

Yuav apply li cas rau qhov CSP?

Khoos Kas Pov Hwm Tiv Thaiv (Conservation Stewardship Program, CSP) muab kev pab tev niv thiab kev pab nyiaj txiag los mus pab rau cov neeg ua qoob loo thiab pov hwm hav zoov kom mob siab siv zog siv lawv txoj kev pov hwm mus rau theem tom ntej ntxiv. Tiv toj rau NRCS ib lub chaw lis hauj lwm hauv ib cheeb tsam thiab qhia rau lawv paub tias koj xav thov CSP. Ib tus kws npaj kev npaj pov hwm yuav ua hauj lwm nrog koj los mus txiav txim siab seb koj puas tsim nyog raug pab rau theem kev tiv thaiv no.

The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy: An Update for 2022

The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy: An Update for 2022

Table of Contents Introduction This factsheet summarizes the full agricultural contribution report of Dr. Steven Deller, Community Economic Development Specialist within the UW-Madison, Division of Extension. The report focuses on agricultural sectors highlighting their contributions to employment, industrial revenues, and environmental impacts. Key Contributions of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy (2022) Category Industrial Revenue (Billion […]

Contribution of Dairy to Wisconsin’s Economy

Contribution of Dairy to Wisconsin’s Economy

Table of Contents Introduction This fact sheet summarizes the key findings from the report analyzing the contribution of the dairy industry to Wisconsin’s economy using census data from 2022. It covers economic contributions, employment trends, historical shifts, and regional impacts. Key Economic Contributions (2022) Metric Value % of State Total Industrial Revenues $52.84 billion 6.5% […]

Insights on European Green Deal

Insights on European Green Deal

The ‘European Green Deal’ (EGD) is a comprehensive and some say ambitious policy initiative launched by the European Commission. Its overarching goal is to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, promoting a sustainable and inclusive economy.

Summary Overview of Proposed Changes to Milk Pricing Under Federal Milk Marketing Orders

Summary Overview of Proposed Changes to Milk Pricing Under Federal Milk Marketing Orders

This article summarizes key concepts of the currently proposed changes to Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) as industry stakeholders seek to modernize pricing structures to better align with current production costs and consumer demand.

October 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

October 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

The dairy industry is currently navigating a complex set of fluctuating domestic demand signals, with week-to-week shifts ranging from “steady” to “strong” to “so-so.”

Making your events, festivals, and agritourism accessible to the public

Making your events, festivals, and agritourism accessible to the public

Understanding the importance of making events, festivals, and agritourism more accessible is crucial. Accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully.

Responding to accessibility issues and requests for accommodations for your agritourism event

Responding to accessibility issues and requests for accommodations for your agritourism event

When someone reaches out to ask if your event or venue is accessible, it’s important to understand how to answer their questions.

Universal design examples for agritourism events

Universal design examples for agritourism events

The goal for creating an accessible event, festival, or agritourism site should be proactive, not reactive when a situation arises. This article shares some examples from an agritourism venue that embraces Universal Design.

Federal Milk Marketing Orders: Role, Protections, and Potential Unintended Consequences of Deregulation

Federal Milk Marketing Orders: Role, Protections, and Potential Unintended Consequences of Deregulation

Table of Contents Introduction This article examines the role of Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) in protecting farmers and introduces the idea of potential unintended consequences that could arise if these orders were voted out. FMMOs are rules and regulations administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that establish provisions dairy processors/handlers must […]

The Referendum Process for Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)

The Referendum Process for Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)

The Federal Milk Marketing Order system plays a critical role in promoting orderly marketing conditions within the U.S. dairy industry. A key feature of this system is the producer approval process, or referendum, which allows dairy producers to vote on changes or amendments to FMMOs.

CSP yog dab tsi?

CSP yog dab tsi?

Khoos Kas Pov Hwm Tiv Thaiv (Conservation Stewardship Program, CSP) muab kev pab tev niv thiab kev pab nyiaj txiag los mus pab rau cov neeg ua qoob loo thiab pov hwm hav zoov kom mob siab siv zog siv lawv txoj kev pov hwm mus rau theem tom ntej ntxiv. Daim video no yog yuav muab hais ua lus HMoob los qhia txog kev pab cuam rau cov HMoob ua teb ua tsis paub lus Askiv txaus.

September 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

September 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

In August and September 2024, global feed prices experienced a downward trend, driven by improved production conditions and enhanced market competitiveness. This report details the recent changes in feed prices, explores their underlying causes, and provides forecasts based on the discussion at the 2024 IFCN Dairy Researchers Meeting.

Setting Business Strategy Using a SWOT Analysis

Setting Business Strategy Using a SWOT Analysis

Setting Business Strategy Using a SWOT Analysis Introduction Why Do We Care About Strategies?  The SWOT Analysis Who Should Be Involved? The 3-Step Process Strategy Analysis Examples Turning Strategies into Goals Putting It All Together SWOT Analysis Worksheet Reflection Question Introduction Strategic thinking is the intuitive, visual, and creative process you use to make decisions […]

August 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

August 2024 Dairy Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview

Prices have remained stable and are expected to continue this trend into the fall and the rest of the year. Butter prices, along with slightly constrained milk supplies, have contributed to supporting farm-level prices. Although demand remains steady but unremarkable both domestically and internationally, it continues to absorb market supply. However, any decline in demand or increase in milk supply could exert downward pressure on prices as we move into the early part of 2025.

Partnerships for Your Food or Farm Business

Partnerships for Your Food or Farm Business

Key elements of a successful business partnership include open and honest communication, setting clear expectations, and defining quality standards emphasizing the importance of independence, flexibility, and documentation to ensure a successful partnership.

Is my farm operation big enough?

Is my farm operation big enough?

“Is my operation big enough?” It’s a loaded question that includes values, policy, lots of opinions, more than a few arguments, and even a little economics, the latter of which is the subject here. Economically “big enough” is the capacity needed to achieve profit goals given prices and costs of production. There are two sources of […]

Txiaj ntsim ntawm kev muab av ntawm daim teb mus sim/kuaj, muab cov av li cas thiab yuav xa li cas mus sim/kuaj

Txiaj ntsim ntawm kev muab av ntawm daim teb mus sim/kuaj, muab cov av li cas thiab yuav xa li cas mus sim/kuaj

Nyob rau daim video no, Nkaujhnub Thoj, uas yog ib tug Extension Specialist uas nws ua haujlwm pab rau cov neeg ua teb piav txog cov txiaj ntsim ntawm kev muab av mus sim/kuaj thiab piav txog kev yuav muab cov av li cas thiab yuav xa li cas mus sim/kuaj. Daim video no yog yuav muab hais ua lus HMoob los qhia txog kev pab cuam rau cov HMoob ua teb ua tsis paub lus Askiv txaus.

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