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News Farmers’ Advance - May 27, 2020 CLICK HERE May 27, 2020 issue of Farmers' Advance News MSU hosts conversations on coronavirus impacts Consider listening to “Closing Bell: A Conversation with MSU Agricultural Economists,” each Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. through May 8. News Dairy groups call to expedite emergency assistance In a letter to USDA, the groups cited a sharp drop in prices farmers are being paid for their milk. News Whitley County Extension offers help in dealing with loss of income Many are experiencing unanticipated loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. News ‘Stay at home’ order vs. farmers markets The orders consider agriculture an essential business, paving the way for growers and farmers markets to remain open at the time of this writing. News DCHA Annual Conference goes virtual April 8-9 DCHA’s in-person event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. News Apps open for antique tractor restoration program Titan has awarded thousands of free tires to student-led tractor restoration projects since 1996. News ACF alleviates COVID-19 challenges The donations will help the food banks continue to meet the increasing demands for food assistance throughout their county service areas. News Webinar addresses heifer repro success Join DCRC on May 6, at 2 p.m. Central time, for this one-hour webinar. News Manage on-farm storage to maximize quality The webinar will be held on Tuesday, March 31 from 9-10 a.m. News Farm Women’s Symposium holds 29th gathering in Gaylord Over 100 ladies representing Michigan’s diversified agriculture, including a few from other states, attended this event. News Edon FFA participates in career development The Edon FFA recently participated in three Career Development Events (CDE’s). News Edon FFA supports Cancer Assistance of Williams County In total, the students and faculty at Edon raised $1,045.30 during the event. News Michigan Wheat Program’s March 18 event CANCELLED The meeting has been cancelled as a precautionary health measure. News Grain explosions preventable, but US saw 8 in 2019 Explosions at such facilities can be significant, potentially resulting in fatalities, injuries and millions of dollars in damages and lost revenue. News Commodity Classic 2020 sees record attendance A record number of farmers converged on Texas recently for the 2020 Commodity Classic. News Lamb Board solicits apps for two programs The American Lamb Board is now soliciting applications for two upcoming programs. News Invasive spotted lanternfly workshop to be held The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an exotic insect, introduced into the United States from Asia in 2014 News Annual horticulture conference grows More than 500 attendees and 65 exhibitors attended the conference in Indianapolis. News Ohio Beef Expo set for March 19-22 in Columbus This annual event includes a kick-off social; breed sales, shows and displays; beef quality assurance sessions; multi-day trade show and junior show. News MMPA farmers take home nearly half of national milk quality awards Two MMPA farms earned the highest honor, which was granted to only six dairy farms in the U.S. News Women in Agribusiness Summit to be held This year’s agenda will feature conversations and interactive dialogue about the top issues and challenges in the ag and food sectors. News MarketplaceCARSBusiness DirectoryGear up for 2020 Indiana Small Farm Conference As you combat the cold, Indiana Small Farm Conference organizers want you to remember to “Think spring.” News Soy leaders attend USMCA signing ASA represents soy farmers from 30 total soy-producing states and is pleased to see the agreement signed into law. News Michigan farmers top finishers at AFBF Convention The Discussion Meet simulates a committee meeting in which active discussion and participation are expected. News NCGA launches podcast Wherever Jon May Roam can be found at ncga.com/podcast on iTunes, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. News ASA celebrates its ‘First Soy Century’ in 2020 ASA is celebrating its “First Soy Century” as it recognizes its 100th anniversary throughout 2020. News Sheep checkoff to hold 2nd annual shearing school Anyone is welcome to register, regardless of experience level, to learn the skills and methods required to successfully shear a sheep News Farm Women’s Symposium set for March 4-6 This event is an excellent opportunity for women involved in agriculture to learn, develop valuable networks, and renew friendships. News MSAA to host annual conference Jan. 29-31 Highlights of the conference include educational seminars conducted by esteemed auction professionals. News Yield predictions improved based on seedling data Using plant RNA data from 2-week-old corn seedlings, scientists can improve adult crop traits with accuracy that rivals current approaches using DNA. News DCRC webinar focuses on genomics and fertility The DCRC webinar is scheduled for 2 p.m. CST on February 28. News MFB Hemp Conference provide updates for 2020 The MFB Hemp Conference will be held February 4. News Houghton named OFBF development director He will be focusing his efforts on fundraising for the foundation and maintaining its scholarship programs. News Ohio Beef Expo set for March 19-22 This annual event includes a kick-off social; breed sales, shows and displays; beef quality assurance sessions; a multi-day trade show and more. News Ohio FB honors 3 for lifetime contributions to ag Three individuals were recognized for their lifetime achievements to agriculture during the 101st annual meeting of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. News Clay as a supplement in dairy has many benefits In a new study from the University of Illinois, researchers show that clay can also improve the degradability of feedstuffs. News Registration now open for OEFFA conference The conference will run Thursday, February 13-Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio. 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