Working for a federal agency, like the Department of Agriculture, is immersion and participation in a bureaucracy. We may define bureaucracy as government administration managed by non-elected officials.

Ate Lindeboom is retiring from his position as executive director of operations and development of CRV Holding B.V., effective Jan. 1, 2015. He will be succeeded by Alfred de Vries, CRV's current manager of genetic products.

U.S. agricultural equipment exports dropped 27 percent during the first half of 2014 compared to midyear 2013; $4.77 billion in exports were shipped to global markets compared to $6.53 billion at first-half 2013, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

Upstate Niagara Cooperative in Buffalo, N.Y., has been named the 2014 “Best Milk” processor by Cornell University’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program. Upstate Niagara Cooperative scored a 99.4 out of a possible score of 100 to win the coveted award.

Budjon Farms made a few additions this summer. They have a boarding business and provide calf-raising, in vitro fertilization and more. They decided that as the business grew they would need a meeting area and specialized facilities. Take a look at their improvements to their world-class farm below.

The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA) has named Timothy J. Trotter as its new executive director of business affairs.

So you’ve been going to school for four years; the bothersome question of “Where will I go next?” continues to linger.While many classmates will return to the home farm or adhere to an industry professional role, choosing to pursue a higher education may provide you with an array of opportunities.

Udder Tech Inc.announced a new milk testing apron product line and green versions of their popular veterinarian items.

The USDA Farm Service Agency's Hay Net website, long used by agricultural producers to offer and find hay, has been upgraded to cover grazing acreage. The site is meant for producers in extenuating circumstances.