News & Call to Action
Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment for 2021 Opens October 13
A News Releases for USDA Farm Service Agency CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN, Oct. 8, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage […]
USDA Opens New, Expanded Round Of COVID Aid To Farmers
September 18, 2020 The Agriculture Department is launching a new round of coronavirus relief payments worth up to $14 billion that will be spread over more commodities with new methods […]
The Big E is canceled this year but you can still connect with exhibitors!
The Big E in West Springfield would normally be in full swing right now. While there will not be a fair to attend this year, MDAR still wants to recognize […]
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Update
As the administration, EEA, and MDAR have recognized the severe impacts of the drought on our farmers during the 2020 production season, the Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) program has […]
Act Now: Members Only Marketing Materials
Membership does have its’ privileges! MADF members, we invite you to take advantage of this limited time offer! Between now and August 25, 2020 we will be accepting orders for […]
The 2019 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary is now available
After a delay due to the COVID-19 disruption, the 2019 Edition of the Northeast Dairy Farm Summary from Farm Credit East is now available. Click here to download the report. […]
UMass Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Lab Accepting New Orders July 13, 2020
The UMass Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Lab is pleased to announce that they will be accepting new orders for ROUTINE SOIL ANALYSIS and PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS orders only beginning Monday, July 13, […]
Summer 2020: UMass Extension Crop, Dairy, Livestock, & Equine Newsletter
This issue includes: COVID-19 updates, the Webinar Series: Grazing & Forage Season Extension, Green Pasture Award Winner, 10 Questions to Ask When Buying Hay for Horses, Deadline for Updated Conservation […]
UMass Soil & Plant Nutrient Testing Lab has reopened
The UMass Soil & Plant Nutrient Testing Lab has reopened as of June 23, 2020, in order to analyze samples that were in process when the lab closed on March […]
June is Dairy Month!
Massachusetts is home to 115 dairy farms who work year round to create delicious nutritious products. During the past couple of months, dairy farmers have continued to work hard to produce […]
