USDA Data Modernization
USDA modernizes agricultural data systems to reduce producer paperwork and improve accuracy.
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The Spanish course discount requires producers to register by Sept. 18, and participants will retain 24/7 access to course materials through Dec. 31, 2026.
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Instructor Katie Dotterer said the course is designed to improve workplace communication and safety, with practical vocabulary for tasks including milking, herd-health management and maintenance. The live classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, while participants can work through the material at their own pace.
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The Center for Dairy Excellence course is open to a broad range of dairy professionals, including veterinarians, herdsmen, farm managers, employees and hoof trimmers—not only farm owners.
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The USDA is overhauling how it collects farm data to cut paperwork and get faster, more accurate information. USDA plans to use phone surveys, satellite images, crop models, and existing government records instead of asking farmers the same questions over and over. The goal: farmers spend less time filling out forms while the government makes better decisions on crop planning, disaster aid, and farm loans.
Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Get $200 Spanish Course Discount
Pennsylvania dairy producers can take online Spanish classes for $200 off through the Center for Dairy Excellence. Pennsylvania State University is offering beginner and intermediate courses running September 22 through November 19. Farmers must register by September 18 and keep access to all materials through December 31, 2026. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, but producers can work through lessons whenever they want.
Instructor Katie Dotterer designed the course for real farm work. It teaches practical words for milking, herd health, and equipment maintenance. Center for Dairy Excellence says better Spanish helps managers communicate safety rules and catch problems faster. The program welcomes all dairy workers—farm owners, veterinarians, herdsmen, farm managers, and hoof trimmers.
Free Career Education Program Reaches Tens of Thousands of Students
The Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow program taught more than 40,000 high school students and teachers about dairy careers last school year. Center for Dairy Excellence now offers free, career-focused education to help students explore herd management, animal care, and dairy economics before college or work. The program connects classroom lessons to real farm operations, helping young people see career paths beyond traditional farm ownership.
USDA Speeds Up Reporting With Mobile Surveys and Satellite Data
The modernized system will replace paper forms and phone calls with mobile surveys, satellite imagery, and crop models. USDA plans to prefill survey forms using existing administrative records from other government agencies. This cuts duplicate questions and lets statisticians verify data faster. Farmers still report their own numbers, but the new tools reduce the burden and improve accuracy for crop forecasts and disaster assistance decisions.
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