Year: 2018

In the sixth free webinar of the DeLaval Calf College series, Dr. Robert James, PhD., reviewed the options for feeding calves in group housing facilities. He noted that a successful group calf feeding operation provides [Read More …]

CA: Trade, Farm Bill and Water Topics for Fresno State Agribusiness Conference

In what might be the understatement of the year, Dr. Terry Barr of CoBank asserted today’s low commodity prices “are not comfortable for most producers, given their cost structures.” With the cost of inputs increasing [Read More …]

CA: Dairy Council Releases Trends Report

To forecast food and nutrition issues likely to impact the dairy industry in future years, the Dairy Council of California has released the fall edition of its 2018 Dairy Industry Trends Report. Produced twice a year, the report is a resource for [Read More …]

New Products: Harvest Tec Introduces Dew Maker for Dry Hay

A new product is coming to the aid of alfalfa growers in arid climates. Harvest Tec, an inventor company and purveyor of tools and technology for making better quality hay has introduced its new Dew [Read More …]

New Products: SecuraTrac® Introduces Tiny, Powerful MobileDefender™ Model S

New Wake on SOS feature extends battery life, improves convenience for mobile workers SecuraTrac®, a leading provider of mobile health and safety solutions focused on senior safety, employee well-being and the healthcare industry, announces its next [Read More …]

New Products: AGCO Introduces New White Planters 9500VER and 9700VER Precision Planting-ready Toolbars

New vacuum electric ready toolbars can be fully customized with Precision Planting components The White Planters™ line now includes two new toolbars, available to meet the varying needs of producers across the country for Precision [Read More …]

IDC Sets Up “IDC SAMEA” (Southwest Asia, Middle East, Africa)

At the request of several customers who are in advanced stages of discussion with the company and want it to have a strong local presence, International Dispensing Corporation (IDC; IDND) has established IDC SAMEA (Southwest [Read More …]

How Could the Dairy Market Be Impacted by the Global Economy in 2019?

November 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

See the big picture. With more outlooks for more global financial and commodity markets than any other conference, INTL FCStone’s Global Markets Outlook can change how you see the markets going forward. INTL FCStone will [Read More …]

Agrial Group to acquire German dairy company Rotkäppchen

French agricultural co-operative Agrial Group has agreed a deal to acquire German dairy company Rotkäppchen Peter Jülich Group for an undisclosed sum. Rotkäppchen produces a variety of speciality cheeses made from both cow and goat’s [Read More …]

Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Lower Across Farm Country

November 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Projections for the third-lowest net farm income in the last decade, record nominal agricultural debt, rising debt-to-asset ratios and interest rates, and continued headwinds for agricultural commodity prices had many anticipating an increase in farm bankruptcies in [Read More …]

Special Holstein Memorabilia to be Auctioned for Dinsdale Scholarship

Six unique and historic Holstein items will be auctioned with all proceeds donated to the newly established Gary Dinsdale scholarship at Fresno State. According to Ken Melvold, Fresno, Calif., these items will be sold at [Read More …]

Pedigree analysis of 2018 Holstein winners

Lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades Holstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics [Read More …]

CHS Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Gift to Support SDSU Precision Agriculture Program

The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., announced today a $1.5 million grant to support the South Dakota State University (SDSU) precision agriculture program and construction of the new Raven Precision Agriculture [Read More …]

Top reproduction dairy herds receive DCRC awards

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) honored 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 14-16, in Indianapolis. Platinum recognition went to: Holmesville Dairy [Read More …]

FFA launches “FFA Today” on RFD-TV

Student-led national television program to premiere on January 7 at 7 p.m. ET Fresh off the tremendous success of the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo, which featured a visit from President Donald Trump and [Read More …]

Dairy students learn importance of BQA principles

Beef Checkoff provides hands-on learning experience for college students October marks BQA Month in New York and throughout the month various trainings were held at farms in each corner of the state! The Beef Quality [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association offers internships

The Wisconsin Holstein Association is continuing the search for candidates for two internships in 2019. Two opportunities are available for college-aged students looking to gain experience in event planning, communications and public relations. Communications & [Read More …]

Mercer County farmer named Pa. Farm Bureau Outstanding Woman in Agriculture

Marie Canon, of Mercer County, received the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Woman in Agriculture Award during the farm organization’s 68th annual meeting in Hershey Nov. 12-14. Canon, who is an active worker on the family dairy [Read More …]

News

American Farmland Trust Partners with Smithfield Brand, Farmland to Save the Land that Sustains Us

Today, American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, announces its partnership with Farmland, maker of high-quality, popular consumer goods such as bacon and sausage, to save farmland and ranchland. Now through [Read More …]

Vets Plus, Inc. is Pleased to Announce Manufacturing Facilities Expansion

Vets Plus, Inc., one of America’s fastest growing animal health product manufacturing companies, announces the expansion of their manufacturing facilities. They are adding over 30,000 sq. ft. to their Stokke plant, increasing the total production [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine President’s Message

National Dairy Shrine will be celebrating 70 years in 2019 and what a tribute becoming 20,000 Lifetime Members strong would be. Yes, that’s right, with a bit of effort on our part we could reach [Read More …]

Murty Named Vita Plus Forage Products Specialist

Steve Murty was recently named a Vita Plus forage products specialist. Based in central Iowa, Murty will provide on-farm forage support for staff and dairy producers in Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northern Iowa, Minnesota and eastern [Read More …]

The House is Flipping. Where Will Dairy Policy Priorities Land?

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 2

When Democrats take control of the House of Representatives in January, new committee chairs will take over, bringing different policy priorities and perspectives to the table. This change in control will have an impact on [Read More …]

Is there a role for high input/high output dairy systems in Ireland?

Last week I had the privilege of attending the UCD Lyons research farm with a discussion group from Limerick. One would have to be impressed by the way the herd is managed and the level [Read More …]

Senate Ag Committee hearing planned for stalled USDA nominees

More than 200 organizations express concern over nomination of USDA chief scientist Scott Hutchins. Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Pat Roberts (R., Kan.) and ranking member Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D., Mich.) announced that the committee will [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy on INTL FCStone’s Upcoming Global Markets Outlook

INTL FCStone will host its second annual Global Markets Outlook at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, March 3-5, 2019. This three-day event combines all of INTL FCStone’s industry-leading economic and commodity outlooks into [Read More …]

Wet fall conditions are making manure storage management challenges for AFOs and CAFOs

Cornell CALS PRODAIRY, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service The extended wet fall continues to frustrate field crop harvest and is starting to generate some [Read More …]

USDA reminds producers of disaster programs

Producers may be eligible for assistance through USDA FSA programs U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Clark Putman reminds New York State producers who experienced losses from natural disasters during [Read More …]

Bringing broadband infrastructure to rural areas

More than 27,000 businesses and residents to get improved e-connectivity Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is investing in infrastructure projects in a dozen states (PDF, 132 KB) to improve [Read More …]

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