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New Products: Textron Prowler Pro
During my final minutes at this year’s Farm Progress Show I visited Textron Off Road and rode along with Ben Smith in a new Prowler Pro. I got my turn after he walked me through the [Read More …]
Year: 2018
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New Products: Ram Launches New 2019 Harvest Edition Chassis Cab Trucks
Ram truck brand supports American farmers with Class 3, 4 and 5 medium-duty Chassis Cab trucks designed specifically for the agriculture industry 2018 Ram Chassis Cab Harvest Edition available in Case IH Red, New Holland [Read More …]
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Iowa’s Kalona Creamery field day and tour Oct. 5
Tour will highlight value-added dairy production Practical Farmers of Iowa and Kalona Creamery will host a field day and creamery tour on Friday, Oct. 5, from 1-4 p.m., near Kalona (2206 540th St. SW, about [Read More …]
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Farm Capital Expenditures Turn Higher
After a sharp decline, this week’s post reviews recently released data revealing farm capital expenditures turned higher in 2017. When times are tough in agriculture, efforts to lower costs and improve cash flow often necessitate [Read More …]
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CDCB Industry Meeting: Future of Phenotyping
The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) invites producers, industry representatives and genetic enthusiasts to discuss how technology is shaping phenotypic data and genetic evaluations. The CDCB Industry Meeting will be conveniently held during World [Read More …]
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Agriculture Council of America Announces 2019 National Ag Day Date & Theme
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 19, 2019. This will mark the 46th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. [Read More …]
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Southeast Dairy Stewardship Program: Quitman (10/22) and Okeechobee (10/23) meetings
University of Florida IFAS Extension and the University of Georgia Extension are proud to provide an invitation to an educational program addressing Milk Quality on Dairy Farms. Experts and dairy farmers will provide insights on [Read More …]
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September’s Dairy Data Dashboard
Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. The September Dairy Data Dashboard is now available. Get a one-page PDF of this dashboard. [Read More …]
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IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 – Summit Programme
Day 1 of our parallel conference sessions has been outlined below – make sure you are not left out of the debate! Tuesday 16 October – Farm Management, Dairy Policy & Economics, Dairy Science & [Read More …]
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USDA details trade damage estimate calculations
Detailed account available of how USDA calculated estimated damage from trade disruptions U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today released a detailed accounting of how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calculated estimated damage from [Read More …]
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NCBA pleased by USDA lab-grown meat meeting
USDA and FDA to hold meeting on the use of animal cell culture technology Danielle Beck, Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, released the following statement in response to the announcement [Read More …]
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Dr. Ken Olson speaks of the potential move of ERS and NIFA out of Washington DC (Video)
USDA Secretary Perdue has proposed to move the Economic Research Service and the National & Institute of Food & Agriculture out of Washington DC. This effort caught many ag organizations by surprise, creating concern about [Read More …]
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AFIA Strikes Liquid Gold at 48th Liquid Feed Symposium
The American Feed Industry Association held its 48th annual Liquid Feed Symposium this week in San Diego, Calif., bringing together leaders in the liquid supplement industry to hear from experts on the latest news, research [Read More …]
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Cargill Animal Nutrition Stops to Rally for Safety
On Thursday, September 6, all Cargill Animal Nutrition plants, labs, warehouses, innovation centers, offices, farms, construction projects and sales teams worldwide stopped to rally for safety. “Complete safety is one of our primary goals at Cargill [Read More …]
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NCDA&CS hotline to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence
The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies. The toll-free number is [Read More …]
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Hurricane Florence resources for farmers
We hope that you, your families and friends, your homes, and your farms are safe As Hurricane Florence barrels toward the Carolinas, it’s likely that many of you are preparing your farms for the worst. [Read More …]
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Timing manure application to avoid nuisances
A weather forecast and a little knowledge of odor dilution can be a powerful tool Roughly half of all neighbor complaints of livestock odors originate from land application of manure. A weather forecast and a [Read More …]
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Big Crops Could Get Bigger
New Records for Corn and Soybean Yields The September 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projected the 2018 U.S. average corn yield at a record-high 181.3 bushels per acre. That exceeds the previous record of 176.6 [Read More …]
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AFIA Opens Registration for Fall Online Feed Manufacturing Course
The American Feed Industry Association has opened registration for its online feed manufacturing course, conducted in partnership with Kansas State University, Oct. 29-Nov. 30. The five-week, “AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing” distance education program [Read More …]
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Valley Agricultural Software (VAS) Hosts Parlor Management Training Classes
Valley Agricultural Software (VAS) will host two parlor management training classes in October 2018 and January 2019 as part of the VAS Dairy Management School: October 23-25, 2018 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (register by clicking [Read More …]
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Educational program addressing milk quality on dairy farms
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA DAIRY EXTENSION Please join us for an educational program addressing Milk Quality on dairy farms. Experts and dairy farmers will provide insights on employee engagement, performance monitoring, mastitis control, and proper use [Read More …]
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Dairy linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease
Dairy consumption of around three servings per day is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality, compared to lower levels of consumption, according to a global observational study of over 130,000 people in [Read More …]
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Merck Animal Health Lends Support to Future Bovine Practitioners
As part of its ongoing commitment to the practice of veterinary medicine, Merck Animal Health is pleased to announce $90,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 18 exemplary bovine veterinary students. The company presented each [Read More …]
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New Zealand dairy giant posts its first-ever loss
New Zealand’s largest company, which sells dairy products, says it will completely review its business after a disastrous financial year saw it post its first-ever loss. Fonterra lost hundreds of millions of dollars on its [Read More …]
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Kirk Bowman Inducted Into Liquid Feed Hall of Fame
The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce Kirk Bowman as its 2018 Liquid Feed Hall of Fame inductee. AFIA’s Liquid Feed Committee presented the award – the highest award offered in the liquid [Read More …]
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You gotta know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, and know when to pay taxes on ’em.
If you gamble, be sure you understand the tax consequences. Both wins and losses can affect your income tax bill. And changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) could also have an impact. [Read More …]
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All-American Dairy Show to Feature U.S. Industry’s Finest, Build Workforce Skills Crucial to Future of Dairy Production
The bright future of agriculture will be on display as the 55th All-American Dairy Show comes to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex September 15-20, bringing 1,200 national competitors in 22 individual contests exhibiting 2,200 of [Read More …]
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Fibre to Take Centre Stage at AB Vista’s Cornell Nutrition Conference Symposium
The latest nutritional and technological strategies for optimising fibre utilisation in dairy herds will be showcased at AB Vista’s post-conference symposium, set to round off the Cornell Nutrition Conference on 18th October in New York, [Read More …]
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Iowa farmers take message to Washington
Farm bill and trade troubles highlight major issues As Iowa farmers face low commodity prices, consolidation in agribusiness, and volatile trade conditions, Iowa Farmers Union members will confront members of the Trump Administration and Congress [Read More …]
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CFIA Approves Chromium Propionate Use in Canada
Kemin Industries, a global leader in developing feed ingredients for animal nutrition and health, today announced the approval for use of chromium propionate in beef and broiler diets in Canada, effective immediately. The Canadian Food [Read More …]