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Have you set your farm’s goals for 2019 yet?

January 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Setting goals keeps your business moving forward and striving for the next step With the start of a new year, we’re all thinking about resolutions and goals for the coming 12 months. When I talk [Read More …]

USDA seeks input on wetland determination

January 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Public comment for wetland conservation compliance rule open through Feb. 5 Farmers are reminded that updated guidelines for wetland determinations are posted and available for public input. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to [Read More …]

Give FFA Day supports future student leaders

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In just a few weeks, the National FFA Organization will celebrate National FFA Week – a time to celebrate FFA members and share with others the exciting story of the organization that provides the next generation [Read More …]

Perdue on reopening the federal government

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Responds to President Trump’s announcement of reopening the federal government U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of reopening the federal government: “President [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Announces Dr. Beth Sauerhaft Hired as Vice President for Programs

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, has hired Dr. Beth Sauerhaft as vice president for programs. Beth will help lead AFT’s national initiatives that seek to protect farmland, combat [Read More …]

American Dairy Mideast Directors Set

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

15-member board sets policy, approves programs The American Dairy Association Mideast Board of Directors consists of 15 elected dairy farmers representing cooperative and independent producers. The Board also appoints one non-voting advisory director representing dairy [Read More …]

Wisconsin ACE Meeting Cancelled

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to the extreme weather, the ACE partners (Wisconsin Towns Association, Wisconsin Counties Association and PDPW) are cancelling tomorrow’s meeting. Meeting Cancelled: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr., Madison, Wisconsin

Pesticide Training and Recertification Series NY

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A series of pesticide training and recertification classes are being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education [Read More …]

Better heifers, better cows management Feb. 22 Wisconsin

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Market volatility has been and continues to be a common theme is the dairy sector Market volatility has been and continues to be a common theme is the dairy sector. UW-Extension Dairy Team’s annual Better [Read More …]

Manure applied on frozen soil or snow

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

What will happen to my nitrogen? It was a tough fall for manure application. In many places of the state it was wet and harvest was delayed. On top of that, winter arrived earlier than [Read More …]

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Cattlemen applaud eminent domain reform in Texas

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Legislation aims to vastly improve the eminent domain process for thousands of Texans Robert McKnight Jr., president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), joined Rep. DeWayne Burns, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and other [Read More …]

GROWMARK offers nationwide ag scholarship

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Open to students in the United States and Ontario, Canada High school seniors or students at any level of higher education may complete the application, which can be found at http://www.growmark.com/scholarship. Applications are due by midnight [Read More …]

Survey shows plant-based food label confusion

January 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin dairy groups release customer research on products that mimic cheese In a marketplace increasingly crowded by plant-based imitation dairy products, the results of a new survey show that customers are confused about whether those [Read More …]

Vytelle Welcomes Knock as National Sales Manager

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vytelle™ announced today Jared Knock has joined the team as national sales manager. In this role he will work alongside veterinarians, reproductive specialists and producers to grow Vytelle’s IVF business. “We are excited for Jared [Read More …]

2019 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader Announced

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Rebecca Long Chaney, of Elwood, Neb., is the 2019 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader recognized by the Holstein Foundation. The Holstein Foundation recognizes one Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) graduate annually who has [Read More …]

Who Holds Farm Debt?

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA’s 2018 Farm Sector Income Forecast projected farm sector debt at a record-high $409.5 billion, up 4.2 percent, or $16.4 billion, from 2017 levels. Real estate debt in 2018 was projected at a record $250.9 billion, up [Read More …]

Oh USDA Reports, Where Art Thou?

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Five agencies within USDA publish regular reports: Agricultural Marketing Service, Foreign Agricultural Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Economic Research Service and the World Agricultural Outlook Board. AMS is the only agency of the five that [Read More …]

Summit Program Offers Insight to Follow Your Compass

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Producers Can Attend Two-Day Event for Just $75 or Less With registration fees for dairy producers deeply discounted, the 2019 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit offers a mix of management training, industry insight, networking and inspiration appealing [Read More …]

Western NY Farm Show, Jan. 31st – Feb. 2nd

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The latest cutting-edge agricultural products and technology Bringing together the region’s farming community and the services necessary for daily operations is the goal of the 9th Annual Western New York Farm Show, January 31- February [Read More …]

NYFB releases 2019 state legislative priorities

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New York Farm Bureau’s priorities are based upon member approved public policy positions New York Farm Bureau released its 2019 state legislative priorities today that look to address important budget and economic needs of its [Read More …]

Delacon USA Announces James Caldwell, Ph.D., as Regional Technical Manager for Ruminants

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To expand the application of phytogenic feed additives, Delacon has added ruminant expert and distinguished nutrition researcher James Caldwell, Ph.D., to the Delacon USA sales and technical team. Phytogenic feed additives, defined as plant-based ingredients [Read More …]

WGBA sponsors essay calf contest

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One fortunate Wisconsin youth will be the recipient of a registered Guernsey calf All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 22, 2019. (USDA via Flickr) One fortunate Wisconsin youth will be the recipient of a [Read More …]

CFBF commends intro of ag immigration bill

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Agricultural Worker Program Act was introduced by Sen. Feinstein & Rep. Lofgren Calling it “an important first step,” the California Farm Bureau Federation welcomed today’s introduction in Congress of new legislation to provide legal status [Read More …]

Crave named President of DBA board

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Business Association’s board of directors elected a new president and vice president, and the membership chose three new directors during the organization’s annual business meeting today at the Dairy Strong conference. Tom Crave [Read More …]

Edge board re-elects Stapel as President

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Brody Stapel was re-elected president of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative by the board of directors at the co-op’s annual business meeting today during the Dairy Strong conference. Stapel has been in this role for the past year [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

January 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East, Yankee Farm Credit and CoBank, recently provided funding to 24 organizations for their efforts to support young and beginning farmer initiatives, encourage [Read More …]

Month: January 2019

Have you set your farm’s goals for 2019 yet?

USDA seeks input on wetland determination

Give FFA Day supports future student leaders

Perdue on reopening the federal government

American Farmland Trust Announces Dr. Beth Sauerhaft Hired as Vice President for Programs

American Dairy Mideast Directors Set

Wisconsin ACE Meeting Cancelled

Pesticide Training and Recertification Series NY

Better heifers, better cows management Feb. 22 Wisconsin

Manure applied on frozen soil or snow

Cattlemen applaud eminent domain reform in Texas

GROWMARK offers nationwide ag scholarship

Survey shows plant-based food label confusion

Vytelle Welcomes Knock as National Sales Manager

2019 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader Announced

Who Holds Farm Debt?

Oh USDA Reports, Where Art Thou?

Summit Program Offers Insight to Follow Your Compass

Western NY Farm Show, Jan. 31st – Feb. 2nd

NYFB releases 2019 state legislative priorities

Delacon USA Announces James Caldwell, Ph.D., as Regional Technical Manager for Ruminants

WGBA sponsors essay calf contest

CFBF commends intro of ag immigration bill

Crave named President of DBA board

Edge board re-elects Stapel as President

Farm Credit Awards Efforts to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

Precision Dairy Conference Registration Opens

Learn to lead with professionalism and ethics

This Week in Dairy with Dr. Mike Brouk on the Western Dairy Management Conference

Uncovering opportunities for your dairy

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?