Month: February 2019

Specialists demonstrate the value of proper calf management, treatment protocols Dairy calf health research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program and conducted by Cornell University Cooperative Extension dairy specialists demonstrates the [Read More …]

AJCA names Mid-Atlantic Area Representative

American Jersey Cattle Association welcomes Scott Holcomb to the position Scott Holcomb, Greene, N.Y., has been named Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. effective January 28, 2019. Holcomb [Read More …]

Online Calf & Heifer Management Course

Register online at prodairy.cals.cornell.edu by March 11 for the early bird price Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY is offering a seven-week Calf and Heifer Management Course online in from March 29 to May 17, 2019. Register online [Read More …]

Preliminary Report # 1 – Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program

As dairy farm businesses across New York analyze their financial performance by participating in the Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Project, supported by Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, the change [Read More …]

NNYADP Corn Silage Research: Good News for Dairy Farmers and Livestock Health

February 16, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The steadily increasing presence of Western Bean Cutworm in New York State and the pest’s feeding damage to corn silage crops raised a concern for dairy farmers. Does crop damage by the insect create the [Read More …]

Ag Hackathon Hosts 60 Students at AGCO Corp Acceleration Center

The event presented four ag challenges for students to hack innovative solutions. AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment solutions, hosted its first hackathon February 2-3 at the AGCO Acceleration Center at [Read More …]

$1.51 million bull sold resulting in a new world record

SAV America 8018 – Schaff Angus Valley We have all been to an auction where you can’t believe how much, or little, a bull sold for this. Our jaws are still on the ring floor [Read More …]

Big Data & Connectivity is Driving Digital Transformation of Animal Health

“Animal Health, like many other sectors, is in a state of transition”, states Richard Sibbit, Head of Animal Health at Proagrica. “With unprecedented scrutiny from governmental and monitoring bodies, and a widespread hunger for innovation, [Read More …]

Retired Texas A & M Extension Dairymen Chris Woelfel Passed Away

Christian George “Chris” Woelfel, 82, of College Station, Tx., passed away February 11. He was Extension Dairyman in Texas since 1978 and was retired Professor Emeritus of Dairy Science from the Texas A&M University. Born [Read More …]

Carl Guthrie to Serve as Chief Commercial Officer for MS Biotec

MS Biotec, LLC is pleased to announce that Carl Guthrie, D.V.M., has joined its team as Chief Commercial Officer. Dr. Guthrie will be responsible for providing leadership for the Sales, Marketing and Technical Services teams [Read More …]

Nominations sought for Dairy Promotion Board New York

Any individual producer marketing milk in New York may be nominated The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is currently accepting nominations to fill a vacancy on the New York Dairy Promotion Order [Read More …]

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Illinois conference offers forage management topics

Grazing conference to be held March 8th in Stockton Producers wanting to make the most of their forage production and pastures will want to attend the combined 2019 Illinois Forage Institute and Northwest Illinois Grazing [Read More …]

Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times

March 20, 2019 from 9 am to 12 noon at Tundra Lodge, Green Bay Agriculture is an industry known for hard work, resilience, strength, and supportive community. However, farm families often experience many challenges such [Read More …]

Dairy Revenue Protection vs farm bill workshop

Attend workshop to determine which program is best for your dairy University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a Dairy Revenue Protection vs New Farm Bill workshop on February 28th in Melrose. The two-hour workshop [Read More …]

McFarlane introduces new 51′ Incite model

“Achieving the optimum seedbed has never been easier or faster.” McFarlane is introducing a new model, IC-5151, to their line-up of Incite® Universal Tillage® Tools today at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY. [Read More …]

2019 Jersey Youth Academy has been selected

The Jersey Youth Academy will be held July 14th to 19th in Columbus, Ohio Jonathan Merriam, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), today announced the class for the sixth Jersey Youth Academy, July [Read More …]

Cell-based meat, Part 1: Defining the Undefinable

Cell-based meat – also known as “fake meat,” “clean-meat,” “farm-free meat,” “cultured meat,” “lab-grown meat,” “artificial meat,” and more. Many groups have been discussing what to call this product since its invention. Each one has [Read More …]

AFIA, Feedstuffs Name Famo Feeds as 2018 Feed Facility of the Year

The American Feed Industry Association and Feedstuffs congratulate Famo Feeds of Freeport, Minn., for being named the 2018 Feed Facility of the Year (FFY). Gary Huddleston, AFIA’s director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs, announced [Read More …]

Showers limiting days for spreading manure

Manure ponds, lagoons are filling up fast Rain falls, and that might make some farmers happy, depending on the time of year. Then, a lot of rain falls, off and on, for months, and not [Read More …]

Dr. Frank Mitloehner points out the fallacies in the EAT-Lancet report

In an interview with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, the “Green House Guru”, points out the fallacies in the EAT-Lancet report issued last month. A professor of air quality and Extension specialist [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies in 2018 – The Truth is Out There

498 Farm Bankruptcy Filings in 2018, Down From 2017 Here’s what we know: Caseload statistics from the United States Courts indicate that in 2018 Chapter 12 family farmer and family fisherman bankruptcies nationwide were down from prior-year [Read More …]

The dairy industry in 50 years

Ten experts make predictions on the future of dairy There have been dramatic changes in the dairy industry over the past 50 years. The U.S. is producing 60 percent more milk from 30 percent fewer [Read More …]

A blueprint to evaluate and consider changes

Three-day program to be held in four locations Farmers looking for a change of pace, responsibility, or market are encouraged to attend the Shifting Gears program offered by University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension at various locations [Read More …]

Environmental mastitis prevention 101

Don’t let an outbreak ruin your dairy herd’s production potential Battling environmental mastitis is ongoing in the dairy industry. The consequences can be costly, with losses incurred from milk discard, added labor and antibiotics, while [Read More …]

USDA to host Farm Bill listening session

USDA is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced that USDA is hosting a listening session for [Read More …]

Whole milk option for schoolkids good for children, good for dairy farmers

If you get a group of dairy farmers together to discuss the challenges facing the industry, you won’t have to wait long before someone mentions the decline in fluid milk consumption. There is no doubt [Read More …]

Corteva Agriscience™ Claims Building Naming Rights at World Ag Expo®

World Ag Expo® and the International Agri-Center® are excited to announce a new partnership with Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont. The previously named Building “C”, will be renamed as the Corteva Agriscience™ Center on [Read More …]

Darigold Introduces High-Protein Milk with Less Sugar