Month: March 2019

Farm Credit East, a farmer-owned cooperative, recently released its 2019 industry outlook report. This report addresses market outlooks for multiple industries, including dairy, grain, vegetables, apples, greenhouse and nursery, lobster, and forest products. It also [Read More …]

Spring manure application and emergency action plans

An alert from: Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, Northeast Dairy Producers Association and New York Farm Bureau A chronically wet fall and extended winter weather have created challenges for manure application and some farms may be facing [Read More …]

Agri-Comfort and FutureCow Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement

Access to animal comfort is now easier than ever for farmers in the U.S. and Canada following the announcement of an exclusive distribution agreement between Agri-Comfort, the premier resource for superior livestock comfort innovations, and [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc. supports, urges passage of USMCA

The Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc. (NDFA), a full-service dairy trade association representing dairy processors, manufacturers and distributors in the northeast United States, is urging the United States Senate and House of Representatives to vote [Read More …]

John Ellsworth with tips for dairy producers having cash flow problems

This week, John Ellsworth of Success Strategies gives some tips for producers and business owners who are “stuck.” That is when they are faced with a number of problems, and just can’t decide how or [Read More …]

Sponsor a teen to attend Youth Leadership Derby

Youth Leadership Derby April 6-7, 2019, Kiel High School, Kiel, Wis. For students ages 15-18 Keynote Speaker: Robert Anthony A US Amputee Soccer Player, actor, American Ninja Warrior Season 9 competitor, and the Founder of “Limb [Read More …]

DCHA 2019: The clock is ticking!

Still not convinced you should join us? Learn about hot topics Breakout sessions will cover a wide range of hot topics. Learn from the best in the business. Get an outside perspective [Read More …]

Hot Issues will be on the table at Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit

Gene editing, meat alternatives and blockchain to be discussed by speakers The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit themed, A Seat At The Table, will feature conversations about hot issues in animal agriculture. The event [Read More …]

Feeding in Robotic Milking Systems

A look at feeding management in Pennsylvania robot herds. A properly balanced ration and good feed management are important to achieving production goals and maintaining cow health on dairy farms. On robotic milking dairy farms [Read More …]

Choosing an Activity System for Your Dairy

Activity monitoring systems can improve reproductive performance, reduce labor, and reduce the cost of production. There is growing interest in the use of activity monitoring systems on dairy farms. This interest is driven by the [Read More …]

Enhancing Dairy ‘Farm Health’ for Economic Viability, Success

For many dairy farm families, the last four years have brought tough times. Historically low milk prices and bottle-necked margins have forced many dairies across the country to shutter their barn doors. As the bar [Read More …]

USDA invests in rural community facilities

Funds help rural small towns, cities and communities make infrastructure improvements Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $91 million to build [Read More …]

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Dairy organization expands veteran services

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship welcomes Veteran Liaison Matt Keesling Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) is proud to welcome Matthew Keesling as the program’s new Veteran Liaison. Keesling’s work will be supported over the next three years through [Read More …]

CentralStar kicks off new merger by sponsoring family night at National Holstein Convention

Starting May 1, 2019, NorthStar Cooperative, Lansing, Mich., and East Central/Select Sires, Waupun, Wis., will merge under the name, CentralStar Cooperative. One of the first donations from CentralStar will be a “platinum”-level contribution, in partnership [Read More …]

Progressive Breeders’ Registry Honors Top Registered Holstein® Herds

Holstein Association USA is pleased to announce the recipients of 2018 Progressive Breeders’ RegistrySM. The Progressive Breeders’ Registry (PBR) is given to the top herds that excel at maintaining a balance of production and type [Read More …]

UW–Madison dairy science dept. visit day Apr. 5

Prospective student get a look at one of the world’s leading dairy science departments The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Dairy Science invites prospective students and their parents to visit campus on Friday, April 5, [Read More …]

DCRC webinar focuses on feeding strategies to enhance fertility

The April 26 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar features Feeding Strategies to Support Health and Fertility During the Transition Period. Scheduled for 2 p.m. Central time, José Eduardo P. Santos, University of Florida, will [Read More …]

Wet conditions call for caution in spreading manure

Check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before spreading With snow melting and rain falling on frozen soil, Wisconsin’s Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast is completely pink today, meaning the risk of manure runoff is severe statewide. [Read More …]

Ag labor shortage fix offered for dairy industry

New bill expands H-2A program to allow usage by dairy farmers. A new federal bill has been introduced by Reps. Anthony Brindisi (D., N.Y.) and John Joyce (R., Pa.) to expand the current H-2A visa [Read More …]

Are you as smart as a Dairy Bowl competitor?

Are you as smart as an Oneida Co. 4-H youth Dairy Bowl competitor? Do you know what TMR stands for when feeding dairy livestock? What is the name for an animal doctor? Or what is [Read More …]

Penn State dairy team to host calf workshop

Workshop to be held April 24 at Good View Farm in Bradford County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register now for this classroom and hands-on learning experience to learn proper feeding and management of [Read More …]

February 2019 Management Report

For February, our example herd was UP Protein decreased $0.01/lb, fat increased $0.03/lb and other solids decreased 10%. On a hundred-weight basis, Statistical Uniform Price (3.5% fat) increased $0.23/cwt and Class III price decreased $0.7/cwt [Read More …]

MDA offers new dairy farm improvement grant

Grant will aid farmers in moving from Grade B to Grade A milk production The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a new grant program to help Minnesota dairy producers move from Grade B [Read More …]

Guardian and OPP ink deal to pen stories!

It’s a frightening prospect to think any person or entity with significant funds could buy editorial time or space to promote a specific ideology, but that’s what’s going on between the Guardian and the Open [Read More …]

Be Nimble with Nitrogen Applications for a Successful Planting Season