Month: April 2019

The UC-Davis professor’s work on communicating fact-basedanimal science to various stakeholder groups has impacted related public policy, leading to his award recognition from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology [Read More …]

Driving Profitability — Tip 4: 3 Ways to Improve Income Through Heifer Management

Two months isn’t a lot of time, but it can make a big difference for profitability. In fact, getting heifers pregnant two months earlier resulted in an additional $200 to $250 in lifetime net farm [Read More …]

Making High Value Hay

There is nothing quite like opening a bale of high-quality alfalfa hay – the smell of the alfalfa, the multitude of green leaves enclosed within – the experience is like no other. If only every bale we [Read More …]

2018 Corn Silage Blues: The Undigestible Truth

Starch is a key component of all lactating dairy diets. Like fiber, it isn’t just about how much is in the diet but more about how much is digested or utilized. Starch digestion can also [Read More …]

Pa. State Grange encouraged by agri-tourism bill

Similar laws have already been enacted in other states, including in neighboring Ohio The Pennsylvania State Grange was delighted to see a sponsorship memo circulated by freshman state Rep. Barb Gleim, R-Cumberland, on limiting farmers’ [Read More …]

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NY Dairy & Field Crops Team launches new blog

South Central NY team launches new blog to share articles, news, and events Since the early 1970’s, the South Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Team has connected farmers and agricultural service providers with research-based [Read More …]

Publix, Sodexo and Supply Chain Services to talk about food chain decision-making at 2019 Stakeholders Summit

Overflow hotel block extended through April 19 The Animal Ag Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit, themed A Seat At The Table and set for May 8-9 at the InterContinental at the Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, [Read More …]

10 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders award winners announced for 2019

The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) has announced the recipients of the 2019 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award. The program recognizes10 young agricultural journalists and communicators who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in [Read More …]

Dairy Cow Management | Seminarios Web en Español- Días Miércoles

Manejo de Vacas Lecheras The Basics of TMR Feeding | Los Básicos de la Alimentación del RTM (Ración Total Mezclado) April 24, 2019@12:30-1:00pm | 24 de abril del 2019@12:30-1:00pm Presenter/Presentador: Fernando Soberon, PHD, National Tech [Read More …]

On-Farm Training for Agribusiness Professionals with Limited Farm Background

PDPW Presents APPs Training for Non-Farm Professionals, May 21-23, 2019 The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) announce the 2019 PDPW Agricultural Professional Partnerships® (APPs) training for non-farm agribusiness professionals. The training will be held on three [Read More …]

VITA PLUS LOYAL NAMES AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

Vita Plus Loyal has proudly selected a high school senior as a recipient of the 2019 “Our Future is Agriculture” scholarships. This program recognizes deserving students with long-term career interests in agriculture. Students must plan [Read More …]

Higher limits now available on USDA farm loans

2018 Farm Bill increases limits and makes other changes to farm loans Higher limits are now available for borrowers interested in USDA’s farm loans, which help agricultural producers purchase farms or cover operating expenses. The [Read More …]

Census provides better picture of family farms

NFU: Data paints an excellent picture of farmer demographics and ag consolidation The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, the most complete set of data for American [Read More …]

2019 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest

Top national dairy awards prove sustainable farming equals great food Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) producers, Green Dirt Farm, and Certified Grassfed by AGW, Pure Éire Dairy, are recent award winners [Read More …]

Expanding access to NY agricultural products

Budget includes $6.2 million to expand access to New York agricultural products Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced the FY 2020 Enacted Budget includes $6.2 [Read More …]

PDPW Dr. Combs Webinar this Wednesday

Spring is here: What’s the impact of winter kill? This Wednesday, April 17, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT How did the “queen of forages” survive the winter? Spring is finally here [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy/DFW Announce Annual Dairy Experience Forum

The Event Will Bring Together Broader Dairy Community to Discuss Today’s Consumer and Industry Opportunities to Build Dairy Demand Hundreds of dairy farmers from across the nation will convene in Saint Paul, Minnesota July 16-18, [Read More …]

You are invited to Spring on the Farm at Bonnie Mohr Studio

Thursday, April 25th from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Friday, April 26th from 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. SATURDAY, April 27TH from 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Live Milking Demonstrations Daily at 10:00 A.M. & [Read More …]

Beef, Dairy Collaboration Launches HOLSim™ Program

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First-of-its-kind branded program promises to reshape beef-on-dairy opportunities. The American Simmental Association (ASA) and Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) have announced the formation of the HOLSim™ branded program. The program identifies elite SimAngus™ bulls with specific [Read More …]

DCHA speakers take members’ businesses to a higher level

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) members from 33 states and eight countries gathered April 9-11, in Madison, Wis., for the DCHA Annual Conference and business meeting. The conference provided a well-rounded mix of technical [Read More …]

Select Sires MidAmerica Recognizes Scholarship Winners

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Select Sires MidAmerica is pleased to award $1,000 scholarships to 10 high school seniors. The annual scholarship program recognizes outstanding youth of Select Sires MidAmerica customer-owners with preference given to incoming freshmen at a university [Read More …]

Reviewing U.S. Dairy Supply Management Efforts

Following five consecutive years of low milk prices and record U.S. milk production, some U.S. dairy farmers are again interested in coordinated intervention in dairy markets — specifically, a milk supply management program designed to [Read More …]

USDA update on Farm Bill implementation

Secretary Perdue: “We are implementing the 2018 Farm Bill as quickly as possible” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill [Read More …]

2017 Census of Agriculture data now available

Census data provides insight into demographics, economics, land, activities on U.S. farms The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, spanning some 6.4 million new points of [Read More …]

Is your farm’s insurance coverage up-to-date

There are tons of insurance options for farmers-some you may need, some you may not There’s no denying that farming takes a lot of investment, both of time and money. We can get so wrapped [Read More …]

Western NY farmers stress importance of local jobs

Press conference held to highlight Senate events on Farm Labor Bill and the bill’s impacts New York Farm Bureau members spoke today about the positive work happening on their farms to support their employees and [Read More …]

Fat Filled Milk Powder Sales Surge with standardization of Retail Industry, Modern Trade Accounts for Nearly 40% Sales.

Over 2 million tons of fat filled milk powder was consumed globally, by 2018 end. As analyzed by a new intelligence report, the consumption volume will increase by 5.1% in 2019. While demand from dairy [Read More …]

What is Chapter 12 Family Farmer Bankruptcy?

In recent months much attention has been given to the rise in Chapter 12 family farmer bankruptcies in portions of the U.S., e.g., Farm Bankruptcies in 2018 – The Truth is Out There. On the [Read More …]

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Soil Compaction Threat is High This Spring

With the warm weather, it is tempting to get into the field, but soil conditions may not be fit to be on it without causing undesirable soil compaction. What can you do to avoid causing [Read More …]

CHROME and GREG Dominate New Health and Wellness Rankings