Month: October 2019

“Shaping the Future” is the theme of the 2020 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 7, 8 and 9. The meeting will be held at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison Wis. Attendees [Read More …]

New Campaign Sheds Light on Beef Animal Care Standards

The Beef Quality Assurance program sets standards across beef industry, leading to safe, high-quality beef Consumers will soon learn about the steps beef farmers and ranchers take to care for their animals and to produce [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Invited to November Roundtable Meetings

This November, dairy producers are invited to join us for one of six roundtable meetings across Pennsylvania! With so much uncertainty in the marketplace, the meetings are a great opportunity to learn about new programs [Read More …]

Trump Set To Delay Tariff Increase For China

Treasury Secretary. Steven Mnuchin says the 25 to 30% hike set to go into effect next week will not be implemented as the U.S. and China finalize this part of the trade deal. The meeting [Read More …]

CCFN Gains WIPO Observer Status

CCFN Gains WIPO Observer Status, Helping Ensure that Consumer Interests are Treated as a Priority in Geographical Indications Policies The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has granted observer status to the Consortium for Common [Read More …]

Real California Milk selects finalists for Milk Accelerator competition

Nine move forward to compete for $250,000 to develop innovative dairy beverages NINE FLUID MILK STARTUPS EMBARK ON JOURNEY TO COMPETE FOR $250,000 IN REAL CALIFORNIA MILK ACCELERATOR COMPETITION TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN THE DAIRY [Read More …]

Novus International Announces CEO Succession Plan

Novus International, Inc., today announced that François Fraudeau plans to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer after 28 successful years with the company. Novus’s Board of Directors has decided to hire a former Novus [Read More …]

T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report for Week Ending October 11, 2019

Another Rollicking Week on LaSalle Street It was another rollicking week on LaSalle Street. CME spot Cheddar barrels soared 19.25ȼ to $2.0225 per pound, the first time barrels have topped the $2 mark since November [Read More …]

US Trade Tariffs on EU Agricultural Products Will Prove a Hard Landing for Some

The impact of the recently proposed US trade tariffs on EU agricultural products differs per product and country. Wine, cheese, butter, and olive oil will be impacted more than pork, fruit, and vegetables, according to [Read More …]

Get a grip on ag economics

THIS WEEK: Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT Your presenter: Dr. David Kohl Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech Dr. Kohl is agriculture’s leading economist. With many millions of miles’ worth of [Read More …]

Belgian guidelines endorse milk as a vital part of daily diets

Plant-based drinks are not equivalent alternatives Last week the Belgian Superior Health Council (SHC) confirmed that milk and dairy products deserve a place in a sustainable diet. Moreover, based on the latest insights into healthy [Read More …]

California bans pesticide linked to brain damage in children

All sales of chlorpyrifos will end on February 6, 2020 A widely used agricultural pesticide that California environmental officials have said has been linked to brain damage in children will be banned after next year [Read More …]

Grants available to preserved farms for conservation work

The Funding Is Available to Dairy Farm Families from Preserved Farms in Six Pennsylvania Counties For dairy farm families with preserved farms in Dauphin, Adams, York, Franklin, Perry or Cumberland County, funding is now available [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board makes Milk Dealer Bond claim

Security is used to pay producers when they are not paid by their dealer On October 9, 2019, the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board issued an order making a claim against Trickling Springs Creamery’s milk dealer [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy tour Oct. 24

PDPW to host tours at Second Look Holsteins, LLC and Vir-Clar Farms Blending a ration for top production is an ongoing challenge for dairy producers; a difficult growing season this year makes it an even-more [Read More …]

Purdue vet faculty to host calving school

Learn herd management practices for calving season The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will host a calving school for beef and dairy producers on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lynn [Read More …]

Climate Fieldview Teams Up With Tillable To Improve Farmland Transparency

Bayer’s digital agriculture division, The Climate Corporation (Climate), announced today a partnership between its industry-leading FieldView digital farming platform and Tillable, a first-of-its-kind digital marketplace connecting farmers and landowners. Approximately 40 percent of U.S. farmland [Read More …]

New England Dairy & Food Council, New England Dairy Promotion Board Unveil Unified Presence and Voice

On the precipice of its 100 year anniversary, New England’s dairy promotion and education group is proud to announce the completion of a rebranding effort to welcome in the next century of championing dairy in [Read More …]

Alltech and Alimetrics collaborate on in vitro tool for estimating ruminal protein degradability

Meeting the protein requirements and improving nitrogen efficiency in cows under different physiological conditions can become more precise with the use of this additional tool for diet formulation An innovative laboratory fermentation method for assessing [Read More …]

Allflex Livestock Intelligence Hires Owen Bewley as North America Sales Manager

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Allflex Livestock Intelligence, the global leader in animal identification, traceability and monitoring systems, today announced the hiring of Owen Bewley as North America Sales Manager of Livestock Monitoring. In this role, Bewley will lead a [Read More …]

CalBio and Bloom Energy to Generate Renewable Electricity from Dairy Waste

On-Site Power Solution Will Dramatically Reduce Methane Emissions from Dairies by Using Captured Biogas to Generate Electricity without Combustion State Programs Enable Renewable Electricity Generated by Dairies to Power Electric Vehicles throughout California Bloom Energy [Read More …]

Managing Feed Inventories, Transition Cow Management and Herd-Management Strategies Highlight Workshop for Herd Managers, Nutritionists and Veterinarians

PDPW Herdsperson Conference Scheduled for Oct. 30 and 31, 2019 Presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), a daylong workshop keying in on some of the more challenging topics in managing dairy herds such as feed [Read More …]

Info for potential hemp growers

Accepting applications for commercial hemp growing may be delayed Much interest has been shown recently in growing hemp commercially. Through 2019, the Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) only licensed hemp researchers under IC [Read More …]

Host selected for 2022 Farm Technology Days

Roehl Acres and Rustic Occasions to host Clark County Farm Technology Days Roehl Acres of Loyal has been selected as the host farm for the 2022 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Clark County. Owned by [Read More …]

Competitive grants available for ag education