Year: 2019

Brain drain from costly move will damage agricultural science and research American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement [Read More …]

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Bellwether Farms offers Organic Cow Milk Yogurt in select Texas Costcos

July 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Bellwether Farms adds two-packs of 32 oz. plain Organic Cow Milk Yogurt to Texas and New Orleans Costcos on July 10th Starting on July 10th, Petaluma, CA creamery Bellwether Farms is set to add two-packs [Read More …]

Colorado trials new test to fight Bovine TB

Colorado’s Animal Health Laboratory to trial new Actiphage® diagnostic to improve early-stage detection of Bovine TB in cattle The Animal Health Laboratory within the Colorado Department of Agriculture is assisting in a trial of Actiphage®, [Read More …]

Five things everyone should know about A2 milk

“Designer milks” like A2 milk could be the beginning of something big for dairy 1. A2 milk comes from cows with a natural genetic variation that gives their milk a slightly different protein ratio than [Read More …]

Smart irrigation model predicts rainfall to conserve water

Helps producers make more informed decisions about when and how much to irrigate Fresh water isn’t unlimited. Rainfall isn’t predictable. And plants aren’t always thirsty. Just 3 percent of the world’s water is drinkable, and [Read More …]

Josh Putman joins SWNYDLFC Team

Josh Putman joins Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program Cornell Cooperative Extension is excited to welcome Josh Putman as the Field Crops and Forage Specialist with the newly formed Southwest New York [Read More …]

Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Central Penn Conference Center Address: 600 Valley Road Summerdale, PA 17093 Directions > Save the date for the tenth annual Dairy Financial and [Read More …]

Learn about cover crops at Empire Farm Days

Cover crops can improve soil health and produce cool season forage, among other benefits Cover crops to boost soil health and to add cool season forage production and other benefits for farmers will be the [Read More …]

Chairman Costa on the livestock, poultry economy

Chairman Costa delivers statement at hearing on the state of the livestock and poultry economy House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chairman Jim Costa of California delivered the following remarks at Tuesday’s [Read More …]

Benton County Dairy and Forage Field Day Aug. 12

Pre-registration is not required, but an RSVP is requested Join University of Minnesota Extension for the Benton County Dairy and Forage Field Day on Monday, August 12th. The field day will be hosted at New [Read More …]

Bold, Tenacious Leaders Needed in Dairy Industry

July 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDPW Dairy Managers Institute™ a three-day intensive leadership development including farm owners, herdspersons, managers and other agribusiness professionals – with the tools and leadership skills needed to succeed in today’s dairy industry is the goal [Read More …]

FARME Institute June 2019 Management Report

For June, our example herd was UP Protein retreated $0.12/lb, and fat advanced $0.09/lb. The price of Other Solids decreased 7%. On a hundred-weight basis, Statistical Uniform Price (3.5% fat) increased $0.48/cwt and Class III [Read More …]

Chairman Peterson to Host Listening Session at Minnesota Farmfest

On Wednesday, August 7th at 10:30 am (CT), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson is hosting a listening session at Farmfest. The session will feature United States Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, as well as [Read More …]

Fighting opioid addiction in rural communities

Rural communities have the highest death rates nationwide from opioid prescriptions New data from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration shows that rural communities have the highest death rates nationwide from opioid prescriptions, more than three [Read More …]

USDA awards agricultural trade promotion funding

Funds will help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $100 million to 48 organizations [Read More …]

Enter to Win a Trip to Italy with CUDS!

July 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Cornell University Dairy Science (CUDS) Club will travel to Italy for their biennial trip on January 7th – 16th, 2020. The purpose of this trip is to expose students to the variety of dairy [Read More …]

Program on Dairy Markets and Policy

The Green Flash occurs when light bends over the horizon. Mark and Bob look well ahead into 2020 to discuss the trajectory they see for milk prices further out than usual. You can access the 14 [Read More …]

Select Sires’ G W ATWOOD Passes

Select Sires regrets to share the passing of 7HO10506 Maple-Downs-I G W ATWOOD (EX-90). At twelve years old, G W ATWOOD was one of the original genomic giants. As a young calf, he was identified [Read More …]

2019 North American Manure Expo

Make plans now to attend, July 31 and Aug. 1 in Fair Oaks, Ind. Do not miss your chance to experience the North American Manure Expo being held on July 31 and Aug. 1 in [Read More …]

Farm Technology Days is more than just farming

The show will be open Tuesday, July 23 to Thursday, July 25th If you are not a member of the farming community and wondering if Farm Technology Days is something for you, it is! The [Read More …]

‘Protecting Your Profits’ call to be held July 24

Center for Dairy Excellence’s monthly dairy industry call to be held on July 24 at noon The Center for Dairy Excellence’s monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call will be held on July 24 at noon. The [Read More …]

California Dairy Groups Agree to Work Together on Quota Program

After several months of very public disagreement about the future of the milk quota program in California, groups on both sides of the issue have agreed to work together to find common ground. Stop Qip, [Read More …]

Beef Quality Assurance training to be held at Empire Farm Days

Cost for the training is $15/person or $25/farm and includes a BBQ beef dinner Beef Quality Assurance training will once again be held at Empire Farms Days on Tuesday, August 6 from 4 – 7 [Read More …]

Chair Plaskett Expresses Concerns with USDA’s Lack of Commitment to Scientific Integrity Policy

House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Chair Stacey Plaskett sent a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue expressing concerns with USDA’s lack of commitment to Scientific Integrity Policy. “I am displeased [Read More …]

Benefits of Investing in Global Agricultural R&D Spill Over to U.S. Farmers