Year: 2019

The deadline for applications is August 15, 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. [Read More …]

USDA announces $16 million in funding to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach [Read More …]

Illinois study advances possibility of genetic control for major agricultural weeds

July 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, two aggressive weeds that threaten the food supply in North America, are increasingly hard to kill with commercially available herbicides. A novel approach known as genetic control could one day reduce [Read More …]

CWT-assisted dairy product export sales hit 4.2 million pounds

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted 17 offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 1.6 million pounds (724 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 396,832 pounds [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN, AGCO work together to deploy cutting-edge equipment in support of farmer-led stewardship

Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN today joined global agricultural equipment manufacturer AGCO Corporation in a new collaboration to help farmers deploy cutting-edge application equipment, noting the importance of precision agriculture tools to farmers’ efforts to safeguard natural [Read More …]

Texas rancher to US House: Ratify USMCA

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades testified at Livestock & Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee hearing Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, a fourth-generation rancher from Texas, testified Tuesday on the state of the cattle industry at a hearing of the Livestock and [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces 2019-2020 Dairy Princess Representatives

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently welcomed the 2019-2020 class of Dairy Princess representatives for a four-day session to launch their year of service as California dairy industry advocates. Seventeen Dairy Princesses and Alternates [Read More …]

USDA to Host the 3rd Annual National Ice Cream Day Party at the USDA Farmers Market in Washington, DC

On Monday, July 22nd, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will host the 3rd annual National Ice Cream Day Party at the USDA Farmers Market between 1-3 p.m. at the corner of 12th Street and Independence [Read More …]

Tornadoes, windstorms pave way for lasting plant invasions

When tornadoes touch down, we brace for news of property damage, injuries, and loss of life, but the high-speed wind storms wreak environmental havoc, too. They can cut through massive swaths of forest, destroying trees [Read More …]

Holstein Assn updates its online transfer system

Holstein Association USA’s online transfers continue to increase in popularity Holstein Association USA is excited to announce new improvements and added features to its online transfer system. A seller can now enter multiple buyers when [Read More …]

Midwest storm disaster assistance available

Farm Aid is partnering with National Farmers Union to distribute emergency relief grants Farm and ranch families in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin can now access much-needed financial relief following the devastating spring floods in [Read More …]

Milk Promotes Bone Health Beyond Providing Calcium

Milk’s effect on bone biology detailed in a new review from the Journal of Dairy Science® Bone is often thought of as being relatively static once we reach adulthood. In reality, it is complex and [Read More …]

Todd County Dairy Field Day July 30

Asfelds to host U of MN Extension Dairy Field Day in Todd County Bruce & Rose Asfeld of Osakis will host the 2019 Todd County Dairy Field Day on Tuesday July 30th from 10:30am -12:30pm. [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Adds Two New Advisors to Board of Directors

Dairy Girl Network is excited to welcome two new advisors to the Board of Directors. The Dairy Girl Network Board of Directors is comprised of ten voting members along with three advisory members. These individuals [Read More …]

PMI welcomes Kevin DeHaan as regional cattle account manager

DeHaan to help cattle producers expand performance potential with feed additive technologies. PMI, a supplier of multi-component animal feed additives, announces the addition of Kevin DeHaan, Ph.D., to its team as a regional account sales [Read More …]

Perdue on DOL’s proposed H2A modernized rule

Modernizing the H-2A program would improve access to a legal source of agricultural labor U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to modernize the H-2A program to [Read More …]

New book examines what the Bible has to say about eating and using animals

“What Would Jesus Really Eat? The Biblical Case for Eating Meat” now available for purchase A new book, “What Would Jesus Really Eat? The Biblical Case for Eating Meat,” looks at what the Bible has [Read More …]

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Bruster’s Commemorates 30 Years in Business with National Festivities

Founded in 1989, Company Observes Anniversary During National Ice Cream Month What do you get when you combine a major anniversary and National Ice Cream Month? One awesome celebration. Bruce Reed established his namesake business, [Read More …]

CDI, DFA launch joint dairy marketing agency

Joint effort will focus on sales, marketing and transportation of raw milk in California California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) have announced the creation of a marketing agency in common to [Read More …]

Farm Bureau: Rural broadband will boost economy

Digital connectivity is also playing an increasingly important role in optimizing animal care Broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for modern agriculture and the quality of life for rural Americans, Missouri Farm [Read More …]

Gov. Holcomb requests ag disaster designation for 88 counties

These counties have reported data meeting the USDA disaster threshold Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced that the state of Indiana is requesting a U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretarial disaster designation for 88 counties due [Read More …]

The future of CRISPR technology in crops

Nature plants review explores the current state and future of CRISPR technology in crops CRISPR is often thought of as “molecular scissors” used for precision breeding to cut DNA so that a certain trait can [Read More …]

Selecting forage cover crops for prevent plant acres

Before making any decisions it is paramount to check with your crop insurance agent A large quantity of forage will likely be harvested from prevented plant acres in Minnesota this year given the 2019 changes [Read More …]

Holstein youth excel during convention competitions