Year: 2019

May production down 2.7 percent from a year ago Dairy herds in Indiana produced 360 million pounds of milk during May, down 2.7 percent from a year ago, according to Greg Matli, State Statistician of [Read More …]

‘Protecting Your Profits’ call set for June 26

Call will be led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center for Dairy Excellence The Center for Dairy Excellence’s monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call will be held on June 26 at noon. The [Read More …]

Farm financial counseling still available

June 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

University of Minnesota Extension continues to offer one-on-one financial counseling University of Minnesota Extension continues to offer one-on-one financial counseling to farmers in serious financial stress. The program is ongoing and still available to farms [Read More …]

Governor Abbott Approves Funds for Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine at Amarillo Campus

The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation has pledged up to $69 million toward completion of the project On Saturday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott authorized a budget approved by the Texas Legislature that will allocate $17.35 million [Read More …]

Farm Credit East releases Milk Marketing Report

June 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Issues facing milk marketing go beyond a simple case of supply versus processing capacity Farm Credit East’s Knowledge Exchange program recently released a briefing report on milk marketing in the Northeast. The report presents perspectives [Read More …]

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report

WEEK ENDING JUNE 21st, 2019 The cheese markets are heating up, and this time barrels are not left out in the cold. CME spot Cheddar barrels jumped 13.25ȼ this week to $1.7375 per pound, within [Read More …]

USDA resources help with crop losses, dairy prices

June 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Take advantage of USDA-provided resources for dairy and crop farmers Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff is encouraging Wisconsin producers to take advantage of USDA-provided resources to assist both dairy and crop farmers facing the challenges of low [Read More …]

Wisconsin On-farm Water Tours Tuesday and Wednesday

The Water Matters tours give you the opportunity to see practices used by small and large dairy farms to address protecting and improving local water quality. Join the discussion and dialogue with local resource experts [Read More …]

The new plan to remove trillions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere: bury it – from the Washington Post

June 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 2

Last month, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere surpassed 415 parts per million, the highest in human history. Environmental experts say the world is increasingly on a path toward a climate crisis. The most prominent efforts [Read More …]

Meek and Buttars Receive CowManager Specialist of the Year Awards

Brad Meek, Preston, Idaho, and Dallin Buttars, Logan, Utah, were recognized at the 2019 Select Reproductive Solutions® (SRS®) Conference as recipients of CowManager® Specialist of the Year awards. The annual conference was hosted by Premier [Read More …]

Applications available for 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy

Beef industry professionals can apply now to be part of the Class of 2019-2020. Applications are open for the 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy. Now in its second year, the academy offers a one-year, [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks USDA for Steps to Address Feed Shortage

June 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today commended Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for actions intended to provide relief to farmers impacted by significant flooding and rain this spring. The Department of Agriculture has announced that farmers [Read More …]

Reviewing Projected Payments Under Dairy Margin Coverage

Signup began earlier this week for the Dairy Margin Coverage program, the 2018 farm bill’s replacement for the Margin Protection Program. Market Intel already conducted an in-depth review of DMC, but it is helpful to provide a brief overview [Read More …]

Tours to feature new ideas, tech on dairy farms

Tours of Brooks Farm and Feltz Family Farms included in July 16 Event New technologies and management practices are delivering productivity and sustainability improvements for dairy farmers. The PDPW Innovation Tours hosted by the Professional [Read More …]

New MDA Dairy Assistance Program takes effect

Small- to medium-size dairy farmers may be eligible for assistance The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is rolling out its new Dairy Assistance, Investment and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program to provide financial assistance for dairy [Read More …]

Webinar: The U.S. and EU Animal Pharmaceutical Industries in the Age of Antibiotic Resistance

Webinar Details Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Time: 1:00 PM EDT Duration: 1 hour Host: Stacy Sneeringer, Economic Research Service, USDA Description: In this webinar, Economic Research Service Senior Economist Stacy Sneeringer discusses how increased scrutiny from [Read More …]

Students learn to lead livestock industry

K-State hosts annual Animal Sciences Leadership Academy Twenty students from six states gathered on the Kansas State University campus in early June to gain livestock industry knowledge and develop leadership skills as part of the [Read More …]

Dairy royalty crowned in Erie County

Dairy Princess and her court to promote milk and dairy products In celebration of June Dairy Month, the 2018-2019 Erie County Dairy Princess, Kristen Brown crowned the new 2019-2020 Erie County Dairy Princess and her [Read More …]

Select Sires Welcomes Summer Interns

Twelve individuals will be joining North America’s largest A.I. organization as summer interns in a variety of roles and departments. The cooperative welcomes Katie Frost, Carly Olufs, Skylar Buell, Cady McGehee, Hannah Sykes, Paige Holdridge, [Read More …]

What room for ruminants in a sustainable food future ?

Leading scientists meet to assess the climate impact of the agri-food sector in a review of sustainable eating habits In the climate change debate, the environmental footprint of agriculture is often under discussion, with much [Read More …]

2019 Water Matters Tours

Tours scheduled for June 25 from Fennimore, Wis.; June 26 from Eau Claire, Wis. Water is one of Wisconsin’s most precious resources, requiring commitment and focus from elected officials, community members, farmers and regulators to [Read More …]

A Dairy Herd Management Seminar and Tour of Israel January 5th–11th, 2020

June 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Israeli Dairy School will offer a Dairy Herd Management Seminar and Tour of Israel from January 5-11, 2020. An opportunity to learn about the Israeli dairy industry’s success, the Seminar offers American dairy farmers [Read More …]

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies: Measuring your business progress.

Measuring your business progress… that’s the topic for John Ellsworth of Success Strategies in his discussion with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness today. Making progress in business can be compared to a 20-mile hike. If you’re [Read More …]

IGS Feeder Profit Calculator Highlights Profit, Reduces Risk

International Genetic Solutions offers free, third-party validation on feeder calves. When profit-focused genetics combine with superior calf management, the producer has done the hard work. Still, that leaves little guarantee on sale day. The IGS [Read More …]

Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame chooses six inductees for 2019

Six exceptional Canadians have been selected to join the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame as 2019 inductees in recognition for their lifelong contributions to the agricultural sector. JoAnne Buth, Marc Comtois, Cynthia Grant, Louis Latimer, [Read More …]

Fair Oaks Farms case: Witness says the video was coerced

New information released from the Newton County Prosecutor Attorney’s Office says the Animal Recovery Mission’s employee coerced the abuse depicted in the Fair Oaks Farms undercover investigation video, significantly undermining the credibility of the footage and shifting [Read More …]

New partnership will promote U.S. agriculture