Year: 2019

Brexit has been keeping many people awake lately. We discussed this topic with Karl Schneider, editorial director for Farmers Weekly magazine in the UK who has been following the Brexit closely over the last months. [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts Feb. 7 on RFD-TV

Even during challenging times, dairy farmers across the nation are committed to preserving this business and way of life. It is early mornings, late nights and caring for the cattle every day of the year. [Read More …]

Keep It In Your Plants” Campaign Highlights the Benefits of Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE[TM])

January 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Verdesian Life Sciences has launched a satirical marketing campaign aimed at educating growers on the importance of Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE™). The campaign encourages farmers to “Keep It In Their Plants”, and demonstrates how Verdesian’s [Read More …]

NMPF Urges FDA as Labeling Docket Closes: Stop Milk Imitators’ Abuse of Dairy Terms

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration must enforce its existing rules against mislabeling plant-based products with dairy terms to address widespread consumer confusion over the nutritional content of dairy-product imitators, the National Milk Producers Federation [Read More …]

CDL Training for agriculture producers in New York

An informational meeting will be held on January 31st at 7:00 p.m. in Batavia Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, in collaboration with Genesee Valley Educational Partnership, will be offering a CDL Training Program for [Read More …]

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Prepare now to protect animals from extreme cold

Ensure animals have adequate food, water and shelter during cold weather With below zero temperatures forecasted through next week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is warning pet and livestock owners [Read More …]

Dairy risk management program Feb. 7

Program will provide answers to new programs, expected returns and decision making tools Market volatility has been and continues to be a common theme is the dairy sector. With the recent adoption of the 2018 [Read More …]

Have you set your farm’s goals for 2019 yet?

Setting goals keeps your business moving forward and striving for the next step With the start of a new year, we’re all thinking about resolutions and goals for the coming 12 months. When I talk [Read More …]

USDA seeks input on wetland determination

Public comment for wetland conservation compliance rule open through Feb. 5 Farmers are reminded that updated guidelines for wetland determinations are posted and available for public input. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to [Read More …]

Give FFA Day supports future student leaders

In just a few weeks, the National FFA Organization will celebrate National FFA Week – a time to celebrate FFA members and share with others the exciting story of the organization that provides the next generation [Read More …]

Perdue on reopening the federal government

Responds to President Trump’s announcement of reopening the federal government U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of reopening the federal government: “President [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Announces Dr. Beth Sauerhaft Hired as Vice President for Programs

American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, has hired Dr. Beth Sauerhaft as vice president for programs. Beth will help lead AFT’s national initiatives that seek to protect farmland, combat [Read More …]

American Dairy Mideast Directors Set

15-member board sets policy, approves programs The American Dairy Association Mideast Board of Directors consists of 15 elected dairy farmers representing cooperative and independent producers. The Board also appoints one non-voting advisory director representing dairy [Read More …]

Wisconsin ACE Meeting Cancelled

Due to the extreme weather, the ACE partners (Wisconsin Towns Association, Wisconsin Counties Association and PDPW) are cancelling tomorrow’s meeting. Meeting Cancelled: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr., Madison, Wisconsin

Pesticide Training and Recertification Series NY

A series of pesticide training and recertification classes are being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education [Read More …]

Better heifers, better cows management Feb. 22 Wisconsin

Market volatility has been and continues to be a common theme is the dairy sector Market volatility has been and continues to be a common theme is the dairy sector. UW-Extension Dairy Team’s annual Better [Read More …]

Manure applied on frozen soil or snow

What will happen to my nitrogen? It was a tough fall for manure application. In many places of the state it was wet and harvest was delayed. On top of that, winter arrived earlier than [Read More …]

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Cattlemen applaud eminent domain reform in Texas

Legislation aims to vastly improve the eminent domain process for thousands of Texans Robert McKnight Jr., president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), joined Rep. DeWayne Burns, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and other [Read More …]

GROWMARK offers nationwide ag scholarship

January 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Open to students in the United States and Ontario, Canada High school seniors or students at any level of higher education may complete the application, which can be found at http://www.growmark.com/scholarship. Applications are due by midnight [Read More …]

Survey shows plant-based food label confusion

Wisconsin dairy groups release customer research on products that mimic cheese In a marketplace increasingly crowded by plant-based imitation dairy products, the results of a new survey show that customers are confused about whether those [Read More …]

Vytelle Welcomes Knock as National Sales Manager

Vytelle™ announced today Jared Knock has joined the team as national sales manager. In this role he will work alongside veterinarians, reproductive specialists and producers to grow Vytelle’s IVF business. “We are excited for Jared [Read More …]

2019 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader Announced

Rebecca Long Chaney, of Elwood, Neb., is the 2019 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader recognized by the Holstein Foundation. The Holstein Foundation recognizes one Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) graduate annually who has [Read More …]

Who Holds Farm Debt?

USDA’s 2018 Farm Sector Income Forecast projected farm sector debt at a record-high $409.5 billion, up 4.2 percent, or $16.4 billion, from 2017 levels. Real estate debt in 2018 was projected at a record $250.9 billion, up [Read More …]

Oh USDA Reports, Where Art Thou?

Five agencies within USDA publish regular reports: Agricultural Marketing Service, Foreign Agricultural Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Economic Research Service and the World Agricultural Outlook Board. AMS is the only agency of the five that [Read More …]

Summit Program Offers Insight to Follow Your Compass

Producers Can Attend Two-Day Event for Just $75 or Less With registration fees for dairy producers deeply discounted, the 2019 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit offers a mix of management training, industry insight, networking and inspiration appealing [Read More …]

Western NY Farm Show, Jan. 31st – Feb. 2nd

The latest cutting-edge agricultural products and technology Bringing together the region’s farming community and the services necessary for daily operations is the goal of the 9th Annual Western New York Farm Show, January 31- February [Read More …]

NYFB releases 2019 state legislative priorities

New York Farm Bureau’s priorities are based upon member approved public policy positions New York Farm Bureau released its 2019 state legislative priorities today that look to address important budget and economic needs of its [Read More …]

Delacon USA Announces James Caldwell, Ph.D., as Regional Technical Manager for Ruminants

To expand the application of phytogenic feed additives, Delacon has added ruminant expert and distinguished nutrition researcher James Caldwell, Ph.D., to the Delacon USA sales and technical team. Phytogenic feed additives, defined as plant-based ingredients [Read More …]

WGBA sponsors essay calf contest

One fortunate Wisconsin youth will be the recipient of a registered Guernsey calf All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 22, 2019. (USDA via Flickr) One fortunate Wisconsin youth will be the recipient of a [Read More …]

CFBF commends intro of ag immigration bill