Month: October 2020

On-farm workshops, training programs designed to meet dairy farmer educational needs A combination of virtual and carefully-planned in-person training opportunities will provide dairy farmers with the latest information they need to manage their businesses in [Read More …]

Hazards of grazing after first frost

One thing to keep in mind with grazing fall forages is the frost A lot of calves are starting to get weaned in the county and this is where we start thinking of how to [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: David Jones of California on the benefits and challenges of installing robotic milkers

Dairy producer David Jones talks about the robotic milkers he and his family have installed on their dairy near Stevinson in California’s Central Valley. And they’re in the process of adding more. In his discussion [Read More …]

Addressing soil deficiences & imbalances

Fall lime applications can help improve soils for the 2021 growing season Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) provides information about managing soil pH to promote future agricultural [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage Program enrollment opens Oct. 13

Enhancements to online dairy decision tool now available The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 for 2021 enrollment. “This year has been [Read More …]

Looking to 2021, all dairy farmers should sign up for DMC, NMPF says

With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis teaching hard lessons on risk management throughout agriculture, and with dairy margins expected to be volatile over the next year, the National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to sign [Read More …]

New York Startup Competition Milklaunch Announces Finalist

NYS MilkLaunch, a new startup competition focused on accelerating product innovation for dairy products in New York State, has announced the four finalists for its inaugural competition. They are: Slate: a low sugar, higher protein [Read More …]

USDA Releases Payment Data for CFAP2

USDA has provided the first peek into how payments are shaking out under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP2. Late last month the administration announced details of the $14-billion-dollar program that will provide direct payments [Read More …]

Grain Auger Safety

Auger conveyors are a household item in the agricultural industry and are commonly used when moving grain between harvest, storage, and sale. Each year, the use of grain auger conveyors contributes to the total number [Read More …]

Dairy industry commits to carbon neutrality or better by 2050

Taking care of the environment is nothing new for Washington’s dairy farmers, and now they are taking that commitment to the next level as the U.S. dairy industry commits to achieving carbon neutrality or better [Read More …]

Tillamook September Sales Campaign Successfully Delivers $1.6 Million to American Farmland Trust

Today, American Farmland Trust announces it has received $1.6 Million from Tillamook County Creamery Associationto save farms and farmland and support the needs of farmers. Inspired by the amazing resilience of farmers across this country [Read More …]

Calf Rearing Bottlenecks

There is incredible value in investing in today’s milk-fed calf! As we think about how health challenges impact future performance, a systematic evaluation of a calf program to identify key bottlenecks, like a calf audit have [Read More …]

A Strong Relationship With Your Elective Officials Is Key in Protecting the Future of Dairy

The Animal Agriculture Alliance released their report outlining observations from the “Taking Action for Animals Conference” (TAFA),” which took place September 19-20th. The event, featuring speakers from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), [Read More …]

USDA Grain Stocks and WASDE Shock Markets

Following USDA’s release of the September 30 Quarterly Grain Stocks Report that lowered old-crop corn and soybean inventory levels well below pre-report expectations, and subsequently shocked the market leading to a sharp price rally. Today, adjustments were [Read More …]

Behind the Scenes of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

October 28, 2020 | 11:00am EST IDFA is pleased to offer an exclusive webinar with Dr. Barbara Schneeman, chair of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). Dr. Schneeman and her colleagues on the DGAC [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Advances Journey to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Nestlé Joins U.S. Dairy Industry to Help Make Sustainability More Accessible and Affordable to Farmers Signaling bold climate change action, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy today unveiled the Net Zero Initiative, an industry-wide effort [Read More …]

Calf & Heifer Management Online Course

October 16 – December 18, 2020 Full Course Information PRODAIRY.CALS.CORNELL.EDU/ONLINE-COURSES This course covers the basics of calf and heifer management. Topics include: Calf Nutrition Pre- and Post-Weaning Calf Nutrition Post-weaning Replacement Economics Colostrum Management Inventory [Read More …]

Leading Experts to Share Research on Disease Resurgence; Calf Management Strategies at PDPW Calf Care Connection® Workshops

Three Repeating Sessions to be held Nov. 10, 11 and 12 Raising healthy, high-performing calves are the future and backbone of every dairy operation. Leading experts in calf health, as well as calf raisers, will [Read More …]

Reminding People Why Dairy Sounds Good

Dairy MAX launches refreshed “Our Land, Our Cows, Our Passion” campaign to connect with consumer interests. For generations, dairy farmers have been committed to sustainable farming practices and caring for their communities. While farmers’ commitment [Read More …]

Calf rearing bottlenecks headlines DCHA’s October 20 webinar

The next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar features “Calf Rearing Bottlenecks.” Presented by Kelly Reed, Diamond V ruminant technical specialist, this free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Oct. 20. During [Read More …]

Register now for the 2020 Joint Annual Meeting

NMPF’s 2020 annual meeting will be a virtual one, as is the case with so many other events this year. But the good news is that our top-notch programming remains the same– and this year, participation [Read More …]

Webinars to help diversify dairies

Registration now open for upcoming “Let’s Get Started” webinars The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has opened registration for the [Read More …]

Texas A&M organizes veterinarian network, mentoring program

Leading change in veterinary response to large animal production A group of Texas A&M AgriLife faculty are establishing a rural veterinarian network to provide education and assistance with a goal of making rural veterinary practices sustainable. Many [Read More …]

Episode 2 of The Dairy Download podcast answers the big question: Who’s Got Milk?

Have you tuned in to The Dairy Download, the hit new podcast from IDFA and Blimling and Associates? The big question in Episode 2 is: Who’s Got Milk? Phil and Kathleen talk about the return [Read More …]

Important topics to consider when offering health insurance

DFA Insurance, provided by Agri-Services Agency, can help explain all your options Health Insurance can be a big expense and complicated. DFA Insurance, provided by Agri-Services Agency, can help explain all your options and design [Read More …]

Dairy Heifer Economics Webinar

Join us for a webinar on the economics of raising dairy heifers. Fri., Nov. 20, 2020 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET) REGISTRATION DEADLINE:November 19, 2020 11:59 a.m. The Dairy Heifer Economics webinar will explore the costs [Read More …]

Farm management update meeting Oct. 22

There is no registration fee, but you must pre-register by 5:00 pm on October 21 The second webinar in the Farm Management Update Meeting for Agricultural Professionals series will be held on October 22 from [Read More …]

Another Big Week for Barrels in Chicago

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 9, 2020 Consumers continue to reach for kitchen staples that are familiar and convenient, and Cheddar fits the bill. It was another big week for barrels [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

NMC updates Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet

Online resource provides assessment of various teat health scenarios Teat disinfection plays a key role in the National Mastitis Council (NMC) mastitis control plan. To help dairy producers and their advisers implement the most science-based [Read More …]

Proposed Rule Would Deter Organic Fraud, Strengthen Label’s Integrity