Year: 2020

The European Union recently announced tariffs of $3.99 billion on U.S. aircraft, as well as a range of agricultural and industrial goods. This is the latest move in a long line of moves related to [Read More …]

Episode 5 of The Dairy Download: Let’s Go Shopping!

Let’s Go Shopping is not only the title of Episode 5 of The Dairy Download—it’s also a call to action as the nation prepares for the holiday retail rush. How is the pandemic changing America’s [Read More …]

Who’s championing the next farm bill?

The key players of agricultural policy in Congress will have some new faces next year. Gone from the U.S. Senate and U.S. House will be three of the four main negotiators of the most recent [Read More …]

USDA to collect final 2020 crop production, crop stocks data

As the 2020 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of [Read More …]

NMPF statement on EU’s retaliatory tariffs on dairy

NMPF issues statement on EU imposition of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agriculture exports In response to the European Union’s (EU) imposition of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agriculture exports, which escalates the dispute over World Trade [Read More …]

fairlife®: Now Made With 100% Canadian Milk

The delicious, better-for-you milk is now locally made and sourced from Canadian farms Starting this month, fairlife is bringing Canadians the great-tasting, nutritious milk they know and love, now made with 100% Canadian dairy. The [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast features Ryan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks Consistent breeding and careful attention to the details.

In episode 30 of DairyVoice, Ryan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about breeding and managing the 2000-cow herd he owns and manages with his family. Consistent breeding and careful [Read More …]

DCRC recognizes dairy herds with outstanding reproduction

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) presented awards to 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 10-12, via a virtual format. Platinum recognition [Read More …]

Nominations open for the IFAJ-Alltech International Award for Leadership in Agricultural Journalism

Award recognizing leadership in agricultural journalism to be presented during the Alltech ONE Virtual Experience in 2021 The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) and Alltech have announced the call for nominations for the IFAJ-Alltech [Read More …]

Cold Weather Feeding Tips

Do you feel prepared to raise calves during the winter season? When temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, a young calf’s energy requirements increase to maintain core body temperature. Here are 3 milk feeding strategies [Read More …]

Honoring veterans every day at Farmer Veteran Coalition

Many veterans return home feeling lost, without purpose. They seek that “new mission” they grew so accustomed to during their time in the military. An agricultural non-profit is helping with just that. When Michael O’Gorman [Read More …]

Dairy groups push back on anti-CAFO resolution

DBA, Edge and other groups urge officials to work alongside farmers The Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative are telling Polk County officials there is a more effective way to address concerns about [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2021 – Early Bird Registration Ends November 30! Register Now!

Have you secured your early bird rate for Dairy Forum yet? Dairy Forum 2021 is shaping up to be our most exciting, forward-thinking Dairy Forum yet — and now Dairy Forum is more accessible than [Read More …]

NMPF congratulates president-elect Biden and incoming congress

The National Milk Producers Federation congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and members of the upcoming 117th Congress for their election victories, pledging to work for bipartisan solutions to the many challenges faced in agriculture and in the [Read More …]

Caring for Barn Cats?

Veterinarian shares 8 tips for looking after our most resourceful felines Barn cats are kings and queens at horse farms and ranches, keeping away varmints like moles, mice and consequentially, even snakes. But even the [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. Collaborates with C2 Energy Capital for Three Community Solar Projects

C2 Energy Capital’s three community solar projects generate clean energy for Land O’Lakes near its headquarters and support company’s sustainability initiatives C2 Energy Capital LLC, a rapidly growing investor in renewable energy and storage assets, [Read More …]

News

New app streamlines barn equipment maintenance and tracks associated savings

A new agricultural app makes it easier for farmers to keep barn equipment running efficiently, saving time and money on unexpected repairs and production downtime. The Rakr application is a free app that manages, schedules and tracks preventative [Read More …]

Dairy workforce development webinar to focus on animal handling

Next installment of webinar series will be November 16, 12 p.m. Dairy producers and other agriculture industries are invited to join Penn State Extension for another installment of the Dairy Workforce Focus webinar series at [Read More …]

Free webinar covers livestock risk management today – Nov. 12

Provides information on livestock markets, price risk, and USDA risk management options The Extension Risk Management Education Program and U.S. Department of Agriculture are hosting a webinar on Nov. 12 for agricultural producers and professionals [Read More …]

Highlights from the California Dairy Sustainability Summit

Dairy Cares hosted the California Dairy Sustainability Summit online yesterday and today. More than 50 expert speakers lined up to present at the conference, covering topics ranging from reducing on-farm costs and improving nutrient management [Read More …]

Dairy is defined by bipartisanship

The more difficult, but needed, approach, is to find common ground A close reading of policy statements from dairy producers will reveal one word that keeps popping up: bipartisan. Unfashionable though that may seem in [Read More …]

Virtually Sharing the Goodness of Dairy

Dairy MAX hosts virtual event to educate health and wellness professionals on dairy’s sustainable nutrition story The way Dairy MAX connects with influential stakeholders to share the dairy story looks different in 2020. Social distancing [Read More …]

California is Different!

California is different in many ways. Today’s post will deal with the issue of negative Producer Price Differentials (PPD) and component payments and how they do and do not impact California producer milk payments. California [Read More …]

DHIA

Dairy Checkoff, Domino’s Honor Veterans With Special Pizza Promotion

Checkoff also joins Wounded Warrior Project to donate Thanksgiving staples to Texas veterans, families As a celebration of dairy farmers’ commitment to communities, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is joining checkoff partner Domino’s Pizza and Wounded [Read More …]

First Glimpse at 2021 Acreage and Yields

Soybean Acreage Projected to Increase 7% Every November, USDA releases a 10-year baseline projection including long-term supply, use and price projections for major U.S. crops and livestock products. These supply and demand projections come in [Read More …]

Dairy is defined by bipartisanship

A close reading of policy statements from dairy producers will reveal one word that keeps popping up: bipartisan. Unfashionable though that may seem in certain quarters, bipartisan solutions are the best solutions. They acknowledge that [Read More …]

Review of trade arrangement secures benefits for U.S. dairy

USTR holds Indonesia accountable for issues that had threatened the smooth flow of U.S. dairy exports The U.S. dairy industry commended the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for using its review of Indonesia’s Generalized System of [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 32 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 32 of The Dairy Signal™ educational programs. This week’s line-up features a diverse [Read More …]

Practical Farmers of Iowa receives $1.1 million grant to help farmers improve manure management with small grains