Year: 2020

Second installment of Dairy Workforce Focus webinar series on October 19 Dairy producers and other agriculture industries are invited to join Penn State Extension for the second installment of the Dairy Workforce Focus webinar series [Read More …]

Lifetime production per cow jumps to record levels

The lifetime production of Dutch dairy cows jumped to record levels in the 2019-2020 financial year. The average lifetime production realised by the cows has increased by almost 2500 kg of milk and 200 kg [Read More …]

Live next week – 2020 Virtual Cornell Nutrition Conference

October 19 – 22, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT daily A Virtual Event REGISTER Live presentations begin on Monday For 82 years, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has provided industry leading research and [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association seeks 2021 intern

Submit resume, grade transcript and two letters of reference by November 13 The Wisconsin Holstein Association is searching for an eager dairy enthusiast who wants to gain valuable, real-world experiences and skills as the Communications [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Introduces “Day Can Wait”

Creative Focused On The Calming, Wholesome Effect Of Dairy At Breakfast New ads leverage habits developed during quarantine, including breakfast with family The contrast between the pull of distractions that start in the early mornings [Read More …]

The Curd Nerd’s Guide to Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day

Culver’s shares ways for guests to “get curd-y” on October 15 This year, October 15 marks the sixth official celebration of National Cheese Curd Day – a holiday created by none other than Culver’s, the home [Read More …]

Learn from Dozens of Dairy Experts Next Month

November 5 – 6, 2020 California’s dairy families are leading the way in developing sustainable, planet-smart farming practices. Join us to hear from experts and industry leaders. Gain insight into the policies, strategies, and technologies [Read More …]

Removal of dairy cows from the United States may reduce essential nutrient supply with little effect on greenhouse gas emissions

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines the potential impact of various animal removal assumptions on the environment and nutritional supplies The US dairy industry contributes roughly 1.58 percent of the total US greenhouse [Read More …]

Producers receive more than $335,000 through CentralStar COVID-19 relief program

Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan dairy and beef producers recently received $335,251 through the CentralStar COVID-19 semen rebate relief program. The program was launched earlier this year to help ease the financial challenges customers and member-owners [Read More …]

PDPW announces 2020-21 educational programs

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 …]

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