Year: 2020

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines generational effects of crossbreeding Since 1960, Holstein dairy cows have exhibited a substantial decline in fertility, with serious economic consequences for farmers. Genetic selection programs in the [Read More …]

Cover Crops After Corn Silage – a Nonnegotiable

Corn silage harvest has started and that means it is time to establish cover crops. Cover crops are indispensable in no-till production systems to build soil health, especially after corn silage harvest. Here are some [Read More …]

Coronavirus No Match for H-2A Demand

Data released this week by DOL When the U.S. government announced its decision to suspend visa processing in Mexico starting March 18 to combat the spread of the coronavirus, growers around the country immediately expressed [Read More …]

New milk startup competition announced: MilkLaunch

New York Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board sparks new product innovation for dairy The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the New York Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board, and VentureFuel announced today [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 21 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions According to Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), the line-up for week twenty-one of The Dairy Signal™ will feature two new speakers – Jeff Bender, DVM, [Read More …]

FSR Career Exploration Fair goes virtual

Virtual networking, resources for career seekers The Farm Science Review Career Exploration Fair, previously planned to be held during the 2020 Farm Science Review, will now be offered as a virtual event. This event is [Read More …]

CALS 2020 Honorary Recognition awardees

Ceremony rescheduled for Thursday, October 21, 2021 The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is proud to announce the selections for its 2020 Honorary Recognition, Distinguished Alumni, and Distinguished Service Awards. [Read More …]

Dairy Colostrum 101

Registration is now open! Feeding colostrum to the newborn dairy calf is critical for the health and viability of that animal. The Dairy Colostrum 101 webinar will explain the nutritional composition of colostrum, the pathway [Read More …]

RumiLife® CAL24™ nutritional supplement surpasses 1 million doses

More than one million cows around the globe have had their calcium needs met by RumiLife® CAL24™ nutritional supplement. Since its release three years ago, this GENEX herd care line product has helped dairy producers [Read More …]

Dairy farmers’ annual blood drives see greater impact during COVID-19

Nearly 40,000 lives affected by 2020 Passion for Pints blood donations Every year since 2013, Dairy MAX has partnered with local blood centers during National Dairy Month to host Passion for Pints blood drives. While [Read More …]

The a2 Milk Company Shares Strong Financial Outcomes in FY20 Fiscal Year Annual Results

The a2 Milk Company, a dairy nutrition company helping people live better lives through the benefits of the A2 protein, has officially released earnings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. The company announced [Read More …]

Pennsylvania agriculture to be celebrated virtually for 2021 PA Farm Show

No in-person events or competitions Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry will be celebrated virtually for the 2021 PA Farm Show, with no in-person events or competitions, to mitigate against COVID-19. [Read More …]

PA Dairymen’s Assoc. Statement on State’s Decision to Host a “Virtual 2021 PA Farm Show”

Dave Smith, executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, issued the following statement today regarding the Pa. Department of Agriculture’s decision to transition to a virtual Farm Show in January 2021 due to the lingering [Read More …]

THE IDEA Student Innovation Award Winners Competition Announced

Awards Made Possible Through Partnership with Merck Animal Health Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, in partnership with the Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy (VEA) and VetPrep, today announced [Read More …]

ASV Introduces MAX-Series™ Loaders with Next Generation Cab, Premium User Experience

ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, gives operators a premium operator experience with the introduction of the MAX-Series™ loaders. The loaders include a new, next [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey Provides Industry Snapshot

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has published the results of its 2020 dairy producer survey on its website. Results of the previous survey, completed in 2010, also are posted on [Read More …]

Farm Credit East provides scholarships to four future ag leaders

Scholarships support FFA members’ Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Farm Credit East has awarded four scholarships to students involved in The National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) to support their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). The [Read More …]

DCRC pivots from in-person to virtual conference

The in-person Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, previously scheduled for Nov.11-12, in Madison, Wis., is rescheduled for Nov. 10-12, in a virtual format. Given current capacity restrictions in Dane County, Wis., due to [Read More …]

New York organic dairy market: A silver lining

Most organic fluid milk is sold through grocery stores and these sales were on the rise Four months have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shutdown of nearly all aspects of people’s lives. In [Read More …]

Select Sires Now Home to Seven of the Top 10 TPI Sires

For the fourth consecutive sire summary, 14HO7770 HELIX leads the breed as the No. 1 GTPI® daughter-proven sire at +2942. Accompanying HELIX in the top-10 are 7HO13454 ROCKETFIRE at No. 3 (+2869), 14HO7796 GRIFF at [Read More …]

Decline in milk consumption by children in school lunch programs may affect future health

Sensory characteristics and form of milk offered are key to child preferences according to a study in the Journal of Dairy Science® Fluid milk consumption among children is vital, as adequate consumption of dairy products, [Read More …]

Penn State Extension offers new online course to explore starting a farm and farm business

The course covers a wide array of agricultural principles Penn State Extension is offering a new online course, Starting a Farm: Is Farming Right for You?, for individuals looking for a second career, seeking to [Read More …]

2020 Itasca County Farm Family of the Year

University of Minnesota Extension and Itasca County is proud to announce the 2020 Itasca County Farm Family of the Year is the Zerebko Family Farm. FAMILY HERITAGE Wally Zerebko grew up on his grandparents’ farm [Read More …]

National DHIA Supports USDA’s Proposed Move to RFID Ear Tags for All Cattle

USDA has proposed that all cattle moving in interstate shipment must have 840 RFID (-radio frequency radio identification devices) ear tags effective January 1, 2023. Such tags would be the only official tags, replacing the [Read More …]

Premier Select Sires Welcomes the Voice of Cooperative Members

Premier Select Sires has formed a brand-new discovery group, which will be known as the Premier Owner’s Voice (POV), to gain insight and input from cooperative members. POV will involve all types and sizes of [Read More …]

Paul Snyder of Tillamook Co-op Discusses Stewardship

Tillamook Co-op in Oregon supports its 80 member dairymen with dividends from processing profits, along with a commitment to its employees, customers, communities and the environment. Paul Snyder, Executive Vice President Stewardship, talks with Joel Hastings of [Read More …]

Rural Spirit Awards Return for Third Year in Pursuit to Celebrate Champions of Rural America

Osborn Barr Paramore continues to honor leaders in rural communities. From canceled county fairs to dwindling foot traffic and income loss for rural businesses due to the rising cases of COVID-19, communities are facing unique [Read More …]

Borden Bottles Up the State Fair of Texas’ Wacky Food Lineup with Fun Flavored Milks

Limited-edition Cotton Candy, Caramel Popcorn, and Banana Taffy milks available for fair fans and shoppers in select markets While Fairgrounds may be closed this year, State Fair of Texas® fanatics can still indulge in the famous [Read More …]

New Websites Highlight International Agri-Center® and Signature Events