Year: 2020

More Than $11 Billion Remaining in CFAP Support The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provided $9.5 billion in funding (approximately 0.48% of a package totaling nearly $2 trillion) to the Office of the USDA Secretary [Read More …]

David Patrick Selected as Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder

David Patrick of Maple-Dell Ayrshires, Woodbine, Maryland, is National Dairy Shrine’s Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award recipient for 2020. This annual award goes to an active, progressive dairy breeder whose expertise in managing a dairy [Read More …]

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Apprenticeship for dairy graziers approved in Pennsylvania

Apprenticeship is a two-year program that pairs beginning farmers with established farmers The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry approved an apprenticeship for aspiring pastured dairy farmers on June 11. Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship is a [Read More …]

Mattison Named National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor

National Dairy Shrine’s highest recognition, Guest of Honor, is being presented this year to Jay Mattison, CEO of National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) and a leader in the transformation and enhanced industry role of [Read More …]

Corona

COVID-19 webinar series offered to agriculture by Western Growers

As California enters peak summer harvest season, there is increasing concern over the potential impact of COVID-19 on the agricultural workforce. To minimize the risks of disruption to our farms and food supply, the CDC [Read More …]

CWT Assists with 1 Million Pounds of Dairy Product Export Sales

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted seven offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 152,119 pounds (69 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 661,387 pounds (81 [Read More …]

Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Adjust as Consumer Behavior Changes

COVID-19 causing shifts and uncertainty in purchasing patterns and consumption habits COVID-19 is dramatically affecting consumer habits and dairy supply chains as food service demand plummets and grocery sales surge. Consumers struggling with job losses [Read More …]

News

CDFA Announces Recall Of Raw Milk Produced At Valley Milk Simply Bottled of Stanislaus County

Consumers urged to dispose of bottled raw milk due to bacterial contamination Raw milk produced and packaged by Valley Milk Simply Bottled of Stanislaus County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order [Read More …]

‘Dairy Brain’ project seeks to create smarter dairies

Project to develop software that provides farmers with readouts on state of their operations Milk volume and composition; feed costs; market prices and weather; and cow health and genetics are just a few of the [Read More …]

STAR Energy FS and GROWMARK FS to merge

New company offers streamlined services to farmers in Northwest Iowa STAR Energy FS, headquartered in Manson, Iowa, and GROWMARK FS, headquartered in Hartley, Iowa, are merging into one. The new company, named GROWMARK FS, will [Read More …]

Minnesota Farm Bureau comments on USMCA

Minnesota farmers and ranchers depend on a reliable trading relationship Minnesota Farm Bureau is pleased to see the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) go into effect Wednesday, especially as farmers and ranchers continue to face financial [Read More …]

Texas Farm Bureau celebrates USMCA implementation

“USMCA’s implementation marks a major milestone for Texas agriculture.” “USMCA’s implementation marks a major milestone for Texas agriculture. Since the inception of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994, agricultural exports have soared from [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Commends Administration and Members of Congress as USMCA Enters into Force

The U.S. dairy industry celebrates the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and Congress for the strides made in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as it enters into force today. At the same time, the National Milk [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Center Offers 24/7 Hotline, Other Counseling Resources in New Pilot Program

As of July 1, Wisconsin farmers facing increased stress and other challenges can access additional free and confidential counseling resources by contacting the Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection [Read More …]

Cheese Markets Clamber Around at Lofty Elevations

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week ending July 3, 2020 The cheese markets showed no sign of altitude sickness, as they clambered around with ease at lofty elevations. CME spot Cheddar barrels climbed 1.5ȼ [Read More …]

Record Silking/Tasseling Dates for Corn Fields

Tracking Growing Degree Days (GDD’s) is an effective way to monitor the progress of a corn crop and in recent years a number of online tools for tracking GDD’s have been developed. For the Northeast, [Read More …]

De Rith Nora 265 produces 200,000 kg of milk

De Rith Nora 265 smashed the barrier of 200,000 kg of milk today. The Addison daughter, who is owned by Adrion and Lisette van Beek from Breda, is the fourth cow in the Netherlands to [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Nominate outstanding dairies for National Dairy Quality Awards

NMC seeks milk quality nominations Nominations are now open for the National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. This program recognizes dairies that excel in producing high-quality milk. Nominations close Aug. 31. [Read More …]

Lessons Learned Will Move Our Industry, and Country, Forward

Midway through a history-making year, we in dairy can take with us important lessons from its first half as we face whatever the second half may bring. To do that, it’s important to take a [Read More …]

National Jersey Leadership Named At Annual Meetings

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held virtually on June 26 and 27, 2020 in Columbus, [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo Board Elects New Executive Committee

The Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) board of directors met June 19 and elected Kristopher Bousquet as the new president. Bousquet serves as the Nebraska State Dairy Association’s executive director and serves as the Midwest [Read More …]

World Food Prize Foundation Announces Theme of Annual Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium

The World Food Prize Foundation announced the theme of the 2020 Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium – “Breaking New Ground: Building Resilience Today for Improved Global Food Systems Tomorrow.” The theme will examine four major [Read More …]

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is Full Steam Ahead for National Ice Cream Month 2020

Company announces best-ever sales in May and three new stores This year has been full of obstacles and changes. And while the world is still adjusting, adapting and recovering, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is hoping [Read More …]

U.S. dairy industry commends administration and members of Congress as USMCA enters into force

The U.S. dairy industry celebrates the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and Congress for the strides made in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as it enters into force today. At the same time, the National Milk [Read More …]

Burger King, Cargill and World Wildlife Fund work to mitigate effects of climate change with new grassland restoration project

Three-year reseeding project will use cattle grazing to restore ecosystem and protect wildlife As global demand for protein increases, ranchers, agribusinesses, restaurants and conservation partners are coming together to feed a growing population, address climate [Read More …]

USMCA Secures Groundbreaking Protections for Common Food Names

CCFN Applauds Trade Deal and Urges USTR to Build Further Upon Deal’s Advancements on Geographical Indications in Future Negotiations The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) applauds the activation of groundbreaking protections for common food [Read More …]

Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, receives distinguished leadership award

In honor of his outstanding guidance, Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, received the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors award for distinguished leadership. The award, which recognizes those who have served the national land-grant [Read More …]

Graeter’s Ice Cream Celebrates 150th Birthday in a Sweet Way

Beloved Ice Cream Co. Celebrates Birthday with Limited Edition Ice Cream, Bakery Items and More this Summer Graeter’s Ice Cream, family owned craft ice cream maker since 1870, is celebrating its 150th birthday with the [Read More …]

June Acreage Report Shows Sharp Decrease in Corn Planted Area from March Intentions