Year: 2020

Like our Facebook page and listen to all eleven of the girls speeches 2020-2021 Susquehanna County Dairy Princess – Elizabeth Chidester Dairy Ambassadors -Holly Harvatine, Charley Quick, Chelsea Empet, Katelyn Farley, Morgan Tweed, Courtney Marvin, [Read More …]

Farm Credit East announces variable interest rate reduction

Rate went into effect on June 1 Farm Credit East’s Board of Directors approved a reduction in the financial cooperative’s base variable interest rate by one quarter of one percent (.25%). This interest rate reduction [Read More …]

Examining Cattle Transactions in the U.S.

Reviewing A Mandatory Minimum Level of Negotiated Transactions In recent months, there have been many conversations about how cattle are and should be marketed in the U.S. Some discussion has focused on the optimal level [Read More …]

Thinking about topdressing alfalfa?

Some things you should know: 2020 may be a good year to economize With hay now being harvested, farmers are turning to topdress decisions. Looking back at research conducted at the Cornell Musgrave Research Farm, [Read More …]

2020 Accelerating a Generation Syngenta Scholarship recipients look to the future of agriculture

Six college students who are pursuing careers in agriculture are getting a little help from the Syngenta Accelerating a Generation Scholarship program. Adam D’Angelo, bachelor’s student at Rutgers University, and Rodger Farr, master’s student at [Read More …]

Kennedy Named Director of Dairy Programs for All-West / Select

All West/Select Sires announces that Angie Kennedy has accepted the newly-created position of All West/Select Sires Director of Dairy Programs beginning July 1, 2020. Angie has already been a valuable All West/Select Sires Dairy [Read More …]

NYFB Statement on COVID19 Guidance

NY Farm Bureau Encourages Farms to Implement New COVID-19 Guidance New York State has issued comprehensive guidance to help farms manage and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and New York Farm Bureau is asking farms [Read More …]

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Vytelle Adds New Lab in Kansas to Expand Bovine IVF Services

A newly opened Vytelle™ laboratory in Salina, Kansas, will make the company’s advanced reproductive services more widely available for Midwest beef and dairy producers. Vytelle offers a revolutionary in-vitro fertilization (IVF) process that helps beef [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Asks Nation to Spread #GallonsofGood

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This World Milk Day, and throughout June Dairy Month, you share the love and DFA will share the milk with those in need With schools closed and community meal services suspended amid the COVID-19 crisis, [Read More …]

Al-Ag, De Benetti and Delgado join DCHA board of directors

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) members elected Clint Al-Ag, Blue Sky Farms, Friona, Texas; Emily De Benetti, Oxford Cattle Co., Woodstock, Ont., Canada; and Jorge Delgado, dairy specialist with the Alltech On-Farm Support team; [Read More …]

Dairy.com Acquires My Dairy Dashboard From Joint Venture Partner

Expands End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions and Transparency Dairy.com® announced today that it has acquired majority ownership of My Dairy Dashboard after reaching an agreement with cofounder Virtus Nutrition. “My Dairy Dashboard will be an important [Read More …]

NY Farm Bureau encourages farms to implement new COVID-19 guidance

New guidance includes information for farmworkers, detailed cleaning protocols New York State has issued comprehensive guidance to help farms manage and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and New York Farm Bureau is asking farms across [Read More …]

Assessing Corn and Soybean Populations and Replanting Decisions

Replanting decisions can be difficult to make. This article explains how to go about making the call objectively. This article is the Agronomy Highlight for Monday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. The Agronomy Highlight is an opportunity [Read More …]

America’s Dairyland celebrates June Dairy Month

There’s no better way to start the summer than by eating plenty of curds and ice cream It’s June in Wisconsin, and that means June Dairy Month. From my days working in a cheese plant, [Read More …]

Fly control and its economic impact

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Webinar scheduled for June 4, starting at 2 p.m. central time The next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar focuses on fly control. Scheduled for June 4, starting at 2 p.m. Central time, Richard [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Made Astounding Gains This Month

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 29, 2020 The pandemic sickened the dairy markets in April, creating immense pain on the farm. Dairy producers have cashed a paltry April milk check, and [Read More …]

College students earn scholarships through Dairy’s Future Leaders contest

California’s leading dairy organizations have announced the winners of the Dairy’s Future Leaders college student writing contest. The contest asked students to share what sustainability means to them and how they envision their futures as [Read More …]

Discovery Park of America Announces Additional Partners and New Details for Upcoming Exhibit on Innovation in Agriculture

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Discovery Park of America has announced new partners and more details for “AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival,” a permanent exhibit dedicated to telling the story of innovation in agriculture. The exhibit will open Dec. 5, [Read More …]

Vietnam Lowers Dairy Tariffs, Benefitting U.S. Exports

Vietnam has signed a decree unilaterally lowering tariffs on key dairy products and ingredients, including skim milk powder, whole milk powder, cheese, milk albumin and protein isolate. The decree goes into effect on July 10. [Read More …]

News

Checkoff’s National Dairy Month Efforts Include ‘Raising Gallons’ Video, ‘30 Days of Dairy’

DMI, local checkoff teams to celebrate farmers with stories of resiliency, contributions In celebration of National Dairy Month, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and state and regional checkoff teams around the country are showcasing dairy’s resilience [Read More …]

Reviewing the CFAP Payment Formula for Non-Specialty Crops

On May 19, USDA unveiled the details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which provides direct payments to farmers and ranchers to partially offset COVID-19-related losses for livestock and specialty and non-specialty crops, e.g., Reviewing Coronavirus Food Assistance [Read More …]

Cows on the Concourse Goes Virtual!

To comply with COVID-19 guidelines, Cows on the Concourse will be going virtual this year instead of holding the regular event in downtown Madison on the Capitol Square. From June 1 to 5, Cows on [Read More …]

Brett Mackay Joins Cargill Dairy Team

Cargill is excited to announce the addition of Brett Mackay as a Dairy Focus Consultant for the Western region. In his new role, Mackay will focus on serving and developing our dairy business in the [Read More …]

Speakers during Week Nine of The Dairy Signal™ to Address Consumer Buying Habits and Environmental Impact of COVID-19

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions According to Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) – week nine of The Dairy Signal™ will feature an all-new line up of speakers addressing a variety [Read More …]

Virginia Cooperative Extension goes digital, explores new pathways for content delivery

Bull auctions have moved online and over the phone. Exercise courses are being offered virtually. Baby chicks are hatching on Facebook Live events during embryology classes. Though COVID-19 has halted many of the in-person events [Read More …]

Dr. Keith Bolsen Passes Away

The world lost a brilliant mind, a trusted friend, and a compassionate teacher when the Lord suddenly welcomed His servant, Dr. Keith Bolsen, to his heavenly home on Friday, May 29. Keith and his beloved [Read More …]

NFU Mourns Loss of George Stone

National Farmers Union (NFU) was saddened to hear of the recent passing of George Stone. Stone, who grew up with seven siblings on their family’s Oklahoma farm during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, dedicated much of [Read More …]

Save the date for 2020 Dairy Financial and Risk Management conference

Dairy lenders, financial consultants will learn how to help clients navigate new terrain The 11th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Navigating the Numbers,” is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 8:30 [Read More …]

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