Year: 2020

Tom Steever of Brownfield Ag News announced four winners of the National Outstanding Young Farmers award at the annual NOYF Awards Congress held in Westbrook, Conn. The oldest farmer recognition program in the United States, [Read More …]

The voice of Big Tex waves goodbye

Voice of our beloved Big Tex, Mr. Robert “Bob” Boykin, has passed away With great sadness in our hearts, the State Fair of Texas is announcing the passing of the voice of our beloved Big [Read More …]

A tale of two farm incomes

Reviewing USDA’s February 2020 Farm Income Forecast USDA’s most recent Farm Income Forecast, released Feb. 5, predicted farm income to decline in 2020. USDA’s Farm Income Forecast also predicted farm income to increase in 2020. You [Read More …]

Calling all CBD (California Based Dairy) fans; the world’s first dairy dispensary is set to launch in Los Angeles

Mood enhancing TLC without the THC brought to you by Real California Milk Move over cannabis, there’s a wholesome new dispensary in town, doling out the original edibles: California Based Dairy (CBD). Real California Milk [Read More …]

Research shows California dairy farms reducing environmental footprint

New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds the climate footprint of milk production in California has been significantly reduced over the past 50 years (1964 to 2014). The amount of greenhouse gas [Read More …]

Connecterra teams up with Lely on data sharing

Unlocking data from Lely’s T4C (Time for Cows) into Connecterra’s IDA platform will push for a more connected dairy industry that supports farmers in their decision-making With the agreement, both companies will explore how to [Read More …]

Minister Bibeau Celebrates Canada’s Agriculture Day

On February 11, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau will join farmers, ranchers, food processors, industry leaders and youth to celebrate the fourth annual Canada’s Agriculture Day. Minister Bibeau will be marking the day [Read More …]

ICYMI NACD announces 2019 photo, poster contest winners

Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), in partnership with the NACD Auxiliary, announced the winners of the 2019 Photo Contest and 2019 Poster Contest during the 74th NACD Annual Meeting Inspirational Session. [Read More …]

Dairy defined: How red herrings became part of a plant-based diet (and how to get them out)

Of the many inaccurate arguments misattributed to dairy in the debate over imitation-product labeling, one of the most persistent is that “Big Dairy says consumers are confused about what milk is” – a statement that [Read More …]

ICAR Claw Health Atlas (2nd edition) and two Appendixes

Three new publications from the Functional Traits Working Group and the claw experts: the “ICAR Claw Health Atlas” (2nd edition) and two Appendixes ICAR Secretariat is pleased to advise that three new publications are now [Read More …]

USDA approves applications for milk reimbursement

Will continue accepting applications for the Milk Donation Reimbursement Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the approval of 133 partnerships as a result of the first round of Milk Donation Reimbursement Program [Read More …]

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FDA on intentional genomic alterations in animals

FDA expertise advancing the understanding of intentional genomic alterations in animals Commissioner of Food and Drugs – Food and Drug Administration Stephen M. Hahn M.D.: “Genome editing is a groundbreaking technology used to introduce intentional [Read More …]

Register now for small grain workshops

Small grain workshops are being held across southern Minnesota Small grain workshops are being held across southern Minnesota to address successful small grain management. Whether you are a farmer or crop consultant already producing small [Read More …]

World Ag Expo prepares to open 53rd show

Kicks off its 53rd show on Tuesday, February 11, in Tulare, California “We’re so excited to start this farm show!” shared Jim Parsley, 2020 World Ag Expo® Chairman, during the Friday morning Visalia Breakfast Lions [Read More …]

Inaugural Hemp Innovation Challenge™ Entrants to Compete at 2020 World Ag Expo®

February 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The inaugural version of the Hemp Innovation Challenge™ (HIC) is underway. Hemp entrepreneurs, researchers and students have been submitting innovations since December. The fast pitch portion of the competition is planned for February 12 from [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Launches ShutOut™

New teat sealant designed for today’s dry cow management programs Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today launched ShutOut™, an easy-to-administer teat sealant for the prevention of [Read More …]

Application open for scholarships to support agricultural educators

Farm Credit East recently announced that it is accepting applications from Northeast agricultural educators to support their attendance at institutes offered by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). In Fall, 2018, CASE [Read More …]

Milk Quality Online Course

Course Information The Milk Quality Online Course will cover basic milk quality, milking parlor and mastitis management principles lead by Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS). It is intended for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or [Read More …]

CCE program offers winter update

SWNYDLFC specialists to provide timely information across the region Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) is excited to host a series of Winter Updates in East Aurora, Jamestown, [Read More …]

NMC Annual Meeting focuses on global milk quality

Milk quality experts receive honors More than 400 milk quality, mastitis and udder health researchers, dairy producers and dairy industry partners gathered for the 59thNational Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, held Jan. 28-31, in Orlando, [Read More …]

NFU candidate calls for dairy incentive zones

Candidate for NFU President Mike Eby calls for use of PA dairy legislation as a model Lancaster dairy farmer and candidate for National Farmers Union (NFU) President Mike Eby told the Annual Meeting of the [Read More …]

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CDFA joins federal and state partners to form On-Farm Compost Work Group

Today, in Santa Ynez, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with federal and state agencies and leaders from the region’s agriculture and food production industries to make progress on on-farm composting. Representatives from Central [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council meets

Members of the Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council held their first in-person meeting Members of the Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council held their first in-person meeting on Friday, Jan. 31 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison West Madison [Read More …]

Leopold Conservation Award seeks nominees

The application deadline date is June 1, 2020 Do you know a Kansas farmer, rancher or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2020 [Read More …]

100,000 World Ag Expo visitors expected in Visalia area, Feb. 11-13

Visit Visalia announced that it is ready for the influx of visitors in the coming weeks, as more than 100,000 convention-goers are expected to make their way to Tulare County for the 2020 World Ag [Read More …]

Reviewing ARC, PLC and SCO Commodity Safety Net Programs

February 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Sign-Up Deadline is March 16, 2020 For farmers with base acres and eligibility to participate in Title I commodity safety net programs, the deadline for election and enrollment of covered commodities such as corn, soybeans, [Read More …]

CWT Assists with 1.6 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 253,532 pounds (115 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and 1.323 million [Read More …]

USDA casts vision for scientific initiatives through 2025

February 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA Science Blueprint outlines vision for, continued commitment to scientific research U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the publication of the USDA Science Blueprint, which will serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) [Read More …]

National DHIA honors students with $1,000 scholarships

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee awarded $1,000 scholarships to 14 high school seniors and college students. Judges evaluated applicants on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community activities, and responses to [Read More …]

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