Month: January 2021

As environmental improvement goals become more defined in the dairy community, partnerships are proving to be powerful tools. Through a joint effort involving partners such as the Dairy Strong Sustainability Alliance and The Nature Conservancy, [Read More …]

The Agriculture Economy Heading Into 2021

2020 was not an easy year for agriculture by any means. The COVID pandemic caused huge disruptions in the supply chain and low prices for many commodities, including dairy. Getting enough food to the supermarket [Read More …]

Navigating the Macroeconomic Landscape

February 4, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Effective business management includes a basic understanding of the interest rate environment and ongoing changes in the macroeconomy, particularly because of the dairy industry’s reliance on financing and, [Read More …]

What Happens if Cows Don’t Form a Keratin Plug Over the Dry Period?

During the dry period, cows typically form a keratin plug — a wax-like substance that seals the teat canal. “A keratin plug is really nature’s way of shutting the door to mastitis-causing pathogens,” explained Dr. [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Three Deputy Under Secretaries in the Areas of Nutrition, Rural Development and Marketing and Regulatory Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced three senior appointments today. USDA announced that nutrition policy expert Stacy Dean has been named Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS). Prior to joining USDA, [Read More …]

Armor Animal Health® Announces New Warehouse Location in Sioux Falls, SD

Armor Animal Health, animal health and livestock distributor, is expanding its reach this week and opening a new distribution center in Sioux Falls, SD. The new warehouse, located on the south side of Sioux Falls, [Read More …]

NMPF statement on the beginning of the Biden administration

From NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern: The National Milk Producers Federation congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on becoming the 46th president and 49th vice-president of the United States, as well [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Gregory Parham, D.V.M., was named Interim Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration. Dr. Parham served as [Read More …]

Farmobile Works with Agricultural Retailers Association to Optimize Profitability in the Ag-Food Supply Chain

Organizations work together to help retailers realize the full value of real-time data across a mixed fleet Farmobile LLC, Agriculture’s Independent Data Company™, today announced it is working with the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) to further [Read More …]

Post-Secondary scholarships now available for Wisconsin FFA members

Applications must be postmarked by March 15 Eligible Wisconsin Association of FFA members can now apply for the Wisconsin FFA Foundation’s 2020-21 Post-Secondary Scholarships. The application can be found on the Wisconsin Ag Ed website [Read More …]

Milk donated for local food pantries

Lewis County Farm Bureau with Lowville Dairy Producers Co-op deliver steady supply of milk Using proceeds from donations to local dairy drives, Lewis County Farm Bureau worked with Lowville Dairy Producers Co-op to deliver a [Read More …]

Dean Foods required to pay 90% of milk marketing obligations

Order requires Dean Foods to pay 90 percent of its post-bankruptcy USDA milk marketing obligations On January 15, 2021, the Honorable Chief Judge David R. Jones, of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern [Read More …]

Round Table Discussion – Workforce Successes and Struggles

Join us for the final webinar in the Workforce Focus series to hear successes and struggles from dairy managers, or share your own story! The Dairy Workforce Focus: Roundtable Discussion – Workforce Successes and Struggles [Read More …]

GROWMARK Announces 2021 Essay Contest Winners

GROWMARK 2021 FFA Essay Contest state winners. Winners include: Maggie Handfelt of East Dubuque, Illinois, Sydney Benscoter of Marengo, Iowa, Marleigh Worden of Greenville, Michigan, Madilynn Lippa of Montrose, Missouri, Lily Wolf of Hamilton, Ohio, [Read More …]

For the Love of Cheese Campaign

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is thinking beyond traditional symbols of romance for a more inclusive holiday that anyone can enjoy. From now until Valentine’s Day, DFW is celebrating a love for all things cheese! After [Read More …]

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New project to tackle Bovine Mastitis and reduce Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

A research project to tackle bovine mastitis and reduce the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in dairy cattle – the widescale use of which can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – is being [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University Virtual Dairy Beef Short Course on March 23rd

The I-29 Moo University Collaboration’s 7th annual Dairy Beef Short Course will held on March 23. Due to COVID-19 it will be offered as a webinar. There will be a morning session from 10:00 a.m. [Read More …]

Secretary Ross applauds appointment of Jewel Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary

Virginia commissioner of agriculture Jewel Bronaugh has been appointed as the incoming deputy secretary at USDA, the number two position at the agency. CDFA secretary Karen Ross: “It is exciting to see President Biden choose [Read More …]

Tax implications of the new COVID-19 relief bill

Farm Credit East Senior Tax Consultant Dario Arezzo presented a webinar on January 14th The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law in the final hours of 2020. How [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum speakers available to answer questions

Situation and outlook for dairy, corn and soybeans, livestock and meat, and farm income in Wisconsin to be discussed The impact of COVID-19 and opportunities for Wisconsin agribusinesses are topics for the upcoming Wisconsin Agricultural [Read More …]

Grant bridges Mexican and American dairy industry

Program will showcase all elements of the dairy production chain in Mexio and the U.S. Some of Dr. Carmen Licon Cano’s fondest memories as a child came from sampling asadero cheese made by her great [Read More …]

AFBF congratulates Dr. Bronaugh on nomination at USDA

AFBF congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her nomination for USDA Deputy Secretary President-elect Joe Biden announced he will nominate Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. The following statement may be attributed [Read More …]

Schuman Cheese® Expands Snack Portfolio With New Cello Snack Packs

Fourth-Generation Specialty Cheese Company Introduces Snackable Offerings To Join Product Showcase at SFA Live! Schuman Cheese, the 4-generation family of specialty cheesemakers, announces the latest launch from flagship brand, Cello, in the form of portable, [Read More …]

Heliae® Agriculture and Rizobacter Collaborate to Deliver Unique Soil and Crop Nutrition Technologies

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Heliae® Agriculture announced today a new strategic collaboration with Rizobacter, a subsidiary of Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp., a global leader in sustainable solutions for agriculture. Through this collaboration, Heliae® Agriculture will integrate Rizobacter’s world class biological solutions [Read More …]

Katie Brown of the National Dairy Council discusses dairy as a healthy food and the recently released Dietary Guidelines

The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans will set the stage for federal nutrition programs for the next five years. Happily, dairy continues to be a stand-alone food group along with meats, whole grains, fruits [Read More …]

Government of Canada takes next step in compensating Canada’s dairy farmers

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced today that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has mailed letters to all dairy producers that gives them directions on how to access the second payment under [Read More …]

USDA Announces Contracts for Round 5 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program