Month: February 2021

After some of the sweeping numbers this past year, the January Jobs Report’s headline figure of a 49,000-job rise in nonfarm employment is undoubtedly better than last month’s adjusted fall of 227,000 slots, but once [Read More …]

Application open for scholarships to support agricultural educators

Will support attendance at institutes offered by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education Farm Credit East is accepting applications from Northeast agricultural educators to support their attendance at institutes offered by the Curriculum for Agricultural [Read More …]

Wisconsin launches virtual farm tour for kids

Opportunity to experience a family dairy farm While schools are closed and millions of kids learn virtually at home, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires new group of employees

CentralStar Cooperative has hired additional employees to continue serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. Artificial insemination (A.I.), milk testing, laboratory, consulting services, and office staff have all gained specialized team members. [Read More …]

Chairman Scott Issues Statement Following Release of Budget Reconciliation Text

Today, following the release of the Agriculture and Nutrition title of the FY2021 Budget Reconciliation bill, House Agriculture Committee David Scott of Georgia made the following statement: “I am proud of the work that has [Read More …]

Dairy Promotion Directors Elect Board Officers

February 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) recently announced election results to lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs to protect [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Introduces Cheese is Love™ Cheddar to Give Back to a Community in Need

The campaign allows Rogue to sustain a long-term donation stream Rogue Creamery, maker of the World’s Best Cheese, believes in using cheese as a force for good. Cheese is Love™ Cheddar was created out of [Read More …]

New virtual farm tour gives consumers a look inside Washington dairy farms

Dairy Farmers of Washington recently launched a new, interactive virtual farm tour that will help consumers learn more about the local dairy farms that produce their favorite dairy products. In addition to the virtual farm [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report – More Milk, Lower Prices

USDA’s World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) is issued Feb. 9. For 2021, the milk production forecast is raised from last month, primarily on higher dairy cow numbers. The 2021 fat basis import forecast [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Launches Virtual Farm Tour for Kids

February 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Opportunity to experience a family dairy farm While schools are closed and millions of kids learn virtually at home, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood on talking with consumers and life on the farm

On this episode of DairyVoice, this Maine dairy farmer shares her sometimes unconventional insights with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about talking with consumers. Jenni Tilton-Flood, a partner with her family on a 1500-cow dairy operation, [Read More …]

Jersey calf available to worthy local youth

4-H alumnus would like to pay it forward, after receiving a Jersey calf through 4-H himself Columbia and Greene 4-H alumnus Ben Gardner received a Jersey calf through a calf award program of the Niagara [Read More …]

Brian Pillsbury, NRCS State Grazing Land Specialist, Receives National Pastureland Conservationist Award

Brian Pillsbury, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Grazing Land Specialist (Retired), received the NRCS Pastureland Conservationist of the Year Award for 2020 after over 30 years of dedicated service to [Read More …]

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Virtual format yields enhanced global presence National Mastitis Council (NMC) members from 37 U.S. states, seven Canadian provinces and 24 countries gathered Jan. 7, 19-21, and 26-28, for the group’s 2021 annual meeting. More [Read More …]

Podcast: Milk-production increase outstripping supply gains

Dairy Defined Podcast: Milk-production increase outstripping supply gains, says NMPF’s Peter Vitaliano Milk production is increasing faster than demand is recovering, making 2021 a challenging year for dairy farmers, said Peter Vitaliano, NMPF’s chief economist, [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on animal welfare considerations

Animal welfare is an ever-increasing concern for consumers Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) March 9 webinar features “Consumer Perceptions and Animal Welfare Considerations.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 1 p.m. Central time. [Read More …]

A Dairy Farmer’s Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for U.S. dairy farmers, who remain committed to implementing CDC-recommended workforce best practices to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus on farms. Access to one of two [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Awards UNC Grant to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Dairy and Beef Cows

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) a four-year, $500,000 grant to improve pregnancy outcomes in dairy and beef cows. The UNC [Read More …]

Chairman Scott Announces House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairs for the 117th Congress

Today, following the House Agriculture Committee’s Democratic Caucus organizational meeting, Chairman David Scott of Georgia announced the election of the Chairs of the Committee’s six Subcommittees: Jim Costa of California will Chair the Subcommittee on [Read More …]

Krone North America introduces three new Generation 5 BiG Pack™ Large Square Baler models

Krone North America introduces three new Generation 5 BiG Pack™ Large Square Baler models that offer greater reliability and baling capacity while building more uniform, dense bales. Custom hay operators and large hay producers who [Read More …]

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NACD, NASCA and MANRRS Sign Cooperative Agreement

Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), coordinated by NACD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, with the National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA) [Read More …]

“Doughing, Doughing, Gone!™” Brings New Flavor to Cleveland Indians’ 2021 Season

Perry’s Ice Cream and the Cleveland Indians partner on first-ever official ice cream flavor with a home run theme; now available for spring re-sets Perry’s Ice Cream Company, Inc., a Great Lakes regional brand and [Read More …]

Milk-production increase outstripping supply gains, NMPF’s Vitaliano says

Milk production is increasing faster than demand is recovering, making 2021 a challenging year for dairy farmers, said Peter Vitaliano, NMPF’s chief economist, in an NMPF podcast released today. “On balance, things are improving a [Read More …]

Dairy Business Association applauds Evers for ag support in budget plan

DBA president Amy Penterman voices support for governor’s ag plans The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today commended Gov. Tony Evers for a proposal to commit $43 million in the next state [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on animal welfare considerations

Animal welfare is an ever-increasing concern for consumers Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) March 9 webinar features “Consumer Perceptions and Animal Welfare Considerations.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 1 p.m. Central time. [Read More …]

Gov. Evers unveils historic investment proposal for Wisconsin’s agriculture economy and farm families

Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include more than $43 million investment in agricultural industry Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 biennial budget proposal will include a more than $43 million investment in Wisconsin’s agriculture [Read More …]

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U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards Seek Nominees for 10-year Anniversary Class

The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards – celebrating its 10-year anniversary – is seeking nominations for its Class of 2021. The farmer-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which unites the industry through a shared social responsibility [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Prepares to Kick-Off the 2021 Digital Show

World Ag Expo® Online Starts Tuesday World Ag Expo® Online will officially open for the first time on Tuesday, February 9, at www.WorldAgExpo.org. Exhibitors and show staff have been working to create the online trade [Read More …]

Research Shows Real Milk Supports Immune Health, Bones & Muscles

University of California at Davis Food Chemist Shares Science Behind Distinct Health Benefits of Real Milk, a Key to Health and Disease Prevention Immune system support and disease prevention are top of mind for Americans [Read More …]

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