Month: March 2021

The Kansas Department of Agriculture will host a free informational webinar focused on updates to the H–2A guest worker program including CDL requirements for custom harvesting and farm employees. The webinar will take place virtually [Read More …]

Dairy keeps elite athletes running, Olympic hopeful Elle Purrier St. Pierre says

Elinor “Elle” Purrier St. Pierre holds the U.S. record for fastest times in the women’s indoor mile and two-mile races. She’s also a dairy farmer, having grown up on a 40-cow operation in Vermont and [Read More …]

Attention All U.S. Dairy Producers Impacted by Negative PPDs

Deadline Extended until April 5th Final Reminder to Sign on to this Important Initiative All Dairy Producers and your Dairy Advocacy Trade Associations are invited to add your names on a letter to the Presidents [Read More …]

Trio of dairy organizations endow leadership seminar for SDARL program

“Edge, Agropur, and Valley Queen National Study Seminar” to help grow diary leaders With a vision for growing leaders for America’s dairy industry, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is one of three dairy organizations who joined [Read More …]

National Ag in the Classroom Conference heads to Midwest

Registration now open for in-person and virtual Registration is open for the 2021 National Ag in the Classroom Conference. It will be held on June 28 – July 1 in Des Moines, Iowa, at the [Read More …]

March 2021 Dairy Markets and Policy

Cold Storage is showing large stocks of cheese and butter. Despite that, we seem to be moving product through domestic and export sales. The outlook for milk prices is sort of “middle of the road”. [Read More …]

DCRC webinar features use of digital technologies

Join Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) for its next webinar on May 13, starting at 2 p.m. Central time. Ricardo Chebel, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine associate professor, will address “Using digital technology [Read More …]

USDA announces intent to pursue rulemaking on RFID use

APHIS will continue to encourage the use of RFID tags while rulemaking is pending After reviewing 944 public comments on a July 2020 notice that proposed to approve Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) as the official eartag for [Read More …]

Mandated sale of former Dean Foods plants completed

Two milk processing plants in Illinois, Wisconsin sold by DFA Capstone Headwaters, a leading middle market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce completion of the sale by Dairy Farmers of America (“DFA”) of the [Read More …]

Agriculture must be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine

AFBF President Duvall called for the elimination of barriers to vaccine access for America’s farmers The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging the Biden administration to prioritize agriculture for the COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter sent [Read More …]

USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative announced

USDA reopens program sign-up to a larger share of producers with plans to expand outreach and new programming Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial [Read More …]

NMPF statement on House Ag Committee hearing on Black farmers

From NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “The National Milk Producers Federation appreciates Secretary Vilsack’s support for measures that take critical steps to improve the livelihoods of historically underserved farmers, including debt relief and access [Read More …]

Granddaughter of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Joins World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors

The World Food Prize Foundation announced today that Julie Borlaug, President of the Borlaug Foundation and Vice President of External Relations for Inari, has joined the Council of Advisors. She is the granddaughter of the [Read More …]

‘Feeding the Future’ at Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada May 10-14, 2021

Registration now open for virtual event featuring cutting-edge science, networking opportunities and more Advances in nutritional science to meet the current and future challenges faced by the animal feed industry take centre stage at the [Read More …]

A Calf Named Spuds Brings Smiles

farmer-rancher residents, keeping farming memories, instincts from yesteryear alive today During record-breaking winter weather, a bald-face calf named Spuds was born to a Marysville, Kansas farm that also doubles as a memory care facility for [Read More …]

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FERA introduces AccuMast Plus®, adding S. Agalactiae identification to on-farm mastitis diagnostics

FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals recently launched AccuMast Plus®, an on-farm mastitis culture test building on the innovation of the original AccuMast® system. As the first and only on-farm kit capable of differentiating common pathogens, including [Read More …]

Kiggen to lead new vision for communications at CAES

Cassie Ann Kiggen joined the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) in the role of chief communications officer on March 17. As leader of the Office of Communications and Creative Services, Kiggen will develop strategic [Read More …]

CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program Reaches Milestone of Completed Projects

CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) provides financial assistance for the implementation of non-digester manure management practices on California dairy and livestock operations, which will result in reduced emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas (GHG) 25 times [Read More …]

NMPF statement on USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative

“U.S. dairy farmers and their cooperatives thank USDA for its support for the Dairy Donation Program, a critical means for connecting nutritious dairy products with the consumers who need them, as well as its examination [Read More …]

Titan introduces new AgraEDGE™ tire line

Cutting-edge, cost-competitive radial R-1W tire line available in 17 sizes Titan International (Titan) is excited to announce the introduction of the Titan AgraEDGE: a new, full-line tire offering. These cutting-edge, cost-competitive tires initially are available [Read More …]

Mold and Mycotoxins Expert Offers Contamination Prevention and Treatment Recommendations for Livestock Producers

March 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Lon Whitlow hosts “Introduction to Molds and Mycotoxins” webinar on Phibro Academy Any number of harvest, storage and handling practices can set the stage for mold and mycotoxin growth, which can be detrimental and [Read More …]

Sealpro® Forage Contest Winners Announced

“We had exactly 100 entries – 32 more than last year – in the second annual Sealpro® Forage Contest. Lab results of three categories were placed by an independent nutrition consultant: Alfalfa Haylage, Winter Forage, [Read More …]

USDA awards over $11.5M to help small & mid-sized farms

24 grants awarded to 20 universities and organizations The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today [March 23, 2021] an $11.5 million research investment to help ensure America’s small and medium-sized farms become more profitable [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association recognizes exceptional Holstein breeders

March 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Distinguished Holstein Breeder and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder awards given The Wisconsin Holstein Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Holstein Breeder and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder awards. Erik and Brenda [Read More …]

Spot Cheese Market Recovers From Whiplash After Price Dip Then a Rally

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 26, 2021 Cheese manufacturers report that demand has improved from both domestic and international sources. Even with improved demand, supply remains more than ample and inventories [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Foundation awards scholarship to University of Minnesota dairy student

Ashley Hagenow studies agriculture communications & marketing and is involved in collegiate dairy judging The Central Plains Dairy Foundation has selected the winner of the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Dairy Leadership Scholarship for 2021. Established [Read More …]

The 2021 National Holstein Convention

The 2021 National Holstein Convention is planned for June 20 – 24, 2021 in Lancaster, Penn. The in-person event will follow all site, local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines. Convention activities will take [Read More …]

USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Cattle, Row Crop Producers

Other Assistance Still Under Review USDA announced today more than $12 billion for the Pandemic Assistance for Producers, which will help farmers and ranchers who previously did not qualify for COVID-19 aid and expand assistance [Read More …]

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