Month: March 2021

Agencies remain critically understaffed; some farmers are less confident in the work they produce More than a year after two U.S. Department of Agriculture research agencies were moved from the nation’s capital to Kansas City, [Read More …]

Will California remain leader in U.S. agricultural production?

March 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New book shows how California has led the nation in farm sales since 1948 and explores future challenges California Agriculture: Dimensions and Issues” by the UC Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics details the past, present [Read More …]

Brett Barlass of Yosemite Jersey Dairy talks about breeding and managing this 1800-cow registered herd

Even with a Wisconsin Jersey pedigree second to none, Brett Barlass made his own way from Cornell to California. He runs the herd and farming operations for Yosemite Jersey Dairy which is owned by the [Read More …]

USDA releases adverse effect wage rate

The FLS reveals an average increase of $0.63 per hour With the release of USDA’s Farm Labor Survey on February 11, farmers who utilize the H-2A program finally know the minimum wage they must pay [Read More …]

Farm Credit associations join together to support Texas winter storm relief

Farm Credit organizations from across the state and nation partnered together to support relief efforts Following the recent destructive winter storms that impacted the entire state of Texas, Farm Credit organizations from across the state [Read More …]

Producers share top tips to manage risk

Risk management panel part of PDPW Business Conference, March 17-18 As volatility continues to be the name of the game in dairy markets, it is critical for producers to manage risk in their operations. A [Read More …]

Fairlife Nutrition Plan Aims to Upgrade Nutrition Routines with Sweepstakes

In celebration of National Nutrition Month, fairlife nutrition plan® today announced the launch of its Nutrition Plan Sweepstakes on March 8th, 2021. The national campaign aims to share nutrition inspiration with prizes ranging from supplies of [Read More …]

National DHIA names scholarship recipients

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 high school seniors and college students. Judges evaluated applicants on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community activities, and responses [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industries Unite in Seeking Canadian TRQ Administration Reform

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today issued joint comments on Canada’s Phase II Consultations on its Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration [Read More …]

COVID Relief Bill Takes Cues From Family Farm Action Alliance’s Policy Toolkit

In the recently passed 1.9 trillion dollar pandemic aid stimulus bill, the American Rescue Plan Act, Family Farm Action Alliance saw the advancement of multiple provisions aimed at tackling the faults in today’s food system. [Read More …]

Recharge while making new discoveries at the 2021 PDPW Business Conference

PDPW Business Conference – bringing the community together The 2021 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Business Conference is packed with ideas and innovations for forward-thinking dairy producers and other industry professionals. The two-day conference will be [Read More …]

2021-2022 Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships Winners Announced

Since 2012, the Henry C. Gardiner scholarship application process creates an environment for qualified students to compete for elite undergraduate scholarships. Academic standing, community service, work ethic and future goals are taken into consideration. [Read More …]

Dieter Named Chief Executive Officer at CentralStar

The CentralStar Cooperative Board of Directors announced this week Phillip Dieter, Sun Prairie, Wis., has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the cooperative. “CentralStar is well-equipped with talented leaders, one of which is Phil,” [Read More …]

Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream Campaign Kicks Off

The future of dairy hinges on the ongoing professional development of dairy producers. Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known as Dairy’s Foundation, is kicking off its Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream fundraising campaign to [Read More …]

2021 E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced

World Ag Expo® and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up again for the 14th annual “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, which supports local high school students who will be attending four-year universities to major in [Read More …]

National Black Farmers Association Calls on Senate to Pass the Emergency Relief Act for Farmers of Color

H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Virginia farmer John W. Boyd, Jr., the founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association, continues his decades-long, fight to provide relief for Black, Native [Read More …]

Twenty Students Receive a Total of $20,000 in 2021 Premier Select Sires Scholarships

Premier Select Sires awarded a total of $20,000 to 20 college students through the 2021 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. Two students received $2,500 scholarships through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and the Wayne [Read More …]

USDA Aligns Definition of “Ag Products” to Global Trade Standard

On Friday, March 5, USDA will release January 2021 trade data. This release will be special because in addition to new data, trade enthusiasts will get a new definition. USDA, in coordination with the U.S. [Read More …]

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Animal scientist to share how traditional and cell-based meat can work together to address global protein demand at 2021 Virtual Summit

Farmer and rancher photo and video contest opens today We know facts alone aren’t always enough to alter narratives which include misinformation about animal agriculture, and we also know that shared values are [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces April 2021 TPI® Formula Change

Holstein Association USA will implement an adjustment to the Total Performance Index® (TPI®) formula in conjunction with the official genetic evaluation run taking place in April 2021. The Holstein Association USA Genetic Advancement Committee met in [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Veteran, Dr. David P. Casper, Joins Grain States Soya/SoyBest as Technical Service Manager

Dr. David P. Casper has joined Grain States Soya/Soy Best in West Point, NE as Technical Service Manager on March 1, 2021. Dr. Casper grew up on a dairy and livestock farm in Cuba City, [Read More …]

World Food Prize Foundation Selects Six Students for Prestigious George Washington Carver Internship Program

The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the selection of six students for its prestigious George Washington Carver (GWC) Internship program this spring. Each academic semester and summer, highly qualified students are selected for this [Read More …]

Northern New York Agricultural Research and Development Program Marks 60 Years Strong

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is in its 60th year of conducting practical and innovative agricultural research in support of New York’s diverse farming industry. The New York State Legislature created the [Read More …]

NMPF statement on reintroduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

“For decades NMPF has fought hard for agricultural labor reform, working with our champions in Congress and across administrations for solutions that address dairy’s workforce needs. With COVID adding greater uncertainty to the already volatile [Read More …]

Farm Credit East releases Insights & Perspectives Report

Includes outlooks for multiple sectors: dairy, grain, greenhouse and nursery, fisheries, and forest products Farm Credit East recently released its 2021 Insights & Perspectives report which includes market outlooks for multiple sectors, including dairy, grain, greenhouse and [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America donating $50,000 to aid in recovery

Will donate $50,000 through its DFA Cares Foundation to Southwest food banks and Feeding Texas With millions of people in the Southwest still struggling in the aftermath of recent winter storms, Dairy Farmers of America [Read More …]

Failing to vaccinate farmworkers exploits, endangers labor force

Cornell University experts release statements on the importance of vaccinating farmworkers Despite CDC recommendations that farmworkers should be one of the first groups selected for COVID-19 vaccinations, some of the top farming states have not [Read More …]

‘Buttergate’ debunked: An expert weighs in

No evidence butter is harder due to palm supplements for cows The recent controversies over the properties of butter and how dairy cows are fed have become a case study in media attention and the weight of [Read More …]

What’s the ROI of attending the DCHA Conference?

DCHA Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place April 6-8, 2021 in-person and virtually Calf ranch managers and custom heifer raisers wear many hats and, at times, find it difficult to leave the operation. [Read More …]

Dairy MAX Named Official Nutrition Partner of Complexity Gaming