Month: June 2021

Competitive Bidding Pushes Land Prices Higher Interest in purchasing agricultural land has grown since a coronavirus pandemic-induced slowdown blanketed the land market last spring. Farmers are feeling more financially secure as very strong commodity [Read More …]

Celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy future this June

In Wisconsin, June Dairy Month is certainly something to celebrate. Wisconsin’s economic future and the long-term vitality of the state’s dairy industry are intricately linked. Governor Tony Evers has made continued investment in our [Read More …]

As COVID Declines, what is Happening to Milk Sales?

The February 21 post to this blog reviewed fluid milk sales through 2020. Data for the first quarter of 2021 is now available. Eating habits changed starting in March 2020 and continued with more in home dining [Read More …]

June 21 webinar focuses on lung health in heifers

Most respiratory disease events occur prior to approximately 4 months of age Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – “Healthy Heifers have Healthy Lungs” – set for June 21, [Read More …]

National Dairy Month social media campaign helps build trust

Digital toolkit available for dairy farmers to show themselves as tech-savvy progressive solution-seekers National Dairy Month kicks off with World Milk Day on June 1, and dairy farmers are encouraged to participate in a month-long [Read More …]

Extension hosting manure composting workshops

North Dakota State University Extension, in conjunction with the University of Minnesota Extension, is hosting two in-person manure composting workshops. The workshops will be on July 21 at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center [Read More …]

Dairy farmers teach ‘Fuel Up to Play 60’ students on caring for cows

Farmers, NFL players, state dairy princesses join forces to talk dairy to kids Two state dairy princesses, eight dairy farmers and seven professional football players teamed up for a virtual celebration with American Dairy Association [Read More …]

Donnay Reports Increasing Production

In his weekly report issued to the industry, Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight at StoneX Financial Inc., writes that April New Zealand exports were weaker than expected, down 8.4% from last year, [Read More …]

Kavishti Kokaram, D.V.M., Joins AHV International

AHV International expands the technical expertise of their U.S. team with the hiring of Kavishti Kokaram, D.V.M., in California. “Kokaram has extensive experience working directly with dairy farms to diagnose disease, design protocols for [Read More …]

NAMI, Myth or Fact?

Recently, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) published a list of facts on common beef market myths which was sent to Congressional constituents in an attempt to derail ongoing support for the Senators Rounds and Smith [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 60 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 60 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week feature the latest developments [Read More …]

First Annual Western Dairy Showcase to be held in All West Territory

June 2, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If you are familiar with the already popular Western Classic Junior Dairy Show which takes place in Hanford, California each spring, you will be happy to hear there is an additional youth dairy [Read More …]

CEO Dave Thorbahn on the Select Sires Cooperative

Select Sires announced June 1 that five of its six member organizations will unite to become Select Sires Cooperative to take effect as early as July 2022. According to President and CEO Dave Thorbahn in [Read More …]

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

The President proposes historic investments to spur new job creation and opportunities in rural America; help restore America’s advantage in agriculture; leverage all of USDA’s expertise to address climate change; and support a stronger nutrition [Read More …]

American Dairy Science Association® Names winners of 2021 Professional and Student Awards

The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA®), the international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry, is pleased to announce the winners of professional and student awards [Read More …]

Rev up your cow’s rumen to prevent SARA during heat stress

Optimize rumen function for increased cow performance and feed efficiency Have you ever felt like it’s too hot to eat? During periods of heat stress, cows can feel the same way. Just like humans, [Read More …]

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Elevating Dairy Across Wisconsin

Local promotion activities help Wisconsin dairy farmers share dairy’s story of nutrition, community impact and environmental stewardship. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin proudly supports local dairy promotion programs – through funding and educational or promotional materials – to build consumer trust in Wisconsin dairy products, dairy farmers [Read More …]

New York Dairy of Distinction program seeks volunteers

Dairy of Distinction Award has been awarded to dairy farms that strive to maintain an attractive farmstead It is a highly anticipated time of year, the time of year when spring weather finally arrives [Read More …]

Kubota’s “Hometown Proud” grant program narrows to 5 finalists

From now until June 25th, 2021, vote for your favorite community project in need Kubota Tractor Corporation has identified its top five finalists in its inaugural Hometown Proud Grant Program, now open for public [Read More …]

USDA forecasts record farm exports in FY 2021

The annual export record of $152.3 billion was set in FY 2014 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly agricultural trade forecast projects fiscal year 2021 U.S. farm exports at $164 billion – the highest [Read More …]

Group pens letter supporting school milk flexibilities

Letter urges USDA to make low-fat, flavored milk school flexibilities permanent A bipartisan group of more than 50 members of the U.S. House of Representatives today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture [Read More …]

Julia Nunes Begins Second Term as Alice in Dairyland

Julia Nunes of Chippewa Falls has begun her term as the 74th Alice in Dairyland, making her the first Alice to serve two consecutive terms in the program’s history. Nunes began serving as the [Read More …]

China Still Behind on Phase One, But Catching Up Quickly

June 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Phase One Agreement, signed by the United States and China in January 2020, committed China to large, huge even, purchases of U.S. agricultural products in 2020 and 2021. Phase One laid out that over [Read More …]

Select Sires’ Farmer-Owners Propose Unification for Sustainable Future

Vote must be ratified based on bylaws of local cooperatives. The boards of directors from Select Sires Inc. and five local member cooperatives have voted to unite the federation to become Select Sires Cooperative Inc. [Read More …]

New Employee Portal, Simple Overtime, Item Price Lookup and Improved Reports

Red Wing Software Releases CenterPoint Version 16 Red Wing Software has released CenterPoint version 16 for all CenterPoint Accounting and Payroll products. A new Employee Portal is available for CenterPoint Payroll, which makes all payroll [Read More …]

New York Holds Virtual Dairy Day

Agriculture organizations and state lawmakers gathered virtually on May 27, 2021 to celebrate Dairy Day in the State of New York and lead into June is National Dairy Month. The virtual Dairy Day was [Read More …]

Webinar Explores New Evaluation Strategies for an Age-Old Feedstuffs Problem: Mycotoxins

Dr. Carlos Mallmann hosts “New Methods for Evaluation of Mycotoxin Mitigation Strategies” webinar; fifth of seven-part mycotoxin webinar series on Phibro Academy platform While nearly all livestock producers must contend with mycotoxin challenges, the [Read More …]

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Grass Tetany: A Disease of Many Challenges

Lush spring growth in pastures and grass forages can be low in Magnesium, with potential deadly health issues for cattle and other ruminants. Lush spring pasture growth is upon us and given the change [Read More …]

June 21 webinar focuses on lung health in heifers