Month: August 2021

Animal, human and environmental health leaders will explore opportunities for collaboration to derive One Health solutions for antimicrobial resistance and stewardship The National Institute for Animal Agriculture will host the 11th Annual Antibiotic Symposium [Read More …]

Pizza Chefs Contend for $30,000 in Search for Original Recipes Showcasing California Cheese

Third Annual Real California Pizza Contest Includes International Chefs to Crown “World Champion Pizza Chef” The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2021 Real California Pizza Contest, its [Read More …]

Cyber Threats in the Dairy Sector

September 28, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Cybercrime incidents like denial of service, ransomware, and data and intellectual property theft occur every day and pose a growing corporate risk to dairy businesses. In the [Read More …]

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Yili named the world’s most valuable dairy brand by Brand Finance in 2021

With a continued focus on product innovation and R&D, Yili once again leads the dairy sector in the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2021 report. On August 10, 2021, Brand Finance released the annual [Read More …]

California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing a vacancy on the Seed Advisory Board. The board is composed of seven members who are seed labelers, and two members who [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on USDA Update to the SNAP Thrifty Food Plan

“The International Dairy Foods Association is pleased to see the important changes announced today by USDA to the Thrifty Food Plan, which will increase the average SNAP benefit by $36.24 per person, per month, or [Read More …]

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

First Update in More Than 45 Years Reflects Current Cost Realities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [Read More …]

FARM evaluator works as a partner

National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program evaluators provide a critical link between a dairy farmer and the consumer, working to ensure best practices. But they’re also a resource for farmers, said Janae Klingler, [Read More …]

State-of-the-art animal facility coming to Ohio State

Welcoming public, giving students hands-on opportunities A tour might begin with a robot milking cows, then move to the barn where newborn piglets nestle beside their mother or hens have just laid eggs. Pigs, [Read More …]

PDPW announces 2021-22 educational programs & events

Educational programs to assist dairy farmers, industry professionals in managing successful businesses The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) is committed to bringing dairymen and the industry the tools they need to enhance their businesses as [Read More …]

MFU leader meets with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack

Wertish appreciates chance to share concerns with Vilsack first hand Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish joined Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Rep. Angie Craig in Cannon Falls Thursday to discuss drought conditions throughout [Read More …]

PPDs are Positive! Finally!

Producer Price Differentials (PPDs) have turned positive in all seven of the Federal Orders that are paid by the Class and Component formulas. In 2020, PPDs were extremely negative and have continued negative in 2021 significantly [Read More …]

A2 Milk, Keeping Cows Cool and Market Updates

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 71 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will include a panel [Read More …]

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CRV Fleckvieh shows strength after new index run

The August index run shows the strength of CRV’s Fleckvieh breeding programme. Established daughter-proven bulls such as Wobbler and Haribo are maintaining their figures nicely, as are widely used genomic bulls such as Wüstensohn, Warlock, [Read More …]

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Polled bulls from CRV show strength and components

The August 2021 index run shows the strength of CRV’s breeding program when it comes farmers’ wishes. Once again, this run shows a large number of top bulls that carry the polled gene. What’s [Read More …]

First water cuts in US West supply to hammer Arizona farmers

Climate change, drought, high demand force first mandatory cuts to Colorado River water supply A harvester rumbles through the fields in the early morning light, mowing down rows of corn and chopping up ears, [Read More …]

Chautauqua Co. youth take home 4-H Dairy Show awards

Local 4-H youth receive awards at the 4-H Dairy Show held at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds The 4-H Dairy Show was held on July 23, 2021, at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds with 33 4-H [Read More …]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Up To $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Under the American Rescue Plan

Funding Will Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, Health Care Services and Food Assistance in Rural America The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $500 [Read More …]

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Select Sires graduates dynamic class of daughter-proven sires

Thirteen Holsteins, four Jerseys and one crossbred sire earned graduation caps to join the daughter-proven lineup following the August sire summaries. These new graduates offer diverse pedigrees and genetic specialties, including health and [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Lower Milk Production, Prices

The “WASDE” milk production forecasts for 2021 and 2022 are reduced from last month on lower expected dairy cow numbers. For 2021, the fat basis import forecast is raised from last month on firm demand [Read More …]

Ag Outlook Forum offers top ag economists, farm policy experts

Looking for the latest insights on the ag economy, farmland values, export projections, new market opportunities and climate-smart policies? The Ag Outlook Forum provides a great opportunity for you to catch up quickly. “This [Read More …]

USDA Census of Agriculture

Sign up today for the 2022 Census of Agriculture to make sure your farm is counted! Every five years, the USDA is charged with estimating crop and livestock production through the Census of Agriculture, and [Read More …]

PDPW Announces 2021-22 Educational Programs & Events Calendar

Educational programs to assist dairy farmers, industry professionals in managing successful businesses The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) is committed to bringing dairymen and the industry the tools they need to enhance their businesses as [Read More …]

John Deere accelerating autonomous technology on the farm

John Deere has acquired Bear Flag Robotics, an agriculture technology startup based in Silicon Valley Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million USD. [Read More …]

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