Year: 2021

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 29, 2021 The U.S. dairy herd is much smaller than once thought, and milk production barely grew at all in September. Early indications suggest milk output [Read More …]

New proposals threaten to roll back environmental progress

Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to reverse two critical habitat regulations finalized last December American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposal to reverse two [Read More …]

Passion For Farmers, Their Values Central to My Core

Twenty years ago, I came to the national dairy checkoff to temporarily cover the maternity leave of a senior marketing communications executive, and I never left. Today, it is my great honor to be its [Read More …]

Protect Your Heifer Herd Investment

Now, more than ever, it’s important to protect your investment in your heifer. We tend to put a lot of emphasis on genetic progress with our breeding programs but often fail to partner that with [Read More …]

Getting Ready for Winter Months

In many parts of the U.S., the temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, which means it’s time to start planning for the winter months to come. Managing your dairy during cold months [Read More …]

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Stand by Northeast organic dairy farm families

Organic orgs and consumers call on Danone North America to stand by NE organic dairy Today, nine organic organizations representing organic farmers and consumers delivered two petitions with 15,234 signatures asking Danone North America, [Read More …]

You Want to Know My What?

This was the question I was asked when I met with Jerry for the first time. Our discussion was by phone, but I can imagine the look on his face when he asked me this. [Read More …]

Winter Ventilation for Calves

Take a look at calf housing to determine what calves need to stay healthy during cold weather months. The goal of a ventilation system is to control heat and moisture within a shelter and remove [Read More …]

Scours Protection Starts in the Dry Period

The dry period presents a key time frame to incorporate prevention points that not only guard cow health, but also the health of their offspring against the No. 1 cause of neonatal calf deaths. Scours [Read More …]

Component Levels are Rising. FAST!

Component levels in producer milk have been slowly but steadily increasing for years. Now, the growth in component levels is growing much faster. Technology to increase component levels is available and improving. Producers and nutritionists are [Read More …]

Knock Down External Parasites This Fall to Improve Milk Production

Not only do external parasites turn a shiny coat into a tattered one, they also can reduce the comfort, efficiency and overall performance of your dairy herd. “If you’ve ever had a case of poison [Read More …]

White House Announces PFAS Plan; EPA Launches Three-Year PFAS Strategic Roadmap

On October 18, the White House unveiled a comprehensive national strategy to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) pollution that includes actions involving eight (8) different federal agencies. As part of the roll-out, the U.S. Environmental Protection [Read More …]

Four Functional Treats Compete for $250,000 in Real California Milk Excelerator Competition Finals

3rd Annual Innovation Competition Showcases Sweet Ideas in Functional Food Formulations Sweet treats with functional benefits took home the four finalist spots this week in the Real California Milk Excelerator product innovation competition created by the California [Read More …]

“More Water Now” Initiative Effort Underway in California

A final version of the Water Infrastructure Funding Act of 2022 is under review by the California Attorney General’s office. It is anticipated that this ballot initiative will be ready for signature collection around November [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Matt Iager, DVM on genetics, Dairy Shrine and growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm.

Growing up with Registered Holsteins at the Maple Lawn Farm of his parents, Charles and Judy Lager in Fulton, Md., Matt Iager earned his vet degree at Virginia Tech and has practiced at Mid-Maryland Dairy [Read More …]

Straus Dairy Farm and Blue Ocean Barns Demonstrate a Dramatic Climate Change Solution in Dairy Farming

First U.S. Commercial Trial Using Red Seaweed (Asparagopsis Taxiformis) Successfully Reduces Enteric Methane Emissions From Cows, Proving Potential for Immediate Climate Impact Straus Family Creamery‘s founder Albert Straus and seaweed-supplement maker Blue Ocean Barns demonstrated [Read More …]

Grant to extend stress, mental health resources to animal ag groups

Resources, workshops will be made available throughout year As part of a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture effort, funded by a USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) Grant, new stress and mental health [Read More …]

The Future of American Farming Demands High Speed Internet Solutions

New Report from Benton Institute for Broadband & Society recommends steps for connecting the farm office, field, and community Farmers across rural America need fast, affordable, and reliable broadband solutions to power innovative, data-driven, [Read More …]

Cacique Named a 2021 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™

Cacique LLC, one of the country’s top authentic Mexican food brands, has ranked #15 in the U.S. as one of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production by Fortune magazine. The highly [Read More …]

Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Return In Person in March

We’re back, in-person, and co-located for the first time ever! IDFA’s flagship Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference will be co-located in Bonita Springs, Florida, and bring together the leading innovators in the ice cream, yogurt [Read More …]

Dairy expansion and soil health workshop

Managing effluent and manure to improve soil health The Kansas Soil Health Alliance and No-Till on the Plains are hosting a workshop on November 9th near Kismet, Kansas. The event will be directed towards [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub to showcase new research, outcomes, Nov. 17-18

The virtual Dairy Summit on Nov. 17 will feature the Hub’s newest projects and is formatted for a general audience The Dairy Innovation Hub will hold two dynamic events, Nov. 17-18, to highlight newly [Read More …]

Managing Milk Price Risk for Dairy Farmers

A multitude of dairy farmers have utilized Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic caused milk prices to plummet and gradually rebound, during [Read More …]

Cornell experts to discuss food, ag trends at Grow-NY Summit

Summit will bring food and ag innovators together at the Syracuse Oncenter on Nov. 16-17 Farmers are on the front lines of climate change, but they often lack the tools to adapt to the [Read More …]

Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit Merger Goes to Stockholder Vote

Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit are pleased to announce their regulator, the Farm Credit Administration, has preliminarily approved the proposed merger of the two associations. The merger vote will now go to customer-stockholders [Read More …]

Efficiently feeding hay to cattle

Efficiently feeding your hay can drastically affect the success of your operation Whether there is an excess of hay or a shortage in your system, efficiently feeding your hay can drastically affect the success [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $14.4 Million For Research And Education To Improve Nutrient Management Practices

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing $4.14 million in grant funding to agricultural organizations and universities. The funding includes $3 million for the University of [Read More …]

Penn State Extension Joins Center for Dairy Excellence to Offer Roundtable Discussions