Year: 2021

Apply by September 27, 2021 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Emerging Farmers’ Working Group (EFWG) has openings for nine volunteer members for two-year terms. Minnesotans interested in making it easier for new and [Read More …]

As TAD celebrates 30 years, what’s ahead for the Texas dairy industry?

Thirty years ago, a group of Central Texas dairy farmers saw the need for an organization to represent the state’s industry in rule making and legislative issues across the state of Texas. Thus was born [Read More …]

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s Remarks at the G-20 Open Forum on Sustainable Agriculture Environmental Sustainability Panel

The world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its social and economic repercussions. The current global situation underscores the need for us to come together and act urgently and comprehensively to end hunger [Read More …]

Rural Spirit Awards Nominations Now Open to Celebrate Champions of Rural America

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OBP is on a mission to recognize the unsung heroes of rural America who are instilling hope, solving problems, and committing to stepping up to meet the needs of their communities as the country continues [Read More …]

Dr. Mike Brouk on the upcoming Western Dairy Management Conference

After a year off for the pandemic, the Western Dairy Management Conference is coming up live and in person November 1 – 4. As usual it will be held in Reno, Nevada at the Peppermill [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces four vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to the Feed Inspection Advisory Board [Read More …]

Silage Quality, Crossbreeding Dairy With Beef and Research Updates

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers stay on top of industry news and insights Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 76 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this [Read More …]

DCRC extends international reach

As part of its 2018 strategic plan, Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) leaders set a goal to host or present at an international dairy event. That goal will be realized when DCRC provides three [Read More …]

Dairy nourishes Africa, building an industry and resilience

With the UN Food Systems Summit this week and World Food Day next month, dairy’s global leadership in building sustainable, robust food chains are in the spotlight. Dairy Nourishes Africa, an initiative from Global [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo: Wake Up with Tanbark Talks at Expo

While at World Dairy Expo®, members of the global dairy industry are invited to start their mornings with educational and insightful Tanbark Talks. This new opportunity to learn takes place in The Tanbark at 8 [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition Supports Immediate Return to Previous Class I Formula Pricing Until New Milk Pricing Options are Examined

Sen. Gillibrand: ‘modern-day dairy crisis magnified by Class I pricing change’ “We are in the midst of a modern-day dairy crisis magnified by a Class I pricing change in the 2018 Farm Bill. This [Read More …]

U.S. dairy industry advances three game-changing solutions to deliver a more sustainable and secure food system

New U.S. Dairy Sustainability Report reinforces progress across environmental impact, animal care, nutrition and food security, including nationally-aggregated processor data As society wrestles with threats to the global food supply and leaders prepare to [Read More …]

Virtual farm tours help dairies reach local schools

The tours will offer a live, real-time behind-the-scenes look at three local dairy farms Dairy farmers are encouraged to promote American Dairy Association North East’s Fall 2021 Virtual Farm Tours with their local schools. Set for [Read More …]

Assessing Western Drought Conditions – Grasshoppers, Fires and Reduced Yields Threaten Montana Farmers’ and Ranchers’ Livelihoods

The infamous drought of 1988 is seared into the memories of Montana farmers and ranchers. People who were farming at the time experienced a combination of heat, drought and pestilence that devastated dry land [Read More …]

Guide helps rural communities in disaster recovery assistance

Resource guide helps rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson unveiled a resource guide as part of National Preparedness Month to help rural [Read More …]

Cornell in our Community: Rotational Grazing

Basically, rotational grazing allows cows to consume the nutrients they need Have you ever seen a large grassy field divided into multiple smaller paddocks? Have you ever heard the term rotational grazing and wondered [Read More …]

UGI Partners with California Bioenergy and Sevana Bioenergy to Develop RNG Dairy Digester Projects in South Dakota Through MBL Bioenergy

MBL Bioenergy, LLC (“MBL Bioenergy”) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to develop several clusters of dairy farm digester projects to produce renewable natural gas (“RNG”) from multiple farms in [Read More …]

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Phibro Empowers Dairy Producers through Products, Education and Expertise

The company’s commitment to the dairy industry begins with empowering producers to take control of herd health; This commitment will be highlighted at World Dairy Expo Dairy producers know Phibro Animal Health Corporation as [Read More …]

DairyTech: Entering a new era for US dairy producers

Technologies are the future of the dairy farms, but which solutions are out there and ready for the US market? At the World Dairy Expo TECH SPOTLIGHT online event, 11 dairy tech start-ups shared their [Read More …]

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s Remarks at the G-20 Open Forum on Sustainable Agriculture Environmental Sustainability Panel

The world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its social and economic repercussions. The current global situation underscores the need for us to come together and act urgently and comprehensively to end hunger [Read More …]

JLG® Enters North America Agricultural Industry with Introduction of AG925 Telehandler

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, marked its entry into the North American agricultural industry at Ag Progress Days [Read More …]

NIFA Invests $30M to Help Boost Organic Farming and Ranching

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of over $30 million for 33 grants that support farmers and ranchers who grow and market high-quality organic [Read More …]

California Bioenergy and UGI to Develop RNG Dairy Digester Projects in South Dakota

California Bioenergy LLC (“CalBio”) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to develop several clusters of dairy farm digester projects to produce renewable natural gas (“RNG”) from multiple farms in South Dakota. CalBio’s [Read More …]

ImmuCell hires Lichdi to fill a new role as Commercial Research & Technical Services Veterinarian

ImmuCell Corporation is pleased to announce that it is expanding the expertise and services of its First Defense sales and marketing team by adding a Commercial Research & Technical Services Veterinarian. Raffael Lichdi, DVM, [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition to host important conversation Sept. 30 at World Dairy Expo