Year: 2021

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes visited the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) yesterday to see [Read More …]

CDFA Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Request for Applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting public comments on a draft Request for Grant Applications (RGA) for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). The SWEEP program, which provides [Read More …]

Governor Little declares 2020-2030 The Decade of Ag in Idaho

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring the decade of 2020-2030 as The Decade of Agriculture in Idaho. He is the first U.S. governor to issue such a proclamation. Gov. Little’s announcement [Read More …]

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Select graduate students earn trip to 2022 NMC Annual Meeting

Winners represent University of Montreal, University of Georgia, University of Helsinki, University of São Paulo The National Mastitis Council (NMC) selected Annie Fréchette, University of Montreal, Jenna Williamson, University of Georgia, Riitta Niemi, University [Read More …]

Corn Silage and Burcucumber

If corn fields are infested with burcucumber, consider chopping it for silage. If not, herbicides used as grain harvest aids are generally not effective on burcucumber. Despite the variable weather patterns around the state, [Read More …]

News Release: Ed Jones receives national Cooperative Extension organization’s most prestigious level of recognition

Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, recently received the 2021 Distinguished Service Ruby Award — the most prestigious level of recognition from Epsilon Sigma Phi, one of the oldest organizations of Extension professionals — [Read More …]

Foremost Farms USA Celebrates Major Safety Milestone

Appleton Plant Reaches 1 Million Hours Without A Lost Time Incident Foremost Farms USA is proud to announce a significant milestone in safety. On July 24, 2021, the cooperative’s Appleton, Wisc. facility reached 1 [Read More …]

Milk Bar adds a splash of strawberry for two weekends

Strawberry milk returns to the fair Aug. 27 – 29 and Sept. 3 – 6 Just when you thought the Milk Bar couldn’t get any better, another flavor is on tap for several special [Read More …]

2021 PDPW Water Tours feature variety of approaches to protect one precious resource

Join the conversation with day-long tours of farms, food processors, waste water treatment facility and brewery on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 Managing the quality of Wisconsin’s water resources is essential to the [Read More …]

New dairy retail campaign features cross-merchandising

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American Dairy Association partners with Redner’s Markets in ‘Back to School, Back to Sports’ campaign As part of a new “Back to School, Back to Sports,” retail campaign, American Dairy Association North East is [Read More …]

Back-to-School Rush and Government Generosity Boost Milk Demand

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 27, 2021 Heat, humidity, and smoke are sapping milk yields around the nation. Higher Class I sales from coast to coast, coupled with sweltering [Read More …]

Patrick Hooker receives PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Award

Patrick Hooker is the 2021 recipient of the PRO-DAIRY Agriservice Award presented today by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Director Tom Overton during the virtual Dairy Day Recognition and Awards ceremony at the Great New York [Read More …]

Join Us for Dairy Financial Conference on Sept. 21

Let’s Start Turning the Page We can’t start the next chapter in dairy if we keep re-reading the last one. As we continue to navigate a pandemic that has disrupted business and altered markets for [Read More …]

Milk Fuels Skaters and Builds Strong Bones

Michigan dairy farmers share milk’s cool message with action sports athletes. This summer, the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) team connected with nearly 500 skateboarders near Grand Rapids, Michigan, to share the great [Read More …]

Raimondo & Associates continues to provide passionate advocacy on behalf of clients

Raimondo & Associates, ALC is pleased to share an announcement regarding Anthony Raimondo. As many of you know, Mr. Raimondo made a significant effort on behalf of clients to hold an enemy of California [Read More …]

NMPF lauds establishment of Dairy Donation Program to fight food insecurity

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today commended USDA for finalizing rules implementing the new Dairy Donation Program enacted by Congress last year. The program will help expand partnerships between dairy organizations and food banks [Read More …]

Ag Drive-In Movie Night on Sept. 12th

The event will feature Charlotte’s Web (the classic) and a documentary, Farmland The Saratoga County Agricultural Promotion Committee presents Ag Drive-In Movie Night hosted at the Malta Drive-In. On Sunday September 12th the public [Read More …]

New provisions of Texas Farm Animal Liability Act go into effect Sept. 1

Texas livestock owners must now post signs to get legal protection Anyone who owns livestock in Texas, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, fowl and honey bees in a managed colony, need to be [Read More …]

Purdue fund expands for startups in all ag disciplines

Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 17 Entrepreneurs whose startups commercialize Purdue technology in any agricultural field are now eligible to apply for a Purdue fund’s semiannual competition. The $2 million Ag-Celerator Fund was [Read More …]

Cayuga Co. 4-H Youth Fair Dairy Cattle Show results 2021

Congratulations to participating Cayuga County 4-H members! The Cayuga County 4-H Dairy Cattle Show took place on Saturday, July 31st at the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum & Dr. Joseph Karpinski Educational Center on Route [Read More …]

AgChoice reports 2021 second quarter results

Rural home, land & part-time farm borrowers continue to drive cooperative’s loan growth AgChoice Farm Credit, a customer-owned financial services cooperative, and a member of the national Farm Credit System, reported strong financial results [Read More …]

Dairy Stream podcast: H-2A visas and Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Ag labor attorney makes case for year-round option for dairy The newest episode of the Dairy Stream podcast focuses on the proposed Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which would provide a year-round option to include [Read More …]

Gundrum wins 2021 Dodge County Holstein Futurity

Aug. 24, 2021, JUNEAU: Marybee Absolute Lovin-Red, owned and exhibited by Mary Gundrum, Hartford, Wis., Marybee Holsteins, won the annual Dodge County Holstein Futurity held during the Dodge County Fair, Beaver Dam, Wis., [Read More …]

IDFA and Dairy Companies Applaud USDA’s New Dairy Donation Program Aimed at Addressing Hunger, Food Waste

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and several IDFA members today offered their support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP). The Department today released an interim final [Read More …]

Register to Win Tickets to the Luke Bryan Farm Tour

We are paying tribute to Wisconsin dairy farmers and offering five pairs of tickets to Wisconsin dairy farmers. Sign up for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Luke Bryan Farm [Read More …]

USDA Establishes Dairy Donation Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh today announced the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP) on a call with Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. The DDP, established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Dominates World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest