Year: 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the details of the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program as part of meetings with farmers and a tour of farms with Senator Leahy. In June, Secretary Vilsack committed [Read More …]

Virtual series on heifer management planned for this fall

Healthy, Hardy Heifers: A virtual series being offered this fall CCE Regional Ag Teams are excited to offer this NEW heifer series! Join us VIRTUALLY for an 8-week series on heifer management topics from post-weaning [Read More …]

NMPF statement on USDA dairy announcement

“NMPF is grateful to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and his team for working hard to provide needed support to dairy farmers. This includes implementing the congressionally-enacted Dairy Donation Program, which will foster partnerships between dairy [Read More …]

Late Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures

Late summer forage seedings present the farmer with the highest chance of success when done properly. This guide will help ensure it is done properly. Late summer seeding of forages is generally the most [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards

Nominations now open for IDFA Laureate, Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, and Food Safety Leadership The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for three top awards presented annually to leaders in [Read More …]

Manure pit fatalities spur awareness

Among farmers, one family’s tragedy can feel like every family’s tragedy. On Aug. 10, three brothers died from the toxic fumes of an underground manure pit on their family’s farm, sending shock waves [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Tech Spotlight Brings New Products to Light

For years, World Dairy Expo® has been the place to introduce new ideas and innovations to the global dairy industry. The World Dairy Expo Tech Spotlight takes this tradition to the next level by [Read More …]

Promote agriculture online and in your campus community this fall!

Dairy Management Inc. premier sponsor of College Aggies Online scholarship competition The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition kicks off September 13. The program is open to undergraduate, graduate students, [Read More …]

GROWMARK and Legacy Farmers Cooperative Announce Joint Grain Venture

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Venture will bring expertise and opportunities to grain customers in Ohio GROWMARK and Legacy Farmers Cooperative are excited to announce they are forming a joint venture to purchase and operate a grain facility west [Read More …]

There Is an Abundance of Milk, but Momentum Is Slowing.

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 20, 2021 There is an abundance of milk in both the United States and Europe, but momentum is slowing. The combination of summer temperatures and back-to-school [Read More …]

AgriSafe Launches New Website to Support Safety for Farmers and Ranchers

AgriSafe Network has been well positioned the past twenty years to provide health and safety information to agricultural communities and their families. Recently, AgriSafe, launched a new website which integrates its learning management [Read More …]

Pricing corn silage educational webinar Aug. 20

There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, preregistration is required The I-29 Moo University 2021 Dairy Webinar Series continues Friday, Aug. 20 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. This month’s [Read More …]

Gov. Evers announces additional $50 million to support Wisconsin farmers, agriculture industry

New direct aid initiative comes after governor distributed $50 million through Farm Support Program last year Gov. Tony Evers Wednesday announced an additional $50 million in direct payments to support Wisconsin’s agricultural producers through [Read More …]

The Big E returns for 17 fun-filled days

Get ready for a full day or more to see all the attractions at The Big E! The Big E is back! With a stellar line-up of entertainment, exhibits, fair foods, rides, shopping and [Read More …]

Recent fatalities tragic reminder of manure storage dangers

Aug. 10 incident, took place in western Ohio The recent tragic deaths of three adult brothers — all in their 30s — who reportedly lost consciousness while performing maintenance in a manure pit, is [Read More …]

Farm Credit Donates Grain Bin Rescue Tubes to Local Fire Departments

Departments won Nationwide’s Nominate Your Fire Department contest MidAtlantic Farm Credit recently donated grain bin rescue tubes to two local fire departments in Maryland and Pennsylvania in partnership with Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety campaign [Read More …]

Automation for Commercial Feed Delivery: Auto-Feed System™

Roto-Mix’s Auto-Feed System is the newest innovation in automated feed delivery for commercial feedlots and dairies. During feed delivery, Auto-Feed increases feeding efficiency and ration delivery accuracy to the feed bunk. Precise feed rations [Read More …]

Main and Vail Proclaimed 2021 McKown Master Breeders

On behalf of the Klussendorf Association, World Dairy Expo® is pleased to share that Ken Main and Peter Vail, along with their Cutting Edge prefix, have been selected as the twelfth recipients of the [Read More …]

Real California Milk Kicks Off Back To School With Milk & Cereal Campaign At Retail

Breakfast Promotion Focuses on Creative Uses of Classic Breakfast Combination as Children and Families Return to the Classroom The California Milk Advisory Board announced today the launch of a consumer promotion focused on family [Read More …]

Analysis: Farms in pilot project achieve positive results on national sustainability metrics

Wisconsin initiative measures environmental, financial impact of conservation Results from the first year of a nationally recognized farm-level sustainability project in southwestern Wisconsin were released today, and the partners in the initiative are encouraged [Read More …]

Milk Specialties Global acquires Kay’s Processing, Inc.

Industry-leading nutritional ingredient manufacturer plans to create new jobs as it expands its protein extrusion business Milk Specialties Global (MSG), an industry-leading manufacturer of nutritional ingredients for the health and wellness, performance nutrition and [Read More …]

Team Emmi Roth named 2021 Master Cheesemaker

Dairy manufacturers, supporters and enthusiasts gather for Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction Dairy manufacturers, supporters and enthusiasts gathered at the Saz’s Hospitality Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Thursday evening, August 12 for [Read More …]

Lehigh 4-H Dairy Club places second with club herd

Club members proudly exhibited their animals at the Kutztown Fair on August 10 Several Lehigh County 4-H Dairy Club members proudly exhibited their animals at the Kutztown Fair on August 10, 2021. 4-H members [Read More …]

Manitowoc County Seniors win top honors at State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

Manitowoc will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest The Manitowoc County Senior Dairy Judging Team won first place at the State 4-H Senior Dairy Judging Contest, held in conjunction with [Read More …]

Family Farm Day – A view into the farming community

Take a tour, go for a ride, watch a demonstration, and participate in free hands-on activities On Saturday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., forty farms in Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware counties [Read More …]

DCRC opens annual meeting registration

Travel to the “Heart of America” – Kansas City, Mo., – for the 2021 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov.9-11, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 20-plus presenters will share strategies to [Read More …]

USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs