Year: 2021

Select Sires offers early access to the industry’s most elite genetics through the NxGEN® program. These sires hail from the best pedigrees and boast powerful health, wellness and fitness traits to create the next generation [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds House Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, Encourages Senate to Follow Suit

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996) by the House of Representatives: “On [Read More …]

Pa. Dairymen’s Assoc. debuts new milkshake flavor at Farm Show

Black Raspberry will be featured and added to those legen-DAIRY milkshake flavors The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, one of the state’s leading advocates for dairy farmers, is thrilled to welcome back milkshake fans from across the [Read More …]

Zahn wins WFBF’s Excellence in Ag Award

Agriculture agent for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Kellie Zahn was selected as the winner of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s 102nd Annual Meeting on Dec. 5. Zahn is [Read More …]

DMC signup to begin; USDA, Congress thanked for NMPF-backed improvements

The National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to sign up for maximum coverage in 2022 under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, which USDA today announced will open for enrollment from Monday, Dec. 13, through Feb. 18. [Read More …]

NxGEN sires excel in health, wellness and fitness

Select Sires offers early access to the industry’s most elite genetics through the NxGEN® program. These sires hail from the best pedigrees and boast powerful health, wellness and fitness traits to create the next generation [Read More …]

USDA Opens 2022 Signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, Expands Program for Supplemental Production

Program Enhancements Improve Feed Cost Calculations As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup for the Dairy [Read More …]

Alltech announces winner of Most Valuable Employee Award

Alltech Wisconsin recognizes the value of employees who possess an exceptional work ethic, exhibit integrity and engage in their responsibilities. As such, Alltech Wisconsin is pleased to present the Most Valuable Employee (MVE) Award [Read More …]

USDA and Boehringer Ingelheim Expand Summer Research Opportunities For Veterinary Students

Veterinary Students Will Work with USDA Scientists to Research Emerging Diseases with Potential to Affect Animals and Public Health Boehringer Ingelheim and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are [Read More …]

Alltech enhances service offering with new customer experience manager

As part of Alltech’s ongoing commitment to offering superior customer service, the company is pleased to announce Kristina Lukehart’s new role as the company’s customer experience manager. In this key strategic and operational [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Of America Closing Country Delite Plant In Nashville

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced today that it plans to discontinue operations at its Nashville, Tenn., Country Delite Farms™ manufacturing facility in February 2022. “Business decisions that impact people’s lives are always difficult,” said [Read More …]

USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers and Restore Renewable Fuel Markets Hit by the Pandemic

Up to $800 Million Will Help Biofuel Producers and Rural Americans Build Back Better U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support [Read More …]

Researchers create contamination test for dairy products

The technology is also expected to be effective for use with other foods and beverages Researchers have developed a test to reveal bacterial contamination in dairy products well before they have a chance to [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment weakens as production cost concerns mount

Rising production costs, including those for fertilizer, farm machinery, seed and fuel, are of increasing concern to farmers The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer slipped 5 points in November to a reading of 116 as [Read More …]

Real California Milk begins holiday season with Mornings Mean More campaign

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Initiative encourages families to celebrate family time with breakfast recipes made with dairy The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the launch of a consumer promotion focused on holiday breakfast traditions with dairy. [Read More …]

Bulls Run Unchecked in the Dairy Pits

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 10, 2021 From the darkest corners of the Board of Trade building, the bears whispered their concerns about the health of the global economy and accelerating [Read More …]

Krentz re-elected Wisconsin Farm Bureau president

Dave Daniels from Union Grove in Kenosha County was re-elected VP Kevin Krentz was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Krentz is a dairy farmer from Berlin [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Announces New Director of Innovation and Product Development

Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production is pleased to announce the new Director of Innovation and Product Development. Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production is pleased to announce Dr. Xandra Smith will be stepping into [Read More …]

DCHA offers $1,000 scholarship

Apply for the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member; or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due Feb. 23, 2022. An [Read More …]

Heifer Freestalls: Size Does Matter

Check out the Dairy Idea Plans developed by the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering & Penn State Extension. Freestall shelters can be a good choice for dairy heifers. The overall building footprint and [Read More …]

Financial Losses from Transition Period Diseases

Direct and Indirect costs contribute to reduced farm profits. Good management practices help reduce loss. Replacing dairy cows in the dairy herd is a major cost for the operation. The 2018 USDA/NAHMS Health and Management [Read More …]

Standard Operating Procedure for the Milking Facility

Following standard milking SOP is essential for all employees and family members who assist with milking. The employee performing the milking on your farm is a very important part of your team. The milkers [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Swift Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996): “Supply chain bottlenecks—including those at our ports—have [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub holds inaugural symposium

Videos of symposium sessions are available online The UW Dairy Innovation Hub held its inaugural Dairy Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 18 at Union South on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The event, which drew [Read More …]

Calving Corner seeking volunteers for 2022 Farm Show

Dairy cow birthing center offers educational insight for families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show from [Read More …]

MSU Football Players Partner with UDIM to Promote Dairy