Month: February 2022

Latest and most relevant forage-related educational sessions in the Midwest Dairy, beef and hay producers, as well as custom operators and nutrient applicators, should mark their calendars for Feb. 21-23 for the 2022 Symposium [Read More …]

Statement on continued allowance of low-fat flavored milk in schools

“Ensuring kids have access to the nutrients they need to grow and thrive is a top priority for dairy. We thank USDA for the rule’s provision that maintains schools’ ability to serve low-fat, 1% flavored [Read More …]

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Michigan, New York, Wisconsin dairies earn top milk quality award

NMC recognizes 47 dairies in National Dairy Quality Awards program National Mastitis Council (NMC) honored the U.S. dairy industry’s “best of the best” for producing quality milk at its Feb. 3 National Dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in Senate

Calls for Swift Passage to Give Dairy Companies New Tools to Address Supply Chain Bottlenecks Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on introduction [Read More …]

Price Strength Persisted in the Dairy Markets This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 4, 2022 The phenomenon is certainly not limited to the United States. Market observers watched the Global Dairy Trade index climb on Tuesday by 4.1%, with [Read More …]

Forty California companies among recipients of $1.4 billion in USDA rural development funding

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an investment of $1.4 billion to help a diverse rural America keep resources and wealth right at home through job training, business expansion and technical assistance. These investments are part of [Read More …]

Select Sires’ storied DIAMONDBACK passes away

The famed 7HO12587 Mr D Apple DIAMONDBACK (EX-93) passed away in late January. He was a Doorman son of Ms Delicious Apple-Red-ET (EX-94-2E-EX-MS). In 2021, DIAMONDBACK sired more than 200 new Excellent cows and 465 [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents 2022 Grain Market Outlook Webinar

Join Farm Credit East on Wednesday, February 9, at 1 p.m. for a recap of 2021 corn and soybean markets, as well as a look forward to 2022 markets. Profit Center Manager at The Andersons, [Read More …]

Senator Tester Introduces ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation

Bill allows farmers to repair own equipment, breaking up consolidation in repair markets. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced first of its kind legislation that would ensure farmers and ranchers have the Right to Repair their [Read More …]

Herschleb Named Next World Dairy Expo General Manager

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to introduce Laura Herschleb, DeForest, Wis., as the next WDE General Manager. Herschleb will begin her duties on February 28, 2022, as current General Manager Scott Bentley prepares to retire. [Read More …]

A 360° approach to mastitis management

Understanding the infection is a good foundation to a successful mastitis management program Mastitis can strike from any direction. Successful management requires a 360-degree approach, 365 days a year. The first step to successfully preventing [Read More …]

Darigold Resumes Partial Butter Production in Caldwell

Darigold, Inc. today announced that it has resumed partial butter production at its facility in Caldwell, Idaho, a 91-year-old dairy production facility that produces butter and powdered milk products for the farmer-owned co-op. Darigold closed [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Selects Inaugural Cohort for New Leadership Program

Ambassadors for the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders to advance animal agriculture will meet in February. The inaugural class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders [Read More …]

USDA, DOJ Launch Online Tool Allowing Farmers, Ranchers to Report Anticompetitive Practices

Farmers and ranchers now can anonymously report potentially unfair and anticompetitive practices in the livestock and poultry sectors using an online tool the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Justice (DOJ) launched today. The launch [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts February 10 on RFD-TV

Now in its fifth season, Holstein America will air at 9 p.m. CST, Thursday, February 10, on RFD-TV. The documentary series produced by Holstein Association USA is the only television program of its kind, paying tribute to [Read More …]

Dairy Lab Services to merge wtih CentralStar Cooperative

For the second time in less than 12 months, CentralStar Cooperative is expanding its DHI and milk-analysis services. On Jan. 25, 2022, the board of directors and delegates of Dairy Lab Services (DLS), a national [Read More …]

Reminder: Spring Crop Sales Closing

The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2022 crop year is March 15, 2022. Insurable spring crops include field and vegetable crops such as corn, soybeans, barley, oats, fresh market [Read More …]

Apply for Dairy Business Builder Grants

Dairy farmers, entrepreneurs and processors in IL, IA, MN, SD and WI The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is now accepting applications for its Dairy Business Builder Grant. Dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in [Read More …]

Zoetis adds new digital solutions to enhance cattle data management

Zoetis introduced an expanded precision animal health portfolio at NCBA Precision animal health technology brings data insights together to help cattle producers make earlier, more informed decisions to help keep animals healthy and productive. [Read More …]

Agriculture professionals invited to free mental health workshops

Workshops will help gain specific skills for navigating mental wellness in farm community Agriculture professionals who work directly with Pennsylvania livestock producers are invited to attend any of the six free mental health workshops [Read More …]

Producers concerned about rising costs and supply chain disruptions

Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to a reading of 119, its second-lowest reading since July 2020 Farmer sentiment weakened in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to a reading of [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Returns to Tulare Next Week

World Ag Expo® returns live for its 55th show on Tuesday, February 8, in Tulare, California. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. The red carpet rolls out on Tuesday for Opening Ceremonies at 8:00 a.m. [Read More …]

Dairy’s Success Comes in Many Varieties

Just as when sampling a top-quality cheese, success in creating a great policy environment usually comes one small bite at a time. NMPF and its members have had an opportunity in the past month to [Read More …]

A.I. Stakeholders Petition U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

On January 13, 2022, Select Sires, Semex, URUS, and STgenetics, all major stakeholders in the cattle genetics industry, joined together to petition the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel two patents owned [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition Awards 5 Scholarships