All Breeds Blog
Thomas Sawyer Obituary
Thomas (Tom) Howard Sawyer August 22, 1934 – August 5, 2022 Thomas (Tom) Howard Sawyer was born August 22, 1934 in Modesto, CA, and moved with his parents to the Diamond S Ranch in Roberts [Read More …]
Month: August 2022
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Markets Continue to Feel Unsettled
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 12, 2022 Economic anxiety is still threatening consumer purchasing power and though a robust international appetite has kept product moving offshore, the balance between supply and [Read More …]
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Herd Profitability, Feed Efficiency, Market News
Interactive webinars connect dairy farmers with leading experts Next week, The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature the latest research and news to manage their dairy’s bottom line. The Tuesday episode will [Read More …]
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Using satellites to measure pasture health
Planet and Organic Valley complete pilot, expand collaboration across cooperative Planet is happy to announce they have completed a successful pilot program with Organic Valley, a national organic food brand and independent cooperative of small [Read More …]
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NY awarded more than $100,000 to grow its farm-to-school program
Project will help New York farmers and producers access school markets New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that the Department of Agriculture and Markets has been awarded a $110,000 USDA [Read More …]
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NxGEN members gain access to new health and wellness superstars
NxGEN members gain access to new health and wellness superstars Four new sires joined Select Sires’ NxGEN® program in August. The group excels in health and wellness traits and each sire qualifies for Select Sires’ [Read More …]
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USDA to Invest $5 Million in the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program
NRCS accepting proposals through Oct. 10 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is investing up to $5 million in the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP). This grant program supports the development [Read More …]
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Dairy Farm Tours, Conversations and Ice Cream at 2022 ACE Twilight Meetings
Dairy farmers invite neighbors, community members, elected officials to join August 29, 30, 31, Sept 1 events Four Wisconsin dairy farms will open their doors to their neighbors and communities for the 2022 Agricultural Community [Read More …]
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Select Sires’ diverse daughter-proven graduates boost herd health
The farmer-owner board of directors, sire committees and sire department at Select Sires Inc. recognize the immense value of healthier, longer-living cows. Whether producers need to lower their herd turnover rate to account for [Read More …]
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MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot
Adopt a Cow program brings dairy education to 1,700 classrooms; Wisconsin enrollment is open Register now for the “Adopt a Cow” 2022-23 program by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy. Via this free program, [Read More …]
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Dairy Risk Management Academy 2.0
September 28-29, 2022 Dairy is a volatile industry. From widespread disasters to government intervention, market swings are a regular occurrence. However, with the right risk management tools and strategies, dairy professionals can make smart decisions [Read More …]
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Open Solar Q&A for Series Participants
Open Solar Q&A for Series Participants will bring back all presenters, offering attendees the chance to ask any follow-up or additional questions they might have thought of since the previous sessions. It will start with [Read More …]
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2022 Cornell Nutrition Conference
October 18 – 20, 2022 Doubletree by Hilton Syracuse, New York For 84 years, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has provided industry-leading research and information to feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants. This year’s event will [Read More …]
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Alice in Dairyland Program Receives 2022 NAAMO Marketing Excellence Award
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)’s Alice in Dairyland program was recently awarded the 2022 North American Agricultural Marketing Officials (NAAMO) Marketing Excellence Award. The annual award recognizes an innovative [Read More …]
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Jacoby Quarterly Strategy Roundtable
Some of the insights our traders gleaned from each other in a recent team-wide Q&A session: Yara feels bullish about nonfat prices Diego and Don see potential for the U.S. to move in on some [Read More …]
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2022 All-American Dairy Show online entries now being accepted
Youth Showmanship, Dairy Management, Judging Contests must now be entered online All-American Dairy Show exhibitors can now enter online for the 2022 show, set for September 17-21, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo [Read More …]
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Consumers are hitting their limits with higher food prices
Compared to five months ago, more Americans are making changes in response to higher food prices For most Americans, higher prices at the grocery store did not impact their Fourth of July cookout, but more [Read More …]
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DairyVoice Podcast: Laura Daniels of the Dairy Girl Network talks about the organization and how it is helping women in dairy
In this episode of DairyVoice, host Connie Kuber has a conversation with Laura Daniels, President and Founder of Dairy Girl Network. Laura explains how it works, how it helps, and what DGN means for women [Read More …]
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Protect Your Operation with an IPM Program
To protect the well-being of livestock and avoid lost production, consider implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program to combat nuisance insects. STEP 1: PLANNING Helps operators understand the extent of their insect problems [Read More …]
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Farm production expenditures up more than 7%
In 2021, the United States total farm expenditure average per farm is $196,087 Farm production expenditures in the United States are estimated at $392.9 billion for 2021, up from $366.2 billion in 2020. The 2021 [Read More …]
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NMPF commends climate provisions in Senate’s Inflation Reduction Act
New investments will provide important voluntary technical assistance to dairy farmers, says NMPF The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended the inclusion of $20 billion in new funding for USDA conservation programs in the Inflation [Read More …]
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TFB: Texas farmland, ranchland under threat
Some of our state’s most productive and versatile farmland and ranchland is being lost A recent report by American Farmland Trust (AFT) outlines what Texas farmers and ranchers already sensed. Some of our state’s most productive and [Read More …]
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USDA boosts conservation on grazing lands and support for farmers, ranchers
Aims to expand access to conservation technical assistance, increase use of conservation practices on grazing lands The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation [Read More …]
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Pizza Hut Partners with Dairy Farmers of America on Innovative Farm-Level Sustainability Project Through 2024
The project aims to provide farmers producing milk used in Pizza Hut cheeses with technology and data that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Pizza Hut, known for cheese-centric innovations, and its parent company Yum! [Read More …]
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Port Congestion Peaks Again, but there is Likely a Different Culprit this Time
Over the last two plus years, the U.S. economy has fought its way through a steady stream of harmful supply chain disruptions. This variation has challenged production and inventories in every facet of the economy. [Read More …]
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Farm Inputs: U.S. Agricultural Land Values Show Record Increase
The Land Values 2022 Summary report, released last Friday by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, shows agricultural land values increased by $420 an acre over 2021, the largest numerical increase since the survey first began in [Read More …]
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Wilbur-Ellis announces student teams honored in “Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award”
The winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize is the Kansas State University Entomology Team Today, Wilbur-Ellis is announcing the winners of the first Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, which invited student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to [Read More …]
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Digital Dermatitis: Genes influence risk for global cattle disease
An international team of scientists analysed data from more than 5,000 dairy cows Two tiny mutations in the genome of cattle likely cause some animals to be significantly more susceptible to Digital Dermatitis, an extremely [Read More …]
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USDA Boosts Conservation on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. USDA’s [Read More …]
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Farm Credit East Announces Support for Farmers’ Markets During National Farmers’ Market Week
In conjunction with National Farmers’ Market Week, Farm Credit East is announcing its recent awarding of $43,500 in small grants to 84 farmers’ markets across the Northeast. Farm Credit East recognizes that farmers’ markets are [Read More …]