Year: 2022

Grants help dairy businesses pursue ideas, solutions to advance dairy industry Dairy farmers, processors, and manufacturers in five Midwestern states can submit project abstracts now through Aug. 31 for a new round of Dairy Industry [Read More …]

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc. Executive Committee Open Meeting

Date & Time: Monday, July 18, 2022 – 9:45 am approximately* Location: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Office and also via Zoom 8418 Excelsior Drive Madison, WI 53717 Division: Division of Agricultural Development This [Read More …]

Pakistan Delegation Connects with Wisconsin Businesses

On June 13th, 2022, seven Wisconsin wood companies met with nine pre-qualified softwood and hardwood buyers from Pakistan in Green Bay to build contacts and relationships for future business. The event was made possible through [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for July

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on July 12. Milk production forecasts for 2022 and 2023 are lowered from last month due to slower expected growth in milk per cow. USDA’s Cattle [Read More …]

Top 4 Ways Flies Impact Agricultural Operations

Flies on farms are more than a nuisance. They’re legitimate threats to the productivity and bottom line of your operation. There are four reasons why an effective fly control strategy is critical to the success [Read More …]

FARM 4.0: What Dairy Producers Need to Know

Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar Have you been wondering about the FARM 4.0 Program and how it impacts dairy producers? Join us for a special edition of our monthly “Protecting Your [Read More …]

Junior Holstein Members Engage in Friendly Competition

Holstein Association USA’s Junior members showcased their dairy knowledge during the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Over 300 Junior Holstein members competed in contests, attended farm and dairy industry tours, and [Read More …]

CDFA Extending Application Period for Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Grant Program

CDFA is extending the application period for the 2022 Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Program (BFFTP). The agency is now accepting grant applications until August 15, 2022, at 5 p.m., in order [Read More …]

Pacific Coast Coalition Announces August 30th Application Deadline for Dairy Innovation Grants Up to $50,000

Support of Product Innovation Open Call to Dairy Producers and Processors First Phase of Microgrants in California Dairy Innovation Center Partnership Promoting Product Innovation The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), the dairy innovation partner to [Read More …]

10-year anniversary of one of the leading regional ice cream and dairy groups in Europe

Dynamic momentum, continued growth, and commitment to innovation are the markers of success Food Union, one of Europe’s leading ice cream and dairy producing and distributing groups, is pleased to announce its annual results for [Read More …]

Utah State Students Capture 1st In National Dairy Council Product Competition

A team of Utah State University students majoring in food science answered the challenge of developing a dairy-based product for “gamers” during National Dairy Council’s New Product Competition. Students Nathan Pougher, Melissa Marsh, Chandler [Read More …]

Nominations Open for the Second-Annual FARM Excellence Awards

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program Excellence Awards are back for the second year. The prestigious awards recognize farms and evaluators who demonstrate excellence in their engagement with the FARM Program. “We are thrilled [Read More …]

The International Workshop on Agritourism is coming to Vermont!

This is a rare opportunity for our state to host this international event! You’re invited to join agriculture and tourism industry professionals from around the world for the International Workshop on Agritourism! This exciting event, [Read More …]

Milkshakes vs. smoothies? Californians divided

Californians are divided by generation and gender on frozen drinks, other dairy snacks in new survey Milkshakes vs. smoothies? Summertime and snacking go hand-in-hand, creating small moments of happiness at home and on-the-go. Data from [Read More …]

Center taps Reed to aid in farm transition & transformation

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Dr. Brian Reed has extensive experience working with dairy farm families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning and business management consulting, the Center for Dairy Excellence has tapped Dr. Brian Reed to [Read More …]

Take Your Fly Control Efforts to the Next Level

Flies on a dairy are more than just a nuisance, they contribute to a loss in production, spread diseases and annoy both your herd and employees. Protecting your dairy against fly infestations can make for [Read More …]

Unlock improved livestock water quality this summer

Remember the 4 Cs when the heat of summer threatens livestock water quality. Water is a crucial part of summer success in livestock operations; however, water quality can oftentimes be overlooked. When temperature increases from [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards $65,000 in Higher Education Scholarships

Farm Credit East, the Northeast’s largest agricultural lender, recently awarded $65,000 in higher education scholarships to 38 student recipients. Farm Credit East’s scholarship program supports students with diverse career aspirations in agriculture, commercial fishing, forest [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition announces federal milk pricing policy priorities

American Dairy Coalition, a grassroots dairy farmer-led organization, has been engaging farmers and industry in discussion of the future of milk pricing since 2020. That’s when the unintended consequences of the Class I price formula change, which passed [Read More …]

Langer Farms & Ag Services Teams Up With Meristem to Serve Wisconsin Farmers

“Our success is dependent on the success we are able to bring to farmers. Teaming with Meristem will help us help them.” Langer Farms & Ag Services started as an idea on a 200-acre family [Read More …]

4 EPIROS cheese products were awarded with the highest distinction at the “DLG Awards 2022”

Four EPIROS products received the Gold award from the leading German Quality Certification Organization DLG, during the DLG Awards 2022, highlighting once again the high level of quality, taste and innovation that characterizes the [Read More …]

DCRC webinar addresses reproductive protocols

“Research reveals new optimizations for GnRH in reproductive protocols” is the featured topic for the July 26 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). John Lee, [Read More …]

Ports momentum must continue, Rice says

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act is now law, but much more is needed to ensure reliable exports of U.S. dairy products to the overseas markets that represent the industry’s future, said Tony Rice, trade policy manager for [Read More …]

Rail Order Delays, Empty Exports and Equipment Shortages – Transportation Disruptions Persist

Market access is vital to the operation of any business, including farms and ranches across the United States. The complex system of highways, rail lines, rivers and flight paths crisscrossing the nation, and ocean ports [Read More …]

USA Animal Feed Market – Forecasts from 2022 to 2027

The “USA Animal Feed Market – Forecasts from 2022 to 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. “USA Animal Feed Market – Forecasts from 2022 to 2027” Tweet this Growing consumer awareness about the safety of animal [Read More …]

Applications sought for dairy and research promotion projects

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board announces request for applications for projects promoting, researching NY’s dairy industry The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced that the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board [Read More …]

NMPF farmers speak out on sustainability, trade & Farm Bill

Listening session was held recently at California State University, Fresno by Rep. Jim Costa, D-CA Dairy producers from NMPF member cooperatives urged Congress to create greater opportunities for enhanced environmental stewardship, promote exports and craft [Read More …]

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Farm Bureau awards nearly $9,500 to recognize excellence in ag literacy

Grants are funded through the White-Reinhardt Fund for Education program The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has awarded $9,400 in grants to recognize the remarkable agricultural literacy programs of ten state and county Farm Bureaus. The grants are [Read More …]

Ag Progress Days features engaging field demonstrations and workshops