Year: 2022

The world around us – locally, regionally, nationally, globally – is changing more rapidly than ever before. This was true two years ago before the pandemic accelerated that change. It is said that anytime you are [Read More …]

USDA outlines new program at NMPF, USDEC supply chain webinar

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new program to help address the export side of the supply chain crisis. The initiative was addressed at a webinar of agriculture industry and policy leaders hosted by the [Read More …]

Milk Production – Some States are Growing, and Some are Shrinking.

As covered in the prior post, milk production in 2021 has slowed down (Chart I). In early 2021 there was continued steady growth of milk production, but in the last half of 2021, production has leveled [Read More …]

Tripwire – What to do when the Bank says “Sell?”

To start, I’d recommend that you listen closely. They may be correct. However, many times I have found them to be off track in their assessment, or as I like to describe them, “Often [Read More …]

Digital Tools Can Increase Worker Engagement

Employee acquisition and retention is a big challenge on dairy farms. It takes a considerable investment to recruit and hire employees, and a larger investment when those employees decide to leave. A key part [Read More …]

Five Ways to Dry Off Cows More Comfortably

“We in the dairy industry have a social contract with our consumers to keep cows comfortable,” said Linda Tikofsky, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “Consumers want to be assured that dairy cows have a good life [Read More …]

Dairy Financial Performance: How Did 2020 Compare to Previous Years?

Take a look at the 2020 dairy financial summary in comparison to the previous four-year performance. Dairy financial performance over the past five years has been challenging. During this time, farms included in the Extension [Read More …]

Dairy calves are social animals

A new study in JDS Communications® explores young calves’ motivation to seek companionship Most dairy calves are housed individually in the first weeks and sometimes months of their lives, a practice that has come under [Read More …]

Understand the Risks of Waste Milk

On a dairy farm, where efficiency is critical to business success, waste not want not is a phrase that hits home with many dairy producers. That is especially true with the most precious commodity produced [Read More …]

Around the Texas Capitol: What happens during a non-legislative session year? Plenty.

The structure of Texas’ legislative process, with odd-numbered-year-only sessions, allows for a year of preparation in the interim during even-numbered years, such as 2022. State agencies work diligently to implement legislation passed by the previous [Read More …]

Winter is the Time for Planter Maintenance

Here are some tips and videos on no-till planter design features, adjustment, and maintenance. Planter breakdowns are extremely costly at planting time and poor planter performance reduces crop yields. Planter maintenance is especially essential for [Read More …]

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves will focus on the use of beef x dairy calves raised to supply the beef market. Participants will learn about breed selection, calf health, nutrition, and [Read More …]

Creameries encouraged to participate in 2022 Ice Cream Trail

Ice Cream Trail celebrates Pa. Dairy, PA Preferred® operations The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are seeking creameries to participate in the 2022 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail [Read More …]

PDPW Business Conference Keynotes Take Big Picture Look at Dairy’s Hottest Issues

Broad spectrum of experts present solutions for renewable energies, consumer trends, markets and more. Diverse perspectives, research and experiences are critical for today’s dairy producers as they navigate challenges to meet animal health and production [Read More …]

Just 3 Things: Shove it. See You Soon!

Shove it. The powerful engine. The smoothest suspension. 4WD and trailer assist. The finest leather heated seats. Backup cameras. Sound system. The new truck smell. Even that tailgate stepper you’ve been wanting. It’s all on [Read More …]

USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities

Increased capacity at Port of Oakland continues the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Task Force efforts with states and local governments Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland [Read More …]

Randy Nigh selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient

The CentralStar Cooperative board of directors recently announced Randy Nigh of Viroqua, Wis., as the 2021 Pioneer Award recipient. Established in 1977, the Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who, through selfless and dedicated service and [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2022 Update

Details Date: Friday, February 4, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski, Economic Research Service, USDA Description: USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income statement and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased with Biden Administration Announcement on Partnership to Ease Port Congestion for Ag Exports, Calls for Greater Collaboration and Problem Solving

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Biden Administration’s announcement to seek additional capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for [Read More …]

Implementing Practical Genetics for the Commercial Dairy

Heather Huson, Faculty, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, is offering a webinar series every Wednesday at noon February 16 through March 16, 2022. Register Online Based on Dr. Huson’s Applied Genetics course, this webinar [Read More …]

Cover Crops, Ration Quality and Market Updates

PDPW’s 60-minute episodes provide dairy producers with tools to stay on top of changing trends The first week of February will open with three new episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™. The Tues., Feb. [Read More …]

The Shifting Fluid Milk Market is Reducing Butterfat Availability!

In the January 10 post to this blog, the shortage of butter production was reviewed. There were two specific reasons mentioned in various press releases that were covered in the blog, a slow down in milk [Read More …]

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Re-emerging Opportunities for Dairy in 2022

The consumer purchasing landscape has gone through seismic shifts in the past two years. As we look ahead to the new year, we’re seeing many of the trends we were talking about prior to COVID-19 [Read More …]

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High-profile speakers to participate in 2022 Cattle Industry Convention

NCBA is proud to welcome Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack virtually The 2022 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is a few short days away in Houston, and the impressive agenda includes speakers [Read More …]

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National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, in addition [Read More …]

The Dairy Signal™ to Feature Cover Crops, Ration Quality and Market Updates

PDPW’s 60-minute episodes provide dairy producers with tools to stay on top of changing trends The first week of February will open with three new episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™. The Tues., Feb. [Read More …]

New Solar Energy Program Helps Vermont Dairy Farmers Survive & Thrive Amidst Challenging Year

Organic Valley and SunCommon Help Vermont Family Farms Finance & Implement Solar Energy Projects When Vermont dairy farmer and Organic Valley farmer-member Guy Choiniere and his son Matt learned of a new program to [Read More …]

Calfhood Disease: Neonatal Care to Maximize Health

Calf health and viability are dependent on many different management practices on dairy farms. The most important practice for the health of calves is neonatal management. Calfhood Disease: Neonatal Care to Maximize Health will discuss [Read More …]

Proposed Rule for H-2A Wage Differentiation Means Higher Outlays for Farmers

On Dec. 1, the Department of Labor published a proposed rule that would amend its regulations regarding certain provisions of the H-2A program. Among the many changes in the proposed rule are revisions to [Read More …]

DCRC webinar addresses data-driven dairy cattle management