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What Is Your Reason?
I recently reread an old book from my personal library, entitled The Goal, written by Eli Goldratt & Jeff Cox in 1992. I read this 34 years ago, and, assuming you can still find a [Read More …]
Month: October 2026
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Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest
Properly preparing grain storages for harvest. As we approach corn grain harvest, we thought it was a good idea to remind folks to properly prepare grain storages. Several species of beetles and moth caterpillars can [Read More …]
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Big GLP-1 losses could mean big gains for dairy industry
You’ve probably heard plenty about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These medications, first used to treat diabetes, have become increasingly popular for weight loss. What does any of that have to do [Read More …]
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Managing Soils to Maximize Infiltration
High precipitation in recent weeks caused localized flooding in parts of Pennsylvania. Another clear call for the critical importance of soil management to improve infiltration and reduce runoff. This summer has brought significant precipitation to [Read More …]
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Real California Milk Excelerator Launches 2026 Cohort
Products Tackling Consumer Demand for Global Flavors, Functional Nutrition, Convenience and Experiential Indulgence. 15 companies join 8th annual innovation program with growth-stage and early-stage tracks designed to accelerate revenue growth, retail expansion, investment readiness and [Read More …]
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Fall Forage Management Tips
Fall forage management is important for overwintering cool-season perennials in both hay and pasture systems and to promote healthy spring growth. As summer winds down and fall approaches, cool-season forages like alfalfa and orchardgrass will [Read More …]
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Cinderella Claims the Crown at the International Ayrshire Show
Bricker-Farms King Cinderella is named Senior and Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show. Cinderella, the winning Four-Year-Old, is exhibited by Milk Source Genetics, J&S Fairbanks and K&M Wolf, of Kaukauna, Wis. The Reserve Grand [Read More …]
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Understanding Financials & Feed Economics
Connect with leading experts during interactive webinars. Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide critical insights for farm finances for the remainder of 2026. Tuesday’s episode will feature [Read More …]
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USDA Issues Final Rule with Comment Period Ahead of Opening the Application Window for Rural Energy for America Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking steps to advance the Trump Administration’s commitment to unleashing American energy and economic prosperity and is streamlining program delivery for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Rural [Read More …]
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Real California Milk Excelerator Launches 2026 Cohort, Fueling Dairy Innovation
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), in partnership with VentureFuel, today announced the 15 companies selected to participate in the 8th Annual Real California Milk (RCM) Excelerator. Since 2021 alumni of this award-winning program have [Read More …]
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Starter Intake, Consistent Nutrition Topics of Calf Care Workshops
Oct. 14, 15 PDP Calf Care Connection features breakout sessions and producer panel Caring for the youngest members of a dairy herd is a team effort; the care and management decisions made from day one [Read More …]
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Financing the Farm: A Look at USDA Farm Loan Programs
Key Takeaways Farm bill credit programs help farmers and ranchers access financing when they cannot obtain sufficient credit through traditional commercial lenders. Access to credit is increasingly important as farmers face historically high production costs [Read More …]
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Labor Roadshow X Registration Now Open!
Tenth annual Labor Roadshow brings expert-led discussions and practical workforce strategies to agricultural professionals across New York. The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State (AWDC) will celebrate a decade of connecting and educating [Read More …]
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Share Your Favorite Photos of Fall on the Farm
There’s nothing like fall on the farm, with fields to harvest, family at the table, and the sun slanting through the trees each evening. This fall, we want to share a series of photos that [Read More …]
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Speakers to Share Next-Level Transition Planning Insight at November
The Interactive Workshop Will Go Beyond the Basics With Transition Planning. It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your [Read More …]
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USDA Increases Investment in Regenerative Pilot Program to Lower Farmer Production Costs
Program Delivery and Accountability Will Be Strengthened The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers [Read More …]
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Dairy Market Report: Rising Feed and Fuel Costs Tighten Producer Margin
Liquid milk production grew 1.7% in July. While the size of the milking herd grew 1.9%, heat stress and wildfire smoke contributed to a slight decrease in milk output per cow. Turning toward markets, dairy [Read More …]
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IDFA Welcomes Greg Ibach as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today welcoming the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural [Read More …]
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U.S. Dairy Statement on Greg Ibach USDA Under Secretary Nomination
The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today welcomed the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. From Gregg Doud, President and CEO [Read More …]
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Research supports flexible canola meal inclusion across lactation
Research and practical feeding programs support higher milk response, improved protein efficiency and flexible inclusion levels throughout the lactation cycle. Improving milk production while maximizing protein efficiency remains a priority for dairy producers. Research [Read More …]
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Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) Confirmed in Wisconsin Cattle
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed that samples collected from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). This disease has [Read More …]