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Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship receives grant to recruit and support Veterans Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) is proud to announce receipt of a $954,000 USDA grant to create dairy farming career path for military veterans through participation [Read More …]

Watertown NY Dairy Day, Jan 15th or 16th

Two locations will be offered: Jan. 15th in Lowville and Jan.16th in Watertown Dairy Day is a program for dairy producers held from 10 am to 3 pm. Two locations will be offered: January 15th [Read More …]

CALF hires new director of education

Shelli Hendricks named new director of education, effective Dec. 3, 2018 The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) has named Shelli Hendricks as its new director of education, effective Dec. 3, 2018. As director of education [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy featuring Lucas Lentsch CEO of Midwest Dairy

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness interviews Lucas Lentsch, CEO of Midwest Dairy about the downward trend in fluid milk sales and what farmers are seeing value in. Lentsch discusses the bright spots concerning whole milk and [Read More …]

FrieslandCampina acquires cheese importer Jana Foods in the United States

The Dutch Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., a global dairy company, today announced the acquisition of US based importer and distributor Jana Foods. The acquisition will further strengthen FrieslandCampina’s position in supplying Dutch specialty cheese to the [Read More …]

Six dairy digester projects funded

Projects will demonstrate the collection of biomethane from dairy digesters The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced funding for [Read More …]

White House hails trade truce, skeptics raise doubts

Many economists have raised doubts very much could be achieved within 3 months The Trump administration is celebrating the 90-day truce it reached in its trade war with China as a significant breakthrough despite scant [Read More …]

USDA announces 2019 trade missions

Seven trade missions will help expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will sponsor seven trade missions in 2019 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture across the globe, Under [Read More …]

Minnesota Milk elections

Newly elected members to the Minnesota Milk Producers Board of Directors include Ron Miller of Enchanted Dairy, Little Falls, and Paul Daley of Daley Farms LLP, Pine Island. Re-elected as incumbents were Garrett Luthens of Skyview [Read More …]

Official Judges Selected for 53rd World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the eight individuals who will serve as official judges during the 2019 World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Show, October 1 through 5. The official judges are responsible for [Read More …]

End-of-Year Farm Economic Outlook

The U.S. economy continues to outperform expectations. Year-over-year growth in gross domestic product has been positive for 36 consecutive quarters, unemployment is the lowest in nearly 50 years and inflation remains mostly flat (U.S. GDP [Read More …]

How is ‘new NAFTA’ different? Trade expert explains

What’s changed from the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement? Leaders of the U.S., Mexico and Canada have formally signed a trade deal intended to replace NAFTA, but the new accord has a long road ahead as lawmakers in [Read More …]

Dairy groups applaud signing of new NAFTA pact

The trade deal includes reforms to Canada’s controversial dairy pricing system The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council commended the Trump Administration today for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which had been [Read More …]

New York tax exemption on farm buildings extended

Extends exemptions for 10 years on buildings, facilities critical to farming, horticulture Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the extension of the state’s Real Property Tax Law exemption on farm buildings, which will provide continued [Read More …]

Dairy webinar asks if it’s time to visit your lender

Webinar to discuss benchmarks and documents lenders need to evaluate loans The I-29 Moo University is hosting a webinar Thursday, Dec. 20 focused on preparing the information that lenders request. The “Improving Conversations with Your [Read More …]

Ag Barometer Holds Steady in November But Farmers Express Concern About Lack of a New Farm Bill

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer November reading was 134, a decline of just over 1 percent from a month earlier when the barometer stood at 136. The November reading leaves the barometer 6 percent below [Read More …]

Raising Too Many Heifers Is Not a Good Thing

Gone are the days when a surplus heifer inventory defined a dairy’s profitability. As a progressive dairy producer, you are acutely aware of our industry’s sensitive climate. You know that every decision you make — [Read More …]

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GENYOUth Gala Generates Over $2 Million to Support Youth Wellness Programs

The funds will help grow nationwide Fuel Up to Play 60 program. GENYOUth raised more than $2 million at its annual gala to help support youth wellness programs such as Fuel Up to Play 60 [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for AFIA’s 2019 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference

The American Feed Industry Association has opened registration for its 2019 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC), happening late next spring May 14-16 in Orlando, Fla. This three-day educational and networking program is the “must [Read More …]

Farm bill deal scraps new work requirements

Work requirements were the biggest stumbling block to an agreement on the farm bill A bipartisan deal on the multi-billion dollar farm bill would scrap new work requirements for some older food stamp recipients — [Read More …]

Lean Management and Servant Leadership Come Together in Powerful Combination at PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals

The 2019 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals™ presented by The Professional Dairy Producers® brings together two world-class trainers, networking opportunities and behind-the-scenes tours in one of America’s most historic cities to help dairy farmers and [Read More …]

USDA’s rural broadband plan met with criticism

Several concerns raised over efforts of the Rural Broadband Pilot Program Slow speeds, bad coverage and expensive service. These are just some of the concerns contained in nearly 300 public comments on Rural Broadband Pilot [Read More …]

Look Ahead, Get Ahead: Dairy Trends Panel to Feature Leading Retailers, Processors and Marketers

PDPW Dairy Food & Policy Summit discussion will highlight food and consumer trends to watch How will changing consumer demands and food trends impact farmers and industry? A panel of trendsetters from across the food [Read More …]

Executive Summary of Trade Deal’s Impact on Dairy

Trade policy experts at USDEC and NMPF synthesized the most significant provisions of USMCA for the U.S. dairy industry. President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the new [Read More …]

Unique hands-on Spring Calving Clinic Springfield MO

Clinic to be held January 22 at Pinegar Arena in Springfield University of Missouri Extension, in conjunction with Missouri State College of Agriculture, is hosting a “Spring Calving Clinic” inside Pinegar Arena at the Darr [Read More …]

Steve Nelson on U.S., China trade negotiations

Nelson expresses hope for long-term trade agreement “Last night’s announcement that China will begin immediately to purchase more agricultural products from the United States, is welcome news to Nebraska farmers and ranchers.” “It’s our hope [Read More …]

Trump shifts focus after trade truce with China

Trump appears certain to shift his focus toward making a trade deal with Japan Now that U.S. President Donald Trump has reached a ceasefire with Chinese leader Xi Jinping over a trade war between their [Read More …]

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