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Syngenta expands NK® corn and soybean portfolios Whether it’s unpredictable weather or the appearance of new pests and diseases, farming remains as challenging as ever. To help farmers minimize risk and maximize potential return on [Read More …]

Drone company dominates air, land and sea with amphibious bots

Drones are commonly known for flying in the sky, but a new breed is rolling around on the ground and swimming in the ocean. Now, in an alliance straight out of science fiction, two CT-based [Read More …]

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

From the Journal of Nutrient Management Farmers and ranchers in California know that their Golden State is more than palm trees and beaches. It is the largest dairy producing state in the nation, and based [Read More …]

Tools to help growers get ahead of corn rootworm threat

Syngenta offers multi-year planning approach to growers monitoring and managing corn rootworm Corn rootworm (CRW) is one of the most destructive corn pests in the United States and costs growers more than $1 billion annually [Read More …]

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WFU offers value-added dairy scholarships

Wisconsin Farmers Union is offering two $500 scholarships for attendees to the two-day Making More From Milk course set for March 24-25 in Madison. The WFU scholarship deadline has been extended to March 4th. The [Read More …]

Dairy industry leaders visit Washington to advance dairy’s appropriations priorities

Dairy industry leaders from across the country are in Washington this week to urge Congressional leaders and appropriators to fund important research, a SNAP milk incentive pilot program, and dairy standards modernization at the Food [Read More …]

NYFB on NYSDOL wage board announcement

Timing of the statutorily required hearings challenging for farmers, their employees New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher will be one of the three appointed members of the wage board announced to consider whether agriculture can [Read More …]

Select Sires Appoints New Dairy Development Data Manager and Welcomes Dairy Sire Development Intern

Keith Gibson has assumed a new role at Select Sires as the dairy development data manager. With a master’s degree in dairy cattle genetics from Penn State University, a bachelor’s degree in animal science from [Read More …]

Indiana Right to Farm Act reaffirmed

Indiana Supreme Court upholds protections for farm in Hendricks County On Feb. 20, 2020, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld decisions from the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Hendricks County Superior Court that reaffirmed the [Read More …]

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Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship approved for financial training

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship approved as national vendor for FSA’s borrower training program Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) is pleased to announce that Farm Services Agency (FSA) has approved its multi-state application to conduct financial management and [Read More …]

Progress on U.S.-China Phase One agreement

China has taken actions to begin implementing its agriculture-related commitments U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced today that China has taken numerous actions to begin implementing its [Read More …]

Dairy community invited to regional event, March 12

The event is free but reservations are required by March 5 The Penn State Extension Dairy Team in partnership with the Somerset Trust Company is offering a regional event for the entire dairy community. Producers [Read More …]

Farm Bureau survey: farmers cautiously optimistic about future farm economy

USDA recently projected net farm income, a broad measure of farm profitability, to rise 3% in 2020 to the highest level since 2014. In fact, USDA data suggests that farm profitability has been on [Read More …]

2020 Outlook Projects Principal Crops Rebound

USDA’s recent Agricultural Outlook Forum presented a first look at the supply and demand projections for cotton and grains and oilseeds for the 2020/2021 crop year. The largest annual meeting of USDA, the forum is also the venue for [Read More …]

For Improved Profit Margins, the Dairy Doctor is in

For Dr. Joe Bender, what goes on in the environment surrounding an animal is just as important as what’s going on inside of it. As a veterinarian and assistant professor of clinical dairy production medicine [Read More …]

PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy – Level 3 takes farmers to new level of business strategy

Unique to dairy, 2-day financial course will offer advanced financial development, Mar. 24-25 With tightening financial margins, it takes business savvy to be profitable and successful in today’s dairy industry. Producers need to know their [Read More …]

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship approved for financial training

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship approved as national vendor for FSA’s borrower training program Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) is pleased to announce that Farm Services Agency (FSA) has approved its multi-state application to conduct financial management and [Read More …]

NAFA stresses research funding, crop insurance during DC Fly-In

Alfalfa farmers descended on Washington, DC, for the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance’s (NAFA) DC Fly-In to stress to lawmakers the importance of research funding and crop insurance. As a non-program crop, alfalfa farmers aren’t [Read More …]

What’s on at IDF International Cheese Science & Technology Symposium 2020

Quebec City, Quebec Canada Venue: Fairmont Chatêau Frontenac This four-in-one conference provides a unique opportunity to meet with experts and leading names from the international dairy and cheese sectors! We are proud to introduce the Cheese [Read More …]

Wisconsin experts disagree on dairy industry impact of Dean Foods sale

National Cooperative Dairy Farmers Of America announces deal With Dean Foods as bankruptcy continues Wisconsin experts disagree on how the sale of the nation’s largest milk processing company will impact the dairy industry. Dairy Farmers [Read More …]

2020 PDPW Stride™ Youth Leadership Conference, Step into Student Leadership

Overnight Lock-in Program Developed for High School Students, April 4-5 in Juneau, Wis. Presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), high school students ages 15 to 18 can expect an engaging experience at the newly launched [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Beef Quality Assurance supports FARM 4.0 workshops

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Keynote speakers for the workshops were regional veterinarians Dr. Jennifer Kauf and Dr. Jody Kull The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) along with American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) hosted two workshops for dairy producers to [Read More …]

IFCN Top-10 List: Dairy Farming Companies Worldwide 2020

According to IFCN’s latest research, Saudi Arabia and China have the largest dairy farming enterprises in the world. China holds half of the top 10 list, while the rest of the companies are located in [Read More …]

Request for 2021 Cornell Nutrition Conference pre-conference proposals

The annual Cornell Nutrition Conference is designed to provide industry leading research and information to feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants. The three-day educational event kicks off with a pre-conference symposium and reception on the [Read More …]

Food processing standards are tested as coronavirus outbreak intensifies globally

The Coronavirus outbreak in China becomes a major global concern, which has pushed the food processing market to adopt to the new environment. A major advantage the food processing market has is its use of [Read More …]

“Dairy Farmer’s Night Out: Nutrition Panel”

Thursday, March 12th at Hahn’s Dining & Lounge in Winthrop, Minn. University of Minnesota Extension, in collaboration with the Minnesota Dairy Initiative- SouthCentral Region, have announced the upcoming Winter Dairy Series in an effort to [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California releases latest issue of ‘The Healthy Eating TABLE’

A scientific review of the latest evidence in nutrition science toe emphasize the importance of prioritizing children’s nutritional needs Dairy Council of California, a nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health of children and [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: FDA doesn’t know where to go on fake dairy? We’ve got a map

More than one year after comments closed on FDA’s request for information on fake-milk labeling; with health organizations warning against inappropriate consumption of plant-based beverages; with a rising number of lawmakers asking why nothing’s been done; and with a new FDA [Read More …]

Trump prepared to give farmers more federal aid

Comments come after report projects ag exports to China will reach $14 billion in fiscal year President Donald Trump signaled Friday that he’s prepared to tap federal coffers again to help farmers suffering from the [Read More …]

NFU urges transparent process for trade assistance