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Don’t automatically make the same ARC and PLC coverage decisions as five years ago. Consider the change in benchmark prices and length of program commitment. The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) [Read More …]

Perdue announces new innovation initiative for USDA

Agriculture Innovation Agenda is a solution for farmers, consumers, and the environment U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, a department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position American [Read More …]

Farmers join forces for sustainability, climate policy

Twenty-one organizations form coalition: Farmers for a Sustainable Future Twenty-one farm and ranch groups representing millions of U.S. farmers and ranchers are launching Farmers for a Sustainable Future (FSF), a coalition committed to environmental and [Read More …]

High threat of ‘incidental transfer’ of surface-applied nutrients to streams

Consider the ‘incidental transfer’ of surface applied nutrients and dissolved organic carbon from surface applied manure and fertilizer on saturated winter soils. Soil profiles are fully recharged with water and it is likely runoff will [Read More …]

Help the teens in your life hit their stride

April 4-5, 2020 Dodgeland High School, Juneau, Wis. We need to invest in the future now. Our food systems need the best and the brightest to fulfill the numerous positions within our communities as leaders [Read More …]

CBP’s Cobb takes role at Certified Angus Beef

New Leadership named at Consolidated Beef Producers Bruce Cobb, General Manager of Consolidated Beef Producers, Inc. (CBP), is making a career move at the end of February to take a position with Certified Angus Beef [Read More …]

Update on 2020 HPDC – it’s almost here!

March 3rd and 4th are quickly approaching! Here are the latest updates and news bites: We have the pleasure to announce that Dr. Ellen Jordan has accepted our invitation to be our guest [Read More …]

PA Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program: The development of the OMD Index

Integrating organic matter digestibility data is a useful practice to gauge silage value and match corn hybrids to farm needs. The Pennsylvania Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program is a collaborative effort of The Pennsylvania State [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Management Conference offered in March

The Northeast Dairy Management Conference, presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and Northeast Dairy Producers Association NEDPA, will be held March 11 and 12 at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool. Seven sponsored pre-conference sessions will be offered prior [Read More …]

NFRA State of the Industry Report shows impressive category power of frozen and dairy departments

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) recently released its State of the Industry Report providing broad-based insights that show how the frozen and refrigerated foods categories attract shoppers, drive shopping trips, build shopping [Read More …]

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NMC publishes mastitis resource in Spanish

‘Current Concepts of Bovine Mastitis’ serves as dairy industry’s primary mastitis reference National Mastitis Council’s Current Concepts of Bovine Mastitis is now available in four languages – English, Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish – the most [Read More …]

NFU’s 118th Annual Convention is just around the corner!

National Farmers Union’s 118th Anniversary Convention is less than two weeks away! This year’s festivities will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. Located in the heart of the Savannah Historic District, the hotel has [Read More …]

Growth Energy Applauds Biofuel Targets in USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, a new initiative to help meet the demands of the future for American agriculture, which includes strong support for renewable fuels, including ethanol. As [Read More …]

Report addresses future of farming in Minn.

Results of emerging farmers listening sessions catalogued for Legislature New and potential farmers in Minnesota face multiple barriers that make it more difficult for the next generation to enter or stay in agriculture, more than [Read More …]

Bagel & cream cheese devotees unite! Tillamook debuts new farmstyle cream cheese spreads

Real Ingredients, Bold Cheese Flavor and No Unnecessary Fillers Mornings just got a major upgrade. The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is delivering on their commitment to “Do Right by Every Bite” with the introduction [Read More …]

Brightmark partners with Western New York dairy farmers to expand biogas project

Project upgrading six Buffalo-area anaerobic digesters from electric to renewable natural gas output Brightmark, a San Francisco-based waste to energy development company, announced today that it has expanded its Western New York dairy biogas project [Read More …]

Nutrition, health and food technology: Expert insights on non-bovine milk at IDF Symposium

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced further details on the programme for the 8th IDF International symposium on sheep, goat and other non-cow milk, which takes place 4 and 5 May 2020 in Brussels, [Read More …]

Collaboration, Staying a step ahead, Trade Show connections at the DCHA annual conference

Along with industry leading education, DCHA annual conference hosts a trade show for you to build relationships with industry experts. Tuesday and Wednesday evening enjoy drinks and appetizers while visiting the booths and make connections [Read More …]

USDA to survey farmers’ planting intentions for 2020

Survey results will be published in the Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grain Stocks report As the 2020 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide [Read More …]

Dairyland forum & rally for rural America

Sunday, March 29th | Doors Open at Noon Dunn County Fairgrounds 620 17th St., Menomonie Hosted by Wisconsin Farmers Union, this event will provide an opportunity for presidential candidates to engage Wisconsin’s rural voters on [Read More …]

DATCP’s Farm Center hosting ‘Unexpected Tomorrows’ workshops

As part of its efforts to support farmers facing increased stress due to economic challenges, the Wisconsin Farm Center at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is hosting a series of one-day [Read More …]

Reminder: Spring Crop Sales Closing

The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2020 crop year is March 15, 2020. Insurable spring crops include field and vegetable crops such as corn, soybeans, barley, oats, fresh market sweet [Read More …]

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NAMA Announces 2020 Agribusiness Leader of the Year Award

NAMA Honors Scott Druker with 2020 Agribusiness Leader of the Year Award The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has named Scott Druker, General Manager, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, the 2020 Agribusiness Leader of [Read More …]

Lights, Camera, Dairy

Dairy MAX creates all-star advocates of the dairy story through communications trainings From its unique nutrient package to the role in sustainable food systems, dairy brings a lot to the table. But with people generations [Read More …]

Hardyman Named Agri-Business Consultant

Tim Hardyman has recently been named a consultant with Agri-Business Consultants, LLC. Hardyman will provide business and consulting services for dairy producers located in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. Some of his responsibilities include developing business [Read More …]

New Holland launches 300 series skid steer, compact track loaders

New York Farm Show to take place Feb. 27-29 at the NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse The New York Farm Show will kick off on February 27th and run through February 29th at the New York State [Read More …]

Review dairy market fundamentals during February webinar

Learn About Risk Management Options and Review Milk Production Numbers The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, February 26 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education [Read More …]

Fortissimo and Kibbutz Afikim sell 50% of Afimilk to LIC – a New Zealand based dairy cooperative; partly owned by Frontera – world’s largest milk producer