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Larger bottle sizes of Cystorelin® (gonadorelin) are now available Better reproductive performance leads to better profit performance. Research has shown that estrous synchronization can improve breeding efficiency, increase pregnancy rates and shorten the calving interval.1 [Read More …]

Planter Maintenance

It’s time to work on planter maintenance so your planter does not suffer from breakdowns or poor performance at planting time. Planter maintenance is especially essential for optimal no-till results. Whereas you may be able [Read More …]

Coronavirus’ Impact On Global Dairy Demand & Prices – INTL FCStone

Pandemics are scary. Our thoughts (helped tremendously by the media) quickly go to worst case scenarios. The new virus is always “something we’ve never seen before” and the threat of spreading it globally is always [Read More …]

Virginia Tech testing bee-friendly forage for cattle

The “fescue belt” stretches 1,000 miles across the southeastern United States, from Virginia and the Carolinas in the east to Kansas and Oklahoma in the west. It’s named for its predominant grass, tall fescue, which [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President & CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), on 2019 U.S. Dairy Exports

“Despite significant disruptions in trade throughout 2019, U.S. dairy exports surged to $5.93 billion last year—a level unseen since the high-water mark of 2014, proving that American dairy continues to be the bright spot among [Read More …]

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DFC’s Blue Cow logo continues its intrepid growth: More than 8,000 dairy products to feature iconic logo by Spring 2020

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) welcomes the announcement that its iconic Blue Cow logo will be introduced by Lactalis Canada on leading cheese products made with Canadian milk. The logo will appear on its Cracker [Read More …]

See you at the NCBA Trade Show! Visit Kubota Booth #867 to See Kubota Equipment on Display

Kubota M8 Series Tractor, its Largest Ag Tractor Kubota’s M8 Series makes Kubota a formidable player in North America’s large utility tractor segment. The M8 Series is Kubota’s breakthrough [Read More …]

USDA issues third tranche of 2019 MFP payments

Third and final tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments issued At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the third and final tranche of 2019 [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment soaring after China trade deal

Survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers and was conducted from January 13-17 There was a sharp rise in agricultural producer sentiment in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points from December to [Read More …]

Minister Bibeau announces appointments to Canadian Dairy Commission

Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced two appointments to the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) today. Jennifer Hayes has been re-appointed as Commissioner and Robert Ingratta has been appointed as a Chairperson, replacing Alistair [Read More …]

Governor Newsom: California must get past differences on water – Op-ed for CalMatters

By Governor Gavin Newsom Water is the lifeblood of our state. It sustains communities, wildlife and our economy—all of which make California the envy of the world. Reliably securing this vital and limited resource into [Read More …]

Registration Open – 2020 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference

April 6 – 7, 2020 – East Syracuse, New York The Herd Health and Nutrition Conference provides an opportunity for agriservice personnel, feed industry representatives, veterinarians, and dairy producers to increase their knowledge of [Read More …]

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Brightmark to Build South Dakota’s First-Ever Dairy Renewable Natural Gas Project

Partnership with Sioux Falls-area dairy companies will convert dairy manure from nearly 12,000 animals into renewable natural gas Brightmark, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, announced today that it has signed a manure [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports finish strong in 2019

Over the full 12 months of 2019, total U.S. dairy exports hit $6 billion, up 8% compared to the previous year. Value has increased 25% over the last three years. U.S. dairy exports were positive [Read More …]

Think you know everything about World Ag Expo?

Fun facts about World Ag Expo World Ag Expo® was established in 1968. 102,878 people came from 48 states and 65 countries to attend the 2019 show. World Ag Expo® is produced by International Agri-Center®, [Read More …]

Fueling greatness with the Fuel Up to Play 60 program

The nation’s leading in-school youth wellness program inspires students to make positive changes in their lives and community Wholesome nutrition and increased physical activity are two things necessary for students to be the best version [Read More …]

Foremost Farms USA® promotes Roche & Bascom

Greg Schlafer, President and CEO, recently announced organizational changes to his Executive Leadership Team as part of an overall plan to rebuild the company and continue Formeost Farms on its path to profitability. As part [Read More …]

Manure Innovation Challenge finals at Animal AgTech Innovation Summit

The Animal AgTech Innovation Summit will host the final of the Manure Innovation Challenge, organised by The Yield Lab Institute for early-stage companies to advance innovative manure-management technologies. Eight start-ups from around the world have [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Elizabeth Donaldson awarded 2020 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Elizabeth Donaldson has been selected to receive the 2020 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship. Elizabeth impressed the application committee with her strong involvement in the beef [Read More …]

Can dairy corn silages be compared?

The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State partner in a corn silage hybrid testing program. Results for NDF and starch digestibility yield discussion about the impact of corn silage in rations for [Read More …]

On-Farm Culture: the smart approach to clinical mastitis treatment

On-farm culturing allows for more informed decisions to be made regarding treatment and can help answer questions about whether to treat a quarter or not. Does every cow with mastitis need treated? Have you ever [Read More …]

ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference explores solutions in global food supply

Register by Feb. 29 to save $200 The agriculture industry has been presented with a great responsibility — to produce enough safe, nutritious food for all, while caring for our animals and sustaining our air, [Read More …]

Tim Hood of Hood Farms Family Dairy named 2020 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year

Tim Hood, who along with his wife Debbie own and operate Hood Farms Family Dairy, will receive the 2020 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The award is given by the Department of Animal [Read More …]

CWT assists with one million pounds of dairy product export sales

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted nine offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 559,974 pounds (254 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese, 83,776 pounds [Read More …]

Gloves: Are you protecting your herd?

Wearing gloves is a simple management tool that could help prevent bacteria and help to reduce your somatic cell count. Weekly we receive calls from producers that are experiencing milk quality issues on their farm. [Read More …]

Mark your calendars for the 2020 Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium

Registration is now open for the 5th Dairy Cattle Welfare Symposium Promoting dairy cattle welfare and ethics through science and implementation of best practices. The program will be held on May 27-28, 2020 at the [Read More …]

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CDFA accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs administered by its Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) and funded by California Climate Investments (CCI). [Read More …]

Federal farm aid boosts personal income growth- Wisconsin & other states

Agriculture Economists: Tariff Subsidies Kept Farmers Afloat In 2019, But Had Little Impact On State’s Economic Growth Personal income grew in Wisconsin last year, due in part to federal aid for farmers hurt by increased [Read More …]

New to the animal food industry? Join AFIA at the Feed Industry Institute

The American Feed Industry Association has opened registration for its biennial Feed Industry Institute (FII), happening June 8-11 in Milwaukee, Wis. The conference brings together individuals in the industry to learn the fundamentals of the [Read More …]

USDA invests $10.3M in broadband for rural NY