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Farmland preservation, clean water, fair maps among topics discussed Over 80 family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison Jan. 15 for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Participants advocated for policy priorities [Read More …]

New risk management tool for dairy producers

Crop Growers, LLP customers have exclusive access to a new DRP Analyzer Crop Growers, LLP customers will now have exclusive access to a new DRP Analyzer to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance coverage that [Read More …]

Afloat but Drifting Backwards: A Look at Dairy Land Values Over the Next Five Years

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Following a phenomenal boom after the turn of the century and a partial correction during the global financial crisis, the value of New Zealand dairy land has been stuck in neutral since 2010, according to [Read More …]

New DeLaval Video Series Focuses on the Fundamentals of Cow Longevity

In recent years, dairy researchers have argued the social and economic benefits of a longer, healthier life for cows. Dairy producers, as well as consumers, are increasingly interested in understanding exactly how improvements to cow [Read More …]

Cornerstone applications due next week

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If you seek to lead with purpose, character and integrity, Cornerstone Dairy Academy is for you Apply today – January 31st deadline Dairy producers, students and other dairy-industry professionals are invited to apply for this world-class [Read More …]

Early bird registration now open! IDF Symposium on non-cow milk

Early bird registration is now open for the 8th IDF International symposium on sheep, goat and other non-cow milk, which takes place 4 and 5 May 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. Starting now, those interested in attending the Symposium have [Read More …]

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Culturing milk useful for fighting mastitis

It’s only way to 100% diagnose infectious mastitis Fighting mastitis on your dairy can be a difficult task. For one cow, a treatment will work great and she’s back to normal in a short amount [Read More …]

Applications for PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy Due January 31

Don’t Miss Leadership Training Program to be Held March 17-18 in Madison, Wis. Applications for the 2020 PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™, presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW), are due on Friday., Jan. 31. Dairy [Read More …]

Edge members elect Wisconsin dairy farmer to board of directors

A dairy farmer from Hatley, Wis., was elected by members of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative to its board of directors at the co-op’s annual business meeting today during the Dairy Strong conference. Heidi [Read More …]

Grassley signs USMCA, sending it to Trump’s desk

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the president pro tempore of the Senate, signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on Wednesday, sending the trade legislation to President Trump for his signature. Grassley, flanked by GOP senators from major agricultural states, praised [Read More …]

PDPW teams up with Holly Green

Monthly training brings winning to life by informing, inspiring and engaging your team Online classroom training has become a popular educational tool for producers and industry professionals to take control of their own learning and [Read More …]

Learn to Culture Milk to Increase Profitability on Your Farm

Are you a dairy producer interested in better managing mastitis on your farm? From conducting initial mastitis testing to identifying bacteria, this course could be for you. Enroll today in On-Farm Milk Culturing for Mastitis Control, an [Read More …]

Kubota Unveils Autonomous X-tractor Concept

Kubota this week unveiled a futuristic concept autonomous tractor called the X-tractor. The battery-powered, tracked machine was first shown at a new product exhibition in Kyoto City, Japan. In a press release, Kubota claims [Read More …]

New DRP Analyzer – Exciting Risk Management Tool for Dairy Producers

Crop Growers, LLP customers will now have exclusive access to a new DRP Analyzer to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance coverage that helps producers guard against the ever-present threat of declining milk prices. “We [Read More …]

Brightmark Energy Partners with Larson Family Farms on Florida Biogas Project

Brightmark Energy, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, announced today that it has partnered with four dairy farms in central Florida to build and operate three anaerobic digesters that will convert a total of [Read More …]

Attend the 2020 Dairy Innovation Forum on Feb. 4

Dairy Processors Will Learn About Resources Available to Support Innovation in Pa. The 2020 Dairy Innovation Forum will be held at the start of the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 5-9 [Read More …]

Couple dreams of revitalizing Fukushima with Jersey milk

Reputation of farm produce from Fukushima has remained tarnished since nuclear disaster Being surrounded by the sounds of mooing is just one of the perks of the job for Daisuke and Nana Shimizu, a young [Read More …]

Susquehanna Dairy Ambassador promotes milk at Farm Show

Helped Dairy Princess, Paige Peiffer, educate Farm Show goers about the benefits of milk Hello, everyone! My name is Charlotte Quick and I am a Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassador. Recently, I had the opportunity to [Read More …]

Rockin’ Protein® Energy Named Readers’ Choice Best New Dairy Product Of 2019

Shamrock Farms’ Rockin’ Protein Energy has once again taken home top honors after being named one of the Best New Dairy Products of 2019 by Dairy Foods Magazine. Finalists were selected from hundreds of products [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board appoints Roden

Rick Roden to serve as the representative for District 18 The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board of directors appoint dairy farmer Rick Roden, Roden Echo Valley, LLC, to serve as the representative for District 18 [Read More …]

GENYOUth Appoints Chris Michalak, CEO of Alight Solutions and Dana Bolden, SVP Corteva Agriscience To Board of Directors

GENYOUth, a leading national youth health and wellness nonprofit dedicated to creating healthier school communities, announced today the recent appointment of two new members to its board of directors. “On behalf of GENYOUth and our board [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: In search of “Big Dairy”

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. dairy farms have fewer than 100 cows “Big Dairy.” One of the strangest terms attached to the industry. As seen in fear-mongering headlines, Big Dairy is used to de-personalize individual dairy farmers and imply [Read More …]

Bruster’s Goes Big in Texas: New Store Makes Five Locations in the Lone Star State and First in Austin

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream opened in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Windermere, Florida, Provo, Utah, Athens, Georgia and Frisco/Little Elm, Texas. And this month, Bruster’s of Austin, owned and operated by Rudolph Maier, will open for business at 3303 Ranch Road, 620 N, Austin, Texas 78734. [Read More …]

Low-to-no Payout Expectations Drive 2020 DMC Enrollments Down

As we start 2020, we now have two different years of enrollment data for the 2018 farm bill’s flagship dairy deficiency payment program, Dairy Margin Coverage. DMC is a voluntary program that makes payments when the [Read More …]

Olivia Nelligan Named CHS Chief Financial Officer

CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP), the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, announced today it has named Olivia Nelligan as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 29, 2020. Nelligan brings more than 20 [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona to Look at Factors for Growth and Evolution of U.S. Dairy in 2020s

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased to welcome credentialed members of the media to attend Dairy Forum 2020 in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 26-29. IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M., will hold a [Read More …]

Wisconsin Announces First Ever Art of Cheese Festival