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$6.8 Billion Support Provided As Of Nov. 12 Following nearly two years of unfair retaliatory tariffs that have roiled U.S. commodity markets and disrupted supply chains, USDA recently signaled that the second of three rounds of [Read More …]

Colorado dairy farmer talks sustainability at health and wellness symposium

Healthy Cows, Healthy People, Healthy Planet A world well-nourished is supported when groups with different backgrounds and expertise can gather to share ideas on sustainably feeding the population. And when it comes to the role [Read More …]

Online Course Registration Open – Transition Cow Management

TRANSITION COW MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE Course Information In this course, you will learn the basics of transition cow management then quickly build from there. Please note – topics in the course were also presented in the [Read More …]

Red Wing Software Releases Version 14.10

Dashboard, Quick Entry of Invoices and Sales Orders, and OSHA Module Red Wing Software has released version 14.10 for all CenterPoint Accounting and Payroll products. The release includes new features that customers will find beneficial [Read More …]

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Celebrates National Distinction by Entrepreneur as a Top Franchise for Veterans

Rated one of the top 50 companies, company keeps up assurances to transitioning military veterans This Veterans Day, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has even more cause to celebrate. With a time-honored commitment to veterans and [Read More …]

Six inducted to the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame

The Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame celebrated its 10th anniversary and inducted six individuals to its Blacksburg gallery this fall. Seventy-two people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame over the past [Read More …]

Peterson, Conaway Congratulate Farm Bureau on Centennial

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota and Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway of Texas released the following statements congratulating AFBF on [Read More …]

Engaging young minds with agriculture

A unique, hands-on learning experience will be available in the Spring of 2020 A unique, hands-on learning experience will be available in the Spring of 2020 for undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota (U [Read More …]

Etherton Recognized by Northeast ASAS/ADSA

Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science Dr. Terry Etherton, Head of Penn State’s Department of Animal Science, received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award at the annual meeting of the Northeast [Read More …]

Review market fundamentals during ‘protecting your profits’ call

Dairy professionals are invited to join the November 20 conference call On Wednesday, November 20 at noon, the Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call. Led by Zach Myers, Risk [Read More …]

2019 Alltech Wisconsin Dairy School will focus on navigating the future of the dairy industry

WHAT: Alltech Wisconsin Dairy School attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn from dairy experts and fellow producers about the future of the industry. Guests will also hear from former Green Bay [Read More …]

Dairy Reproduction and Health Monitoring Research Updates

Join the Webinars. Registration is not required and there is no fee. Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance November 20, 2019 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST Presenter: Julio Giordano, Cornell University, assistant professor – [Read More …]

USDA extends deadline for milk donation program

Extends application deadline for reimbursement program to December 6, 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an extension of the November 6, 2019, deadline to submit Milk Donation and Distribution Plans for Fiscal Year [Read More …]

Final call for PDPW mentor program

Student applications for mentor program due Nov. 17, 2019 In Wisconsin, the dairy industry has over 1.3 million cows on nearly 8,000 dairy farms, with each dairy cow generating over $38,000 in local economic activity, [Read More …]

Dean Foods Company Initiates Voluntary Reorganization with New Financial Support from Existing Lenders

Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) (“Dean Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that it and substantially all of its subsidiaries have initiated voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. The Company intends [Read More …]

PDPW Upcoming Programs – Next Week

Experts to Share Latest in Dairy Calf Research and Best Calf Care Practices PDPW Calf Care Connection Workshops Set for Nov. 19, 20, 21 Healthy, high performing dairy herds start with healthy, robust calves. Dairy [Read More …]

NMPF CEO Corner: The word is resilience

The word is resilience As I was putting my thoughts together for this year’s meeting, I was walking through the office a couple weeks ago and I saw a sign in one of my staff [Read More …]

Seebecker joins WHA staff

WHA hires Charitee Seebecker as the Director of Sales and Membership The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is pleased to announce the recent hire of Charitee Seebecker as the Director of Sales and Membership. She started [Read More …]

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Dairy Management Mondays webinar

Webinar will address how to earn more milk quality premiums Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Management Monday webinar at 1 p.m., Nov. 25. This [Read More …]

USDA to collect final 2019 crop production and crop stocks data

NASS will survey grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks As the 2019 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact [Read More …]

Latest calf research Conference PDPW

Give calves a great start for long productive lives Register Now General Session Social housing: opportunities for important behaviors- Dr. Jennifer Van Oswill outline important behaviors for dairy calves and how we can provide appropriate outlets [Read More …]

Southeast Dairy Stewardship program – 5th Module

Please join us for an educational program addressing communications and training to comply with F.A.R.M. requirements and 3rd party auditors. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program. The program is designed for [Read More …]

Raw milk advertising lawsuit settled

Shawnee County District Court approves settlement resolving raw milk lawsuit The Shawnee County District Court has approved a settlement resolving a lawsuit that challenged a Kansas law regulating the advertisement of raw milk, Attorney General [Read More …]

Feeding 1.4 Billion: Inside China’s largest dairy farm

Milk, as one of the oldest natural drinks, is rich in nutrients like calcium, vitamins, protein and amino acids humans need. According to the China Dairy Data Report released by the Dairy Association of China, [Read More …]

Three Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW Products Recognized As Finalists In National Food Competition

Three A Greener World (AGW)-certified products were chosen as finalists for the 2020 Good Food Awards in recognition of their leading contribution to creating sustainable, delicious and vibrant food economies across the U.S. * Lady [Read More …]

Walz requests federal relief for Minn. farmers

Governor Walz sends letter to Sonny Perdue requesting a Secretarial Disaster Designation On Thursday, November 7, Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting a Secretarial Disaster Designation [Read More …]

U.S. dairy farmers praise the power of collaboration in Mexico

On a week-long governance mission, DMI board members saw how USDEC facilitates business partnerships in Mexico that benefit farmers back home. Trade agreements, as critical as they are, do not in themselves create trade. Trade [Read More …]

Bears Nutrition Named Winner Of Inaugural Real California Milk Accelerator Competition, Awarded $250,000 To Bring Kid’s Nutritional Drinks To Market

California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Collaboration Identifies Innovative Dairy Milk Startup for Further Development Bears Nutrition and its innovative, milk-based nutritional shakes for children was named the grand prize winner today of the Real California [Read More …]

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