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How Many Producers Have Signed up So Far? Introduction and Overview of DMC With a looming enrollment deadline of Friday, Sept. 20, fewer producers than anticipated have opted to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage, the [Read More …]

GROWMARK announces 2020 essay contest theme

This year’s essay contest theme is: “Describe the ‘Farmer of the Future.’” The theme for the 2020 GROWMARK Essay Contest is: “Describe the ‘Farmer of the Future.’” What tools or skills will he or she [Read More …]

Monitor and Control Weeds After Silage Harvest

Control annual and perennial weeds after silage harvest or in fallow areas. Also, monitor Palmer amaranth that can still set seed yet this fall even after crop harvest. Now is the time of year we [Read More …]

The Innovation Journey Continues at World Dairy Expo

DeLaval to feature robotics and new farm management solutions through tours and displays Dairy producers attending World Dairy Expo will have several opportunities to see the latest robotic innovations through tours, presentations, and at the [Read More …]

Trust in Gene Editing: Your Company’s Future Depends on It

Free Webinar for Start-Ups Focuses on Consumer Engagement Innovations in gene editing are accelerating at break-neck speed, addressing the world’s greatest challenges in food production and human health. However, without the public’s trust, the full [Read More …]

MMPA delegates overwhelmingly approve Board driven bylaw changes

The Board of Directors for the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) recently presented delegates with proposed revisions to the organization’s bylaws to further support MMPA’s mission and vision. Delegates overwhelmingly adopted the proposed changes, updating [Read More …]

DTE Biomass Energy opens first renewable natural gas processing and interstate injection site in Wisconsin

DTE Biomass Energy, a non-regulated subsidiary of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), today announced it has opened its first and the state of Wisconsin’s first combined dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) processing and interstate injection facility. [Read More …]

CVM breaks ground on new farm animal veterinary medical center

Center will improve the CVM’s ability to serve Georgia’s animal agricultural industries The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine broke ground on a new facility on their campus in Tifton, Georgia recently. The UGA Tifton Farm [Read More …]

Sexual harassment prevention discussions for farms

New regulations begin October 9th! Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) is working to help farm owners, agricultural employers, and human resource managers better understand the new NYS [Read More …]

President Trump Announces Delay on Oct. 1 Tariff Hike

President Trump, in a pair of tweets yesterday, announced he plans to delay the imposition of an additional 5% duty on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods until October 15. Before this announcement, duties on [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network to Host Three Events at World Dairy Expo.

The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, announces three events taking place during this year’s World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. Once again, DGN [Read More …]

Impacts of the Packing Plant Fire in Kansas

What we have learned since the dust has settled from this Black Swan On August 9 a fire broke out at one of the largest beef packing plants in the U.S., significantly impacting beef markets [Read More …]

Expanded Funding for the Dairy Advancement Program

The Dairy Advancement Program (DAP) (previously known as the Dairy Acceleration Program) received increased funding in this year’s New York State budget. The increase in funding allows expansion of the progam and enables farms of [Read More …]

Upcoming forum to discuss flood water as groundwater recharge

Projects that use floodwaters for recharging and storage of water into an aquifer play an important role in sustainable water management in California, and also provide many environmental benefits. Flood-MAR, which stands for Floodwater for [Read More …]

A Way-Too-Early Look at the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans will be published in 2020. Updated every five years, the DGA is a set of guidance on dietary choices and health authored by USDA and the [Read More …]

Youth compete at international dairy contests

Local youths represent Saratoga dairy at international competitions Dairy farming is the leading agricultural industry in Saratoga County. Saratoga County 4-H offers a variety of clubs, events, and programs that support youth who want to [Read More …]

Students invited to tour progressive dairy farms on Oct. 18

Annual Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Farm Tour will take place in Berks County On Friday, October 18, high school students are invited to get a firsthand look at three Berks County dairy farms during the [Read More …]

New manure application rate guidelines

Manure application rate guidelines in Minnesota have recently been revisited Manure application rate guidelines in Minnesota have recently been revisited and updated as needed to reflect recent research findings for nitrogen and phosphorus needs of [Read More …]

Milk Donation Reimbursement Program created

Will reduce food waste and provide nutrition assistance to low-income individuals The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the establishment of a Milk Donation Reimbursement Program in accordance with the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 [Read More …]

FSMA feed industry training

Training planned to inform professionals about updated FDA regulations Just as humans want a safe food supply, the FDA also sets safe standards for the animal feed industry. For the week of November 5-7, the [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Funding For 2019 AG PLATE Grant Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting proposals for the 2019 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program provides an estimated $250,000 in grant funding to promote [Read More …]

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Joel Penhorwood Joins Select Sires’ Communications Department

Select Sires is excited to welcome Joel Penhorwood to the cooperative’s communications department as the new multimedia communications specialist. In this role, Penhorwood will develop multi-channel digital marketing outreach and communications pieces while assisting with [Read More …]

Veterinarian continuing education workshop scheduled for Oct. 9

The RACE-approved clinic will educate vets on working with dairy clients On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, the Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a one-day continuing education workshop, titled “Finding the Win-Win: Strengthening Your Vet [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes leader to speak at Purdue

Will discuss diversity and inclusion in agriculture, more Beth Ford, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc., will take part in an interview-style Q&A session, “A Conversation with Beth Ford,” from 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 [Read More …]

“Milk” and “Meat” Labels: The New Identity Crisis Research IDs confused consumer segment

As legal battles are waged across the country regarding new laws prohibiting the use of words like “milk,” “meat” and “burger” for alternatives versions, new research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) shows that [Read More …]

WFU members travel to D.C. for fly-in

Hundreds of family farmers gather to advocate for rural America The dairy crisis, trade war impacts and consolidation in agriculture are among the issues that 24 Wisconsin Farmers Union members are putting a voice to [Read More …]

USDA to Invest up to $300 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today the launch of the updated Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Potential partners are encouraged to submit proposals that will improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance [Read More …]

Nomination Period Open for 9th Annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is accepting nominations that demonstrate resourceful leadership and positive impact The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which brings the dairy community together to advance a shared social responsibility platform, is [Read More …]

Increase dairy productivity with Technology Tuesday webinars

All webinars are on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Technology Tuesday webinar series starting on September 10. All [Read More …]

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