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Make plans now to attend, July 31 and Aug. 1 in Fair Oaks, Ind. Do not miss your chance to experience the North American Manure Expo being held on July 31 and Aug. 1 in [Read More …]

Farm Technology Days is more than just farming

The show will be open Tuesday, July 23 to Thursday, July 25th If you are not a member of the farming community and wondering if Farm Technology Days is something for you, it is! The [Read More …]

‘Protecting Your Profits’ call to be held July 24

Center for Dairy Excellence’s monthly dairy industry call to be held on July 24 at noon The Center for Dairy Excellence’s monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call will be held on July 24 at noon. The [Read More …]

Beef Quality Assurance training to be held at Empire Farm Days

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Cost for the training is $15/person or $25/farm and includes a BBQ beef dinner Beef Quality Assurance training will once again be held at Empire Farms Days on Tuesday, August 6 from 4 – 7 [Read More …]

Almonds don’t lactate: Farmers call on FDA to do its job

“An almond doesn’t lactate, I must confess,” Gottlieb said last July 17 The National Milk Producers Federation marked the one-year anniversary of then-FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s famous observation that “almonds don’t lactate” by reminding the agency it [Read More …]

Considerations for calf barn ventilation

With undeveloped immune systems, calves can fall victim to environmental pathogens It seems many dairy farms are interested in moving from individual hutches to keeping all young calves under one roof. Although this has many [Read More …]

Pennies and cows at 4-H Dairy Camp

Through the Penny Wars, the 56 4-H’ers at Dairy Camp worked together and raised $243 What do pennies and dairy cows have in common? During the 2019 Susquehanna County 4-H Dairy Camp, we held Penny [Read More …]

Proposed changes to labor program show promise

President of the California Farm Bureau Federation comments on proposed H-2A changes As farmers in California and elsewhere around the country try to cope with chronic employee shortages, the president of the California Farm Bureau [Read More …]

Find farm loans that fit your operation

USDA has launched the Farm Loan Discovery Tool as the newest feature on farmers.gov A new online tool can help farmers and ranchers find information on U.S. Department of Agriculture farm loans that may best [Read More …]

Funding for socially disadvantaged, veteran farmers

The deadline for applications is August 15, 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. [Read More …]

USDA announces $16 million in funding to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach [Read More …]

Illinois study advances possibility of genetic control for major agricultural weeds

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, two aggressive weeds that threaten the food supply in North America, are increasingly hard to kill with commercially available herbicides. A novel approach known as genetic control could one day reduce [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN, AGCO work together to deploy cutting-edge equipment in support of farmer-led stewardship

Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN today joined global agricultural equipment manufacturer AGCO Corporation in a new collaboration to help farmers deploy cutting-edge application equipment, noting the importance of precision agriculture tools to farmers’ efforts to safeguard natural [Read More …]

Texas rancher to US House: Ratify USMCA

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades testified at Livestock & Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee hearing Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, a fourth-generation rancher from Texas, testified Tuesday on the state of the cattle industry at a hearing of the Livestock and [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces 2019-2020 Dairy Princess Representatives

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently welcomed the 2019-2020 class of Dairy Princess representatives for a four-day session to launch their year of service as California dairy industry advocates. Seventeen Dairy Princesses and Alternates [Read More …]

USDA to Host the 3rd Annual National Ice Cream Day Party at the USDA Farmers Market in Washington, DC

On Monday, July 22nd, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will host the 3rd annual National Ice Cream Day Party at the USDA Farmers Market between 1-3 p.m. at the corner of 12th Street and Independence [Read More …]

Tornadoes, windstorms pave way for lasting plant invasions

When tornadoes touch down, we brace for news of property damage, injuries, and loss of life, but the high-speed wind storms wreak environmental havoc, too. They can cut through massive swaths of forest, destroying trees [Read More …]

Holstein Assn updates its online transfer system

Holstein Association USA’s online transfers continue to increase in popularity Holstein Association USA is excited to announce new improvements and added features to its online transfer system. A seller can now enter multiple buyers when [Read More …]

Midwest storm disaster assistance available

Farm Aid is partnering with National Farmers Union to distribute emergency relief grants Farm and ranch families in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin can now access much-needed financial relief following the devastating spring floods in [Read More …]

Milk Promotes Bone Health Beyond Providing Calcium

Milk’s effect on bone biology detailed in a new review from the Journal of Dairy Science® Bone is often thought of as being relatively static once we reach adulthood. In reality, it is complex and [Read More …]

Todd County Dairy Field Day July 30

Asfelds to host U of MN Extension Dairy Field Day in Todd County Bruce & Rose Asfeld of Osakis will host the 2019 Todd County Dairy Field Day on Tuesday July 30th from 10:30am -12:30pm. [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Adds Two New Advisors to Board of Directors

Dairy Girl Network is excited to welcome two new advisors to the Board of Directors. The Dairy Girl Network Board of Directors is comprised of ten voting members along with three advisory members. These individuals [Read More …]

PMI welcomes Kevin DeHaan as regional cattle account manager

DeHaan to help cattle producers expand performance potential with feed additive technologies. PMI, a supplier of multi-component animal feed additives, announces the addition of Kevin DeHaan, Ph.D., to its team as a regional account sales [Read More …]

Perdue on DOL’s proposed H2A modernized rule