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Milk production is down again and you can see the impacts on product production and dairy stocks. This is all pointing toward better milk price outlooks and even $18.00 milk may not be out of [Read More …]

Commodity Classic helps farmers see the future

Farmers urged to mark their calendars for 3 days of education and innovation In a year of challenge and change in agriculture, farmers have the opportunity to learn from the experts, see game-changing equipment and [Read More …]

Review Finds USDA Underestimates Cost of Moving Researchers

Economists with the Agriculture and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) have reviewed the cost analysis released by USDA leadership on June 13 to justify relocation two USDA research agencies to Kansas City. The USDA report reports [Read More …]

USDA Issues June Dairy Outlook

Due to recent declines in milk cow numbers, relatively high slaughter levels, and higher expected feed prices, milk production forecasts have been lowered for 2019 and 2020. Dairy exports were relatively weak in April, and [Read More …]

FARM Program Announces New Educational Resources

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program announced two new manuals and other materials as part of its FARM Workforce Development program area. The FARM Safety Reference Manual provides straightforward, relevant and useful [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Royal Agrifirm Group announce China joint venture focused on dairy nutritional products, services

Two global agricultural cooperatives, U.S.-based Land O’Lakes, Inc. (Land O’Lakes) and The Netherlands-based Royal Agrifirm Group (Agrifirm), today announced that they will be setting up a dairy animal feed joint venture in China. The new [Read More …]

Alltech to recognize those putting the power of agriculture to work for a Planet of PlentyTM

Call for nominations is open until July 31, 2019 Winners will be profiled and recognized on the mainstage of ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE2020) Today’s headlines seem dominated by doom, forecasting a future of [Read More …]

Pa. State Grange encouraged by dairy developments

Recent state legislative developments would strengthen the dairy industry in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania State Grange is excited by recent legislative developments which would strengthen the dairy industry in Pennsylvania. “Progress is moving on many fronts,” [Read More …]

Top Minnesota dairy farms honored

Herds with lowest somatic cell count are recognized Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator [Read More …]

Save the Date: Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner Event in Arlington on August 17

Wisconsin Farm to Table is excited to announce the date and location of the sixth annual Farm to Table dinner and fundraiser. This year’s elegant outdoor dinner is scheduled for Saturday, August 17 and will [Read More …]

How dairy plays a role in preserving our planet

Global Dairy Platform’s Nourish 2019 focuses on the role dairy plays in preserving our planet Nourish 2019, June 17–19 in Chicago, welcomed world-renowned speakers such as, H.E. Mario Arvelo, Chair of the United Nations Committee [Read More …]

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Pasture Walk for dairy, beef & livestock owners

Aldrich Farm in Cassadaga welcomes all to attend Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture program is pleased to announce the upcoming Pasture Walk to be hosted by Doug and Colleen Aldrich in Cassadaga, NY. [Read More …]

From Sheep and Cattle to Giraffes, Genome Study Reveals Evolution of Ruminants

New Data Opens New Opportunities for Research, Conservation and Animal Breeding A team of researchers has carried out a detailed study of the genomes of ruminants, giving new insight into their evolution and success. Ruminants [Read More …]

Anthrax confirmed on Uvalde County premises

There is an effective anthrax vaccine available for use in susceptible livestock in high risk areas The first anthrax case of the year was confirmed in one captive antelope on a premises in Uvalde County [Read More …]

Qu Dongyu of China elected FAO Director-General

Qu Dongyu will be FAO’s ninth Director-General since the Organization was founded in 1945 Qu Dongyu of China was elected Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today. Qu Dongyu [Read More …]

CA Farm Bureau endorses Senate water legislation

CFBF endorsed the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act Water legislation introduced today in the U.S. Senate recognizes the continued crisis facing water reliability in the West, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. [Read More …]

May milk production in Indiana

May production down 2.7 percent from a year ago Dairy herds in Indiana produced 360 million pounds of milk during May, down 2.7 percent from a year ago, according to Greg Matli, State Statistician of [Read More …]

‘Protecting Your Profits’ call set for June 26

Call will be led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center for Dairy Excellence The Center for Dairy Excellence’s monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call will be held on June 26 at noon. The [Read More …]

Farm financial counseling still available

University of Minnesota Extension continues to offer one-on-one financial counseling University of Minnesota Extension continues to offer one-on-one financial counseling to farmers in serious financial stress. The program is ongoing and still available to farms [Read More …]

Farm Credit East releases Milk Marketing Report

Issues facing milk marketing go beyond a simple case of supply versus processing capacity Farm Credit East’s Knowledge Exchange program recently released a briefing report on milk marketing in the Northeast. The report presents perspectives [Read More …]

USDA resources help with crop losses, dairy prices

June 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 2

Take advantage of USDA-provided resources for dairy and crop farmers Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff is encouraging Wisconsin producers to take advantage of USDA-provided resources to assist both dairy and crop farmers facing the challenges of low [Read More …]

The new plan to remove trillions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere: bury it – from the Washington Post

Last month, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere surpassed 415 parts per million, the highest in human history. Environmental experts say the world is increasingly on a path toward a climate crisis. The most prominent efforts [Read More …]

Meek and Buttars Receive CowManager Specialist of the Year Awards

Brad Meek, Preston, Idaho, and Dallin Buttars, Logan, Utah, were recognized at the 2019 Select Reproductive Solutions® (SRS®) Conference as recipients of CowManager® Specialist of the Year awards. The annual conference was hosted by Premier [Read More …]

Applications available for 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy

Beef industry professionals can apply now to be part of the Class of 2019-2020. Applications are open for the 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy. Now in its second year, the academy offers a one-year, [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks USDA for Steps to Address Feed Shortage

The National Milk Producers Federation today commended Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for actions intended to provide relief to farmers impacted by significant flooding and rain this spring. The Department of Agriculture has announced that farmers [Read More …]

Tours to feature new ideas, tech on dairy farms

Tours of Brooks Farm and Feltz Family Farms included in July 16 Event New technologies and management practices are delivering productivity and sustainability improvements for dairy farmers. The PDPW Innovation Tours hosted by the Professional [Read More …]

New MDA Dairy Assistance Program takes effect

Small- to medium-size dairy farmers may be eligible for assistance The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is rolling out its new Dairy Assistance, Investment and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program to provide financial assistance for dairy [Read More …]

Webinar: The U.S. and EU Animal Pharmaceutical Industries in the Age of Antibiotic Resistance

Webinar Details Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Time: 1:00 PM EDT Duration: 1 hour Host: Stacy Sneeringer, Economic Research Service, USDA Description: In this webinar, Economic Research Service Senior Economist Stacy Sneeringer discusses how increased scrutiny from [Read More …]

Students learn to lead livestock industry

K-State hosts annual Animal Sciences Leadership Academy Twenty students from six states gathered on the Kansas State University campus in early June to gain livestock industry knowledge and develop leadership skills as part of the [Read More …]

Dairy royalty crowned in Erie County