Sarah S News Team, Author at Dairy Business News

Grant Funding Available to Help PA Dairy Farms Form Advisory Teams

October 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center’s On-Farm Team Program Is Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for the On-Farm Team Grant Program for the 2023-24 year. Dairy producers who are looking to improve profitability, [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage Program Provides Critical Support for Dairy Operations

October 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The August milk margin triggered the eighth consecutive payment for dairy producers who obtained Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for the 2023 program year. August’s income over feed margin is $6.46 per hundredweight (cwt.) with projected DMC payments totaling [Read More …]

PA Dairy Farmer Gives Honest Look at Gaining Confidence with Finances When Markets Are Tight

October 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Todd Benedict of Sunset Dairy in Warren County, Pennsylvania is no stranger to adversity. After losing his entire farm and 110 cows to a fire in 2011, he found a way to rebuild so he [Read More …]

DATCP to Host International Exporters and Importers at 2023 World Dairy Expo

October 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with Livestock Exporters Association (LEA) will host two workshops during World Dairy Expo for international exporters and importers.The United States is recognized around [Read More …]

Energy Conservation, Harvest Health and Fresh Cow Management

October 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Interact with industry experts and earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will focus on the benefits of prevention and management for your farm, body [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk Prices on the Rise

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Slowing milk production, combined with a robust gain in demand, is supporting a buoyant outlook for U.S. milk prices in commodity markets. U.S. milk production growth slowed to a crawl in July; meanwhile, total commercial [Read More …]

Decoding the Definitions of Adjusted Gross Income and Actively Engaged in Farming for Payment Eligibility Requirements

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Paperwork is often an unwelcome chore for farmers and ranchers. To participate in payment programs through USDA, farmers must meet several eligibility thresholds, which vary slightly from program to program. In this Market Intel, we’ll [Read More …]

Applications are Open for the CARAT Grant Project

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A total of 69 Pennsylvania dairy farms will be selected for funding toward the implementation of climate-smart practices. Are you a Pennsylvania dairy producer interested in improving sustainability and profitability in your farm? If you [Read More …]

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Grazing in Late Fall and Early Winter

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Extending the grazing season into the winter is key to profitable livestock production. Preserved forages are the most prominent cost of livestock production, often accounting for as much as 60–70% of the total production costs. [Read More …]

South Winneshiek FFA Wins 2023 Iowa FFA Dairy Cattle Career Development Event (CDE)

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2023 Iowa FFA Dairy Cattle Career Development Event (CDE) was held in conjunction with the Youth Dairy Classic in Manchester on Friday, September 8, 2023. Thirty teams and individuals participated in this year’s Career [Read More …]

ofi marks dairy-focused milestone moment

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

In line with strategy to build a value-added ingredients and solutions-led organization ofi, a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients, has increased its ingredient manufacturing footprint by adding significant capacity to its [Read More …]

Low Mississippi River Levels Drive up Grain Transportation Costs

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Low water levels on the Mississippi River, a result of dryness across the Midwest and South, is reducing the ability for barges to effectively navigate, driving up farmers’ transportation costs as they seek storage and [Read More …]

Sunbelt Ag Expo showcases Dairy

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farming is one of the most important and essential industries in the United States. Not only do dairy farmers provide us with delicious and nutritious products, but they contribute billions of dollars to the [Read More …]