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Dairy cows respond to the challenges of the transition period in ways that are both dynamic and cow specific. This is especially true for the challenge of maintaining calcium balance immediately following calving. With the [Read More …]

USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey

The USDA-NASS Cash Rents Survey provides county-level estimates of land rental rates for cropland and pastures. Every year the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts a state-wide survey to estimate cash rent paid for agricultural [Read More …]

Dairy Cropping System Project – Animal Performance and Financial Analysis Part 2

A two-part series, Extension Educators evaluated a Sustainable Dairy Cropping System. Part I covers forage quality and quantity. Part 2 examines the financial analysis. An interdisciplinary team of Penn State and USDA-ARS researchers evaluated a [Read More …]

Looking to boost cow comfort and milk production?

Lice and mange are two common external parasites that can have extensive effects on cow comfort Lice and mange may not seem damaging to your bottom line, but they affect cow comfort. And cow comfort [Read More …]

“We Believe in Growing” scholarship application available

Scholarship was created to support agriculture education and encourage students from the Central Valley to pursue a career in agriculture Applications are now available for the 16th annual “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, presented by E.M. [Read More …]

USDA announces programs supporting Hispanic representation in U.S. agriculture

Renewing the USDA-HACU Leadership Group, accepting applications for 2023 E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces two initiatives to increase access to USDA programs and services among Hispanic [Read More …]

Junior Jersey All American Winners Announced by American Jersey Cattle Association For 2022

Twenty-four Jersey youth between the ages of nine (9) and 20 from nine states have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association as the owners of the Junior All American winners for 2022. There [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. to Acquire DairyAmerica

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in California, announced today that it has agreed to acquire DairyAmerica, effective January 1, 2023. DairyAmerica, a globally recognized supplier of quality and sustainable dairy ingredients, [Read More …]

IDFA Supports Congressional Action to Head Off Rail Strike

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the potential for Congress to impose a tentative contract between railroad unions and freight carriers to [Read More …]

Why Productive Life Matters Webinar

Keeping healthy, mature, and productive cows through their third lactation can help you capture their full profit potential. However, too often animals leave the herd long before they have the opportunity to reach this potential. [Read More …]

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Join milk quality enthusiasts in Atlanta for the NMC Annual Meeting

Milk quality experts to meet January 30-February 2 Become a practitioner of “Putting Science Into Practice” by attending the 62nd National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta. [Read More …]

NMPF calls on Congress to act to avert dairy-devastating rail strike

“Congress needs to take immediate action to avert a nationwide rail strike that would damage dairy producers and deprive consumers of critical nutrition. Dairy is a 24/7 industry producing a highly perishable commodity. Any disruption [Read More …]

Minnesota Farmers Union Convention highlights

Farmers Union honors four members at annual banquet Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) honored four of its members for their service to agriculture and Farmers Union during their annual banquet, Nov. 20. Alan Perish of Todd [Read More …]

Examining the 2023 AEWR

The week of Thanksgiving, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s released the semi-annual Farm Labor Report. The report includes quarterly estimates of number of hired workers, average hours worked per worker and average hourly wage rates. The report [Read More …]

Volunteers needed for Calving Corner, new ‘Moo U’ learning area

The dairy cow birthing center offers educational insight, activities for families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are encouraged to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show [Read More …]

Dairy Managers Institute adds financial, negotiation training

Dec. 20-21 program to feature simultaneous Spanish translation Introducing a third tier with its 2022 installation of Dairy Managers Institute, this manager-development program presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) now includes a suite of training [Read More …]

Farm Action Opposes Kroger-Albertsons Merger Ahead of Hearing by U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights

Statement from farmer-led advocacy group highlights the merger’s harms for dairy farmers, workers, consumers, and the entire food system Farm Action submitted a statement for the record to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and [Read More …]

Nominations Open for Farm Credit East’s Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award

Farm Credit East recently announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award, which aims to recognize innovative and transformational efforts to revitalize Northeast rural communities. Nominations are due by January 31, [Read More …]

The Path to Climate Neutrality

American Dairy Coalition is standing up for the cows and it’s time to set the record straight! Did you know how we measure greenhouse gases overstates the climate warming impact of methane by 3 to [Read More …]

Save Money on Fuel with No-Till Farming

How much fuel can farmers save each year by transitioning from conventional tillage to continuous no-till? According to a new report from USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP), 3.6 gallons per acre is a reasonable estimate. [Read More …]

CCE Northwest New York Dairy Day

Will be held Tuesday, December 6 from 9:30am to 1:30pm at Terry Hills Restaurant in Batavia The CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops team will be holding its first Dairy Day on Tuesday, December [Read More …]

2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifying event

WLAC qualifying event will be hosted by Longview Livestock in Longview, Texas, on December 1, 2022 The second of three qualifying events for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be hosted by Longview Livestock [Read More …]

Agrifood startups win at the 2022 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge

Umami Meats, California Cultured, Verdi, and Biochar Now scoop the top awards at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit SVG Ventures|THRIVE (https://thriveagrifood.com), a global agrifood investment and innovation platform, revealed the winners of the 2022 THRIVE [Read More …]

IDF World Dairy Summit a U.S. dairy opportunity

The global conference returns to the United States for the first time in three decades The International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit brings unique opportunities for U.S. dairy as the host nation for the [Read More …]

New board members announced for National FFA Foundation Sponsors’ Board

Board is made up of top corporate executives who wish to support agricultural education and the National FFA Organization The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors’ Board during the 95th National [Read More …]

Rose Tryon VanCott receives American Agri-Women LEAVEN Award

American Agri-Women (AAW) presented the LEAVEN Award, its highest honor for members, to Rose Tryon VanCott of California Women in Agriculture at its 2022 National Convention held recently in Bozeman, Montana.Rose grew up on a beef, [Read More …]

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Join Milk Quality Enthusiasts in Atlanta for the NMC Annual Meeting

Milk quality experts to meet January 30-February 2 Become a practitioner of “Putting Science Into Practice” by attending the 62nd National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta. [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Presents the 2022 All-National Showcase Program Honorees

From April to November, Holstein Association USA members work hard parading their Registered Holsteins® around the showring. Holstein Association USA is pleased to recognize outstanding breeders and exhibitors with the All-National Showcase Program for the third time. Launched [Read More …]

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NOFA-NY offers $5,000 grants and outreach to NY organic dairy farmers

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) has received funding from the New York Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI) and the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE DBIC) to administer non-competitive grants of $5,000 per organic dairy farm and [Read More …]

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