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Managing for consistency while leading through change Registration is open for the 2023 Operations Managers Conference, which will be held January 31 and February 1 at the Doubletree by Hilton, East Syracuse, NY. Presented by [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, December 2022 Update

Date: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski, Economic Research Service, USDA Description: USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income statement and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. [Read More …]

Sell the Feeder Calf, or Create a Yearling?

Feeder calf sale numbers are ramping up across South Dakota. Fall brings many weaning and selling time decisions. These decisions include options to sell calves at weaning, wean them and hold them for 45 days, [Read More …]

Capitalizing on conflict and updates on markets

Leading experts share research for dairy producers, answer questions in real time This week’s on The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), dairy producers will gain insights on preparing their farms and businesses for the future. [Read More …]

Commanding a New Workhorse Cattle Chute to Arrowquip’s Army Lineup

Arrowquip’s new heavy-duty hydraulic chute, The Colonel, has marched in to get straight to work. This hardworking cattle chute gives feedlots and large-scale cattle operations all the features they need and will use, including [Read More …]

NMPF urges lawmakers to support domestic infant formula production

In a letter to lawmakers, the National Milk Producers Federation urged support for domestic infant formula production as the production shortfalls that stripped store shelves of necessary infant formula have eased. Given the improving situation, [Read More …]

Seed-based technology negates sorghum forage risk

Prussic-acid free sorghum technology will be widely available to growers in 2023 Sorghum has served as a food and feed crop for thousands of years, yet it can become poisonous under drought or freezing [Read More …]

No Crystal Balls Here

If you ever heard an economist share their forecast about where markets are heading, they typically use the phrase, “I don’t have a crystal ball.” Basically, that means they don’t really know what next year’s [Read More …]

$850,000 available to expand farm-to-school programs across New York

Program provides boost to New York farmers and brings healthy, local food to students New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $850,000 is now available for eligible school districts to expand [Read More …]

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Morning Means More Campaign at Retail

Initiative Encourages Families to Celebrate Family Time with Breakfast Recipes Made with Real California Dairy Products The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of its consumer promotion focused on holiday breakfast traditions [Read More …]

Ice cream, yogurt, and cultured dairy product professionals get ready to innovate!

The co-located Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference return in 2023 to Austin, Texas! There’s no more opportune place to hear from trend- setters in these dairy categories, connect with experts [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Seek to Fix WIC Proposal that Would Decrease Access to Dairy’s Nutrients

Representing dairy farmers, cooperatives, and processors, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued the following joint statement in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition [Read More …]

NMPF urges sped-up FDA approval of climate friendly feed additives

NMPF called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to use existing legal authority to modernize its regulations allowing for faster approval of animal-feed additives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, submitting comments to the agency [Read More …]

Finish the race strong: Quality nutrition a must for cowherd success

The finish line is nearly in sight for cowherds around the country as spring-calving season looms. For many spring-calving herds, late-fall or early-winter marks the start of the third trimester and a significant upward shift [Read More …]

Join ‘Protecting Your Profits’ monthly webinar

Discussion will take place Nov. 23 at 12 p.m., provide dairy market updates The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, November 23 at 12 p.m. Held the [Read More …]

Hoffman elected as PFB’s ninth president

Hoffman has been heavily involved with Farm Bureau over the past 28 years Juniata County farmer Chris Hoffman has been elected as the ninth President of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) by voting delegates at [Read More …]

DCRC honors dairies for successful reproduction achievements

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) gave Excellence in Dairy Cattle Reproduction Awards to 24 dairy operations during its annual meeting, held Nov. 15-17, in Middleton, Wis. These dairies excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and [Read More …]

Farmers Union members to gather Nov. 18-20

81st annual Minnesota Farmers Union State Convention Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members from across the state will gather Nov. 18-20 for the 81st annual Minnesota Farmers Union State Convention. The convention will be held at the [Read More …]

UGI Announces its Fifth Renewable Natural Gas Project in Upstate New York

New Project Expected to be Completed in Second Half of 2024 and to Produce 35 Million Cubic Feet of RNG Annually UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that Cayuga RNG has entered into an agreement to [Read More …]

U.S. milk pricing system needs update

The biggest news in the dairy industry today is the ongoing discussion of reforming the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) program. The COVID shutdown helped reveal a few flaws in the current rules that govern [Read More …]

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Grass-fed dairy may be key to Northeast sector resilience

NHAES highlights farm management, higher milk production of grass-fed organic dairy The U.S. organic dairy market is experiencing a major shift. After expansion during the 2000s and 2010s, the U.S. sales of organic milk have [Read More …]

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement funding recipients

Six local organizations that will receive funding as part of Phase II The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement announced the six local organizations that will receive funding as part of Phase II of their [Read More …]

CFAES creates farm management institute

David Marrison named interim director The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) launched the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute (FFMPI) with the goal of sharing resource-based knowledge and best [Read More …]

PODCAST: Congressional balance affects dairy policy but doesn’t shift priorities

Regardless of who is in charge in 2023, dairy’s priorities will move forward, says Paul Bleiberg, NMPF’s Senior Vice President for Government Relations Control of the House of Representatives remains in doubt nearly one week [Read More …]

Dairy MAX food bank programs continue to expand

Access to vital nutrition. Expanded capacity. Creating a consistent supply. Milk, even pre-pandemic, has been one of the most requested but least available items to food banks due to its perishability and refrigeration requirements. [Read More …]

A Successful 2022 Southwest Dairy Day

The 2022 Southwest Dairy Day hosted in Scotland and Windthorst Texas highlighted three different automated milking systems, or robotic dairies. This was the first time Southwest Dairy Day was held in this region of Texas [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo® Breed Sales Remain Successful

The 2022 World Dairy Expo Breed Sales once again offered consignments from the Showring and top genomic heifers. Buyers from around the world vied for the many world-class cattle and embryos sold during the 55th event. [Read More …]

Nexus to Showcase New Innovations at 2023 PDPW Business Conference

Five finalists to introduce novel ideas to dairy producers Dairy producers rely on innovative ideas and technologies to help them successfully manage and make decisions that drive their business productivity, efficiency and sustainability. Once again, [Read More …]

2023 Land Investment Expo Keynote Speakers Announced

Vivek Ramaswamy, Jimmy John Liautaud, Frank Luntz, Jeremy Siegel, and Peter Zeihan all scheduled to address more than 1,000 attendees in Des Moines in January Peoples Company, a full-service land transaction and management business, and [Read More …]

Keep Calves Performing Even in Cold Weather