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Crop Growers offers insurance coverage to protect haying and grazing land for up to 90% of normal rainfall Forage losses from natural hazards, especially drought, can be a significant risk for forage and livestock [Read More …]

IDF welcomes Mexico to its membership

The International Dairy Federation’s latest overview of the dairy sector, covering markets worldwide, global trends and preliminary COVID-19 impacts is released. Today, at the IDF General Assembly, IDF admitted Mexico of as a [Read More …]

USDA Announces First Installment of Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

Following a press release from President Joe Biden announcing the appointment of several regional appointments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointments of five Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and seven [Read More …]

2021 PDPW Calf Connection® Workshops are RACE approved

Three Sessions of One-Day Workshop to be held Oct. 26, 27, 28 Calf care managers, calf feeders and team members, along with nutritionists, veterinarians and industry professionals will gain new information and insights at [Read More …]

USDA Celebrates National School Lunch Week

School Meal Program Resiliency throughout the Pandemic During a visit to Riverdale Elementary in Riverdale, Maryland today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is joining with students, parents, [Read More …]

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Checkoff Unveils Undeniably Dairy Campaign Evolution to Reach Gen Z

The dairy checkoff is launching a new wave of the Undeniably Dairy campaign to create deeper connections between Gen Z and dairy and give them new reasons to choose it over other products. “Reset Yourself [Read More …]

Farm Credit East presents webinar on methane digesters for dairy farms

The webinar is free to attend, and will take place on Wednesday, October 20, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. If you are a dairy producer thinking about adding a methane digester to your operation, [Read More …]

Dairy’s 2020 gains steady in a year that was anything but

For the third consecutive year, U.S. per-capita dairy consumption increased We’ll spare you the long story of how 2020 was difficult for everyone – assuming you aren’t a time-traveler or a visitor from outer [Read More …]

“Come Together for Animal Ag” at 2022 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit

Event to be held May 11-12 in Kansas City, speaker proposals sought Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced that its 2022 Stakeholders Summit, set for May 11-12 in Kansas City, Missouri, will be themed [Read More …]

MSU to host virtual field day on practical strategies for responsible use of antimicrobials in livestock production

October 26 event titled, “Management Over Medication in Livestock Production,” will focus on practical strategies for responsible use of antimicrobials in food animals raised on farms of any size, and why this is important [Read More …]

Why Do Consumers Accept or Reject Ag Technology?

Key Drivers to Consumer Acceptance of Ag and Food Technology Agriculture and food have a rich history of bringing innovative solutions to market. As those solutions integrate more technology, it’s increasingly important to understand [Read More …]

Dairy’s gains were steady in a year that was anything but

We’ll spare you the long story of how 2020 was difficult for everyone – assuming you aren’t a time-traveler or a visitor from outer space, you already know it. And if you follow this column, [Read More …]

milc group Announces A Partnership With Rice Lake Weighing Systems To Launch One™Truck Scale

Take the busywork out of inventory management while increasing data accuracy for truck scale transactions. Milc group is proud to offer one™truck scale , a user-friendly feed inventory module that communicates directly with Rice [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Honors Dr. Mark Hilton as Mentor of the Year

Featured at American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), [Read More …]

Cultivate California educates residents about farms’ need for water

Exceptional drought conditions mean Farm Credit’s support is crucial, as reminding people about link between water and their food is more important than ever California is in the middle of one of its worst [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents Informational Webinar on Methane Digesters for Dairy Farms

If you are a dairy producer thinking about adding a methane digester to your operation, join Farm Credit East for an overview of digester economics, policy considerations, incentives and operational factors. This webinar is [Read More …]

What’s Squeaking? National Cheese Curd Day is October 15th

Wisconsin, The State of Cheese® Shares Everything You Need to Celebrate the Glorious Cheese Curd National Cheese Curd Day is upon us, and soon cheese lovers near and far will come together to collectively [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Awards 18 Future Bovine Veterinarians with $90,000 in Scholarships

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), has awarded $90,000 in scholarships to 18 bovine veterinary [Read More …]

AFBF welcomes appointment of Rod Snyder as EPA Ag Advisor

“AFBF congratulates Rod Snyder on his appointment as EPA’s agriculture advisor” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the appointment of Rod Snyder as EPA agriculture advisor. “AFBF congratulates Rod Snyder [Read More …]

Irish Dairy Co-Op Acquires Leading US Ingredients Business Whitehall Specialties Inc.

Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, announced today it has completed the acquisition of U.S. cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc. (Whitehall). The acquisition complements Ornua’s U.S. ingredients division, Ornua Ingredients North America (OINA), and is [Read More …]

Dairy’s 2020 Gains Were Steady in a Year That Was Anything But

We’ll spare you the long story of how 2020 was difficult for everyone – assuming you aren’t a time-traveler or a visitor from outer space, you already know it. And if you follow this column, [Read More …]

Coalition Advocates for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Ag Conservation

Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts and a coalition of 165 leading agriculture, conservation and wildlife groups delivered a letter to Congress urging them to ensure that the proposed $28 billion investment into [Read More …]

Anne Moore joins Farmers for Sustainable Food as sustainability communications manager

Farmers for Sustainable Food (FSF) has added an experienced communications professional to expand the promotion of the organization’s work, especially the efforts of farmer-led watershed conservation groups that FSF supports. Anne Moore joined FSF [Read More …]

Kiss the Ground Film on Netflix Offers 100 Scholarships to Farmers & Ranchers

Celebrate 1st Anniversary of the Award-Winning Documentary To mark the first anniversary of the release of the game-changing climate change mitigation documentary Kiss the Ground on Netflix narrated by Woody Harrelson, starring Gisele, Tom Brady, Ian Somerhalder, Patricia & David Arquette, Farmer Gabe Brown and Jason Mraz. Ryland [Read More …]

Keeping Families, Calves and Bottom Line Healthy

Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 79 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will focus on nutritious dairy snacks, managing respiratory disease in calves and a market and [Read More …]

USDA Announces Commitment to Strengthen Hispanic-serving Higher Education Institutions

The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, along with USDA leadership, met today with representatives from Hispanic-serving Institutions to launch the first in a series of virtual [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Joins 164 Other Organizations in Calling for Congress to Maintain $28 Billion for Conservation in Reconciliation Bill

American Farmland Trust is proud to stand alongside 164 other organizations and corporations in calling for Congress to maintain the $28 billion proposed for conservation programs in the reconciliation package. This funding recognizes the [Read More …]

US bovine AI industry invests in next generation of geneticists and andrologists

The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) is pleased to announce that applications are now welcome for the 4th Annual NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship. Named after Dr. Gordon Doak who dedicated 42 years to [Read More …]

Dairy Appreciation Dinners Happening THIS Saturday!

Our Dairy Appreciation Dinners are happening THIS Saturday, October 16 on three dairy farms in Pennsylvania! If you’re planning to join us, click here to submit a simple RSVP for you and your family. The free [Read More …]

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