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Producer Price Differentials (PPDs) have turned positive in all seven of the Federal Orders that are paid by the Class and Component formulas. In 2020, PPDs were extremely negative and have continued negative in 2021 significantly [Read More …]

A2 Milk, Keeping Cows Cool and Market Updates

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 71 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will include a panel [Read More …]

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CRV Fleckvieh shows strength after new index run

The August index run shows the strength of CRV’s Fleckvieh breeding programme. Established daughter-proven bulls such as Wobbler and Haribo are maintaining their figures nicely, as are widely used genomic bulls such as Wüstensohn, Warlock, [Read More …]

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Polled bulls from CRV show strength and components

The August 2021 index run shows the strength of CRV’s breeding program when it comes farmers’ wishes. Once again, this run shows a large number of top bulls that carry the polled gene. What’s [Read More …]

First water cuts in US West supply to hammer Arizona farmers

Climate change, drought, high demand force first mandatory cuts to Colorado River water supply A harvester rumbles through the fields in the early morning light, mowing down rows of corn and chopping up ears, [Read More …]

Chautauqua Co. youth take home 4-H Dairy Show awards

Local 4-H youth receive awards at the 4-H Dairy Show held at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds The 4-H Dairy Show was held on July 23, 2021, at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds with 33 4-H [Read More …]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Up To $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Under the American Rescue Plan

Funding Will Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, Health Care Services and Food Assistance in Rural America The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $500 [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Select Sires graduates dynamic class of daughter-proven sires

Thirteen Holsteins, four Jerseys and one crossbred sire earned graduation caps to join the daughter-proven lineup following the August sire summaries. These new graduates offer diverse pedigrees and genetic specialties, including health and [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Lower Milk Production, Prices

The “WASDE” milk production forecasts for 2021 and 2022 are reduced from last month on lower expected dairy cow numbers. For 2021, the fat basis import forecast is raised from last month on firm demand [Read More …]

Ag Outlook Forum offers top ag economists, farm policy experts

Looking for the latest insights on the ag economy, farmland values, export projections, new market opportunities and climate-smart policies? The Ag Outlook Forum provides a great opportunity for you to catch up quickly. “This [Read More …]

USDA Census of Agriculture

Sign up today for the 2022 Census of Agriculture to make sure your farm is counted! Every five years, the USDA is charged with estimating crop and livestock production through the Census of Agriculture, and [Read More …]

PDPW Announces 2021-22 Educational Programs & Events Calendar

Educational programs to assist dairy farmers, industry professionals in managing successful businesses The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) is committed to bringing dairymen and the industry the tools they need to enhance their businesses as [Read More …]

John Deere accelerating autonomous technology on the farm

John Deere has acquired Bear Flag Robotics, an agriculture technology startup based in Silicon Valley Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million USD. [Read More …]

Consumer Trust Insights Summit

You can still join The Center for Food Integrity for the Consumer Trust Insights Summit, taking place all this month. This interactive, online event features members of CFI’s Consumer Trust Insights Council sharing their perspective’s on consumer trust. Each video is [Read More …]

Career Connections to Fuel the Future

World Dairy Expo® is proud to offer opportunities for youth interested in the dairy industry to develop their professional skills and network throughout the annual event in Madison, Wisconsin. Career Connections is the newest [Read More …]

Select Sires’ NxGEN offers early access to the best genetics

Five sires have joined Select Sires’ elite NxGEN® program. These new additions include 7HO15518 WESTON, 7HO15563 IMPACT, 7HO15651 MOZZARELLA, 14HO15557 PLAYOFF-P and 250HO15513 ELON. With the August sire summary, the NxGEN portfolio offers 17 exceptional, [Read More …]

ACE Twilight Meetings to Feature Farm Tours, Ice Cream and Conversations about Rural Priorities

Four dairy farms to open doors to neighbors and community leaders, August 23, 24, 25, 26 Broadband internet, water quality, roads and community development are just the start of the long list of topics [Read More …]

USDA Invests $167 Million in High-Speed Broadband in 12 States

ReConnect Funding to Give 100,000 People Access to High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $167 million in 12 states to [Read More …]

Agricultural Real Estate Values Jump 7%, Largest Increase Since 2012

The Land Values 2021 Summary report, released last Friday by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, shows agricultural land values increasing at a rate not seen in nearly a decade. This report and its contents provide one [Read More …]

CCQA Publishes Animal Care Reference Manual

The Calf Care & Quality Assurance (CCQA) program today published the first volume of its Animal Care Reference Manual. This manual assists farmers and ranchers who raise different breeds of male and female calves intended [Read More …]

Concise answers to 10 questions dairy farmers ask us about exports

Get a downloadable PDF that serves as a handy resource not just for farmers but anyone who wants basic facts about U.S. dairy exports. The best questions are often simple and direct. What do [Read More …]

Forage supplies are tight

Preserve what you have A lot of time and energy is spent harvesting quality hay and silage. Up to 50% losses in dry matter can occur in some instances for hay and silage. This [Read More …]

National coalition applauds Senate passage of infrastructure bill

National coalition underscored the significance of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act With nearly two-thirds of the West experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions, and more than 90 active wildfires burning across the [Read More …]

Dairy industry commends introduction of Ocean Shipping Reform Act