Articles by Sarah S News Team

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is in its 60th year of conducting practical and innovative agricultural research in support of New York’s diverse farming industry. The New York State Legislature created the [Read More …]

NMPF statement on reintroduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

“For decades NMPF has fought hard for agricultural labor reform, working with our champions in Congress and across administrations for solutions that address dairy’s workforce needs. With COVID adding greater uncertainty to the already volatile [Read More …]

Farm Credit East releases Insights & Perspectives Report

Includes outlooks for multiple sectors: dairy, grain, greenhouse and nursery, fisheries, and forest products Farm Credit East recently released its 2021 Insights & Perspectives report which includes market outlooks for multiple sectors, including dairy, grain, greenhouse and [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America donating $50,000 to aid in recovery

Will donate $50,000 through its DFA Cares Foundation to Southwest food banks and Feeding Texas With millions of people in the Southwest still struggling in the aftermath of recent winter storms, Dairy Farmers of America [Read More …]

Failing to vaccinate farmworkers exploits, endangers labor force

Cornell University experts release statements on the importance of vaccinating farmworkers Despite CDC recommendations that farmworkers should be one of the first groups selected for COVID-19 vaccinations, some of the top farming states have not [Read More …]

‘Buttergate’ debunked: An expert weighs in

No evidence butter is harder due to palm supplements for cows The recent controversies over the properties of butter and how dairy cows are fed have become a case study in media attention and the weight of [Read More …]

What’s the ROI of attending the DCHA Conference?

DCHA Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place April 6-8, 2021 in-person and virtually Calf ranch managers and custom heifer raisers wear many hats and, at times, find it difficult to leave the operation. [Read More …]

Dairy MAX Named Official Nutrition Partner of Complexity Gaming

Regional dairy council partners to optimize nutrition in esports community Nonprofit regional dairy council, Dairy MAX, today announced a partnership with Complexity Gaming, one of North America’s most elite and longest-standing esports organizations. Dairy [Read More …]

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announces scholarship opportunity

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced today that once again it will award $1,000 scholarships to children of its members. Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or college undergraduates. They must be enrolled [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin on DairyBusiness News

The Value of Chocolate Milk and Dairy for Athletes

Our WIAA tournament sponsorship allows DFW to lead the way in creating an ESPN-like experience for athletes and fans – all while showcasing the nutritional value of chocolate milk, speaking to dairy farming practices and [Read More …]

NFU Stands in Solidarity with Indian Farmers

Late last week, the National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors voiced its support for farmers in India, who have been protesting efforts to deregulate the industry. In particular, farmers are concerned about policy changes that would dismantle commodity [Read More …]

BONSILAGE USA Launches New Forage Inoculants Webstore

U.S. Farmers Now Have Access to Innovative BONSILAGE Products At the Click of a Button Forage professionals now have a new way to order their premium forage inoculant products with the launch of the BONSILAGE [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Feed Inspection Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board. The board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to the department to help ensure that commercial feed inspections [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust and MANRRS Announce Partnership

Increase Opportunities in Regenerative Agriculture for Minority Students and Professionals Today, American Farmland Trust and MANRRS announce a partnership to enhance opportunities for minorities in agriculture, natural resources conservation and related fields. Working together, AFT and [Read More …]

2020 Farm Employee Compensation Benchmark Survey

Open to all agricultural commodities Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is conducting a 2020 Farm Employee Compensation Benchmark survey of all agricultural commodities to help farmers evaluate and offer competitive compensation packages to maintain high quality employee [Read More …]

New cheese plant brings economic boost to Sorel-Tracy and local Quebec dairy producers

Canada’s dairy processors are essential to the vitality of our farms and rural regions across the country. They drive the economy and deliver high-quality products to Canadians, even while facing the challenges of the COVID-19 [Read More …]

SomaDetect Raises $6M in Series A funding, led by Ag Capital Canada

Accelerate Development of AI Technology for the Dairy Industry SomaDetect Inc. and Ag Capital Canada (ACC) announced today that $6M venture capital financing will be used to accelerate commercialization of the dairy industry’s only in-line [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo 2021 Update

Plans for the 54th World Dairy Expo®, set for September 28 through October 2, continue to progress at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Expo recognizes that uncertainty remains surrounding future health regulations that [Read More …]

Holstein Marketplace Sires Launches Two New Bulls

Two new bulls have recently been released through the Holstein Marketplace Sires program, managed by Holstein Services, Inc. Introduced in January 2019, Holstein Marketplace Sires provides a unique avenue for Holstein breeders to market their genetics. Under [Read More …]

Richard Fordyce Joins Osborn Barr Paramore as Business Growth Director

Former U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator Contributes to OBP’s Strong Agriculture Industry Expertise. Osborn Barr Paramore continues to build upon its long-standing history and strong expertise in agriculture industry marketing communications by [Read More …]

Learn about managing farm energy with PSU Extension webinar series

First installment will be held on March 18 at noon Pennsylvania farmers are encouraged to discover opportunities to cut back on costs by improving energy efficiency and management practices with the Farm Energy Day webinar [Read More …]

Research shows real milk supports immune health, bones & muscles

UC Davis food chemist shares science behind distinct health benefits of real milk Immune system support and disease prevention are top of mind for Americans stuck at home under the threat of Covid and in [Read More …]

Registration open for Transitioning to Supervisor course

Course applicable to all New York agricultural commodities Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development has opened registration for two six-week courses in the new Supervisory Leadership Certificate program. Offered again, because of high demand, “Transitioning to [Read More …]

Mastitis Management: Don’t Forget Your Heifers!

Learn how to limit mastitis issues in non-lactating heifers and calves. Dairy heifers represent a major investment in a dairy herd’s future genetics, production, and financial welfare. Prevention and treatment of mastitis in all ages [Read More …]

Using Calf Jackets to Avoid Heat Loss

Calf jackets can assist in giving your calves a healthy start. Although most calves are born weighing around 90 pounds, they are a fragile, newborn animal, susceptible to bacteria and environmental stressors. Smaller dairy breeds [Read More …]

CentralStar scholarship applications due June 1

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is offering seven, $1,000 scholarships this year. Those interested can find the application at www.mycentralstar.com. The deadline is June 1, 2021. Scholarships are [Read More …]

GROWMARK Announces 2021 Iowa Essay Contest Winners

BENSCOTER IS A STUDENT AT IOWA VALLEY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL AND A MEMBER OF THE MARENGO FFA CHAPTER Sydney Benscoter of Marengo, Iowa, has been named the Iowa state winner of the 2021 GROWMARK essay [Read More …]

Dairy Leadership Crucial in U.S., Global Climate Debate

The recent below-zero temperatures in Texas and a blast of late-winter snowstorms aren’t the only signals that climate conversations are destined to become more prominent in agriculture. The Biden Administration is showing its desire to [Read More …]

USDA grant seeks to enhance milk production and cow health

Three-year, $500,000 grant will help identify mechanisms that control insulin resistance in lactating cows An animal scientist studying relationships between insulin and milk production in dairy cows has received a three-year, $500,000 grant from the [Read More …]

USDA Secretary Vilsack confirmed as keynote speaker for Commodity Classic