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John Cole, PEAK senior VP of research and development at URUS Group, will lead the webinar “Dairy Cattle Fertility After 12 Years of Genomic Selection: Lessons Learned, Current Applications, and Future Development” headlines the March 11 [Read More …]

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Commodity Classic launches podcast on farm stress, mental health

Available now at CommodityClassic.com Commodity Classic, in partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, has produced a powerful podcast program dealing with farm stress and mental health. The program entitled “Mental Health on the [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Producers Association announces legislative priorities

Recently met with legislators via Zoom to discuss priorities of New York’s dairy industry The Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) today announced the release of its 2021 legislative priorities. NEDPA, a farmer-led organization representing more than [Read More …]

TFB statement on Vilsack confirmation

Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening releases statement on Tom Vilsack’s confirmation The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening on Tom Vilsack’s confirmation today by the U.S. Senate as [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau unveils national policy priorities

Issues range from agricultural labor reform and COVID relief to trade policy and climate change mitigation New York Farm Bureau outlined its federal public policy agenda today as farmers from across the state are meeting [Read More …]

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin 2021 grant application now available

DATCP will award up to $300,000, applications due by March 26th Wisconsin farmers and businesses seeking to grow their presence in local markets are encouraged to apply for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin producer and processor [Read More …]

MSU students receive scholarship awards for 2020-21

Contact: Dr. Miriam Weber Nielsen, Michigan State University Department of Animal Science, 517-449-7941 (Photos of scholarship recipients available upon request) The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation and endowments honoring Howard Cowles and Rolland Patenge [Read More …]

CDFA Now Accepting Grant Applications For Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Program funding. This grant solicitation is being conducted to ensure there are Technical Assistance Providers available [Read More …]

NY Farm Bureau Unveils 2021 National Public Policy Priorities

New York Farm Bureau outlined its federal public policy agenda today as farmers from across the state are meeting virtually this week with their U.S. Senators and Congressional Representatives. The main priority issues range from [Read More …]

Krysta Harden Named USDEC President and CEO

Agricultural Sustainability, USDA Veteran Named USDEC’s First Female President and CEO Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) announce the promotion of Krysta Harden from chief operating officer to president and [Read More …]

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative praises FEEDD Act reintroduction

Bill would allow emergency harvest of cover crops for livestock feed Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, praised the reintroduction today of a federal bill that would allow [Read More …]

NMPF statement on confirmation of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary

From NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “All of U.S. agriculture has an effective advocate in Tom Vilsack, and the nation will be well-served by his return to public service leading the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again

Following a Senate vote, Tom Vilsack has been confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture The Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post. The former Iowa [Read More …]

Grant opportunity to help enhance cow comfort, dairy farm efficiency

New grants will help support dairy improvement projects For dairy producers who are looking to improve cow comfort, milk production per cow, or overall efficiency on their dairy farm, the Center for Dairy Excellence is [Read More …]

Beginning Farmer Webinar to be held March 4th

Webinar to provide overview of agencies and resources they offer Understanding the many resources available to beginning farmers can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. The University of Minnesota Extension will host a public webinar [Read More …]

NMPF: Dairy is playing its part as a climate solution

Podcast features Dr. Jamie Jonker, NMPF’s Vice President for Sustainability and Scientific Affairs Through commitments like the Net Zero Initiative and efforts like the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, dairy farmers are [Read More …]

AMPI and First District Association announce formation of Common Marketing Agency

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) and First District Association (FDA) announced today the formation of a jointly owned Common Marketing Agency (CMA) of the two Minnesota-based dairy cooperatives. The CMA will optimize operational and supply [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. reports strong annual results for 2020

Farmer-owned cooperative reports 29 percent year-over-year earnings increase Land O’Lakes, Inc. today reported net sales of $13.9 billion and net earnings of $266 million for the year ending December 31, 2020, compared to net sales [Read More …]

NIAA 2021 Annual Conference Registration Open

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has opened registration for their Annual Conference, Exploring Sustainability in Animal Agriculture – A Comprehensive Approach. The virtual event will convene April 21-April 23, 2021. As animal agriculture [Read More …]

DCRC webinar features dairy cattle fertility and genomic selection

“Dairy Cattle Fertility After 12 Years of Genomic Selection: Lessons Learned, Current Applications, and Future Development” headlines the March 11 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar, which starts at 2 p.m. Central time. John Cole, [Read More …]

Bringing the farm to the classroom through technology in the Adopt a Cow program

How tall will be she be? Does she exercise? Where does she live? These are just a few of the questions 4th and 5th grade students asked their teacher when she introduced them to Pearl, [Read More …]

FARM Program Publishes 2020 Year in Review

The National Dairy FARM Program (FARM) has published its 2020 Year in Review. Serving as the annual summary of the achievements and program developments of the FARM Program, the Year in Review showcases successes and [Read More …]

Global Dairy Trade publishes 2020 Annual Report

On Monday 22 February, Global Dairy Trade will publish its 2020 Annual Report, providing key trading statistics for the year. Demand and supply were heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic during 2020, causing disruption for [Read More …]

NY FarmNet, Hudson Valley Farmlink Network collaborate

Wide range of services, consultations available to New York farmers at no cost Free, confidential, and impartial services available to New York farmers include: Assisting current farmland owners in developing accurate farm profiles on the [Read More …]

Commodity Classic extends invitation to USDA Secretary-Nominee

USDA Secretary-Nominee Vilsack invited to provide keynote during 2021 digital event With his pending return to the position of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack may also be returning to Commodity Classic as the keynote [Read More …]

World Food Prize Laureates Urge U.S. President to Make Fighting Global Hunger a Top Priority

Today, the World Food Prize Foundation released a powerful statement penned by 24 of its Laureates urging the Biden-Harris Administration to focus on alleviating hunger, poverty and malnutrition around the globe. “U.S. leadership is foundational [Read More …]

Food & Agriculture Climate Alliance expands, sets policy

Group announced expanding membership and new policy working groups The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) announced expanding membership and new policy working groups focused on developing a set of more specific policy proposals that [Read More …]

New Purina Plus program helps give calves the healthy edge

Program combines complete nutrition, quality health protocols and progressive management Purina Animal Nutrition introduces Purina® Plus, an innovative feeder calf program, which aims to help cattle producers supply high-value, low-risk feeder calves to the marketplace. Purina® Plus calves [Read More …]

Vacancies on CA Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory Board

Board makes recommendations pertaining to the operations of the CAHFS laboratory system The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), announces three vacancies on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory (CAHFS) Advisory Board. [Read More …]

Wisconsin Women in Conservation(WiWiC) Announces Free Zoom Workshops for March and April, hosted by Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Kirsten Slaughter