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Proposed cuts would make grocery shopping harder for low-income mothers and children and threaten re-enrollment, participants say In the coming weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expected to release a final rule revising [Read More …]

A Complex Landscape for Northwest Agriculture

AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. AgWest’s industry experts gather market information from [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Welcomes Philippe Bongrain as Chief Executive Officer

The Award-Winning Oregon Cheesemaker Begins a New Chapter in its 90-Year History Rogue Creamery is thrilled to announce the appointment of Philippe Bongrain as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Bongrain brings a wealth [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Introduces SENSEHUB® Dairy Youngstock

Leading-edge technology provides 24/7 monitoring for better and more labor-efficient calf management Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, [Read More …]

2024 Agritourism Survey

The 2024 National Agritourism Survey is now collecting responses. All agricultural operations that welcome visitors—whether for on-farm direct sales, educational programs, entertainment, farm stays, recreation, special events, and more—are invited to complete the survey. By [Read More …]

Tides May Be Changing for U.S. Dairy Exports

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 5, 2024 U.S. dairy exports have struggled for the past year as weak global demand and uncompetitive prices caused exports to trail prior year levels for [Read More …]

Plant Acquisition and CEO Retirement Highlight Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Annual Meeting

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) members gathered for the cooperative’s 104th Annual Meeting in Harrisonburg, Virginia last week. Members joined cooperative staff and leadership to engage in cooperative business, as well as [Read More …]

Nine Holsteins, two Jerseys and one Ayrshire graduate to the daughter-proven lineup at Select Sires Inc.

Genetic diversity continues to be in demand by dairy breeders around the world and Select Sires delivered with this graduating class. Each of the newly proven Holstein sires are sired by a different father and [Read More …]

Spring Pasture Management: Where Do I Start?

Grazers should consider more than green grass and available forage when turning livestock out on spring pasture. Spring green-up starts at different times in Pennsylvania due to our vastly different climate regions. However, regardless of [Read More …]

NMPF FMMO Modernization Comments Put Farmers First

NMPF, the largest U.S. dairy-farmer organization and the industry’s premier policy voice in Washington, submitted its final, formal legal “brief” on their behalf for Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization to the USDA on March [Read More …]

Controlling Weeds in Pastures and Hayfields

Considerations for weedy grass and broadleaf control options in grass forages during early spring. Broadleaf weed control Now is the time to scout grass pastures and hayfields in search of winter annual and biennial weeds. [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Raising high quality beef/dairy cross calves

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films speaks with Melissa Holtz of Purina. They talk about how to start calves out on a beef X dairy program, the facilities [Read More …]

February DMC Margin Gains Nearly $1/CWT Over January

The February margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program rose by $0.96/cwt from a month earlier to $9.44/cwt, triggering a payment of $0.06/cwt for coverage at the $9.50/cwt maximum Tier 1 level. The rise [Read More …]

Producer Milk Prices are down. What States are doing best?

Producer Milk Prices are down. Much of this comes from the Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) price changes for butterfat and milk protein. This post will cover the financial impact of the changes for the U.S. [Read More …]

2024 Gopher Dairy Camp Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2024 edition of the Gopher Dairy Camp, which will be held June 20 to 22 at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The camp is hosted by the [Read More …]

Census of Ag — USDA releases state and county profiles

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) continues to unveil data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture, including the release of newly-developed state and county profiles. California is the leading agricultural state in the nation, with [Read More …]

Enhancing Your School Breakfast Program: A Roadmap to Success

A nutritious school breakfast is key to a student’s success, impacting academic performance and overall well-being. During National School Breakfast Week, it’s vital to acknowledge the significance of a healthy morning meal for students. Research [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Transformation: Artificial Intelligence

In the evolving field of agriculture, the dairy industry has embraced new techniques and technologies to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and management of the herd. Specifically, dairy managers use software embedded with precision dairy technologies [Read More …]

Leadership Elected for Local Dairy Checkoff Organizations

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program is managed by ADA North East, and Lesher will also serve as Donahoe’s first vice president. “Dairy checkoff has always, and continues to be, farmer-funded and farmer-directed,” said ADA North East [Read More …]

Mexico taking ‘preventative measures’ after bird flu found in U.S. dairy cattle

Mexico’s agriculture ministry on Tuesday said it is taking preventative measures to increase surveillance and reinforce inspections of U.S. livestock imports after bird flu was found in dairy cattle there. Avian influenza, commonly known as [Read More …]

Comparing 2017 and 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Farm Census Data

The USDA conducts a Census of Ag every 5 years to collect comprehensive data on various aspects of farming. This article compares the data from the 2017 and 2022 Pennsylvania Dairy Farm Census. The dairy [Read More …]

Calling Interns and Employers: Mark Calendars for 2024 PDP Accelerate™

A dynamic one-day event presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will give agriculture sector interns the tools they need to excel in today’s workforce. PDP Accelerate is set for July 24, 2024, in Madison, [Read More …]

4 Miles, Every 4 Hours for 48 Hours with Tommy Oesch, Swisslane Farms and Clare Alderink, Ryzebol Dairy

Last year, Michigan dairyman Tommy Oesch from Swisslane Farms, told us right here on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast that he planned to complete David Goggins’ extreme 4x4x48 endurance challenge: That’s running 4 miles, every 4 [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Ohio Dairy Herd

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has received a presumptive positive test result of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in an Ohio dairy cattle herd and is awaiting confirmation from the United States Department of [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors Outstanding Junior Members

Holstein Association USA has selected the 2024 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) Semifinalists and 2024 Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) Finalists. The National Junior Holstein Association is a dynamic organization for youth under the age of [Read More …]

Milk Specialties Global Joins Vanguard Renewables’ Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Milk Specialties Global, a nutrition ingredients manufacturer, is the most recent food and beverage manufacturer to join Vanguard Renewables® Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA). The FPSA was launched in 2020 with founding members Unilever, Starbucks, [Read More …]

Dairy’s Foundation Awards Grants to Strengthen Dairy Education and Outreach Efforts

Dairy’s Foundation Campaign Encourages Producers, Industry Allies to Join “Team Dairy” Dairy’s Foundation has awarded grants to programs focused on building healthy and vibrant dairy communities. The grants will support: Mobile Dairy Experience hosted by [Read More …]

Update to USDA Entity-Scale Greenhouse Gas Methods Report Available