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Producers to Receive Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

May 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), received 450 applications for rebates on approximately 145,000 acres of land for [Read More …]

Early Season Herbicide Injury to Corn

May 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Sometimes herbicides can cause crop injury especially in early season. This article provides an overview of certain symptoms and conditions typically associated with herbicide injury in corn and soybean. With the temperamental weather we have [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Drop Again

May 22, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 19, 2023 Spot whey also dipped below 30ȼ in 2020, when the pandemic closed nearly every gym in the nation, and demand for protein drinks plummeted. [Read More …]

The world needs our milk on World Milk Day

May 22, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As we approach World Milk Day (June 1) and National Dairy Month (June), what can we say about the current and future state of U.S. dairy exports? The consensus outlook from the experts on exports [Read More …]

CowManager presents awards to Select Sires consultants

May 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CowManager® honored several Select Sires consultants and one South Dakota dairy with awards. Bekah Meller from COBA/Select Sires Inc. was named the 2023 Up and Coming CowManager Specialist of the Year. Meller lives in Kenton, Ohio [Read More …]

The New York State Department of Labor Announces Nearly $150,000 Wage Theft Recovery For Two Dairy Farm Workers

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Commissioner Reardon Issues Warning to Unscrupulous Employers The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced a settlement in a wage theft case that resulted in two farm workers receiving nearly $150,000 in back wages. [Read More …]

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit Announce Intent to Pursue Merger

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit recently signed a letter of intent (LOI) to merge the two associations. Under the terms of the LOI, each Board unanimously voted to move forward [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards $100,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $100,000 in grant funding to 22 organizations to assist their efforts to support young and beginning farmer initiatives, [Read More …]

IDFA Lauds Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

New legislation would expand Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects to increase SNAP participants’ access to a variety of nutritious dairy products While dairy products are repeatedly recommended by the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) [Read More …]

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies talks with Paul Danbom of Brindeiro & Danbom Dairy

May 19, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

John Ellsworth and Paul Danbom talk talk on DairyVoice podcast about manure management, inflation, labor on the farm, and diversification. This is a preview of an upcoming DairyVoice podcast in June.

Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Common Name Protection in Upcoming Farm Bill

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A coalition of American agricultural organizations hail introduction of legislation to proactively establish protections for foods and beverages using common terms in export markets. The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation [Read More …]

Dobbs Joins World Dairy Expo as Sponsorship Manager

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

World Dairy Expo® recently welcomed Jenifer Dobbs, Oxford, Wis., as the organization’s new Sponsorship Manager. In this role, Dobbs will cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with the hundreds of corporate, farm and individual sponsors involved in [Read More …]

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2023 Stakeholders Summit highlights benefits of partnering along the food supply chain

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Grab a recording pass by May 19 so you don’t miss out on valuable insights! The Animal Agriculture Alliance released its 2023 Stakeholders Summit Highlights Report, featuring key quotes, takeaways, and insights from each session of [Read More …]

Dairy bills in play at the Texas Capitol

May 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The 88th legislative session is very close to being over when you read this. The Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) staff has worked so hard this session to pass two pieces of legislation of interest to [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors 2022 Herds of Excellence

May 19, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Annually, Holstein Association USA recognizes breeders who have developed herds with incredible production and type with the Herds of Excellence award. Ten outstanding Registered Holstein® herds have achieved this honor with their 2022 records. The [Read More …]

Checkoff Building Trust with Youth Through Dairy-Focused Science Education

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy checkoff is bringing a new approach to building trust with young Americans by helping high school curriculum writers across the country incorporate accurate science behind dairy farming. The “On The Farm STEM” (science, [Read More …]

Share Your Story and Celebrate Dairy Across PA With ‘Choose PA Dairy’ Resources

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Submit Dairy-Themed Events Happening This Summer and Request Free Material With National Dairy Month approaching in June and to showcase the hard work of Pennsylvania dairy farmers, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several free [Read More …]

Opportunities for Veterans: Season 2 Premiere of Careers in Dairy

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Leadership, devotion, discipline, and team building – these are the traits of many military veterans who have served our country and are now looking for career opportunities. Now is our opportunity to better educate military [Read More …]

Summer Escape July 19

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Farm Tour, Water Ski Show and Social….see you in Perham for the 2023 Summer Escape! Farmers, allied business members and non-members will be coming together for fun and camaraderie. Wednesday Farm Tour at Sandhill [Read More …]

New initiatives support Northeast dairy innovation

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications are open for a new online entrepreneurship class for innovators with ideas for value-added dairy products, and finalists have been announced for a first-ever dairy products competition. Both initiatives are part of a Cornell program [Read More …]

Celebrate Dairy Month at Open House Events Across Iowa

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Learn about dairy production in Iowa during educational farm visits Iowans of all ages will have the chance to experience modern dairy farming this June, as the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team celebrates [Read More …]

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The Many Shades of Cattle Lameness

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lameness in cattle is a commonly encountered condition stemming from pain in one or more limbs, which affects not only how the animal moves, but their productivity as well. Cattle producers understand that lameness is [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee serves as an [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes says U.S. carbon farming payouts top $5 million in 2022

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Truterra LLC, the carbon farming and sustainable agriculture unit of Land O’Lakes Inc (LNDLK.UL), paid U.S. farmers $5.1 million in 2022 for capturing and storing 262,000 metric tons of carbon via sustainable practices, the company [Read More …]

DATCP Continues Fee Holiday for Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program Fund

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will continue to waive the fee for the Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program (ACCP). This fee holiday for pesticide and fertilizer licensees, and farmers purchasing fertilizer, [Read More …]

Spring is in the Air

May 17, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After a long winter the sun is finally shining, the birds are chirping and the grass is growing fast. Just like you’re itching to get outside to prepare your garden or mulch your flower beds, [Read More …]

Farm Bill Math Updated Again in May CBO Baseline

May 17, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) most recent Baseline for Farm Programs, released on May 12, identifies expected outlays for farm program spending, assuming existing programs continue without changes, and indicates program spending available to Congress as [Read More …]

WSJ Article Reveals USDA Threat to Ban Flavored Milk in Schools While 90% of Parents with Children in School Oppose the Move

May 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

School Milk Processors Have Pledged to Reduce Added Sugars Ahead of USDA Proposed Standards According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, top officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture remain fixated on banning chocolate [Read More …]

DATCP Announces 2023 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

May 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 21 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant in 2023. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, [Read More …]

$4.3M grant to develop farm of the future tech

May 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Cutting-edge, data-driven agricultural technologies and precision management strategies designed for the farm of the future will be developed, evaluated and demonstrated, thanks to a four-year, $4.3 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant headed by [Read More …]

Producers to Receive Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

Early Season Herbicide Injury to Corn

Dairy Markets Drop Again

The world needs our milk on World Milk Day

CowManager presents awards to Select Sires consultants

The New York State Department of Labor Announces Nearly $150,000 Wage Theft Recovery For Two Dairy Farm Workers

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit Announce Intent to Pursue Merger

Farm Credit Awards $100,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

IDFA Lauds Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies talks with Paul Danbom of Brindeiro & Danbom Dairy

Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Common Name Protection in Upcoming Farm Bill

Dobbs Joins World Dairy Expo as Sponsorship Manager

2023 Stakeholders Summit highlights benefits of partnering along the food supply chain

Dairy bills in play at the Texas Capitol

Holstein Association USA Honors 2022 Herds of Excellence

Checkoff Building Trust with Youth Through Dairy-Focused Science Education

Share Your Story and Celebrate Dairy Across PA With ‘Choose PA Dairy’ Resources

Opportunities for Veterans: Season 2 Premiere of Careers in Dairy

Summer Escape July 19

New initiatives support Northeast dairy innovation

Celebrate Dairy Month at Open House Events Across Iowa

The Many Shades of Cattle Lameness

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Land O’Lakes says U.S. carbon farming payouts top $5 million in 2022

DATCP Continues Fee Holiday for Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program Fund

Spring is in the Air

Farm Bill Math Updated Again in May CBO Baseline

WSJ Article Reveals USDA Threat to Ban Flavored Milk in Schools While 90% of Parents with Children in School Oppose the Move

DATCP Announces 2023 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

$4.3M grant to develop farm of the future tech

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress