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Grass hay and alfalfa bales currently fill the landscape. Haying season provides a feed inventory analysis opportunity for each producer. Beyond “how many bales,” the inventory should look at the quality of the feed [Read More …]

Registration now open for September DBIA grant webinar

September 20th webinar will focus on preparing competitive applications for the Dairy Business Builder grant program Midwestern dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors can now to register for a September 20 webinar focused on preparing competitive [Read More …]

New study finds organic dairy farming can store carbon, reduce emissions

University of Wisconsin Madison research group unveiled a dairy lifecycle assessment A new study in the August issue of the Journal of Cleaner Production reveals that it is possible for farms to sequester carbon and reduce their [Read More …]

Horizon Farm Credit partners with Pa. Dairymen’s Association to support Central Pa. Food Bank

Milkshake popup event to support the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank with a $2,500 donation Horizon Farm Credit partnered with the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association for a milkshake popup event on August 17 at their Headquarters office [Read More …]

Three PA dairy producers to speak at dairy financial conference

‘Farm Level View’ session will include producer panel discussion Three Pennsylvania dairy producers will speak at the 13th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Adjusting the Lens,” on September 14 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. [Read More …]

Barn safety grant for veteran farms

One award of up to $1000 will be made The PA Veteran Farming Project announces that applications are open through September 9, 2022, for the John Nolan 2022 Barn Safety Mini-grant. Eligible applicants are honorably [Read More …]

Robin Sharma to Provide Insights on Leadership at Dairy Forum 2023

Leadership pathblazer Robin Sharma will join the dairy industry at Dairy Forum 2023! Hear Sharma’s powerful insights and actionable methods to help leaders rise above the ordinary while innovating at excellence in these times of [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Launches Video Series to Educate Consumers on the Truths of Dairy Farming

Americans are very interested to know where their food is sourced – yet a severe disconnect between consumers and farmers prevents many from understanding the truths behind their favorite foods. That is why Prairie [Read More …]

Vernon County Intercollegiate Judging Contest Celebrating 28 Years

Preparations are underway for the 28th annual Vernon County Intercollegiate Judging Contest to be held Sunday, September 18 during the Vernon County Fair. This event will feature some of the best dairy cattle student judges [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance releases 2022 Stakeholders Summit recordings

Save the date for 2023: May 4-5 in Arlington, Va. Select session recordings from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 Stakeholders Summit, held May 11-12 in Kansas City, Mo., are now publicly available on the organization’s [Read More …]

USDA to invest up to $300 million in new Organic Transition Initiative

USDA Tom Vilsack has announced details of a $300 million investment in a new Organic Transition Initiative that will help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers. Organic production [Read More …]

Holstein Marketplace Sires Releases Trio of Exciting New Bulls

Three new bulls have recently been launched through the Holstein Marketplace Sires program, managed by Holstein Services, Inc. “These bulls exemplify the ideals of our program, creating a breeder-to-breeder market for genetics,” says Timothy [Read More …]

USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants

Funding Will Increase Availability of Clean Fuels Across the Nation U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and [Read More …]

Be S.A.F.E. this upcoming harvest season

National Farm Safety Week promotes farm safety education Instituted in 1944 by the National Safety Council and declared as such by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the third week of September (9/14 – 9/22) is National [Read More …]

Students invited to hands-on veterinary science experience, Oct. 13

Students will learn about veterinary science, hands-on exercises at Penn State dairy barns High school students in eleventh and twelfth grades who are interested in a potential veterinary science career in the dairy industry are [Read More …]

Northeast SARE offering $30,000 to try new solutions on farms

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) calling for 2023 Farmer Grant Proposals The Call for 2023 Northeast SARE Farmer Grants is now available. Approximately $750,000 has been allocated to fund projects for this grant cycle. [Read More …]

DeLaval launches next-generation E-series rotary milking system

The new system features more information, automation, functions and technology DeLaval, a global leader in dairy innovation, has launched its cutting-edge E-series rotary milking system for North American dairy producers. The integrated system increases [Read More …]

Dairy Risk Management Academy 2.0

Dairy is a volatile industry. From widespread disasters to government intervention, market swings are a regular occurrence. However, with the right risk management tools and strategies, dairy professionals can make smart decisions that minimize market [Read More …]

What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act for Agriculture?

Formerly known as the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), the budget reconciliation bill, after extensive negotiations and reworking, was finalized as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, totaling roughly $770 billion. Since the budget reconciliation process was used, [Read More …]

DATCP to Host Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host a Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo® on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The symposium is [Read More …]

2022 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference

A Farm-Level View: Producer Panel Discussion Three Pennsylvania dairy producers will describe specific steps they have taken in the past few years to move their business forward, including any reinvestments or modernization projects, business transformations, [Read More …]

WEBINAR: What You Need to Know About the New CAFO Permit

NOON | AUGUST 30, 2022 REGISTER TODAY On Tuesday, August 30 at 12:00 PM, Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA), Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and NY Farm Bureau will host an educational webinar for farmers, custom applicators, [Read More …]

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National Mastitis Council Names its 2023 Scholars

Winners represent the University of Vermont, Ohio State University, University of Bern, Ghent University The National Mastitis Council (NMC) awarded an expense-paid trip to the 62nd NMC Annual Meeting, scheduled for Jan. 30-Feb. 2, in [Read More …]

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The August sire summaries resulted in new genetic leaders

The August sire summaries resulted in new genetic leaders with a diversified offering at International Protein Sires (IPS). “Through the recent sire summaries, we are pleased to have new leaders in several sire groups. [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator competition selects final cohort

4th Annual CMAB and VentureFuel “Open Innovation” competition finalists highlight dairy as an ingredient The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced eight finalists in the Real California Milk Excelerator, a partnership with innovation consultancy VentureFuel. The [Read More …]

Strategies for winter forages amidst the current drought

The hard fact remains, we are behind in rainfall, and this will take some time and effort to remove ourselves from this parched situation With the worst of this summer hopefully behind us, and sputtering’s [Read More …]

Dairy to take center stage at New York, Maryland State Fairs

Butter sculpture, milkshake contests and more to highlight local dairy Dairy farmers and the dairy industry will take center stage at the upcoming New York and Maryland state fairs through several American Dairy Association North [Read More …]

DCRC webinar, presented in Spanish, features optimizing reproductive programs