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Now in its fifth season, Holstein America will air at 9 p.m. CST, Thursday, February 10, on RFD-TV. The documentary series produced by Holstein Association USA is the only television program of its kind, paying tribute to [Read More …]

Dairy Lab Services to merge wtih CentralStar Cooperative

For the second time in less than 12 months, CentralStar Cooperative is expanding its DHI and milk-analysis services. On Jan. 25, 2022, the board of directors and delegates of Dairy Lab Services (DLS), a national [Read More …]

Reminder: Spring Crop Sales Closing

The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2022 crop year is March 15, 2022. Insurable spring crops include field and vegetable crops such as corn, soybeans, barley, oats, fresh market [Read More …]

Apply for Dairy Business Builder Grants

Dairy farmers, entrepreneurs and processors in IL, IA, MN, SD and WI The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is now accepting applications for its Dairy Business Builder Grant. Dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in [Read More …]

Zoetis adds new digital solutions to enhance cattle data management

Zoetis introduced an expanded precision animal health portfolio at NCBA Precision animal health technology brings data insights together to help cattle producers make earlier, more informed decisions to help keep animals healthy and productive. [Read More …]

Agriculture professionals invited to free mental health workshops

Workshops will help gain specific skills for navigating mental wellness in farm community Agriculture professionals who work directly with Pennsylvania livestock producers are invited to attend any of the six free mental health workshops [Read More …]

Producers concerned about rising costs and supply chain disruptions

Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to a reading of 119, its second-lowest reading since July 2020 Farmer sentiment weakened in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to a reading of [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Returns to Tulare Next Week

World Ag Expo® returns live for its 55th show on Tuesday, February 8, in Tulare, California. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. The red carpet rolls out on Tuesday for Opening Ceremonies at 8:00 a.m. [Read More …]

Dairy’s Success Comes in Many Varieties

Just as when sampling a top-quality cheese, success in creating a great policy environment usually comes one small bite at a time. NMPF and its members have had an opportunity in the past month to [Read More …]

A.I. Stakeholders Petition U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

On January 13, 2022, Select Sires, Semex, URUS, and STgenetics, all major stakeholders in the cattle genetics industry, joined together to petition the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel two patents owned [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition Awards 5 Scholarships

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The 2021 Lallemand Forward Scholarship committee announces the recipients of five scholarships. Winners range from doctoral students to undergraduates in this unique program that supports both up-and-coming and established scholars within agriculture. “Many scholarship programs [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Austin Allred of Royal Dairy talks about innovative technology to bio-filter system

Austin Allred of Royal Dairy has a unique water solution. In this episode of DairyVoice, he talks with host Connie Kuber and describes his system, which uses wood chips and worms. This allows for harvesting [Read More …]

USDA outlines new program at NMPF, USDEC supply chain webinar

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new program to help address the export side of the supply chain crisis. The initiative was addressed at a webinar of agriculture industry and policy leaders hosted by the [Read More …]

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves will focus on the use of beef x dairy calves raised to supply the beef market. Participants will learn about breed selection, calf health, nutrition, and [Read More …]

Creameries encouraged to participate in 2022 Ice Cream Trail

Ice Cream Trail celebrates Pa. Dairy, PA Preferred® operations The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred®, and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are seeking creameries to participate in the 2022 Pennsylvania “Scooped” Ice Cream Trail [Read More …]

PDPW Business Conference Keynotes Take Big Picture Look at Dairy’s Hottest Issues

Broad spectrum of experts present solutions for renewable energies, consumer trends, markets and more. Diverse perspectives, research and experiences are critical for today’s dairy producers as they navigate challenges to meet animal health and production [Read More …]

Just 3 Things: Shove it. See You Soon!

Shove it. The powerful engine. The smoothest suspension. 4WD and trailer assist. The finest leather heated seats. Backup cameras. Sound system. The new truck smell. Even that tailgate stepper you’ve been wanting. It’s all on [Read More …]

USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities

Increased capacity at Port of Oakland continues the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Task Force efforts with states and local governments Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland [Read More …]

Randy Nigh selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient

The CentralStar Cooperative board of directors recently announced Randy Nigh of Viroqua, Wis., as the 2021 Pioneer Award recipient. Established in 1977, the Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who, through selfless and dedicated service and [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, February 2022 Update

Details Date: Friday, February 4, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski, Economic Research Service, USDA Description: USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income statement and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased with Biden Administration Announcement on Partnership to Ease Port Congestion for Ag Exports, Calls for Greater Collaboration and Problem Solving

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Biden Administration’s announcement to seek additional capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for [Read More …]

Implementing Practical Genetics for the Commercial Dairy

Heather Huson, Faculty, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, is offering a webinar series every Wednesday at noon February 16 through March 16, 2022. Register Online Based on Dr. Huson’s Applied Genetics course, this webinar [Read More …]

Cover Crops, Ration Quality and Market Updates

PDPW’s 60-minute episodes provide dairy producers with tools to stay on top of changing trends The first week of February will open with three new episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™. The Tues., Feb. [Read More …]

The Shifting Fluid Milk Market is Reducing Butterfat Availability!

In the January 10 post to this blog, the shortage of butter production was reviewed. There were two specific reasons mentioned in various press releases that were covered in the blog, a slow down in milk [Read More …]

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Re-emerging Opportunities for Dairy in 2022

The consumer purchasing landscape has gone through seismic shifts in the past two years. As we look ahead to the new year, we’re seeing many of the trends we were talking about prior to COVID-19 [Read More …]

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High-profile speakers to participate in 2022 Cattle Industry Convention