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Collaborative Discussions with Farmers, Industry and Food Professionals and Policymakers The food system is one of the industries that was most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, from supply chain disruptions to volatile pricing and changing [Read More …]

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CalBio and Bloom Energy Next Generation Technology Now Creating Renewable Electricity from Dairy Manure, Powering BMW Electric Vehicles

Bar 20 Dairy Farm, California Bioenergy (CalBio), Bloom Energy and BMW North America, today announced the launch of a next generation, climate-smart dairy solution. CalBio’s dairy digester is capturing methane from dairy manure [Read More …]

Register now for the Crop Pest Management Shortcourse

The early pricing discount concludes on Tuesday, November 15th The three-day Minnesota Crop Pest Management Short Course program and Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Trade Show starts Tuesday, December 7th and continues through Thursday, December [Read More …]

DBIA Announces Dairy Industry Impact Grant Recipients

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), today announced the four companies and cooperatives which, via [Read More …]

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on Congressional passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: “The International Dairy Foods Association applauds [Read More …]

Elanco Joins Newly-Formed Consortium Advancing Climate-Neutral Cattle Innovation

Greener Cattle Initiative brings together industries to provide funding for disruptive, methane-reducing innovation in beef and dairy production Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announces its position as a founding member of the [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farmers Union Lauds Passage of Infrastructure Deal

On November 5th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement: The passage of the Build Back [Read More …]

Secretary Ross — On to Scotland for COP26!

I am grateful for the opportunity to join California’s delegation in Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) from November 9th through the 12th. The conference presents an opportunity to meet with many colleagues from [Read More …]

Milk per Cow is Increasing in These States.

Milk per cow has continued to increase. Since the beginning of 2018 through September of 2021, monthly milk per cow has increased by 3.9 percent in the U.S. In 2021, the most recent 12-month [Read More …]

The world unites against “plant butter.” Will we?

Strange bedfellows, indeed. But also a reason for hope. In Case You Missed It, the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils of the Codex Alimentarius, which, among other things, sets international food standards, in October [Read More …]

Ag Secretary comments on passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: “This is a transformative, historic investment for America” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. Congress. The [Read More …]

Students take home honors at Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge

The Dairy Challenge is the premier dairy collegiate experience Five SUNY Cobleskill students, coached by Assistant Animal Science Professor Dr. Caitlin Foley, participated in the 2021 Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge on October 14 through [Read More …]

Dairy groups applaud major climate-smart ag initiatives touted at COP26

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement this week that it has joined the Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative as a formal supporter. The [Read More …]

USDA Builds Pandemic Support for Certified Organic and Transitioning Operations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic. USDA will make $20 million available through the new Organic and Transitional Education [Read More …]

NIAA Introduces New Leadership Program to Advance Animal Agriculture

Participant Applications for First Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Cohort due Jan.15 Emerging leaders in agriculture now have a new opportunity to gain next-level leadership and professional development training specifically focused on the [Read More …]

NIFA Invests Nearly $25M in Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of nearly $25 million for 50 grants supporting Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) State Department of [Read More …]

At Virtual Fly-In, Farmers, Ranchers, and Rural Advocates Urge Washington D.C. for a Fair Farm Bill

Over the first three days of November, a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and rural advocates met virtually with more than 20 Congressional and Administrative offices to share their vision for a fair farm bill. Family [Read More …]

Gallagher announces strategic partnership with Automed.

There’s a new strategic partnership between Automed and Gallagher in animal management. Both are excited about the future of the next generation of animal management and strategic positioning in the marketplace. “Partnering with Automed makes [Read More …]

Enhance Your Marketing and Strengthen Your Brand at PA Dairy Summit

Now more than ever, your marketing must “go for the gold” to target the greatest number of customers in the most cost-effective manner possible. You want to capture the attention of the dairy owners you [Read More …]

The Dairy Signal Features Animal Vaccines, Hunting Season Updates and Market News

Free online episodes from PDPW help producers stay on top of industry news and trends Beginning Tuesday, November 9, three new episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™ will air. The Tuesday edition will focus [Read More …]

Dairy CEO: Supply chain crisis could permanently harm U.S. ag

Dairy groups support CEO of Leprino Foods’ call for U.S. government action to more effectively tackle the shipping crisis The current supply chain crisis could cause “irreparable harm” to agriculture, Mike Durkin, President and [Read More …]

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Do you have what it takes to be named Cheese Board Champion?

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Win a year’s supply of cheese for yourself and a friend, plus a cheese donation to the food pantry of your choice Wisconsin Cheese is on a nationwide hunt for the most creative holiday [Read More …]

Western Dairy Management Conference Attracts Over 900

The 15th edition of the bi-annual Western Dairy Management Conference was held successfully Nov. 1 – 4 in Reno, Nev., moving from its regular March dates due to the travel uncertainties created by the COVID [Read More …]

Cheese Output Shatters Records

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The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 5, 2021 U.S. cheese production topped 1.14 billion pounds in September, scoring an all-time high in daily average output. There is clearly plenty of fresh Cheddar [Read More …]

Grazing Cropland

Interest in grazing crop residues and cover crops is increasing. What is the potential benefit and what about its effects on soil? After excluding grazing from cropland for many years, there is new interest [Read More …]

NIAA Introduces New Leadership Program to Advance Animal Agriculture