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Plan focuses on stability, protection from negative PPDs Four Midwestern dairy groups today announced a Federal Milk Marketing Orders proposal aimed at creating long-term stability in fluid milk pricing and reducing the likelihood of negative [Read More …]

WFBF launches Heroes of Hope Contest

Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light on rural heroes To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is recognizing farmers through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope [Read More …]

Farm Credit East announces board election results

16-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest products Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. [Read More …]

Tips to Manage Heat Stress in Calves and Heifers

Join the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next one-hour webinar set for: May 6, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Sponsored by: Cargill Jennifer Trout, DVM, calf and heifer specialist, Cargill Animal Nutrition, [Read More …]

USDA Hosts First-Ever Virtual Fair on Food Waste Reduction Innovations and Leaders

April 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on May 26 (12 – 4 p.m. ET), to showcase USDA investments and business leadership [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

You’re a dairy producer in Pennsylvania processing your own milk supplying 20 school districts. Coronavirus closes the schools… what next? Bill Itle and his daughter, Carissa Itle Westrick, talk with DairyBusiness News in episode 41 [Read More …]

Inaugural U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable Advances Critical Global Issues

Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman Darin LaHood, and CEOs of Deere & Company, Syngenta and ADM Headline Opening Session Given the critical importance of U.S.-China collaboration in addressing global challenges in food security, climate volatility and [Read More …]

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt

Moffitt to Serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs “Jenny Moffitt’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs demonstrates that USDA is committed to putting the perspective of our [Read More …]

Secretary Ross praises appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as USDA undersecretary

Statement from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: I am thrilled that someone of Jenny Lester Moffitt’s caliber has been selected by President Biden to serve as USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. In Jenny’s seven years [Read More …]

Meet the keynote speakers for the Alltech ONE Ideas Conference!

You won’t want to miss these inspirational speakers at ONE 2021. Shirzad Chamine, author of the New York Times bestseller “Positive Intelligence,” has served as the CEO of the largest coach-training organization in the world [Read More …]

Select Sires’ A.I. technicians receive advanced large-herd training

Select Sires hosted six employees for a comprehensive SelectCheckTM training school in Westfield, Wisconsin from April 11-16. The SelectCheck training is designed for professional A.I. technicians and provides hands-on training in large-herd environments. This [Read More …]

Basic Dairy Nutrition Online Course

May 14 – June 24, 2021 Last Chance for Early Bird Rates Rates increase after May 1, 2021 – register today and save $25! Course Summary May 14 – June 24, 2021 | Online [Read More …]

Farm Energy Day: Dairy Farm Energy Efficiency Opportunities

Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 29, 2021 Dairy is arguably the heart of Pennsylvania Agriculture, and is critical to the health of farming and our rural communities. Dairy farming is also very energy intensive, and there are [Read More …]

Sustainability Markets, Part 5: Good Business Practices for Farmers Participating in Agriculture Ecosystem Credit Markets

AFBF’s Market Intel is publishing a five-part series to highlight the opportunities, challenges, policy levers and overall operation of agriculture ecosystem credit markets. This Market Intel article, the last in the series, looks at the [Read More …]

Feed efficiency – 3 well known dairy experts share their experience

April 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When: Thursday, May 13st 2021, 11AM PST, 1PM CST, 7PM BST Sign up HERE Join Cainthus for a live webinar If, as dairy producers everywhere, the recent increase in feed costs is making you think [Read More …]

Obituary – Fred A. Strouse

Longtime Holstein enthusiast Fred Strouse, 84, of State College, Pa., died April 26, 2021 at Juniper Village at Brookline. Born August 10, 1936, in State College, Fred was a 1954 graduate of State College High [Read More …]

Your Action Needed: Stop the exploitation of the word “Milk” by non-dairy alternatives

Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), chair of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, along with Senator John Risch (R-ID) have reintroduced a piece of legislation that may sound familiar to some following the debate over the labeling [Read More …]

Young Leaders for Hire: Land O’Lakes Inc. Unveils American Connection Corps

Program will support fifty Fellows in rural and urban communities across America working to improve broadband connectivity and digital inclusion Land O’Lakes, Inc. today announced the formation of a new program for young leaders aimed [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports a sustainable success, USDEC’s Harden says

A career devoted to agricultural sustainability – capped by a stint as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture – has prepared new U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden well for her new [Read More …]

CFAES adds livestock evaluation specialist

New Ohio State ATI coaching position announced The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) has announced the appointment of Bain Wilson as livestock evaluation specialist. Wilson will join the CFAES [Read More …]

Free webinar: Ready to accelerate your career?

Integrated Food Systems Leadership Program Informational Webinar will be held Friday, May 7th The global food system is facing incredible challenges, and the world needs leaders like you to help meet food needs of the [Read More …]

Creating opportunities to elevate farmer voices at the 2021 Virtual Summit

Registration closes Friday, April 30 Research has shown that farmers, ranchers and practicing veterinarians are our greatest assets when working to bridge the communication gap between farm and fork. In the time of COVID-19, our [Read More …]

How dry is California?

California is in the second year of a drought. Governor Newsom (last) week made his first drought declaration. Just how dry is this drought, so far? What are some likely implications? And what might State [Read More …]

Dairy farmers to seek emergency USDA hearing on Class I mover reform

The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors voted today to request an emergency USDA hearing on a Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal to restore fairness for farmers in the Class I fluid milk price [Read More …]

Dairy farmers to seek emergency USDA hearing

Requests emergency USDA hearing on Class I fluid milk price mover reform The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors voted today to request an emergency USDA hearing on a Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal [Read More …]

Walking Strong: A hoof health webinar series

Learn more about infectious claw diseases Tuesdays, May 11, 18, and 25, 2 pm to 3:30 pm When it comes to health issues on a dairy farm, lameness is usually a main concern along with [Read More …]

“This American Dairy Farmer” series explodes in popularity

The first six episodes of this new video series have already garnered nearly 660,000 views Consumers are tuning in to hear local dairy farmers’ stories on American Dairy Association North East’s new documentary-style video series [Read More …]

USDA to Provide Critical Nutrition Assistance to 30M+ Kids Over the Summer

Builds on Proven Solution to Combat Child Food Insecurity The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new effort funded by the American Rescue Plan to provide adequate nutrition to more than 30 million [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors Junior Members

Holstein Association USA is thrilled to announce the 2021 Distinguished Junior Member Semifinalists and 2021 Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalists. The National Junior Holstein Association is a dynamic organization for youth under the age of 21, [Read More …]

USDA Expands Nutrition Assistance for Seniors Amid Pandemic with American Rescue Plan Funding