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Today, Aug. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This is the first [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment improves despite financial performance concerns

Three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 8 points to 113, the Index of Current Conditions increased by 10 points to 100, and the Index [Read More …]

Fall Forage Management

The fall is a critical time in our yearly forage management calendar. Regardless of how the growing season has progressed, your fall management practices will set the stage for getting the next spring off on the [Read More …]

How to Bullet-Proof Your Balance Sheet

Are you ready for an economic downturn? In this episode, Peggy Coffeen visits with a banker who cut his teeth during the 1980s farm crisis, as he shares what the most profitable farmers are doing right now to [Read More …]

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience and Profitability for Agricultural Producers

Policy changes support building equity, saving for long-term needs and making strategic operational investments The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, [Read More …]

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Start of Dairy Distillery Alliance’s Sustainable Biofuel Project

America’s lowest carbon-intensity dairy ethanol plant breaks ground in southwest Michigan, adding to the needed biofuel supply and helping lower the dairy industry’s carbon footprint. Today, the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Canadian Dairy Distillery celebrated the groundbreaking [Read More …]

IDFA Elevates Member Impact, Promotes Herrick

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced that Matt Herrick will take on the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Impact Officer. In this new role, Herrick will coordinate efforts across the association to drive [Read More …]

Kara Stultz joins Northeast Agri-Solutions Force as customer focus assistant

Northeast Agri-Solutions Force (NASF) is excited to announce the hiring of Kara Stultz as customer focus assistant. In her new role, Stultz will assist John Clark, NASF owner and Feedworks USA technical sales manager, with sales and marketing [Read More …]

Fresno State Expands Farm Credit Multicultural Program

Student Ambassadors reach out to high school students, encourage careers in agriculture After some 40 years, the Farm Credit Multicultural Scholars Program at California State University, Fresno, is continuing to grow and expand its mission. [Read More …]

Milk: The Better Way to Hydrate

Hydration is of huge importance to many Americans. We are always on the move, and so are our oversized bottles with words of encouragement on the side. We are all trying to do better with [Read More …]

Clean Energy’s Latest RNG Production Facility at Minnesota Dairy Begins Injecting Into Pipeline

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced that it has completed its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility at Ash Grove Dairy in Lake Benton, MN. Now producing pipeline quality RNG and injecting it into the interstate [Read More …]

Speakers Announced For 2024 Dairy Financial And Risk Management Conference

Sessions Will Focus On Dairy Supply Impacts, Emerging Technologies at the Farm Level and More Registration is now open for the 15th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Future-Proofing Our Farms.” Designed to [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Now Accepting Applications for Ag Literacy Challenge Grant

Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its inaugural Ag Literacy Challenge Grant, which provides funding to Indiana FFA chapters or 4-H clubs seeking monetary support for a new or enhanced ag literacy program [Read More …]

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NMC webinar features assertive mastitis therapy

National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) Sept. 18 webinar, led by Tiago Tomazi, Merck Animal Health, addresses “Assertive Mastitis Therapy in an Era of Environmental Pathogens.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time [Read More …]

Harvest Planning: Evaluating what went right

Going through the steps of harvest may seem elementary, especially if you’ve made silage for many years. But every harvest presents different challenges. Time spent thinking through harvest is never wasted. Take a walk to [Read More …]

U.S. Agricultural Land Values and Cropland Cash Rents Reach Record Levels Amid Falling Commodity Prices

Agricultural land values increased by $200 an acre over last year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Land Values 2024 Summary report, released on August 2, shows a 5% increase to an average $4,170 [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards $100,000 to Northeast Farmers’ Markets

In conjunction with National Farmers’ Market Week, Farm Credit East is announcing its recent awarding of $100,000 in small grants to 186 farmers’ markets and farmers’ market organizations across the Northeast. Farm Credit East recognizes [Read More …]

Visitor Biosecurity; Dairy Plus Project Solicitation & Application Tips

The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP) released its monthly update, which is excerpted below. You can read the full report here. What’s Good Biosecurity for Dairy Visitors? By Dr. Michael Payne, UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, [Read More …]

Dr. Don Niles contributions to dairy farming and sustainability in Northeast Wisconsin

The Uplevel Dairy podcast is thrilled to announce the release of two compelling episodes featuring Dr. Don Niles, a renowned veterinarian and dairy industry innovator. In these episodes, Dr. Niles shares his transformative journey from [Read More …]

Trust is a Dairy Superpower

What makes dairy so valued that milk alone is in 94 percent of U.S. refrigerators? Nutrition is one factor. So is affordability. But perhaps the greatest value is one that data supports: People trust it. [Read More …]

Judges Holland Holstein sHow 2024 have been announced

On Friday November 15 and Saturday November 16, the 2024 Holland Holstein sHow will take place at WTC-Expo in Leeuwarden (The Netherlands). For this show we have recruited 4 judges from Canada. We are happy [Read More …]

Suny Morrisville and Summer Internship Expands Dairy Student’s Experiences

It was feeding time at the SUNY Morrisville livestock barn and Ophelia didn’t hesitate to let dairy student Rosie Hines know she wanted her attention. Poking her head through a stall, the cheerful goat let [Read More …]

UW-Madison Extension to offer solar contract seminars for Wisconsin farmers

UW-Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation will host two seminars on solar contracts in August 2024. August 20, 2024, 7–8:30 pm: AgCountry Farm Credit, 1207 N Central Ave, Marshfield, WI August [Read More …]

How are Holstein Heifers Performing in PA?

How milk production is affected by age at first calving in Pennsylvania Holstein heifers. Raising replacement heifers for your dairy can be a challenging task. Because they are an expensive part of a dairy, we [Read More …]

Failure to Modernize Farm Bill Has Measurable Consequences

The very real and damaging consequences of Congress’ failure to pass a modernized farm bill are brought to light in a new analysis by American Farm Bureau Federation economists. It provides a clearer picture of major [Read More …]

Save Big At The 2024 State Fair Of Texas

There are endless ways for you to save throughout the 2024 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a STATE FAIR OF TEXAS [Read More …]

Preventing Mastitis: Does Breed Matter?

Conflicting literature led researchers to investigate whether Jerseys are more susceptible to mastitis than Holsteins. A recent Journal of Dairy Science article had me questioning: Does breed influence mastitis infections? There is conflicting information in the body [Read More …]

Feedworks USA expands into Latin America, adding Dr. Johnny Lopez as business manager

Feedworks USA, Ltd., is excited to announce Johnny Lopez, Ph.D., as Business Manager – LATAM. Dr. Lopez brings extensive experience in animal nutrition, research and product development, life sciences, sales management, and strategic business planning to the Feedworks [Read More …]

Visit UNH Farms During the 11th Annual Farm Day

Aug. 17th Event to Include Guided Farm Tours, Touch-A-Tractor Event, and Granite State Dairy Promotion Open Barn Event! Learn about the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) research and the UNH College of Life Sciences and [Read More …]

The Read on Feed Markets: A Market Update and Intro to Managing Feed Risk