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Attendees will learn how to incorporate the CCQA program into their operations The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Monday, February 6 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CT with a focus on [Read More …]

2023 Commodity Classic show floor approaches sell-out

Limited spaces remain for Orlando event Exhibit space at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando is rapidly reaching sell-out status with nearly 400 companies and over 2,600 booth spaces already committed. A limited number of [Read More …]

Butter Sculpture recycling shows positive impact farmers have on environment

Juniata County dairy farm turns 1,000-pound sculpture into renewable energy The Pennsylvania Farm Show’s 32nd butter sculpture, “Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come,” celebrated the proud traditions of the Commonwealth’s farm families [Read More …]

How Sanitation and Biosecurity Measures Affect Calf Health

February 1, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Raising healthy calves is a critical part of any dairy operation. The future of a herd is dependent on the calves of today. Ensuring those [Read More …]

Danone announces an ambitious plan to reduce its methane emissions

Danone announces an ambitious plan to reduce its methane emissions Danone targets a 30% absolute reduction in methane emissions from fresh milk used in its dairy products, the first food company to align targets with [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo accepting nominations for 2023 Recognition Awards

Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals Nominations for the 2023 World Dairy Expo® Recognition Awards are being accepted through February 1, 2023. Expo is once again [Read More …]

Cooperative appoints new CEO

Jim Munroe assumes role of CEO effective 10/03/2022 Recently, the Dairy One Board of Directors appointed Jim Monroe as the new CEO of Dairy One. Jim assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective October [Read More …]

Carbon market guide helps navigate contracts

Developed in response to questions and concerns raised by MFU members Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU), in partnership with Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), released a Farmers’ Guide to [Read More …]

Pick your product wisely

Look for the correct types and amounts of calcium in a bolus After calving, cows experience a steep spike in calcium demand. Milk (including colostrum) is rich in calcium, and cows need to quickly shift [Read More …]

Cooperative Communicators Association accepting annual-contest submissions

The nationwide Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is accepting writing, photography, video, projects, and publication submissions for their annual cooperative-communication contest, featuring more than 50 categories. “The contest provides an opportunity for cooperative communicators to demonstrate [Read More …]

Right to Repair still isn’t fixed

Right to Repair issues have been making news this week because of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation. Despite this MOU, the issue of Right to Repair [Read More …]

Application Process Opens for $4.1 Million Innovation Grants

To California Dairy Producers, Processors Submissions for Second Round of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Funding Due February 28, 2023 California producers and processors are invited to apply for funding up to $1 million for innovation [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires nine 2023 summer interns

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, will host nine interns, this year, in their genetics, laboratory, and research and development business units. Six students will join the genetics and artificial-insemination [Read More …]

Tour de Forage set for Jan. 24-26

Featuring an impressive lineup of regional forage experts Increasing Profitability without Increasing Herd Size, Alfalfa Fertilization: Benefits & Costs, Rethinking Use of Forages for Manure Management in Dairies, Nitrogen Management for First- & Second-Year Corn Following Alfalfa, and Timing [Read More …]

Canola may help High Plains dairies fill spring forage gap

Texas A&M AgriLife research offers alternative protein source for dairy cows As the number of dairy cattle in Texas High Plains grows and the state ranks as the fourth-largest dairy state in the nation, Texas A&M [Read More …]

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Eight century farms honored at Pa Farm Show

Adams, Bucks, Carbon, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Montour, Northampton, and Perry County farms recognized Pennsylvania’s strong agricultural roots and conservation ethic were in the spotlight at 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show as Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized eight [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope raises $201,000 to provide milk to families in need

Pa. dairy farmer helps kick off 2023 campaign at State Farm Show Dairy farmer and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program chair Jeff Raney of Adamsville, Pa., helped kick off the 2023 Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign at [Read More …]

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Evonik and Dr. Eckel to cooperate on phytogenics

New component in the Gut Health Solutions portfolio from Evonik Animal Nutrition Phytogenics are important components of alternative solutions to antibiotic growth promoters Product from this partnership to be available in Europe in the first [Read More …]

Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference is Feb. 2-3

Event in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., to focus on networking and expert engagement The 21st annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC), featuring a new format, will offer a variety of topics and enhanced networking opportunities to [Read More …]

Calcium boluses: Pick your product wisely

Look for the correct types and amounts of calcium in a bolus After calving, cows experience a steep spike in calcium demand. Milk (including colostrum) is rich in calcium, and cows need to quickly shift [Read More …]

Midwest Manure Summit is Feb. 28

Nationally recognized speakers and presentation topics The 2023 Midwest Manure Summit is back in-person! This event hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, Dairy Program and UW Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, [Read More …]

Select Sires adds Ziegler to communications team

Hannah Ziegler has joined Select Sires’ corporate communications department as a multimedia communications specialist. Ziegler will be responsible for website management and will provide support for video production and social media strategy. She will collaborate [Read More …]

Overview of Title II Conservation Programs in the Farm Bill

First incorporated into a farm bill in 1985, the conservation title is what some would consider the original Green New Deal. Its voluntary conservation initiatives give farmers and ranchers flexibility to adopt practices in [Read More …]

Transition Cow and Bedding Management, Food System Research

The Dairy Signal® features interactive discussions with experts to advance dairy farms and farmers Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will bring together researchers and dairy farmers for interactive [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Export Expansion Grant Recipients

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces that nine projects have been selected to receive Export Expansion Grants. Through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE), more than $1.2 million [Read More …]

Purdue ag economists provide insight on critical issues facing farmers in 2023

“Signs are pointing to another uncertain and volatile year in agriculture,” said Roman Keeney, co-editor of the report After a year of economic shocks that included supply chain disruption, global conflict, tight margins and historic [Read More …]

Understand Importance of Carbon’s Influence at 2023 PDPW Carbon ConferenceCarbon

January 31 event will bring together experts, farmers, industry professionals to discuss opportunities, risks For producers curious about carbon markets and its opportunities for their businesses, the PDPW Carbon Conference will explore the various aspects [Read More …]

Gov. Hochul announes initiatives to provide economic boost to farmers