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Farmers across North America encouraged to participate in virtual competition Shell Rotella is hosting the second annual SuperTractors virtual tractor beauty contest to celebrate National Farmer’s Day. SuperTractors began in 2021 in order to recognize [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show showcases U.S. dairy industry leaders

All-American Dairy Show concludes on Tuesday The All-American Dairy Show returned to Harrisburg this weekend for its 58th year. The event, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, features four days [Read More …]

Amino acid supplement key to dairy cow reproductive health

Rumen-protected lysine can improve uterine health in dairy cows Lysine is an essential amino acid for dairy cows, helping boost milk production when added to the diet at adequate levels. But could lysine benefit cows [Read More …]

CentralStar searches for summer 2023 interns

Areas of interest include A.I., milk and diagnostic laboratory testing, research and development CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is accepting applications for several, paid, agricultural-related internship opportunities in summer [Read More …]

2023 Commodity Classic announces schedule

Exhibitor applications being accepted for nearly sold-out trade show Plans for the 2023 Commodity Classic are well underway as America’s largest farmer-led agricultural and educational experience returns to Orlando March 9-11, 2023. The theme for [Read More …]

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Swath Grazing

Feed makes up the largest expense on a cow/calf operation. In addition to the initial expense, producers need to consider the storage and waste associated with winter feeding in the northern United States. As [Read More …]

Webinar to share findings from animal ag mental wellness survey

Speakers will share findings from survey, what it means for PA animal agriculture For Pennsylvania agriculture professionals who missed the release of the 2022 PA Animal Agriculture Mental Wellness Survey results, a free webinar is [Read More …]

CDFA Senior Environmental Scientist Alyssa Louie and her work on methane emissions reduction

Alyssa Louie, a senior environmental scientist at CDFA, has been with the agency for seven-and-a-half years and currently works on the Dairy Digester Development and Research Program (DDRDP) and the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), [Read More …]

DCHA webinar features ET and IVF

“Investing in Advanced Reproductive Technology” headlines the next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. Brad Brundage, Trans Ova Genetics client development manager, will lead the free, one-hour DCHA webinar that starts at 2 p.m. [Read More …]

Schuman Cheese Sweeps 2022 Industry Awards

Fourth Generation Cheesemaker Takes Home 26 Awards Across 5 Industry-Wide Contests Schuman Cheese, world-class cheesemaker and largest US importer of Italian cheeses, is proud to celebrate 26 wins across 5 esteemed cheese industry competitions in [Read More …]

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LALA U.S. Wins High Honors at 2022 World Dairy Expo

Yogurt, cheese and milk cited as top products in North American competition Nine new and traditional dairy products from LALA U.S. were honored as among the best in North America during the 2022 World [Read More …]

TAHC Commissioners Adopt Rule Amendments

Chronic Wasting Disease and Cattle Entry Requirements The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) held a regularly scheduled Commission meeting July 26, 2022, at its headquarters in Austin. The following rules were adopted and went [Read More …]

EPA releases draft air emission model for dairy farms

For the past 20 years, uncertainty regarding emissions from animal feeding operations has confounded regulators and served to hinder environmental groups who seek to use regulations as a sword against animal agriculture. After years [Read More …]

The Power of People virtual conference

The dictionary defines “sustainable” as being “able to continue over a period of time,” however, we are starting to recognize the impact that the growing complexity of business today has on our personal sustainability. Day [Read More …]

USDA Offers Assistance to Restore and Protect Privately-Owned Wetlands, Agricultural Lands and Grasslands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages people and groups wanting to restore and protect critical wetlands, agricultural lands and grasslands to consider enrolling their property into conservation easements. The Farm Bill has provided USDA’s Natural [Read More …]

Ask the Expert sessions always popular at FSR

Approximately 40 free Ask the Expert sessions will address variety of important ag topics It’s not every day that Ohio farmers can hear directly from 24 agricultural experts on a variety of hot topics. That’s [Read More …]

Off-farm income increasingly important to ag/rural economy

Majority of America’s farm households now rely on jobs, income outside of agriculture U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ increasing dependence on off-farm employment and income reveals the growing economic interconnection of rural communities and surrounding cities. [Read More …]

Penn State awarded grant to help dairy farmers develop climate-smart commodities

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Project is part of USDA’s nationwide Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative Funding of up to $25 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support a new Penn State-led collaboration with dairy industry associations and [Read More …]

Registration open for Staffing and Organizing Your Team course

Course applicable to all agricultural commodities Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development has opened registration for Managing Performance, a six-week course in the Supervisory Leadership Certificate program. Staffing and Organizing Your Team materials release November 9, 2022, [Read More …]

Dairy promoters connect with thousands of consumers at N.Y. State Fair

Grassroots promotions build trust in dairy with fair-goers More than 100 county dairy promoters and volunteers supported American Dairy Association North East’s dairy activities during the New York State Fair, connecting with thousands of consumers [Read More …]

Nationwide, The Ohio State University “green” light AgTech Innovation Hub

Nationwide to provide $2 million in funding to new collaboration designed to tackle climate change challenges According to a recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, climate change could make it more difficult to [Read More …]

CentralStar searches for summer 2023 interns

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is accepting applications for several, paid, agricultural-related internship opportunities in summer 2023. Areas of interest include artificial insemination (A.I), milk and diagnostic laboratory testing, [Read More …]

Ukrainian dairy farmers feeling aftereffects of Russian attacks

In the village of Czestochowa at the Agromol farm, Russian military aviation deprived business owners of their assets, and workers of their jobs, killing 2,000 dairy cows. Bombs started falling while we were milking the [Read More …]

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