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An international team of scientists analysed data from more than 5,000 dairy cows Two tiny mutations in the genome of cattle likely cause some animals to be significantly more susceptible to Digital Dermatitis, an extremely [Read More …]

USDA Boosts Conservation on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. USDA’s [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces Support for Farmers’ Markets During National Farmers’ Market Week

In conjunction with National Farmers’ Market Week, Farm Credit East is announcing its recent awarding of $43,500 in small grants to 84 farmers’ markets across the Northeast. Farm Credit East recognizes that farmers’ markets are [Read More …]

NMPF commends climate provisions in Senate’s Inflation Reduction Act

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended the inclusion of $20 billion in new funding for USDA conservation programs in the Inflation Reduction Act which passed the Senate today. The funding, spearheaded by Senate Agriculture [Read More …]

Conservation Connections: An introduction to NRCS resources

All are welcome to a pasture walk at Holm Girls Dairy where rotational grazing is being utilized to custom raise organic dairy heifers. Over many years, Doran and Mariann Holm have found resources at NRCS [Read More …]

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Irrigation Pasture Walk at Birds All Dairy

Will take place Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County’s Agriculture Program is excited to announce: Irrigation Pasture Walk at Birds All Dairy on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 12:00 [Read More …]

Burkholders sustain a dairy for generations to come

In farming, success often means creating an operation that can sustain the next generation. And that requires embracing change. That balance of continuity and innovation is what Clint Burkholder and his family have tried to [Read More …]

DeLaval Flow-Responsive™ Milking sets new standard for milking efficiency

Ground-breaking technology responds to the natural milk flow from the cow, saving time and improving animal welfare DeLaval, a global leader in dairy innovation, introduced Flow-Responsive™ Milking, a new technology that adapts the applied vacuum to [Read More …]

Distinguished leaders awarded state’s highest agricultural honor

Dr. Karen Plaut and Gary Truitt presented with the state’s highest agricultural honor, the AgriVision Award At the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch presented Dr. Karen Plaut, Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University, [Read More …]

USDA ReConnect Program Round 4: Apply starting Sept. 6th

USDA is making additional funding available for high-speed internet in Round 4 of the ReConnect Program U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small have announced that the Department will begin [Read More …]

Alternative Feedstuffs, Managing Costs, Activity Monitors

Interactive webinars connect dairy farmers with leading experts This weeks, The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature episodes to help dairy producers make the most of feed sources and technology while managing [Read More …]

Texas dairy producers see high prices, high input costs

Texas milk producers increased the number of dairy cows by 20,000 head, which helped Texas surpass Idaho in milk production Texas dairy producers pushed into third place nationally at the beginning of 2022 and have [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes 30 Dairy Industry Leaders Into NextGen Leadership Program

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that 30 emerging leaders of the dairy industry have been accepted into the fourth class of the NextGen Leadership Program, a signature program of IDFA’s People Strategy. This incredible [Read More …]

Nutrition solution can help heat-stressed cows as US warms

Heat-stressed dairy cows develop gut permeability, or leaky gut, which contributes to a reduction in milk production Rising temperatures pose major challenges to the dairy industry – a Holstein’s milk production can decline 30 to [Read More …]

MDA partnerships assist transitioning farmers

Support available for beginning, exiting farmers Farmers in Minnesota looking to enter or exit farming have two new resources available, through a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Farm Bureau [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Announces The ScienceHearted Center

Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production uses leading technology and innovation to take the guesswork out of dairy, beef, swine and poultry production at their state-of-the-art lab in Waukesha, Wisconsin. To better reflect the [Read More …]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Collections And Protocols — What You Need To Know

August 25 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Join IDFA in collaboration with PwC for the second in a series of six webinars delivered by Amanda Kish, PwC ESG Partner, and Paula Ivey, PwC ESG [Read More …]

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Animal rights movement promotes their agenda on college campuses

Summer is flying by which means school is almost back in session! As students head back to campus, unfortunately animal rights activist groups are headed there too. College outreach and “humane education” are ways the [Read More …]

Palmyra Farm Awarded the 2022 McKown Master Breeder Award

Cow families have always remained at the heart of Ralph Shank Jr. and Mary Shank Creek’s successful breeding program. Along with Shank’s wife Terrie and Creek’s husband Mike, they own and operate Palmyra Farm [Read More …]

Milkweed and Hemp Dogbane Control in Grass Forages

Milkweed and hemp dogbane are very aggressive perennials that can be difficult to control in grass hay or pasture systems. Some management considerations are below. Milkweed and hemp dogbane are very aggressive perennials that are [Read More …]

DATCP accepting applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 16

Program helps support farmer participation in conservation efforts The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 16, 2022. These grants are awarded [Read More …]

Launch of Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Pulse Auctions

CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services, today announced that Global Dairy Trade Pulse Auctions will be launched with the first GDT Pulse Auction (PA‑001) scheduled for [Read More …]

Farm Credit Bank of Texas reports second-quarter financial results

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a cooperatively owned wholesale bank that finances agriculture and rural America Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported solid earnings, loan growth and credit quality in the second quarter [Read More …]

USDA-EPA partnership to provide wastewater sanitation