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Producers continue to say that they expect their farm’s financial performance to decline in 2022 compared to 2021 The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped to a reading of 113 in March, down 12 points [Read More …]

Congress demands Canada meet its USMCA dairy commitments, earning dairy’s praise

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed their deep appreciation for robust Congressional support on ensuring Canada fully honors its U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) dairy market access commitments. Today [Read More …]

Approach Compliance as a Team Value for Dairy Success

High performance is mandatory to obtain the results that maintain profitability. For example, genetic improvement, activity monitoring, and hormone protocols have delivered higher pregnancy rates in recent years for most dairies compared to what was [Read More …]

Dairy Revenue Protection – April 2022

Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is a risk management tool for U.S. dairy producers. Set a floor on market prices when the time is right. Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is an insurance program for U.S. [Read More …]

March CWT-Assisted Export Sales Total 73 Million Pounds

CWT member cooperatives secured 67 contracts in March, adding 6.7 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 37,000 pounds of butter, 611,000 pounds of whole milk powder and 895,000 pounds of cream cheese to CWT-assisted sales [Read More …]

Are You Planning a June or July Dairy Event?

Share Your Event With Us! Are you hosting a consumer event on your farm or in your community this summer? Do you want our help in spreading the word? To help celebrate dairy across Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Hearing for Proposed Adoption of Animal Health Regulation

A public hearing will be conducted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, to consider the adoption of an administrative regulation that pertains to the cost of [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance Summit Preconference Webinar Series kicks off tomorrow

Refer a friend to register and you both could win $100! The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 Stakeholders Summit Preconference Webinar Series kicks off April 6 with webinars being held each Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. [Read More …]

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North American Manure Expo: July 13-14, 2022

View the latest technologies provided by the manure handling industry and attend the trade show with over 100 vendors The North American Manure Expo (NAME) will be hosted in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on July 13 [Read More …]

War likely to shock grain markets for several years

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine expected to result in tight grain stocks and price volatility for at least two years Global grain markets have been managing through a period of extreme price volatility following Russia’s [Read More …]

Forage shrink costs more when inputs are high

Significant focus is on the cost and availability of key inputs for forage crops entering this 2022 growing season. While the decisions made this spring to control cost without experiencing production losses will be very [Read More …]

AGI Launches #StepUp4Ukraine Collaboration

AGI, Mohawk Medbuy, the St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation collaborate to secure and direct-deliver medical supplies. Recognizing the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) announced, today, a collaboration with the Mohawk [Read More …]

Daily Dirt Indiegogo Campaign Launches

A new app for gardeners: Spend more time digging and less time scrolling! The Morning Ag Clips LLC is pleased to announce plans for its newest venture, the Daily Dirt, an eResource intended to [Read More …]

FMMO Modernization Must Be Done Right

For all of the positive developments we are seeing in dairy, from record exports to much improved prices, this industry always faces challenges. Some are short-term (high input and energy costs), and some develop [Read More …]

Michigan State University vet student receives DCHA scholarship

The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) awarded its $1,000 scholarship to Jared Sanderson, son of Michael and Pattie Sanderson, Sandusky, Mich., and a Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSUCVM) student. The DCHA [Read More …]

NYFB statement on Origin of Livestock Rule for organic dairy farms

“[The Rule] establishes clear requirements for organic certification practices on dairy farms” “New York Farm Bureau appreciates USDA for finalizing the Origin of Livestock Rule for organic dairy farms,” stated NYFB President David Fisher. [Read More …]

Dairy Revitalization Plan sparks hope

As unity grows among dairy farmers, eyes turn to the 2023 Farm Bill Farmers from throughout western Wisconsin gathered last week to envision how the Dairy Revitalization Plan could boost farm income and slow [Read More …]

USDA to provide payments to livestock producers impacted by drought, wildfire

New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock [Read More …]

ADA North East, Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program leaders elected

Board members with 65 years’ combined experience step down Audrey Donahoe of Clayville, N.Y., was re-elected to serve a second year as president of American Dairy Association North East, and Jeff Raney of Adamsville, [Read More …]

Farm Credit East reports strong 2021 financial results

Farm Credit East distributed a record $91 million in patronage dividends to eligible customer-owners based on 2021 earnings Farm Credit East reported solid 2021 financial results today, showing continued growth in loans coupled with [Read More …]

Comfort Food and Internationally Inspired Flavors Shine in 2022 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

The Ice Cream Club Inc.’s ‘Purple Daze’ Declared Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor; ‘Strawberry Cheesecake Twist Cone’ from Wells Enterprises Inc. Takes Home Honor of Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty Innovative ice cream and [Read More …]

DFBS Preliminary Progress Report #2

The second Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS) Preliminary Progress Report has been completed for 2021. This report includes 77 NY farms and is broken into three categories: Average of all farms (77) Farms less than [Read More …]

Water Quality, Tractor Safety and Disease Culling Factors on Tap for The Dairy Signal™

Online webinar presented by PDPW keeps dairy industry ahead of news and trends New episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™ will cover the latest research in water quality, large-equipment safety practices and two critical [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2021 Financial Results

Farm Credit East reported solid 2021 financial results today, showing continued growth in loans coupled with strong earnings, which allowed the Farm Credit East to distribute a record $91 million in patronage dividends to eligible [Read More …]

Real California Milk & Latina Singer-Songwriter CRYS Partner To Launch The First-Ever Cheese Record

Kick Off Release Of California Freestyle Music Track, Ad Campaign California Freestyle connects the unique sounds and flavors of the Golden State and pay homage to dairy made with Real California Milk California Freestyle, the [Read More …]

New Phibro Webinar Series Helps Producers Overcome Dairy’s Most Profit-Draining Challenges; Begins with Heat Stress

Dr. Geoff Dahl and Dr. Glenn Holub will host “Milking Us Dry: Dairy’s Most Profit-Draining Challenges — Heat Stress” webinar on Apr. 6; to be available on Phibro Academy To be successful, dairy producers must [Read More …]

Rumiano Cheese Company Completes Transition To 100% Organic