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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has confirmed that he will speak at the Jan. 31 webinar, “Digging into the ag export supply chain crisis and how to fix it.” The event starts at 1 p.m. [Read More …]

CRV and VHLGenetics consolidate cooperation in DNA testing

Herd improvement organisation CRV and VHLGenetics have signed a new, three-year cooperation contract. The scope of this cooperation includes genotyping of animals and embryos. CRV and VHLGenetics also see opportunities in the joint development [Read More …]

DCRC webinar addresses data-driven dairy cattle management

Animal monitoring provides data-driven management for breeding, herd health and labor efficiencies” headlines the February 25 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar, which starts at 2 p.m. Central time (Chicago time). Chris Szydel, Pagel’s Ponderosa [Read More …]

Agricultural Outlook Forum 2022 Plenary Speakers

virtual event | February 24-25, 2022 Join Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on February 24 as he discusses U.S.-China agricultural trade relations and prospects for the Chinese agriculture market with China expert and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope® raises $180,000 to provide milk to families in need

Pennsylvania dairy farmer helps kick off 2022 campaign Dairy farmer and American Dairy Association North East board member Dina Zug of Mifflintown, Pa., recently helped kick off the 2022 Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign at [Read More …]

NMPF: Dairy grows through family and faith, CDI’s Vander Woude says

Family-run dairies continue to grow and succeed, says California dairy farmer Simon Vander Woude Despite policy challenges, family-run dairies continue to grow and succeed through dedication and faith, California dairy farmer Simon Vander Woude, [Read More …]

USDA APHIS celebrates 2021 accomplishments

Marks the agency’s many successful efforts to protect American agriculture and natural resources over the past year The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is celebrating the agency’s many [Read More …]

AFBF applauds Supreme Court decision to hear Clean Water Act case

U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, [Read More …]

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The National Center for Appropriate Technology Joins Forces with MSU, UC-Davis, to Lower Risks of Climate Disruption

A new USDA grant will fund the use of crop-insurance data to improve education and extension efforts that help farmers and ranchers assess the ways extreme weather and climate disruption have caused production losses [Read More …]

QualiTru Sampling Systems Receives Latest 3-A Certification From 3-A SSI For 2022

QualiTru Sampling Systems™, leaders in the science of aseptic and representative sampling, today announced that the company has received its 2022 3-A Sanitary Standards certification from 3-A SSI, an independent not-for-profit organization that is [Read More …]

Mary Knigge Recognized as 2022 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader

The Holstein Foundation has selected Mary Knigge of Falls Church, VA as the 2022 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader. The Holstein Foundation recognizes one Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) graduate annually who [Read More …]

Nominations Deadline Extended for Farm Credit East’s Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award

Last fall, Farm Credit East announced the opening of nominations for the Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award, which aims to recognize innovative and transformational efforts to revitalize Northeast rural communities. The nomination deadline for this award [Read More …]

Grants available to fund field trips to dairy farms

Any classroom enrolled in Discover Dairy Program can apply Teachers who have classrooms that are enrolled in the Discover Dairy program are eligible to apply for one of 80 grants available to fund a [Read More …]

DBA names Meissner Advocate of the Year

Meissner was a founding member and past president of DBA Keep your priorities straight, take care of those around you, never take anything too seriously and love like crazy. Josh Meissner and his family [Read More …]

Commodity Classic announces Main Stage line-up for 2022

Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience Some of the nation’s leading agriculture experts and well-known personalities will be featured on the Main Stage during the 2022 Commodity Classic held [Read More …]

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Form Joint Initiative to Advance U.S. Dairy Exports

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — announced today the formation of a Dairy Exports Working Group aimed [Read More …]

Tools for Business Success Take Center Stage at 2022 PDPW Business Conference

Keynotes, Breakouts, Specialty Sessions and More Deliver Content to Position Attendees for Success Success in today’s dairy industry requires continuous improvement in all areas of business, from financial management to herd management to developing team [Read More …]

INFB accepting scholarship applications

The deadline to apply is March 1 Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program for the 2022-2023 school year. Each year, INFB awards 13 scholarships to incoming or current [Read More …]

Implementing Practical Genetics for the Commercial Dairy

webinar series Heather Huson, Faculty, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, is offering a webinar series every Wednesday at noon from February 16 through March 16, 2022. Register at: cals.cornell.edu/practical-genetics-dairy. Based on Dr. Huson’s Applied Genetics [Read More …]

Six Year Trend Analysis 2020 New York State Dairy Farms Selected Financial and Production Factors

Trend analysis is an important use of benchmarking within a dairy businesses. While current year performance is important, understanding trends within the business and the industry may provide additional insight into strengths and areas of [Read More …]

Dairy grows through family and faith, CDI’s Vander Woude says…

Despite policy challenges, family-run dairies continue to grow and succeed through dedication and faith, California dairy farmer Simon Vander Woude, the chairman of California Dairies Inc., first vice-chair of NMPF and a member of its [Read More …]

Taco Bell® Unveils Dairy-Based Beverage with Checkoff Support

Checkoff-supported Grilled Cheese Burrito also back on chain’s menu Taco Bell is continuing its run of dairy-based beverages thanks to dairy checkoff support. The chain released the Island Berry Freeze that uses a shelf-stable [Read More …]

Calf personality, feeding, and growth: When one style doesn’t fit all

New study in the Journal of Dairy Science® finds that, in Norwegian Red calves, individual personality is related to feeding behavior and growth In a natural setting, cows and nursing calves together set the [Read More …]

Banking on Dairy

Cows make milk. Milk makes money. But how do producers build the farms, facilities and herds needed to generate profits and a steady stream of dairy products? In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo 2022 Judges Span Globe

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the eight individuals selected to serve as associate judges of Expo’s 2022 Dairy Cattle Show. Nominated by the official judge and approved by a committee of Expo [Read More …]

Managing Data, Research Showcase and Compassion Fatigue on Tap for The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes from PDPW help producers stay on top of industry news and trends Episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™ next week will feature a dairy producer panel, a showcase of graduate research and [Read More …]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Promote Food and Nutrition Security

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments to promote food and nutrition security at the Department of Agriculture since the Biden-Harris Administration took office on January 20, 2021. “2021 again [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: January 2022