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On Dec. 9, CoBank based in Denver, Colo., released its 2022 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy. The 29-page report surveys the U.S. and global economies and focuses [Read More …]

Incorporating alfalfa in forage systems could lead to environmental benefits

UGA grazing specialist Jennifer Tucker is doing her part to restore alfalfa production to the state Alfalfa, once a dominant forage in Georgia, is the third-highest crop for economic returns in the United States. [Read More …]

Pen-side test for bovine respiratory disease

May save cattle industry millions, reduce antibiotic use Sous-vide cooking inspired an idea that took promising technology out of the lab and into the barn. Researchers at Purdue University successfully developed an on-site bovine [Read More …]

USDA opens 2022 signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, expands program

This signup period runs from December 13, 2021 to February 18, 2022 As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened [Read More …]

Stem-cell breakthrough could preserve diverse livestock breeds

Lab has made a breakthrough that will enable long-term storage and reproduction of cattle stem cells When Vimal Selvaraj’s uncle first imported Holstein semen to start his dairy farm in India in the early 1990s, he [Read More …]

USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain

Program Will Unlock Approximately $1 Billion for Meat and Poultry Processors and Food Supply Chain Infrastructure U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new [Read More …]

2022 Dairy Margin Coverage Improvements Announced

Program Has Been Expanded for Supplemental Production Yesterday, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the USDA shared important information about expected Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) updates. The USDA will open signup for the DMC program [Read More …]

Farm Advocates Call for DOJ Investigation into Suspicious Spike in Fertilizer Prices

With higher grain prices, farmers have more dollars to pay for inputs — and fertilizer corporations may be taking advantage of that. On Wednesday, December 8, Family Farm Action Alliance sent a letter to [Read More …]

CDFA supports new dairy digester cluster project in Merced

CDFA undersecretary Christine Birdsong was among those present this week at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Merced Dairy Digester Pipeline Cluster Project, a group of 15 dairy digesters to start, 12 of them partly funded by [Read More …]

NxGEN sires excel in health, wellness and fitness

Select Sires offers early access to the industry’s most elite genetics through the NxGEN® program. These sires hail from the best pedigrees and boast powerful health, wellness and fitness traits to create the next generation [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds House Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, Encourages Senate to Follow Suit

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996) by the House of Representatives: “On [Read More …]

Pa. Dairymen’s Assoc. debuts new milkshake flavor at Farm Show

Black Raspberry will be featured and added to those legen-DAIRY milkshake flavors The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, one of the state’s leading advocates for dairy farmers, is thrilled to welcome back milkshake fans from across the [Read More …]

Zahn wins WFBF’s Excellence in Ag Award

Agriculture agent for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Kellie Zahn was selected as the winner of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Agriculturist Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s 102nd Annual Meeting on Dec. 5. Zahn is [Read More …]

DMC signup to begin; USDA, Congress thanked for NMPF-backed improvements

The National Milk Producers Federation is urging farmers to sign up for maximum coverage in 2022 under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, which USDA today announced will open for enrollment from Monday, Dec. 13, through Feb. 18. [Read More …]

NxGEN sires excel in health, wellness and fitness

Select Sires offers early access to the industry’s most elite genetics through the NxGEN® program. These sires hail from the best pedigrees and boast powerful health, wellness and fitness traits to create the next generation [Read More …]

USDA Opens 2022 Signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, Expands Program for Supplemental Production

Program Enhancements Improve Feed Cost Calculations As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup for the Dairy [Read More …]

Alltech announces winner of Most Valuable Employee Award

Alltech Wisconsin recognizes the value of employees who possess an exceptional work ethic, exhibit integrity and engage in their responsibilities. As such, Alltech Wisconsin is pleased to present the Most Valuable Employee (MVE) Award [Read More …]

USDA and Boehringer Ingelheim Expand Summer Research Opportunities For Veterinary Students

Veterinary Students Will Work with USDA Scientists to Research Emerging Diseases with Potential to Affect Animals and Public Health Boehringer Ingelheim and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are [Read More …]

Alltech enhances service offering with new customer experience manager

As part of Alltech’s ongoing commitment to offering superior customer service, the company is pleased to announce Kristina Lukehart’s new role as the company’s customer experience manager. In this key strategic and operational [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Of America Closing Country Delite Plant In Nashville

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced today that it plans to discontinue operations at its Nashville, Tenn., Country Delite Farms™ manufacturing facility in February 2022. “Business decisions that impact people’s lives are always difficult,” said [Read More …]

USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers and Restore Renewable Fuel Markets Hit by the Pandemic

Up to $800 Million Will Help Biofuel Producers and Rural Americans Build Back Better U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support [Read More …]

Researchers create contamination test for dairy products

The technology is also expected to be effective for use with other foods and beverages Researchers have developed a test to reveal bacterial contamination in dairy products well before they have a chance to [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment weakens as production cost concerns mount

Rising production costs, including those for fertilizer, farm machinery, seed and fuel, are of increasing concern to farmers The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer slipped 5 points in November to a reading of 116 as [Read More …]

Real California Milk begins holiday season with Mornings Mean More campaign