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Gathering for a hearty meal is a rite of the holiday season. However, given supply chain issues, some favorite staples may have been in shorter supply this holiday season. Households are not the only [Read More …]

ODPA Annual Meeting Update: Milk Pricing Panelists Announced

You’re invited to attend ODPA’s annual meeting on December 7 from 9:30-3:00 pm! Registration begins at 9:30, with the meeting to follow. Attendance is free and open to all dairy farmers. Wayne County Event Center [Read More …]

“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Application Available

World Ag Expo® and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up for the 15th annual “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, created to support agriculture education. High school seniors from Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Elects New National Officers

American Agri-Women (AAW) elected its national officers at its 2021 national convention recently in Phoenix, Ariz. AAW, a national coalition of farm, ranch and agribusiness women, is in its 47th year of advocating for [Read More …]

AGCO Agriculture Foundation and MANRRS Announce a Three-Year Partnership to Advance Minority Representation in the Agricultural Industry

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), a private foundation committed to ending hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced a three-year partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) to increase student [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance makes 2021 Virtual Summit recordings publicly available

Mark your calendar for the 2022 event; speaking proposal deadline extended to Dec. 3 Recordings from the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2021 Virtual Summit are now available for public viewing. The 2021 event, themed “Obstacles [Read More …]

USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, a virtual event that will be held on February 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum theme is [Read More …]

State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey passes

Served as the State Veterinarian and Chief of Animal Health at ODA for 15 years On Nov. 26, Ohio Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda shared news of the passing of State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey. [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Announces Redemption of 7 7/8% Series A Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that it will redeem all 1,500,000 outstanding shares of the Company’s 7 7/8% Series A Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities, par value $100.00 per share (“Preferred Securities”) [Read More …]

Farm safety videos, signs available for dairy producers

Center, PDMP recently launched farm safety video series The Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) recently launched a farm safety video series to help dairy producers share simple [Read More …]

Pedigree Analysis of 2021 National Holstein Show Winners Now Online

The annual Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners has been released by Holstein Association USA for the 2021 show season. These lists provide insight into the genetics of Holsteins who have seen show ring [Read More …]

Practical Considerations Before Implementing a Monitoring System for Breeding Age Heifers

Join the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next one-hour webinar set for: December 9, at 2:00 p.m. Central time Sponsored by: Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next [Read More …]

2021 Virtual Feed Dealers Seminars

Monday, December 13 8:00 – 10:30 AM EST Thursday, December 16 6:30 – 9:00 PM EST The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers [Read More …]

CDFA introduces new grants web page for improved access to programs

CDFA is pleased to announce a new grants webpage. The page is a central portal for all CDFA grant programs and will improve access to information for farmers, ranchers, technical assistance providers, researchers and other grantees. Features [Read More …]

December 9 webinar focuses on heifer activity monitoring

DCHA will host “Practical Considerations Before Implementing a Monitoring System for Breeding Age Heifers” Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – “Practical Considerations Before Implementing a Monitoring System for [Read More …]

“Make Milk Moments” holiday campaign launches

American Dairy Association’s campaign designed to remind consumers to include dairy Special moments in life start with milk which is something dairy farmers have always known! Now American Dairy Association North East is reminding [Read More …]

UW-Madison dairy science virtual preview day scheduled for Dec. 1

Hosted as a Zoom meeting, admitted and prospective students and their families can gain a firsthand look at one of the world’s leading dairy science programs The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Animal and [Read More …]

Animal Protein: From Pen/Feedlot/Barn or from a Petri-Dish/Lab?

Animal Protein: From Pen/Feedlot/Barn or from a Petri-Dish/Lab? When: Tuesday, November 30th, 12 PM ET Lab-grown meat is a topic of increasing interest among both producers and the public. Stories appear more frequently both [Read More …]

Honoring SUPERSIRE’s millionaire legacy

Select Sires has announced the passing of genetic giant, 7HO11351 Seagull-Bay SUPERSIRE-ET (EX-90-GM). After historical popularity as a young sire, SUPERSIRE made his debut to the daughter-proven lineup as the breed’s No. 1 GTPI® [Read More …]

NMPF Issues Dairy Market Report for November

The National Milk Producers Association with support from Dairy Management, Inc. has issued its regular dairy market report for November. NMPF issued this statement summarizing the report. Recent trends in production and herd sizes [Read More …]

What does ‘Net Zero’ really mean for dairy? American Dairy Coalition webinar to tackle tough topic at farm level

What does “Net-Zero” really mean for the dairy industry? The industry and organizations are pushing farmers to do something, but exactly what should they do? That’s what the American Dairy Coalition (ADC) wants to help [Read More …]

IDF launches 15th edition of the Animal Health Report 2021

IDF has released its 15th edition of the Animal Health Report 2021 which is available to download for free on the IDF website. The yearly edition takes you through a journey of animal health and [Read More …]

New launch from specialty cheese brand, Cello

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A new launch from specialty cheese brand, Cello. The brand has just released a line of 8oz Ultimate Cheese Melts. Expertly curated for taste, meltability and quality, they are perfect to satisfy every cheese craving [Read More …]

Management Tip – The Importance of Doing Parlor Audits

The milking parlor is the “heart” of your operation. It’s the harvest point for you and your herd’s hard work. However, without proper management, you can miss minuscule but crucial problems that can escalate quickly. [Read More …]

Keynote Speakers Announced for 2022 PA Dairy Summit

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that we have to go for the gold every day. Inspiring the theme for the 2022 PA Dairy Summit, taking place on Feb. 2 & 3 in [Read More …]

USDA NIFA Invests Over $34M to Support Healthy Eating for Low-Income Americans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $34 million to support greater food access and nutrition security for low-income and at-risk communities [Read More …]

AgriSafe’s COVID-19 Social Media Toolkit aims to Increase Vaccine Confidence