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The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased to announce that registration for Dairy Forum 2022 opens today. Dairy Forum is back live and in person in 2022 in sunny Palm Desert, Calif. The [Read More …]

Farmfest Feature Forums focus on key ag issues

A feature forum titled “U.S. Ag Policy at the Crossroads …… Where do we go from here?” will be held Aug. 3 The 2021 Farmfest Feature Forums will have a heavy emphasis on key topics [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau statement on former WFBF President Dan Poulson

Wisconsin Farm Bureau sends its deepest condolences to the Poulson family Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Krentz released this statement regarding the announcement of former WFBF President Howard ‘Dan’ Poulson’s death: “Dan was [Read More …]

Webinar series to address dairy employee communications, management

Five-part series will cover communications, feedback, employee handbooks Veterinarians, nutritionists and other dairy consultants, as well as interested dairy producers, are invited to participate in a five-part webinar series titled “Transforming Your Team: Employee [Read More …]

BioEntrepreneurship program to fuel NYS life science startups

BioEntrepreneurship fellowship connects participants to life science companies across New York Cornell MBA students and life science researchers will be able to immerse themselves in real-world startup projects and get the tools, training and [Read More …]

U.S. dairy welcomes progress and U.S. leadership in UN Food Systems Pre-Summit

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today commended U.S. leadership at the UN Food Systems Summit (UN FSS) Pre-Summit ministerial meeting in Rome. The Pre-Summit has generated [Read More …]

Select Sires Unification Update

The farmer-owner boards of Minnesota Select Sires Co-op, Inc. and COBA/Select Sires Inc. have voted with overwhelming support to ratify the unification of the Select Sires federation. Voting results from Select Sires MidAmerica Inc. did [Read More …]

Idaho Dairy Producer Testifies Before Congress on USMCA Enforcement Importance

National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Executive Committee member Allan Huttema said USMCA enforcement is essential for the agreement to reach its potential for U.S. dairy farmers in testimony today at a U.S. Senate Finance Committee [Read More …]

USDA Invests $14 Million in Rural Economic Development Projects in 10 States

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $14 million in rural economic development projects (PDF, 148 KB) in 10 states. “When we [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association, Inc. Announces $14,000 Awarded in Annual Bruce W. Krupke Memorial Scholarships

North Syracuse, NY – Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association, Inc. (NDSA) has announced 11 scholarship recipients to college students to receive the Bruce W. Krupke Memorial Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year totaling $14,000. This year’s [Read More …]

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Dairy Market Report – July 2021

Positive aspects of the current U.S. dairy industry situation outlook include a 4.7 percent annual increase for total commercial use of milk in all products, domestic and export, during March–May, when measured on a milk [Read More …]

GROWMARK Foundation Will Award Jackets to Illinois FFA Members

Online application now open In April 2019, Mike Builta, a GROWMARK vice president and long-time employee, passed away unexpectedly. To honor his memory, the GROWMARK Foundation will be providing 100 FFA jackets to FFA [Read More …]

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Proposals sought for dairy & research promotion projects

Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board anounces Invitation for Proposals for promotion, research projects The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board has issued [Read More …]

Robotic milker discussion group, facility tour slated for August 19

Robotic milker owners, individuals considering installing technology are invited The Center for Dairy Excellence is partnering with regional AMS technology dealers to host a Robotic Milker Discussion Group meeting on Thursday, August 19 from [Read More …]

Ohio June Milk Production report

Ohio dairy herd up 7,000 head from a year earlier Dairy herds in Ohio produced 478 million pounds of milk during June, up 2.6 percent from a year ago, according to Cheryl Turner, State [Read More …]

Veal Quality Assurance Adds Antibiotic Stewardship Training to Program

Content to be featured in an August 5, 2021 at 11:00AM Central, educational webinar hosted by the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association; eligible for continuing education by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards Antibiotic [Read More …]

President Duvall hosts Mexico leaders for wide-ranging discussion

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today met with Tatiana Clouthier, Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy, and Esteban Moctezuma Barragón, Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S., to discuss a variety of trade matters, the use [Read More …]

USDA listening sessions to inform agency’s efforts to advance racial justice and equity

On July 28-29, USDA is hosting virtual listening sessions to collect testimony and information for its Racial Equity Commission. The group’s directive is to address systemic inequities and increase participation in USDA programs, services, committees [Read More …]

Introducing the T7170 Ag-Bagger by RCI

Ag-Bagging is taking a performance leap forward through the new T-Series models introduction, with its first public showing at the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days show in Eau Claire, WI. Since acquiring the product line in [Read More …]

USDA Announces $16.6 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $16.6 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities that help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers [Read More …]

Applications Open for Holstein Association USA’s Virtual Interview Contest

Holstein Association USA is pleased to offer the second Virtual Interview Contest for Junior Holstein members. This program is designed to prepare youth for real world opportunities, giving them the chance to sharpen their resume [Read More …]

California could cut off water from thousands of farmers

Farmers’ water allocations this year have already been dramatically reduced California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state’s major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought. [Read More …]

Potential Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties on UAN Solutions Raise Eyebrows

As American agricultural production grows to meet new domestic and international market opportunities, inputs needed to produce those crops must grow as well. Fertilizer, a key production input, is projected to account for approximately 36% [Read More …]

2021 Allegany County Fair Youth Dairy Show results

On Wednesday, July 21st the Allegany County Fair held the Youth Dairy Show Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County’s Agriculture Program is excited to announce: 2021 Allegany County Fair Youth Dairy Show Results Lynn Bliven, Agriculture [Read More …]

The Dairy Signal™ from PDPW to Feature Sessions on Calcium and Reproduction Research, Human Trafficking in Rural America

Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 68 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will highlight prevention of human trafficking in rural areas, as well as research updates on dairy [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors Outstanding Junior Breeders

Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who have bred and own exceptional Holstein cattle. The awards, based on both conformation and milk production, are designed to reward and encourage Junior members to continue their [Read More …]

Register for the 2021 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference

Join us for the 12th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference on Tuesday, September 21! Hear from experienced dairy professionals who have expertise in applied economics, risk management, dairy policy, cash flow analysis, dairy processing, [Read More …]

Recognizing the importance of dairy is vital, says IDF President ahead of UN Food Systems Summit

President of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Piercristiano Brazzale stresses the vital role of dairy in healthy and sustainable diets in advance of the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit, to be held in Italy between 26–28 [Read More …]

First-of-its-kind “Pathways to Dairy Net Zero” initiative to raise climate ambition for the global dairy sector

A first-of-its-kind Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative is being developed to accelerate climate change action throughout the global dairy sector. Announced today at the United Nations (UN) Food Systems Pre-Summit, the climate effort will [Read More …]

IDFA Calls on U.S. and European Officials to Resolve Issue that Threatens Supplies of Global Infant Formula and Critical Adult Nutrition Products