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The 32nd Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium

May 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The 32nd Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium will be virtual from May 12 to May 14, 2021. The Symposium is recognized as one of the premier conferences for gathering the latest information about advances in [Read More …]

The American Families Plan Honors America’s Family Farms

May 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Families Plan encourages family farms to stay in the family and does not tax farm and asset transfer to family members upon death The American Families Plan includes critical tax reform to ensure [Read More …]

Trimona To Use A2A2 Tested Milk Exclusively

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In March 2020, Trimona Foods, the maker of Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt, started using only A2A2 Tested milk for all of its products. It is the only yogurt available nationwide to use A2A2 tested milk exclusively. [Read More …]

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year on a farm. Sometimes things are so busy that safety is not given the priority necessary to keep everyone safe. Below are some ways to [Read More …]

Dairy farmer groups propose Class III Plus

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Plan focuses on stability, protection from negative PPDs Four Midwestern dairy groups today announced a Federal Milk Marketing Orders proposal aimed at creating long-term stability in fluid milk pricing and reducing the likelihood of negative [Read More …]

WFBF launches Heroes of Hope Contest

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light on rural heroes To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is recognizing farmers through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope [Read More …]

Farm Credit East announces board election results

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

16-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest products Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. [Read More …]

Tips to Manage Heat Stress in Calves and Heifers

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Join the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next one-hour webinar set for: May 6, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Sponsored by: Cargill Jennifer Trout, DVM, calf and heifer specialist, Cargill Animal Nutrition, [Read More …]

USDA Hosts First-Ever Virtual Fair on Food Waste Reduction Innovations and Leaders

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on May 26 (12 – 4 p.m. ET), to showcase USDA investments and business leadership [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

April 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

You’re a dairy producer in Pennsylvania processing your own milk supplying 20 school districts. Coronavirus closes the schools… what next? Bill Itle and his daughter, Carissa Itle Westrick, talk with DairyBusiness News in episode 41 [Read More …]

Inaugural U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable Advances Critical Global Issues

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman Darin LaHood, and CEOs of Deere & Company, Syngenta and ADM Headline Opening Session Given the critical importance of U.S.-China collaboration in addressing global challenges in food security, climate volatility and [Read More …]

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Moffitt to Serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs “Jenny Moffitt’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs demonstrates that USDA is committed to putting the perspective of our [Read More …]

Secretary Ross praises appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as USDA undersecretary

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Statement from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: I am thrilled that someone of Jenny Lester Moffitt’s caliber has been selected by President Biden to serve as USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. In Jenny’s seven years [Read More …]

Meet the keynote speakers for the Alltech ONE Ideas Conference!

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

You won’t want to miss these inspirational speakers at ONE 2021. Shirzad Chamine, author of the New York Times bestseller “Positive Intelligence,” has served as the CEO of the largest coach-training organization in the world [Read More …]

Select Sires’ A.I. technicians receive advanced large-herd training

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Select Sires hosted six employees for a comprehensive SelectCheckTM training school in Westfield, Wisconsin from April 11-16. The SelectCheck training is designed for professional A.I. technicians and provides hands-on training in large-herd environments. This [Read More …]

Basic Dairy Nutrition Online Course

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

May 14 – June 24, 2021 Last Chance for Early Bird Rates Rates increase after May 1, 2021 – register today and save $25! Course Summary May 14 – June 24, 2021 | Online [Read More …]

Farm Energy Day: Dairy Farm Energy Efficiency Opportunities

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 29, 2021 Dairy is arguably the heart of Pennsylvania Agriculture, and is critical to the health of farming and our rural communities. Dairy farming is also very energy intensive, and there are [Read More …]

Sustainability Markets, Part 5: Good Business Practices for Farmers Participating in Agriculture Ecosystem Credit Markets

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

AFBF’s Market Intel is publishing a five-part series to highlight the opportunities, challenges, policy levers and overall operation of agriculture ecosystem credit markets. This Market Intel article, the last in the series, looks at the [Read More …]

Feed efficiency – 3 well known dairy experts share their experience

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

When: Thursday, May 13st 2021, 11AM PST, 1PM CST, 7PM BST Sign up HERE Join Cainthus for a live webinar If, as dairy producers everywhere, the recent increase in feed costs is making you think [Read More …]

Obituary – Fred A. Strouse

April 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Longtime Holstein enthusiast Fred Strouse, 84, of State College, Pa., died April 26, 2021 at Juniper Village at Brookline. Born August 10, 1936, in State College, Fred was a 1954 graduate of State College High [Read More …]

Your Action Needed: Stop the exploitation of the word “Milk” by non-dairy alternatives

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), chair of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, along with Senator John Risch (R-ID) have reintroduced a piece of legislation that may sound familiar to some following the debate over the labeling [Read More …]

Young Leaders for Hire: Land O’Lakes Inc. Unveils American Connection Corps

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Program will support fifty Fellows in rural and urban communities across America working to improve broadband connectivity and digital inclusion Land O’Lakes, Inc. today announced the formation of a new program for young leaders aimed [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports a sustainable success, USDEC’s Harden says

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

A career devoted to agricultural sustainability – capped by a stint as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture – has prepared new U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden well for her new [Read More …]

CFAES adds livestock evaluation specialist

April 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

New Ohio State ATI coaching position announced The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) has announced the appointment of Bain Wilson as livestock evaluation specialist. Wilson will join the CFAES [Read More …]

The 32nd Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium

The American Families Plan Honors America’s Family Farms

Trimona To Use A2A2 Tested Milk Exclusively

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

Dairy farmer groups propose Class III Plus

WFBF launches Heroes of Hope Contest

Farm Credit East announces board election results

Tips to Manage Heat Stress in Calves and Heifers

USDA Hosts First-Ever Virtual Fair on Food Waste Reduction Innovations and Leaders

DairyVoice: Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

Inaugural U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable Advances Critical Global Issues

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt

Secretary Ross praises appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as USDA undersecretary

Meet the keynote speakers for the Alltech ONE Ideas Conference!

Select Sires’ A.I. technicians receive advanced large-herd training

Basic Dairy Nutrition Online Course

Farm Energy Day: Dairy Farm Energy Efficiency Opportunities

Sustainability Markets, Part 5: Good Business Practices for Farmers Participating in Agriculture Ecosystem Credit Markets

Feed efficiency – 3 well known dairy experts share their experience

Obituary – Fred A. Strouse

Your Action Needed: Stop the exploitation of the word “Milk” by non-dairy alternatives

Young Leaders for Hire: Land O’Lakes Inc. Unveils American Connection Corps

U.S. dairy exports a sustainable success, USDEC’s Harden says

CFAES adds livestock evaluation specialist

Free webinar: Ready to accelerate your career?

Creating opportunities to elevate farmer voices at the 2021 Virtual Summit

How dry is California?

Dairy farmers to seek emergency USDA hearing on Class I mover reform

Dairy farmers to seek emergency USDA hearing

Walking Strong: A hoof health webinar series

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest