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New grants will help support dairy improvement projects For dairy producers who are looking to improve cow comfort, milk production per cow, or overall efficiency on their dairy farm, the Center for Dairy Excellence is [Read More …]

Beginning Farmer Webinar to be held March 4th

Webinar to provide overview of agencies and resources they offer Understanding the many resources available to beginning farmers can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. The University of Minnesota Extension will host a public webinar [Read More …]

NMPF: Dairy is playing its part as a climate solution

Podcast features Dr. Jamie Jonker, NMPF’s Vice President for Sustainability and Scientific Affairs Through commitments like the Net Zero Initiative and efforts like the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, dairy farmers are [Read More …]

AMPI and First District Association announce formation of Common Marketing Agency

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) and First District Association (FDA) announced today the formation of a jointly owned Common Marketing Agency (CMA) of the two Minnesota-based dairy cooperatives. The CMA will optimize operational and supply [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. reports strong annual results for 2020

Farmer-owned cooperative reports 29 percent year-over-year earnings increase Land O’Lakes, Inc. today reported net sales of $13.9 billion and net earnings of $266 million for the year ending December 31, 2020, compared to net sales [Read More …]

NIAA 2021 Annual Conference Registration Open

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has opened registration for their Annual Conference, Exploring Sustainability in Animal Agriculture – A Comprehensive Approach. The virtual event will convene April 21-April 23, 2021. As animal agriculture [Read More …]

DCRC webinar features dairy cattle fertility and genomic selection

“Dairy Cattle Fertility After 12 Years of Genomic Selection: Lessons Learned, Current Applications, and Future Development” headlines the March 11 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar, which starts at 2 p.m. Central time. John Cole, [Read More …]

Bringing the farm to the classroom through technology in the Adopt a Cow program

How tall will be she be? Does she exercise? Where does she live? These are just a few of the questions 4th and 5th grade students asked their teacher when she introduced them to Pearl, [Read More …]

FARM Program Publishes 2020 Year in Review

The National Dairy FARM Program (FARM) has published its 2020 Year in Review. Serving as the annual summary of the achievements and program developments of the FARM Program, the Year in Review showcases successes and [Read More …]

Global Dairy Trade publishes 2020 Annual Report

On Monday 22 February, Global Dairy Trade will publish its 2020 Annual Report, providing key trading statistics for the year. Demand and supply were heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic during 2020, causing disruption for [Read More …]

NY FarmNet, Hudson Valley Farmlink Network collaborate

February 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wide range of services, consultations available to New York farmers at no cost Free, confidential, and impartial services available to New York farmers include: Assisting current farmland owners in developing accurate farm profiles on the [Read More …]

AHV International cutting-edge solutions now available to U.S. dairy farmers

Dairy farmers have direct access to next generation animal health tools using the science of quorum sensing. AHV International is proud to announce their innovative, award-winning products are now available to U.S. dairy farmers. The [Read More …]

Commodity Classic extends invitation to USDA Secretary-Nominee

February 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA Secretary-Nominee Vilsack invited to provide keynote during 2021 digital event With his pending return to the position of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack may also be returning to Commodity Classic as the keynote [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Herd Manager and partner Luke Hopkins and Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wallace of Zoetis Discuss cow health and wellbeing.

A commitment to cow health and wellbeing is the focus of this episode. At Collins Dairy near Green Bay, Wisconsin, the latest technology, solid management and a focus on cow care makes for a high producing, [Read More …]

World Food Prize Laureates Urge U.S. President to Make Fighting Global Hunger a Top Priority

Today, the World Food Prize Foundation released a powerful statement penned by 24 of its Laureates urging the Biden-Harris Administration to focus on alleviating hunger, poverty and malnutrition around the globe. “U.S. leadership is foundational [Read More …]

Food & Agriculture Climate Alliance expands, sets policy

Group announced expanding membership and new policy working groups The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) announced expanding membership and new policy working groups focused on developing a set of more specific policy proposals that [Read More …]

New Purina Plus program helps give calves the healthy edge

Program combines complete nutrition, quality health protocols and progressive management Purina Animal Nutrition introduces Purina® Plus, an innovative feeder calf program, which aims to help cattle producers supply high-value, low-risk feeder calves to the marketplace. Purina® Plus calves [Read More …]

Vacancies on CA Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory Board

Board makes recommendations pertaining to the operations of the CAHFS laboratory system The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), announces three vacancies on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory (CAHFS) Advisory Board. [Read More …]

Wisconsin Women in Conservation(WiWiC) Announces Free Zoom Workshops for March and April, hosted by Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Kirsten Slaughter

Wisconsin Women in Conservation, a new state-wide coalition of landowners and agencies, has announced free on-line “Spring Into Conservation!” workshops on March 3 and April 7 from 12 to 1:30pm. The live Zoom events are [Read More …]

Register: Webinar Explores Lessons Learned From The 1980s Farm Crisis

Go beyond the popular “Escaping 1980” podcast to improve your decision making AEI Premium invites agricultural decision makers to participate in a virtual event exploring lessons learned from its “Escaping 1980” podcast to be held [Read More …]

Previewing 2019 Agricultural Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency provides annual estimates of man-made greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by emissions source, as well as estimates of the amount of carbon trapped in forest and vegetation soil. Previous [Read More …]

New Guide: Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch

Order, download or read online now As the effects of climate change intensify, water management has become essential to the success of producers such as Picabo Livestock Company in Picabo, Idaho. With the help [Read More …]

Dairy-Based Sports Drink Launches With Industry Support

February 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 1

A Chicago-based start-up has launched GoodSport, a sports drink that is 97 percent dairy and aims to compete nationally against leading brands. This first-of-its-kind natural sports drink made from the goodness of milk and backed [Read More …]

Dairy playing its part as a climate solution, NMPF’s Jonker says

Through commitments like the Net Zero Initiative and efforts like the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, dairy farmers are well-positioned to be agricultural leaders in mitigating climate change, said Dr. Jamie Jonker, [Read More …]

USDA announces key leadership

Announces leadership in farm producation and conservation mission area The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) and the appointment of [Read More …]

NMPF on proposed immigration reform legislation

NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern releases statement on proposed immigration bill In response to the immigration bill introduced today in Congress, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern offered the following statement: “As a leader [Read More …]

Claim Deadline Announced in $220 million settlement

Involving purchasers who bought butter or cheese directly from a National Milk Producers Federation Cooperatives Working Together Program Member between December 6, 2008 and July 31, 2013 A $220 million settlement has been reached in a class [Read More …]

Report Details Impact of Conservation Tillage and Cover Crops on Farm Bottom Line

Financial insights can help farmers know what to expect from adopting conservation practices. Agricultural conservation practices are pivotal to addressing a host of environmental and natural resources concerns including soil health, water quality and climate [Read More …]

GENEX Scholarship Deadline Set for April 2