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With the release of USDA’s Farm Labor Survey on February 11, farmers that utilize the H-2A program finally know the minimum wage they must pay their H-2A workers in 2021. Usually, this wage rate, known [Read More …]

Meet 15 of the Hottest Innovators Accelerating Animal Health and Nutrition

The livestock, dairy and aquaculture industries are ripe for disruption, with game-changing technologies entering the market to support producers in improving sustainability, traceability and animal welfare from farm to fork. The virtual Animal AgTech Innovation [Read More …]

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Caleb Rykaczewski Awarded 2021 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Caleb Rykaczewski has been selected to receive the 2021 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship Award. Caleb is the third recipient of the NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship [Read More …]

To reduce GHGs, dairy has solutions for all sizes

The methane digester on Belden Farms in Hatfield, MA, owned and operated by Darryl and Lucinda Williams, generates almost 2.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year, avoiding 1,768 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — [Read More …]

CropX completes integration of Regen

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Develops Comprehensive Irrigation Management Platform for New Zealand’s Dairy Holding Limited and Plans global expansion of leading effluent management solution CropX, a global leader in soil analytics for agriculture announced today the successful integration of [Read More …]

Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive talks about a recent report saying milk is priced too low

A recent report from a respected global research firm says milk is priced too low to compete with plant-based beverages. Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive e-newsletter, joins Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News [Read More …]

2021 PA Dairy Industry award winners announced

Behrer, Breneman, Ebert, and Raney Were Recognized at the 2021 Virtual Dairy Summit At this year’s virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded [Read More …]

2021 Spring Pasture Mangement Class

Join livestock and field crops specialists for webinars focused on preparing for a productive 2021 grazing season Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) will be offering virtual training [Read More …]

The world wants more of Wisconsin’s award-winning cheeses

USDEC shines a spotlight on Wisconsin to show the need for sound trade policies that bolster the U.S. economy, especially in rural communities. With flattening population growth in the U.S. and rapidly increasing demand for [Read More …]

Register for the DCHA Annual Conference and Trade Show

The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) board of directors and staff invite you to attend the 2021 DCHA Annual Conference and Trade Show, April 6-8, at the Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley, Appleton, Wis. [Read More …]

7JE5004 CHROME Sells Half-a-Million Units

At seven years and nine months of age, 7JE5004 River Valley CeCe CHROME-ET claimed a new semen sales record to join the half million club. He is Select Sires’ second Jersey sire to achieve this [Read More …]

Timothy Caulfield to address misinformation in the time of COVID-19 at 2021 Virtual Summit

Author of bestselling book ‘Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?’ to provide keynote Timothy Caulfield, author and professor of health law and science policy at the University of Alberta, is slated to speak at the [Read More …]

PDPW Business Conference Includes Youth Leadership Programming

Fast-paced, engaging sessions for youth ages 15-18 featured at dairy’s premier educational event For the first time, the 2021 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Business Conference will feature programming specifically for high school students, ages 15 [Read More …]

Research shows real milk supports immune health, bones, muscles

UC Davis food chemist shares science behind distinct health benefits of real milk Immune system support and disease prevention are top of mind for Americans stuck at home under the threat of Covid and in [Read More …]

Agricultural Literacy Week to reach 1,000 students across Madison Co.

Week helps promote agricultural literacy and learning to students across New York State Agricultural Literacy Week has been celebrated by New York Agriculture in the Classroom (NYAITC) for the past 17 years as a [Read More …]

State Fair Dairy Promotion Board accepting applications for scholarships

$1,000 scholarships available to dairy/food students for second semester of 2021-2022 school year The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships for use during the second semester of the 2021-22 school year. [Read More …]

Dairy Forward Grant informational webinar planned

Dairy Forward Grant Informational Webinar planned for February 24th Cornell Cooperative Extension and American Farmland Trust would like to invite dairy producers across the state to join a free webinar focused on the Dairy Forward [Read More …]

NNYADP Tile Drainage Research Results to be Presented During Virtual Crop Congress on February 24

Unprecedented agricultural water quality research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is producing significant insight into how nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen are transported across and through soil. On February [Read More …]

Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Gearing Up for 2021; Applications Due March 15

Any Michigan high school and college students interested in dairy and/or pursuing a career in the dairy industry have until March 15 to apply for the 2021 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program. The [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 46 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 46 of The Dairy Signal™. This week’s presenters will share insights on managing [Read More …]

StoneX’s Donnay Issues Weekly Report

Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight at StoneX, has issued his Udder Intelligence report for Feb. 11. His report shows the US market continues to pinball between the bearish fundamentals and the unlimited flow [Read More …]

US Foodservice Trends for 2021

Mintel, the international research firm, offers analysis, insights, and recommendations centered around consumer behavior over the next 12 months. Mintel announced four key trends for the US foodservice industry, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centered [Read More …]

IDFA’s Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference

The Ice Cream Technology Conference is the premier event for ice cream and frozen dessert professionals and is the only meeting that focuses specifically on innovations in frozen dessert research, technology and new market trends. [Read More …]

Bill would promote regenerative ranching in California

Senate Bill 322 would establish the California Conservation Ranching Incentive Program California state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), along with a number of Senate and Assembly coauthors, introduced a groundbreaking bill this week that would [Read More …]

2021 Midwest Manure Summit will be an online event

Topics include ammonia capture, odors, biogas upgrading, and much more The 2021 Midwest Manure Summit is going virtual! This free, online event, hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension’s Dairy Team and College of Agriculture [Read More …]

Commodity Classic announces 2021 schedule of events

Online event features 50+ educational sessions The tentative schedule for the 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic has been announced. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s event is being presented digitally on March 2-5, 2021. [Read More …]

Update on USDA activities to contain COVID-19 pandemic

USDA deploys 127 disaster, public health specialists to assist with federal response In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness (PDF, 24 MB). The plan is driven by science, [Read More …]

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