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Despite strong economic conditions, farmers remain concerned about the future The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 7 points in January to a reading of 167. While the Index of Current Conditions remained relatively flat, down [Read More …]

Virtual animal handling training helps farms meet F.A.R.M. requirements

Free virtual training opportunity geared towards dairy farmers and their employees Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, in a cooperative effort with New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), will offer a free [Read More …]

New Purdue animal sciences head

Karen Plaut, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Purdue Agriculture, has announced that John Blanton has accepted the position of head of the Department of Animal Sciences. He assumed his position effective Monday (Feb. 1). [Read More …]

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture Announces Rebrand

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA), a non-profit advocating for animal agriculture, has announced a rebrand to reflect the organization’s new strategic vision to be the leading resource for the animal agriculture industry and [Read More …]

It’s Not Too Late to Register for PA Dairy Summit

Hear From Dairy Checkoff Leaders & Other Industry Experts Since 1984, dairy producers have paid 15 cents on every hundredweight into the Dairy Checkoff program. During the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, taking place on [Read More …]

National Black Farmers Association Kicks Off Black History Month with Farm & Ranch Living Magazine Farmer John Feature

Meet John Boyd Jr., agriculture activist and founder of the National Black Farmers Association. Stop by John Boyd Jr.’s 1,300-acre farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, on any given day—especially in the early morning hours—and you’re [Read More …]

Olthof Selected as Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition and Management Fellowship Student at Michigan State University

Lynn Olthof was recently selected as the Vita Plus dairy nutrition and management fellowship student at Michigan State University (MSU). Olthof is the seventh student to participate in the program. She will spend two summers [Read More …]

2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit registration now open

Preliminary agenda of sessions and speakers available Registration is now open for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed Obstacles to Opportunities. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the event, the Alliance’s Stakeholder Summit [Read More …]

Animal Activist Alert

Last June, Direct Action Everywhere launched an interactive map called Project Counterglow with specific locations of farms and plants across the country. Activists were encouraged to use the map to locate farms and plants in their [Read More …]

Krone North America introduces six new EasyCut™ Mower Conditioner models

Krone North America introduces six new EasyCut™ Mower Conditioner models designed to deliver a closer cut in all crops and field conditions. Hay producers looking for the latest technology to deliver the highest quality cuts [Read More …]

DBIA to award $1M in next round of grants

February 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Eligible projects include dairy farm diversification, “value added” dairy products, and starting/increasing exports of dairy products The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers [Read More …]

Dr. Amy Boileau of the National Dairy Council sets the record straight on lactose-free dairy

Those of us who enjoy eating all types of dairy foods sometimes seem a bit put off when folks talk about lactose intolerance. Is it just an excuse to move away from dairy, maybe even [Read More …]

Scarce labor, higher wages in store for NYS farms in 2021

2021 Agricultural and Food Business Outlook Conference was held virtually Jan. 25 New York state farm operators can expect a tight labor market and rising wages in the year ahead, in addition to continued pandemic [Read More …]

MidAtlantic Farm Credit announces third farm transition planning webinar

Third session will take place February 8 at 11 a.m. MidAtlantic Farm Credit is preparing for the third webinar on February 8 of a four-part series on farm transition planning with PA Farm Link and [Read More …]

MMPA dairy farmers shine in national quality award program

Fifteen Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) dairy farms were recently awarded National Dairy Quality Awards by the National Mastitis Council (NMC). Recognized during the virtual NMC 60th Annual Meeting last week, these MMPA members were [Read More …]

Study: food and agriculture workers at top of list for those most at-risk of COVID death

A University of California, San Francisco study of the jobs at most risk for death from COVID-19 shows line cooks, machine operators, agricultural workers, bakers, and construction laborers at the top of the list. The [Read More …]

Organic Valley to Pioneer use of Satellite Technology to Improve Pasture Grazing

Regenerative farming system leader taps new technology to improve cow nutrition, sequester carbon in the soil Organic Valley is launching a pilot program that uses satellite photography to measure pasture health on its dairy farms, providing its farmers [Read More …]

2021 HOLDS PROMISE – AND A BIG TO-DO LIST

It would be very difficult to exaggerate the extent of the challenges that the dairy industry, and the nation, has faced in the past year – and those challenges are far from over. But it’s [Read More …]

Online grazing program focused on dairy herds

Tuesdays during March 2021 Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Regional Dairy Specialists, Alycia Drwencke and Betsy Hicks, would like to invite dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals across the state to join a series of 6 webinars [Read More …]

Hear from dairy checkoff leaders, dairy industry experts

Register for the 2021 Virtual Dairy Summit on Feb. 8-11, 2021 Since 1984, dairy producers have paid 15 cents on every hundredweight into the Dairy Checkoff program. During the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, taking [Read More …]

Shifting trends impact animal protein industry

Uneven recovery in U.S. foodservice sector implies the same for animal protein As COVID-19 spread across the country last year, it spurred the “great grocery grab of 2020” — a shift to at-home food consumption [Read More …]

Holstein America broadcasts February 8 on RFD-TV

Join us for Holstein America at 7 p.m. CST, Monday, Feb. 8 on RFD-TV Each day, dairy farmers across America rise to the challenge of feeding a growing world. Consumers today have more choices than ever [Read More …]

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National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, as well [Read More …]

REAP Registration Catch Up Incentive Kicks Off In February 2021

Beginning today, Jersey breeders can catch up registrations on overage individuals through the American Jersey Cattle Association’s (AJCA) REAP program for half the traditional cost. Recognizing the difficult times dairy producers are facing, the AJCA [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies During 2020

Filings Drop 7% During 2020, Not Out of the Woods Yet Recent higher commodity prices and ongoing ad hoc financial support to offset natural disasters, retaliatory tariffs and coronavirus-related damages have come a little too [Read More …]

CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Alternative Manure Management Program Practices

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is seeking public comments on recommendations for proposed new manure management practices to be potentially included in its Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). Proposals for [Read More …]

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