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The next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar features “Calf Rearing Bottlenecks.” Presented by Kelly Reed, Diamond V ruminant technical specialist, this free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Oct. 20. During [Read More …]

Register now for the 2020 Joint Annual Meeting

NMPF’s 2020 annual meeting will be a virtual one, as is the case with so many other events this year. But the good news is that our top-notch programming remains the same– and this year, participation [Read More …]

Webinars to help diversify dairies

Registration now open for upcoming “Let’s Get Started” webinars The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has opened registration for the [Read More …]

Texas A&M organizes veterinarian network, mentoring program

Leading change in veterinary response to large animal production A group of Texas A&M AgriLife faculty are establishing a rural veterinarian network to provide education and assistance with a goal of making rural veterinary practices sustainable. Many [Read More …]

Episode 2 of The Dairy Download podcast answers the big question: Who’s Got Milk?

Have you tuned in to The Dairy Download, the hit new podcast from IDFA and Blimling and Associates? The big question in Episode 2 is: Who’s Got Milk? Phil and Kathleen talk about the return [Read More …]

Important topics to consider when offering health insurance

DFA Insurance, provided by Agri-Services Agency, can help explain all your options Health Insurance can be a big expense and complicated. DFA Insurance, provided by Agri-Services Agency, can help explain all your options and design [Read More …]

Dairy Heifer Economics Webinar

Join us for a webinar on the economics of raising dairy heifers. Fri., Nov. 20, 2020 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET) REGISTRATION DEADLINE:November 19, 2020 11:59 a.m. The Dairy Heifer Economics webinar will explore the costs [Read More …]

Farm management update meeting Oct. 22

There is no registration fee, but you must pre-register by 5:00 pm on October 21 The second webinar in the Farm Management Update Meeting for Agricultural Professionals series will be held on October 22 from [Read More …]

Another Big Week for Barrels in Chicago

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 9, 2020 Consumers continue to reach for kitchen staples that are familiar and convenient, and Cheddar fits the bill. It was another big week for barrels [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

NMC updates Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet

Online resource provides assessment of various teat health scenarios Teat disinfection plays a key role in the National Mastitis Council (NMC) mastitis control plan. To help dairy producers and their advisers implement the most science-based [Read More …]

Proposed Rule Would Deter Organic Fraud, Strengthen Label’s Integrity

The National Organic Program (NOP) opens economic opportunities and new markets for American farmers – but in the last several years, millions of dollars of non-organic products have been intentionally mislabeled and sold as organic, [Read More …]

Mike Fowler: A lasting legacy in calf nutrition

Michael “Mike” Allen Fowler of Ames, Iowa, died August 9, 2020, but his legacy lives on in the lasting contributions he made to the dairy industry. Fowler’s influence includes helping shape the way farmers feed [Read More …]

Dan Harris, Author of 10% Happier and Co-anchor of Good Morning America Weekend Edition, to Join The Power of People

IDFA is pleased to announce that Dan Harris, author of “10% Happier”, and co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline” and the weekend edition of “Good Morning America,” will be speaking at The Power of People conference! [Read More …]

Cow Crane lifter designed to pick up down cow

The Cow Crane is a self contained, portable cow lifter designed to pick up down cows. Getting a down cow back into a standing position as soon as possible is important and easy with the [Read More …]

Government of Canada supports Ontario dairy processors to enhance productivity and protect worker health

Neil Ellis, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced today funding totaling more than $2.5 million under the Dairy Processing Investment Fund to support [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Foundation Awards Scholarships

The American Agri-Women (AAW) Foundation has chosen five scholarship recipients that play a positive role in their communities, encourage the present generation of agriculture, and desire to continue their education in agricultural pursuits. Daughters of [Read More …]

Watertown’s Rosy-Lane Holsteins Wins U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

Healthy Cows, Environment Are Focus of Wisconsin Dairy Rosy-Lane Holsteins, a Watertown dairy farm, is the winner of a national award for Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. The award will be presented at the annual U.S. [Read More …]

Velvet Ice Cream Releases Seasonal Favorites Sure to Sweeten the Holidays

Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon and Peppermint Stick back in coolers for a limited time Velvet Ice Cream, a fourth-generation ice cream maker in Utica, Ohio, and Midwest distributor of premium craft ice cream and novelties [Read More …]

Fuel Up to Play 60 and Chelan Fresh Collaborate to Help Increase Student Access to Nutritious Food Choices in Schools

Chelan Fresh Provides Portable School Meal Carts to Schools, Serving an Estimated 286,000 Meals Fuel Up to Play 60 and Chelan Fresh are increasing student access to more nutritious food choices in schools. Chelan Fresh, [Read More …]

Vinamilk Celebrates 14 Years Benefiting Vietnamese Children with School Milk Program

Vietnam Dairy Product JSC (“Vinamilk”), one of Vietnam’s first advocates for the School Milk Program (SMP), marked its contribution towards the health and well-being of 3.3 million students on this year world milk day. 14 [Read More …]

Dairy Supply Chain Company Milk Moovement Enters the U.S. Market; Joins 2020 Class of Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator

Milk Moovement, a dairy supply chain management company, today announced that it is fast-expanding in key markets in the United States. The Company, headquartered in Halifax, Canada, opened its first office stateside in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, [Read More …]

Alta Seeds Introduces EMPYR™ Premier Sorghum Forages

EMPYR™ Premier Forages Combine the Top Sorghum Forage Traits Into One Convenient Package Alta Seeds, the premium seed brand of Advanta US and a leading provider of premium genetics and technology specific to sorghum, introduces [Read More …]

August Data on U.S. Dairy Exports Shows Sustained Growth to Top Global Markets

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, issued the following statement today on the August 2020 agricultural export data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Trade System: [Read More …]

Perdue gathers input on farm challenges

U.S. ag secretary gets ‘real sense of the issues’ at Wisconsin dairy About three dozen farmers, cheese processors and others got the undivided attention of the country’s top agricultural official today when Edge Dairy Farmer [Read More …]

Elite New Bull Available through Holstein Marketplace Sires

Holstein Marketplace Sires is pleased to introduce their latest release, 712HO01011 C-HAVEN POSITIVE DELUXE-ET, bred and owned by Thomas Priest & Thomas T. Mercuro, Greencastle, Pa. DELUXE ranks amongst the most elite available bulls in [Read More …]

PDPW Announces 2020-21 Educational Programs & Events Calendar

On-farm workshops, training programs designed to meet dairy farmer educational needs while complying with CDC and health guidelines A combination of virtual and carefully-planned in-person training opportunities will provide dairy farmers with the latest information [Read More …]

USDA Seeks New Partnerships to Safeguard, Restore Wetland Ecosystems

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $30 million is available in technical and financial assistance through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) to help conservation partners protect and restore critical [Read More …]

Do You Know Your Costs to Grow Feed?

Feed costs tend to be the largest expense on a dairy operation and managing those costs contributes to a dairy’s ability to be profitable. Feed costs typically are the largest expense on a dairy operation [Read More …]

CMAB Launches California Dairy Innovation Center

TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN NUMBER ONE DAIRY STATE The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the development of the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), a collaborative effort [Read More …]

Real California Milk Snackcelerator Doubles Semi-Finalist Pool