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HEALS Act is the latest in response to the COVID-19 national emergency Senate leadership recently introduced the Health Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act. The HEALS Act is the latest in response to [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and Outlook Webinar

How are dairy farms doing as of mid-year 2020? Tune in to find out, Aug. 7th Join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Friday, August 7, from 12-1 p.m., that will discuss the 2019 [Read More …]

Senator Tina Smith Introduces Loan Program to Help Dairy Processors

U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Loan Program to Help Dairy Processors Weather COVID-19 Economic Crisis Today U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.)–a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee–introduced legislation to create a loan program to provide relief [Read More …]

Farmers deserve a seat at the table in milk pricing policy

Organization calls for more democracy and a more equitable program for dairy farmers The American Farm Bureau Federation released its final report on priorities for milk pricing reform, calling for more democracy and a more [Read More …]

Governor Newsom releases final Water Resilience Portfolio

Water policy blueprint will guide state actions, support regional efforts Safe drinking water, groundwater recharge, healthy waterways, progress on Salton Sea among top priorities Governor Gavin Newsom today released a final version of the Water [Read More …]

Powerful partnerships help move more dairy

Quick-serve restaurants continue to boost dairy sales Driving demand for dairy foods through partnerships is critical for the dairy industry’s future. One dairy checkoff tactic has been working together with foodservice partners for over a [Read More …]

Virtual demos show many machines in action

The Farm Progress Virtual Experience will include the most extensive field demos in the history of both the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days. The merging of field demonstrations for the two largest farm [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Washington, WIAA & Seahawks team up to raise funds for school meal programs

Dairy Farmers of Washington (DFW) is teaming up with longtime partners Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the Seattle Seahawks to match donations up to $50,000 that will provide grants to Washington and Alaska schools [Read More …]

Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) Spotlight: Headwaters of Southeast Monroe County Seeks Landowners Interested in Farmland Preservation

Since its designation as an agricultural enterprise area (AEA) in 2014, the Headwaters of Southeast Monroe County has been working with landowners in its AEA to maximize the amount of land being preserved for agricultural [Read More …]

KDA Seeks Nominations for Kansas Ag Heroes

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is excited to announce they are now accepting nominations for the first ever Kansas Agriculture Heroes Program. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses [Read More …]

What’s in the HEALS Act for Agriculture?

Comparing HEALS and HEROS Act Provisions for Agriculture On July 27, Senate Republicans announced the details of their $1 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act, follow-up legislation to the [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER Professional Retires After 30-Year Career

With a successful 30-year career strengthening and expanding the Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production business, James “Jim” Rainey will retire July 31. Rainey started with Church & Dwight Co. Inc, the parent company [Read More …]

Wisconsin DATCP Guidance on Unsolicited Seed Packages

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has been notified that some Wisconsin residents have received unsolicited packages in the mail containing seeds that appear to have originated from China. The types [Read More …]

Hannah Johnson joins NY Animal Agriculture Coalition

Johnson looks forward to sharing her passion for the dairy industry and animal agriculture The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) is growing and is excited to welcome Hannah Johnson as their Communications Manager. Johnson [Read More …]

Dairy Future Commission to discuss the Pennsylvania dairy industry during live webinar

This webinar will take place on August 12 at 12 p.m. Penn State Extension is offering an opportunity for dairy producers and industry professionals to discuss the future of the Pennsylvania dairy industry and how [Read More …]

APHIS launches Animal Welfare Act website and videos

Will support understanding the new licensing and veterinary care requirements The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched a new website to help the regulated community and other interested stakeholders understand and implement the new licensing and [Read More …]

Indiana June Milk Production

Cow numbers down, production per cow up Dairy herds in Indiana produced 345 million pounds of milk during June, down 0.6 percent from a year ago, according to Marlo Johnson, Regional Director of USDA, NASS, [Read More …]

DCHA webinar highlights efficient feed conversion and genetics

Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar on efficient feed conversion and breeding decisions. This one-hour DCHA webinar starts at 11 a.m. Central time on Aug. 20. Efficient feed conversion plays [Read More …]

Dairy Fest™ to offer educational resources, networking, entertainment

Celebrate dairy with a night on the farm, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19 Dairy farmers who are looking for safe, affordable, and meaningful dialog, look no more as Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), has just the [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Find Ways To Help Cows “Chill” During Summer Heat

American Dairy Association North East Highlights Best Practices for Keeping Cows Cool While a heatwave continues to blaze across Pennsylvania conjuring up thoughts of fans, sprinklers and shades, most people may not realize these are [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors Outstanding Junior Breeders

Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who have bred and own exceptional Holstein cattle. The awards, based on both conformation and milk production, are designed to reward, and encourage Junior members to continue their [Read More …]

How the fight against “bogus butter” changed the world

They called it “Butterine,” and it was the “innovation” of its times. But it was an imposter. Dairy fought its labeling chicanery, with outcomes that have benefited consumers ever since. That’s why everyone should remember [Read More …]

Grazier Journey Enriches Wisconsin

Brian Pillsbury was in his element during a recent pasture walk at Schoepp Farms near Lodi. He maintained the recommended 6-foot social distance from others attending the event but could still talk with them to [Read More …]

Blue-green algae presents dangers to livestock

K-State expert cautions stagnant water can lead to toxic blooms in watering ponds Water is critical to the survival of all living creatures, but if that water source is compromised, it can have deadly consequences. [Read More …]

Farmer panel part of Dairy Signal line-up

According to Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), the line-up for week seventeen of The Dairy Signal™ will feature a farmer panel discussing corn silage. Panelists will include: Brody Stapel, Double Dutch Dairy, LLC, Cedar Grove, Wis.; Mitch Breunig, Mystic Valley [Read More …]

GROWMARK expands board of directors

Lora Wright’s selection bolsters digital technology focus GROWMARK, Inc. announced Lora Wright will be joining the Board of Directors in a new at large position. Wright brings more than 20 years of animal agricultural industry [Read More …]

AgTech NEXT Summit goes virtual

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced that the AgTech NEXT Summit will be held virtually, replacing the event previously scheduled to be held November 10 – 12. Recognizing the robust agenda, and not wanting to [Read More …]

Governor Newsom announces new supports for California workers

Governor announces support for workers to isolate and quarantine outside their home Building on previous actions to protect California’s front-line workforce, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a host of new safeguards for California workers who [Read More …]

Warning about suspicious packages of seeds appearing to be from China