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The record for high average in history for the National Heifer Sale was broken for the third consecutive year on June 26, 2020, as 16 lots were struck off for an average of $10,996.88. The [Read More …]

Reviewing the Proposed Expansion of the SHIPP Cropland Set-Aside Program

USDA administers a variety of conservation programs with an emphasis on voluntary land retirement, working lands and conservation easements. The most notable is the Conservation Reserve Program, a voluntary land retirement program that provides financial [Read More …]

Management Tip Topic: Build a Healthy Rumen Environment

The health of your herd starts with good rumen management. Healthy cows perform better, and better performance can lead to greater production and ultimately greater profitability. Without a well-functioning rumen, your herd could be more [Read More …]

TechMix Global Hires Michael Reid, PhD

TechMix Global has hired Michael Reid, PhD in the role of International Ruminant Health Manager. The global footprint of TechMix has expanded significantly in recent years and Michael will be instrumental in bringing extensive technical [Read More …]

fairlife Ice Cream Is Officially a Thing!

fairlife, LLC Partners with Boardwalk Frozen Treats, Announces Launch of New Indulgent Light Ice Cream “When will you come out with ice cream?” “If I make up a song about fairlife ice cream, will you [Read More …]

Rapid sensor test for cattle disease

Purdue team gets $1 million to develop new BRD testing option Bovine respiratory disease (BRD), one of the most prevalent and costly illnesses in the beef and dairy industries, accounts for about half of all [Read More …]

Webinar: Soil and When to Plant

Food Plot Series Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 The Food Plot Series: Soil and When to Plant live webinar will focus on how to soil test, what to do with the results, and how and when [Read More …]

New Report Lays Groundwork for Safer, More-sustainable Alternatives to Banned Pesticide Chlorpyrifos

A report issued today identifies alternatives for California growers to the banned pesticide chlorpyrifos and calls for continued work towards safer, more sustainable pest management practices. Following California’s historic decision to end use of the [Read More …]

Achieving a healthy weaning transition

A gradual transition from liquid feed takes time Are your calves experiencing a decrease in performance once they are transitioned off of milk? Perhaps you are seeing an increase in illnesses, a drop in weight [Read More …]

Timing Second Cutting Grass Hay

Orchard grass and other cool season perennial grasses should be harvested at 4- to 6-week intervals, ideally between 35-40 days. Production and cutting frequency are greatly affected by soil moisture, soil temperature, soil fertility, and [Read More …]

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Burger King’s Campaign Disappoints California Dairy Group

Western United Dairies (WUD), the dairy service organization based in Modesto, Calif., says it is disappointed by the release of Burger King’s #CowsMenu campaign. WUD contends it is based on misleading information and a blatantly [Read More …]

Heat stress in gestating dairy cows impairs performance of future generations

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® studies lasting effects of heat stress on dairy cows It is estimated that in the United States, environmental heat stress in cows costs the dairy industry more than [Read More …]

NIAA elects officer team and new board members

Selects firm for ongoing management The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) recently elected offices and executive committee members who will guide the organization over the next two years. In addition, three new board members [Read More …]

Florida Dairy legend Red Larson passes away

As reported in the Lake Okeechobee News, the Okeechobee dairy industry has lost one of its original trailblazers. Louis “Red” Larson passed away on July 17 according to his son John Larson. “Last night our [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance launches Animal Ag Allies

Farmers, ranchers, practicing veterinarians, industry professionals encouraged to enroll The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the launch of the Animal Ag Allies program to empower farmers, ranchers and practicing veterinarians to be outspoken advocates for agriculture [Read More …]

APHIS seeks comment on production of FMD vaccine on U.S. soil

Vaccine manufacturer seeks approval to produce foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on a petition from a vaccine manufacturer seeking [Read More …]

CME Spot Cheddar Blocks Charged Out of the Gate This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 17, 2020 CME spot Cheddar blocks came charging out of the gate this week. On Monday they sprinted 8.5ȼ straight uphill, to a record shattering $3 [Read More …]

Penn State Extension to offer online pesticide applicator short course

Online course begins on August 3, runs through August 26 Pesticide applicators planning to take the Pennsylvania certification exam can benefit by attending the “Pesticide Applicator Short Course,” hosted by Penn State Extension. This online [Read More …]

Farm Credit East presents webinar on PPP loan forgiveness

Prepare for Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness July 23rd from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Thursday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., that will present [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Heat Stress Webinar: July 21st and 22nd

CCE specialists discuss key considerations for caring for cattle in the heat Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest and Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Programs, with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, would like to invite dairy producers [Read More …]

Cultivating Plum Pride Holsteins’ Future

Host of Conservation Practices Regenerates Dairy Making good conservation decisions to keep the family farm productive and regenerative for future generations is a top priority at Plum Pride Holsteins, LLC. Marv Biese, of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, [Read More …]

Dietary Guidelines Reaffirms Dairy’s Crucial Role But Wider Science Review Needed

The National Milk Producers Federation said it was pleased that the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final report reaffirms dairy’s crucial role in a nutritious diet but expressed concern that the committee failed to recognize newer, broader science [Read More …]

Neogen plans to acquire U.S. rights and related assets to Elanco’s StandGuard® insecticide

Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that, in line with yesterday’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) press release, it plans to acquire the U.S. (including territories) rights to Elanco’s StandGuard® Pour-on for horn fly and lice [Read More …]

Blue Cow meet the Golden Arches™

McDonald’s Canada to highlight menu items made with 100% Canadian dairy in its summer soft serve campaign Use of Blue Cow logo brings together two of Canada’s most iconic brands Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) [Read More …]

Final Federal Dietary Committee Report Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

Affirms Dairy’s Place in Healthy Foods Category with Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following statement today in response to the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) final [Read More …]

Dairy’s shrinking water footprint

A key piece of the groundwater management puzzle The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and and other anticipated water restrictions pose major challenges for California agriculture. Without effective solutions, economists have estimated [Read More …]

Kansas Department of Agriculture to Hold Virtual 2020 Ag Summit

The Kansas Department of Agriculture has converted its fifth annual Kansas Summit on Agricultural Growth into a virtual experience. Beginning July 20, farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners, and other industry professionals across Kansas agriculture are invited [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes and Microsoft form strategic alliance to pioneer new innovations in agriculture and support rural communities

Together the companies aim to build tighter connections between consumers and farmers through innovative new technologies built on Microsoft’s cloud Land O’Lakes Inc. and Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced a multiyear strategic alliance to pioneer [Read More …]

When promises are no longer enough

Following the Annual General Meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), which brought together some 200 dairy farmers from across the country in a virtual format, dairy farmers expressed concern that they have waited [Read More …]

CubicFarms attracts $1.16 million investment from leading dairy entrepreneur Harry DeWit and company insiders