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NMPF’s Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga discusses the response of dairy producers to the coronavirus on RFD-TV. “Dairy is like everyone else—there are more questions than answers. People are being encouraged to take [Read More …]

The 2020 Central Plains Dairy Expo is canceled

City of Sioux Falls declares state of emergency Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the desire of all interested parties to minimize further exposure to the virus, the city of Sioux Falls, S.D., [Read More …]

Wis. wins at World Championship Cheese Contest

Wisconsin wins 31% of total awards at WCMA’s 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest Wisconsin cheesemakers continued their international winning streak last week at the World Championship Cheese Contest by taking home 45 Best of Show [Read More …]

WFU cancels March 29th Dairyland Forum

Decision comes amid coronavirus concerns, declared public health emergency Wisconsin Farmers Union has decided to cancel the Dairyland Forum & Rally for Rural Wisconsin, which was set to draw hundreds of family farmers and rural [Read More …]

Message from ADSA Regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The ADSA Board and staff are continuously monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are aware of the currently urgent nature of the situation and are closely following statements from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control [Read More …]

Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy Cancellation Notice

It is with great disappointment that we share that North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge slated for March 26th to 28, 2020, in Green Bay, WI, has been cancelled. The safety of the students and volunteers [Read More …]

73rd Alice in Dairyland Top Candidates Announced

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the six top candidates for the 73rd Alice in Dairyland, moving one step closer to the selection of the next Alice. Following an extensive [Read More …]

Mary Chamberlain Elected to Oregon Dairy Farmers Board

Mary Chamberlain has been elected to the Oregon Dairy Farmers Association Board of Directors representing producers in Eastern Oregon. ODFA greatly appreciates the service of Bill DeVos, who served on the ODFA board for the [Read More …]

Canada approves USMCA

USMCA will advance U.S. ag interests in two of the most important markets for U.S. farmers U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on COVID-19 and Dairy Availability in the U.S.

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, on COVID-19 and the Availability of Dairy Products Across the Nation Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy [Read More …]

Corn Checkoff Tackling the Challenge of Tar Spot

Make no mistake, when it comes to corn diseases Tar Spot is a booger Although largely ignored until 2018 in the U.S., the fungus is now generating interest driven by its ability to severely crush [Read More …]

Nomination period open for dairy farmers of Wis.

Producers interested in becoming DFW directors have until March 31 to submit forms Wisconsin dairy producers interested in serving the state’s dairy industry have until March 31 to submit a nomination form to represent their [Read More …]

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New York Spring Dairy Carousel cancelled

New York Spring Dairy Carousel has been cancelled. All events at New York State Fairgrounds in April have been cancelled in order to comply with NYS regulations in regards to COVID-19. The show executive and [Read More …]

Statement From Turlock Livestock Auction Yard on Sales

Dear Customers, Turlock Livestock Auction Yard intends to continue having sales. We do ask that, for the safety of all concerned, please minimize the time you spend at the market and in the sale arena. [Read More …]

Can genetics deal with fescue toxicosis?

Endophytic fungus in KY-31 tall fescue reduces livestock productivity One of the sessions during the American Forage and Grassland Council annual meeting at the beginning of 2020 explored the possibility of identifying genetic markers in [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased that White House, Federal Agencies Confirm Food Industry is a “Critical Infrastructure Industry”; Additional Guidance Needed

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today: “On behalf of the nation’s dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association is grateful that the Administration [Read More …]

California Antique Farm Equipment Show® Cancelled Due to COVID-19

In accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on Sunday, March 15, 2020, and for the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, staff and community, the 2020 California Antique Farm Equipment [Read More …]

WHA members celebrate Registered Holsteins

More than 150 Holstein breeders from across the state were in attendance The Fond du Lac County Holstein Breeders, in coordination with the Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA), hosted the annual Adult Holstein Convention at the [Read More …]

Increase dairy productivity with insight offered through Dairy Management Mondays webinar

Next Dairy Management Monday webinar is 1 p.m., on March 23 Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Management Monday webinar at 1 p.m., March 23. [Read More …]

NNYADP dairy-beef research: how to add value to dairy business

Four farms in Northern NY assisted this NNYADP project Dairy farmers may have an opportunity to add income through enhancing their breeding bull selection. Research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program [Read More …]

Will virus alter demand for farm goods?

Could slow global economic growth and recovery from trade disputes As countries affected by the coronavirus try to control its spread, market and public reactions to the fast-moving situation have sent ripple effects to people [Read More …]

PDPW goes virtual March 18 & 19

PDPW Business Conference — it’s a Virtual Conference Some of you may have received an email message indicating the 2020 PDPW Business Conference was still at the Alliant Energy Center. The message you received was [Read More …]

NFU Hosts 118th Annual Convention

More than 500 National Farmers Union (NFU) members from across the country gathered in Savannah, Georgia from March 1-3 for the organization’s 118th Anniversary Convention. Over the course of the event, attendees engaged with industry [Read More …]

News

Liberty Brings Back Women’s Bibs After Nearly Two Decades

Reintroduced products offer female-specific fit, iconic durability and new fabric technology Liberty, an iconic American brand and manufacturer of bib overalls since 1912, has reintroduced its line of women’s bibs after discontinuing the female-focused products [Read More …]

Helping our Communities: USDA’s Milk Donation Reimbursement Program

Congress created the Milk Donation Reimbursement Program as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. The goals of this program are to reduce food waste and provide nutrition assistance to low-income families and individuals. Under the [Read More …]

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers

Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer Cornell Ag Workforce Development in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a series of four hands-on regional training workshops “Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers. Become an [Read More …]

Agrifoods Cooperative Signs Exclusive Canadian Licensing Agreement with The a2 Milk Company