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Join the PDPW World Class Webinars: “Economic Management” with Jason Karszes, Senior Extension Associate with Cornell University. Join the PDPW World Class Webinars: “Economic Management” with Jason Karszes, Senior Extension Associate with Cornell University. The [Read More …]

CWT Assists with 155,426 Pounds of Dairy Product Export Sales

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted three offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 152,119 pounds (69 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and 3,307 pounds [Read More …]

Chippewa Co. Holstein Breeders sponsor project

Applications must be received by February 28, 2020 The Chippewa County Holstein Breeders will again sponsor the Chippewa County Calf Project. The purpose of the project is to promote youth dairy projects by providing youth [Read More …]

T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report: The Bulls Frolicked on LaSalle Street This Week

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 24TH, 2020 The bulls frolicked on LaSalle Street this week. Their revels were exuberant, enhanced by a palpable sense of relief. It seems that the steep December selloff was a necessary correction [Read More …]

Secretary Perdue statement on EPA WOTUS rule

New rule from EPA, Army aims to better define “waters of the United States” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for defining the Waters of the United States [Read More …]

Alltech Global Feed Survey reveals first production decline in nine years

The 2020 Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates that international feed tonnage decreased by 1.07% to 1.126 billion metric tons of feed produced last year, due largely to African swine fever (ASF) and the decline of [Read More …]

The Senate Passed USMCA – Here’s What it Means for Agriculture

NFU E-News Issue 447 ~ January 23, 2020 Featured Senate Passes USMCA The U.S. Senate voted 89-10 in favor of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), moving the trilateral deal to President Donald Trump’s desk for final [Read More …]

Ben and Jerry’s drops ‘happy cows’ claim

Ben and Jerry’s is removing the claim that its ice cream comes from “happy cows” on all packaging. The news came in the company’s response to a class action lawsuit filed in October, which accused the Vermont-based [Read More …]

Borden Dairy Granted Consensual Use of Cash Collateral After Latest Financial Reorganization Court Hearing

Company has authorization to continue operations and honor obligations in the normal course of business Borden, one of America’s favorite dairy companies founded in 1857, has been granted consensual use of cash collateral for another 30 [Read More …]

Farm Bureau establishes 2020 priorities

Delegates also elected members to the AFBF board of directors and committees Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st Annual Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2020 [Read More …]

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NMC webinar focuses on teat conditions, udder health

Digital tool assists with assessing milk quality production challenges National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar features “Investigating Teat Health Conditions Using the NMC Teat Condition Portfolio.” This one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central [Read More …]

Registered Holstein breeders to be honored

Wisconsin Holstein Convention banquet to be held February 22 in Fond du Lac The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Holstein Breeder and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder [Read More …]

WFU members gather for Farm & Rural Lobby Day

Farmland preservation, clean water, fair maps among topics discussed Over 80 family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison Jan. 15 for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Participants advocated for policy priorities [Read More …]

New risk management tool for dairy producers

Crop Growers, LLP customers have exclusive access to a new DRP Analyzer Crop Growers, LLP customers will now have exclusive access to a new DRP Analyzer to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance coverage that [Read More …]

Afloat but Drifting Backwards: A Look at Dairy Land Values Over the Next Five Years

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Following a phenomenal boom after the turn of the century and a partial correction during the global financial crisis, the value of New Zealand dairy land has been stuck in neutral since 2010, according to [Read More …]

New DeLaval Video Series Focuses on the Fundamentals of Cow Longevity

In recent years, dairy researchers have argued the social and economic benefits of a longer, healthier life for cows. Dairy producers, as well as consumers, are increasingly interested in understanding exactly how improvements to cow [Read More …]

Cornerstone applications due next week

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If you seek to lead with purpose, character and integrity, Cornerstone Dairy Academy is for you Apply today – January 31st deadline Dairy producers, students and other dairy-industry professionals are invited to apply for this world-class [Read More …]

Early bird registration now open! IDF Symposium on non-cow milk

Early bird registration is now open for the 8th IDF International symposium on sheep, goat and other non-cow milk, which takes place 4 and 5 May 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. Starting now, those interested in attending the Symposium have [Read More …]

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Culturing milk useful for fighting mastitis

It’s only way to 100% diagnose infectious mastitis Fighting mastitis on your dairy can be a difficult task. For one cow, a treatment will work great and she’s back to normal in a short amount [Read More …]

Applications for PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy Due January 31

Don’t Miss Leadership Training Program to be Held March 17-18 in Madison, Wis. Applications for the 2020 PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™, presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW), are due on Friday., Jan. 31. Dairy [Read More …]

Edge members elect Wisconsin dairy farmer to board of directors

A dairy farmer from Hatley, Wis., was elected by members of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative to its board of directors at the co-op’s annual business meeting today during the Dairy Strong conference. Heidi [Read More …]

Grassley signs USMCA, sending it to Trump’s desk

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the president pro tempore of the Senate, signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on Wednesday, sending the trade legislation to President Trump for his signature. Grassley, flanked by GOP senators from major agricultural states, praised [Read More …]

PDPW teams up with Holly Green