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Holstein Association USA’s online transfers continue to increase in popularity Holstein Association USA is excited to announce new improvements and added features to its online transfer system. A seller can now enter multiple buyers when [Read More …]

Midwest storm disaster assistance available

Farm Aid is partnering with National Farmers Union to distribute emergency relief grants Farm and ranch families in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin can now access much-needed financial relief following the devastating spring floods in [Read More …]

Milk Promotes Bone Health Beyond Providing Calcium

Milk’s effect on bone biology detailed in a new review from the Journal of Dairy Science® Bone is often thought of as being relatively static once we reach adulthood. In reality, it is complex and [Read More …]

Todd County Dairy Field Day July 30

Asfelds to host U of MN Extension Dairy Field Day in Todd County Bruce & Rose Asfeld of Osakis will host the 2019 Todd County Dairy Field Day on Tuesday July 30th from 10:30am -12:30pm. [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Adds Two New Advisors to Board of Directors

Dairy Girl Network is excited to welcome two new advisors to the Board of Directors. The Dairy Girl Network Board of Directors is comprised of ten voting members along with three advisory members. These individuals [Read More …]

PMI welcomes Kevin DeHaan as regional cattle account manager

DeHaan to help cattle producers expand performance potential with feed additive technologies. PMI, a supplier of multi-component animal feed additives, announces the addition of Kevin DeHaan, Ph.D., to its team as a regional account sales [Read More …]

Perdue on DOL’s proposed H2A modernized rule

Modernizing the H-2A program would improve access to a legal source of agricultural labor U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to modernize the H-2A program to [Read More …]

New book examines what the Bible has to say about eating and using animals

“What Would Jesus Really Eat? The Biblical Case for Eating Meat” now available for purchase A new book, “What Would Jesus Really Eat? The Biblical Case for Eating Meat,” looks at what the Bible has [Read More …]

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Bruster’s Commemorates 30 Years in Business with National Festivities

Founded in 1989, Company Observes Anniversary During National Ice Cream Month What do you get when you combine a major anniversary and National Ice Cream Month? One awesome celebration. Bruce Reed established his namesake business, [Read More …]

CDI, DFA launch joint dairy marketing agency

Joint effort will focus on sales, marketing and transportation of raw milk in California California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) have announced the creation of a marketing agency in common to [Read More …]

Farm Bureau: Rural broadband will boost economy

Digital connectivity is also playing an increasingly important role in optimizing animal care Broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for modern agriculture and the quality of life for rural Americans, Missouri Farm [Read More …]

Gov. Holcomb requests ag disaster designation for 88 counties

These counties have reported data meeting the USDA disaster threshold Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced that the state of Indiana is requesting a U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretarial disaster designation for 88 counties due [Read More …]

The future of CRISPR technology in crops

Nature plants review explores the current state and future of CRISPR technology in crops CRISPR is often thought of as “molecular scissors” used for precision breeding to cut DNA so that a certain trait can [Read More …]

Selecting forage cover crops for prevent plant acres

Before making any decisions it is paramount to check with your crop insurance agent A large quantity of forage will likely be harvested from prevented plant acres in Minnesota this year given the 2019 changes [Read More …]

Holstein youth excel during convention competitions

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Over 325 Holstein Junior members competed in contests & participated in other activities Holstein Association USA recognized Junior members in Appleton, Wis. for their participation in a variety of activities during the 2019 National Holstein [Read More …]

Joel Hastings on the Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days

The Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days, set for August 6, 7 and 8 at Seneca Falls, New York, will feature on-target presentations, food and music. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness describes the session set [Read More …]

USDA now making payments for dairy program

Income-over-feed margin for May triggers fifth payment for 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on June 17 and has started issuing payments to [Read More …]

Penn State Extension to discuss dairy investment

Two-hour breakfast will offer insight on current and potential steps to support the dairy Anyone interested in dairy product innovation, reinvestment and marketing is invited to attend the Dairy Industry Breakfast hosted by Penn State [Read More …]

IDFA and the Dairy Industry Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Release of New Ice Cream Data and Trends

With the average American eating more than 23 pounds of ice cream each year, one could suggest that every month is for ice cream. However, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the dairy industry [Read More …]

Keeping livestock nourished despite hay shortage

Livestock may need to eat more alternatives to the higher amounts of fiber Less salad, more carbs and proteins. That’s counter to what many say is right for our diet. But for cows and other [Read More …]

Barchart Announces Grain Buyer Roadshow Across Multiple Midwest Cities – August 26-30

Barchart, a leading provider of data and analytics to the commodities industry, is excited to announce the launch of the cmdtyExchange Roadshow, a free conference series being held in five states across the Midwest this [Read More …]

Negreiro Selected for Vita Plus Fellowship Program

Ariana Negreiro was recently selected as the Vita Plus dairy nutrition and management fellowship student at Michigan State University. Negreiro is the sixth student to participate in the program. She will spend two summers and [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cheese CMO receives award

Deli Business Magazine recognizes Suzanne Fanning with People’s Award Suzanne Fanning is the lead marketer behind the nation’s most awarded cheese brand and her efforts are being recognized by Deli Business Magazine as “the best [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards 32 College Scholarships