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Two evenings of networking, education, and fun University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Dairy Initiative—Central Region will be hosting two Dairy Producer Nights Out on Thursday, April 11 in Greenwald and Friday, April 12 in [Read More …]

Last call for funds to help with hurricane damage

Deadline for CFSA’s RESEED Recovery Fund ends Mar. 31 Did you lose crops, livestock, equipment, or buildings in last year’s hurricanes?The deadline to apply for a low-interest loan through CFSA’s RESEED Recovery Fund ends Mar. 31, 2019. In a [Read More …]

Planalytics Reports 55% of Corn Acres at Risk of Flooding Because of Current Conditions

By the time NOAA published their 2019 U.S. Spring Flood Outlook on March 21st, reports of major flooding along the Upper Missouri River in Nebraska and Iowa had already made the national news. [Read More …]

FDA announces FSMA enforcement discretion

Will exercise discretion for producers of hops, wine grapes, pulse crops and almonds The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final guidance stating the agency’s intent to exercise enforcement discretion for the requirements of [Read More …]

Depressed Whey Export Volume Drags Overall U.S. Performance

January whey shipments to China the lowest in nearly seven years. U.S. dairy exports continue to struggle in the face of strong competition and retaliatory tariffs in China and Mexico. Overall volume to China was [Read More …]

3 colostrum scenarios that can make or break calf health

Having a backup plan for your colostrum program can ensure calves achieve passive transfer. A healthy heifer calf is born. You milked the dam, tested her colostrum and fed the calf a high-quality meal all [Read More …]

BioGen AG portable feeding platform

Farmers and ranchers across America are discovering a new sustainable, healthier and more affordable source of food for their cattle and horses…the BioGen AG portable feeding platform. It’s a concept that may be timely in the wake [Read More …]

Interview with Emily Yeiser Stepp on the National Dairy FARM Program

Now in its 10th year, the National Dairy FARM Program – Farmers Assuring Responsible Management – helps dairy producers document their successful management practices to reassure processors and the consuming public how responsibly milk is [Read More …]

Webinar covers feeding strategies to enhance fertility

April 26th: Feeding Strategies to Support Health and Fertility During the Transition Period The April 26 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council webinar features Feeding Strategies to Support Health and Fertility During the Transition Period. Scheduled for 2 [Read More …]

Clemson Blue Cheese earns recognition in cheese-crazy Wisconsin

Team placed fourth in the 2019 United States Championship Cheese Contest Clemson University’s blue cheese has made its mark in the cheesiest state of them all. Clemson’s blue cheese placed fourth in the 2019 United States [Read More …]

UW dairy science golf outing is May 15

Money raised supports undergraduate programs If you’re a golfer, we know you are excited about spring, because it means you can get back on the course. With warm, sunny days just around the corner, now [Read More …]

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DFW nomination period closes March 30

March 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

DFW directors guide the organization’s finances, formulate and set its policies Milk producers who are eligible and interested in running for a Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) director seat have until March 30, 2019, to [Read More …]

DFA reports 2018 financial results

Strategic investment growth continues to strengthen the cooperative At the Cooperative’s Annual Meeting today, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) officials reported net income of $108.5 million for 2018. DFA’s net sales totaled $13.6 billion for [Read More …]

USDA invests in rural water infrastructure

Will help improve rural water infrastructure for 171,000 rural Americans in 23 states Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today announced that USDA is investing $116 million (PDF, 158 KB) to help [Read More …]

Groups urge Congress to address water challenges

Over 100 water, ag organizations urge Congress to use infrastructure legislation Over 100 organizations representing water and agricultural interests in the Western U.S. urged Congress today to use any infrastructure package under consideration to help [Read More …]

Broadband Access, the Difference Between Can and Do

How an FCC Survey Question May Overstate Broadband Access in Rural America At issue in the rural broadband debate is the way in which internet service providers are asked if they provide internet services to [Read More …]

Program on Dairy Markets and Policy

Up? Down? Sideways? What Direction for Dairy! April 30 and May 1, 2019, Grand Rapids, Michigan Register for this event (require a use verification first after clicking above) This is the 25th Annual National Workshop [Read More …]

Three advantages to flexible-label mastitis therapy

Take the steps to avoid unnecessary risk and needlessly expensive treatment costs Costs of re-treatments, milk loss and the spread of pathogens associated with mastitis relapse offer tremendous incentive to completely cure the disease. But [Read More …]

Alltech launches nationwide on-farm dairy support network

In response to the mounting challenges faced by America’s dairy industry, Alltech has launched a program to provide experts and resources to support farmers. The Alltech Dairy On-Farm Support program includes a team of experienced, [Read More …]

Statewide disaster relief approved for Pennsylvania farms

Farmland owners in 61 Pennsylvania counties are eligible to receive disaster relief help The Wolf administration has notified farmland owners in 61 Pennsylvania counties that they are eligible to receive disaster relief assistance from the [Read More …]

INTL FCStone Know-Risk Platform Now Open to Broader Market

Innovative cloud-based commodity management software celebrates 15 years INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ: INTL) today announced that Know-Risk™, its award-winning system for commodity price and inventory management, is being opened up broadly to the market after [Read More …]

Nationwide Foundation supports OSU CFAES

$7 million gift to support facilities, programming Building on 50 years of partnership with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), the Nationwide Foundation is contributing $7 million to support [Read More …]

Dairy industry support for grad students pays off

Students are the backbone of research that generates new ideas an protocols When it comes to generating useful ideas and solutions for the dairy industry, graduate student researchers are the unsung heroes. “Most of the [Read More …]

Coalition supports ?Stress Assistance Network

Would provide stress assistance to farmers, farmworkers, others in ag-related occupations In an effort to improve mental health support for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers, National Farmers Union (NFU) and a broad coalition of leading farm [Read More …]

Webinar covers feeding strategies to enhance fertility

April 26th: Feeding Strategies to Support Health and Fertility During the Transition Period The April 26 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council webinar features Feeding Strategies to Support Health and Fertility During the Transition Period. Scheduled for [Read More …]

DBA and dairy farmers push solutions at Dairy Day at the Wisconsin Capitol

Gov. Evers, state ag chief, top legislators on agenda April 10 Dairy farmers will connect directly with state lawmakers on April 10 at Dairy Day at the Capitol, which is being coordinated by the Dairy [Read More …]

Join the Washington State University Dairy Club for Cougar Youth Weekend, March 30-31

Do you know any dairy youth interested in sharpening their judging and showmanship skills? Join the WSU Dairy Club for Cougar Youth weekend, featuring judging and showmanship clinics, as well as nutrition, genetics, and other [Read More …]

Dairy Ambassador reads for Ag Literacy Week

Ag Literacy Week is a program of Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation Susquehanna County is known for its strong roots in agriculture. That’s why it’s so important for us to educate our youth and inspire [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Reports Strong Financial Results

Farm Credit East reported solid 2018 financial results today, showing continued growth in loans coupled with strong earnings, which allowed for record patronage dividends of $65 million paid to eligible customer-owners in February. Farm Credit [Read More …]

Markets Finally Have a Little Spring in Their Step