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INTL FCStone will host its second annual Global Markets Outlook at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, March 3-5, 2019. This three-day event combines all of INTL FCStone’s industry-leading economic and commodity outlooks into [Read More …]

In Response to the Camp Fire, CoBank and Multiple Farm Credit Associations Have Come Together to Give Close to $500,000 in Donations

The contribution will support the Camp Fire disaster relief efforts in Butte County. Multiple associations of the Farm Credit System, which has served the nation’s agricultural and rural communities for more than 100 years, have [Read More …]

Australia dairy industry must learn from 2016 crisis

When Australia’s largest dairy processor and farmer co-operative Murray Goulburn announced in April 2016 that it was slashing the farmgate milk price in an attempt to claw back $183 million it had already paid to [Read More …]

Antibiotics training days launched for Northern Ireland dairy farmers

A new training course to explain more about Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR) and how to minimise its risks on dairy farms is now open for Northern Ireland farmers. Anti-microbial Resistance is becoming a commonly heard phrase both [Read More …]

Farmers risk loss of federal payments and loans

Certain vital USDA programs will remain operational in the short term The end of 2018 seemed to signal good things to come for America’s farmers. Fresh off the passage of the farm bill, which reauthorized [Read More …]

USDA FAS forges ahead to expand trade in 2018

One of the year’s highlights was the successful negotiation of the USMCA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forged ahead to expand export opportunities and diversify markets for U.S. farm and food products in 2018, [Read More …]

U of M Cow/Calf Days in Staples January 22

University of Minnesota Extension will be holding the annual Cow/Calf Days workshop in Staples on Tuesday, January 22nd starting at 9:30 am in the Commons Area at Central Lakes College. This event has been held [Read More …]

Wisconsin FFA Foundation seeks operations manager

The application deadline is January 25, 2019 The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is now accepting applications for a part-time Operations Manager to be based in its Madison, Wis., office. The role is part-time, non-exempt and for [Read More …]

Grants available for climate smart agriculture

CDFA now accepting grant applications for climate smart ag incentives programs The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for climate smart agriculture incentives programs administered by its Office of [Read More …]

USDA updates functions during lapse in funding

Many services will carry on, while others will discontinue on January 1, 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture today updated its assessment of how the lapse in federal funding will affect services and programs since [Read More …]

Texas Agriculture Commissioner on WOTUS

Commissioner Sid Miller releases statement on new EPA policy on Waters Of The U.S “Today’s proposal from the EPA establishes national consistency and clarity in water regulation without putting Texas farmers and our rural communities [Read More …]

Cheese Trail Meeting New York

The Herkimer County Agricultural Development Council invites you! The Herkimer County Agricultural Council is having a meeting to discuss further planning on a proposed Cheese Trail in our region. Our region is rich with artisan [Read More …]

New York awards $35M for farmland protection

Historic level of funding awarded in a single round under grant program Gov. Andrew Cuomo says a record $35 million has been awarded to 40 farms across the state to protect 13,000 acres of land. [Read More …]

Analysts See $0.43 EPS for Phibro Animal Health

Analysts expect Phibro Animal Health Corporation (NASDAQ:PAHC) to report $0.43 EPS on February, 4.They anticipate $0.01 EPS change or 2.27% from last quarter’s $0.44 EPS. PAHC’s profit would be $17.36 million giving it 18.70 P/E [Read More …]

Mastitis Conference 2019

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the IDF Mastitis Conference, we are proud and happy to announce that the next IDF Mastitis Conference will take place from 14 to 16 May 2019 in Copenhagen. [Read More …]

Australia dairy farmers to miss out on global milk boom

AUSTRALIAN dairy farmers are unlikely to be able to capitalise on forecast growth in the global dairy market over the next five years. Declining Australian milk production means local farmers will miss out on big [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award Nominations Now Open

Help us recognize deserving dairy farms, businesses and community efforts that advance resourceful leadership and demonstrate sustainable practices. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards Program in four categories: Outstanding [Read More …]

The New Year is set to bring smiles on the faces of dairy farmers in India

January 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The New Year is set to bring smiles on the faces of dairy farmers, thanks to firm prices of the skimmed milk powder (SMP) following export incentives by the government. Most co-operative dairies and private [Read More …]

New York State Dairy Exhibits, Inc. announces $44,000 in awarded grants, dissolution of organization

New York State Dairy Exhibits, Inc. (DEI), an all dairy industry volunteer organization that previously partnered with the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY to support the Dairy Products Building, announced it has awarded [Read More …]

Agricultural Marketing Service Expects Federal Government Shut-Down to Have Minimal Effect on Purchasing Activities

January 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Beginning December 22, 2018, due to the lapse in federal government funding, many federal offices have been required to close or severely cut staffing and services. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program [Read More …]

Apply now for 2019 Mo. Agribusiness Academy

December 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2019 Agriculture has a tremendous impact on our nation’s economy, and Missouri is at the heart of this industry. It is important that young people carry on the [Read More …]

FSA county offices to close during government shutdown

December 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

MSGA encourages farmers to finish MFP application before shutdown About 25 percent of the federal government, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, shut down at midnight last Friday after Congress and the Trump administration failed [Read More …]

Madison FFA students donate 120 gallons of milk

December 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

120 gallons of milk donated to the Rome Rescue Mission on December 19 When making a donation, people are typically focused on the recipient of the donation. It is not often that the donation can [Read More …]

Raising too many heifers is not a good thing

Let’s talk about the three most common misconceptions when raising heifers Gone are the days when a surplus heifer inventory defined a dairy’s profitability. As a progressive dairy producer, you are acutely aware of our [Read More …]

Perdue applauds USDA’s 2018 accomplishments

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the accomplishments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the past year. USDA has continued enacting President Trump’s goals of regulatory reform, streamlining government, and [Read More …]

Vets Plus, Inc. Acquires Dairy Industry’s Merrick’s, Inc.

Vets Plus, Inc., a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of animal health and nutrition products, announced that it has acquired Merrick’s Inc., maker of boluses, tablets, powders and electrolytes serving the production animal industry. The new entity, known [Read More …]

Over $150,000 Raised for Western Equipment Dealers Association Foundations More money raised, more people trained.

The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is thrilled to announce that over $150,000 was raised at the WEDA International Dealer Conference for WEDA’s Foundations. Funds raised will go toward scholarships to support career and technical [Read More …]

U.S. calls for currency provision in Japan trade deal