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Corn grown after alfalfa usually has increased yield Corn grown after alfalfa usually has increased yield, reduced nitrogen requirement from fertilizer or manure, and reduced pest pressure compared to when corn follows other crops. The [Read More …]

Workshops on sustainable ag funding

Workshops will explain the grants’ purpose, help participants refine their ideas Purdue University Extension is hosting a series of free workshops to help farmers, educators and researchers with projects related to sustainable agriculture get the funding [Read More …]

Cattle Industry Works Together on Traceability at NIAA Strategy Forum

“The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and NIAA have often worked together on issues that impact the beef industry,” says Jennifer Houston, 2018 NCBA President-Elect and Opening Speaker at the 2018 NIAA Strategy Forum on [Read More …]

Canadian dairies fret impact of US milk

Farmers say denting supply management in NAFTA deal would be ‘devastating’ Nearly 1,000 kilometres from Washington, where a team of top Canadian negotiators sit in 11th-hour NAFTA discussions, Peter Strebel works under a cloud of [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment rises

Opinions split over potential impact of aid package Agricultural producer sentiment increased modestly in August after dipping sharply in July according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading. The barometer, which is based on [Read More …]

Zoetis introduced Core EQ Innovator™

Helps protect horses from all five core equine diseases in one smooth vaccine Zoetis introduced Core EQ Innovator™, the first and only equine vaccine to contain all five core equine disease antigens — West Nile, Eastern [Read More …]

Reducing cow methane emissions with diet

UC Davis researchers add seaweed to cattle feed to reduce emissions University of California researchers are feeding seaweed to dairy cows in an attempt to make cattle more climate-friendly. UC Davis is studying whether adding [Read More …]

Maurice E. Core of Columbus, Ohio Obituary

It is with great sadness the family of Maurice E. Core, 89, Columbus, Ohio announces his passing at Brookdale Pinnacle, Grove City, Ohio on August 29, 2018. Born in Pleasantville, Iowa 1928, Core moved to [Read More …]

The a2 Milk Company™ Launches into Costco

A true natural innovation, a2 Milk® continues to build retailer partnerships as it aggressively drives brand awareness and national distribution The a2 Milk Company™ today announced that it has secured exclusive distribution of a 3-pack a2 [Read More …]

Farm bureaus to host financial risk workshops

Financial risk management sessions will help build a better understanding of risks Managing a farm and agribusiness against financial risk will be the topic for upcoming Ohio Farm Bureau Financial Essentials workshops scheduled in September. [Read More …]

Dairy co-op Arla will give entire 2018 profit to farmers hit by drought

‘We care deeply about the livelihood of our farmers and we recognize that this summer’s drought in Europe has been extraordinary’ Arla Foods, one of the world’s biggest dairy firms, is to pay out its entire [Read More …]

Agronomy/Soils Field Day held

About 215 farmers, agricultural extension agents and crop consultants attend About 215 farmers, agricultural extension agents and crop consultants soaked up the latest data on crop production, pest management and soil science at the UW [Read More …]

Agribusiness and Feed Alliance calls for trade tariffs resolution

Farmers and associations recently met at New York State Fair to air their concerns The Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance (NEAFA) joins with numerous other farmers and agribusiness associations to call for a speedy end [Read More …]

The Alltech ONE Ideas Forum goes global

13 countries, 15 stops, ONE unforgettable experience The Alltech ONE Ideas Forum will soon be making stops around the globe, giving more people than ever the opportunity to experience the power of ONE: The Alltech [Read More …]

DeLaval Offers Farm Tours, Insight into Latest Innovations at World Dairy Expo

See the all-new VMS™ V300, attend the Robotics PROductivity Tour and more Continuing a tradition of showcasing the latest dairy innovations, DeLaval is prepared to share their integrated dairy solutions at booths EH 3011-3315 and [Read More …]

White House to sign renegotiated NAFTA

NFU recommends provisions that support family farmers and rural communities After more than a year of renegotiations, President Donald Trump sent Congress notice of intent to sign an amended North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). [Read More …]

ADC Encourages Legislators to Pass the AG and Legal Workforce Act (HR 6417)

Farmers need a federal, mandatory verification system to protect themselves and their employees from hiring identity fraudsters The 30,000 farmers represented by the American Dairy Coalition are asking Congress to immediately pass the AG and [Read More …]

Applications Due December 1 for sixth Jersey Youth Academy in Columbus

Saturday, December 1 is the deadline to submit applications for the sixth Jersey Youth Academy, scheduled for July 14-19, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Jersey youth who are currently juniors and seniors in high school or [Read More …]

Fonterra’s NZ milk production up 6% in July on favorable weather

Milk producer Fonterra said on Friday its New Zealand milk production rose 6pc in July from a year earlier due to favourable weather conditions, as well as an increased number of farms participating in winter [Read More …]

Conference Addresses Major Issues Facing Dairy Farmers

LIC are encouraging all dairy farmers to attend their ‘Pasture for Profit’ conference, which will be held on the 16 October at Birmingham Airport Holiday Inn. The conference will bring together a line-up of leading [Read More …]

Adapt FMMO System to Encourage Investments, Dykes Tells Program Leaders

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA president and CEO, today asked Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) market administrators to adapt the federal orders to be more flexible and dynamic to encourage greater investment in higher-value dairy products. [Read More …]

Mycobacterium Cell Wall Fraction (MCWF) Demonstrates Beneficial Efficacy in Dairy Cattle

NovaVive Inc., an animal health immunobiology company, made two presentations at the 30th World Buiatrics Congress in Sapporo, Japan on Friday. Both presentations were related to the efficacy of NovaVive’s proprietary Mycobacterium Cell Wall Fraction [Read More …]

California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Hear Updates on State Water Policy and Reports From Groundwater Sustainability Agencies

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear from state and local officials on issues related to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, the Bay Delta Plan and other water initiatives. The meeting will [Read More …]

CAPITALIZE ON COTTONSEED PRICES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR RATION

With harvest projections unclear, now is the time to buy remaining old crop at a discount Old crop cottonseed prices remain low as harvest projections and weather conditions are unclear. The USDA-NASS August Crop Production [Read More …]

Labor Day List: Dairy’s Top 10 Jobs-Generating States

No. 1 California dairy supports more than 390,000 jobs, followed by Wisconsin, Texas, New York and Florida. Got Jobs? Dairy does! California is No. 1 among the states, with an economic ripple effect [Read More …]

ODFA 2017-18 Dairy Leadership Program Graduates

Pictured l to r: Matthew Jansen, Melissa Collman, Stephanie Gibson-Hawks and Derrick Josi. Not pictured: Marika Cowan. ODFA successfully graduated the fourth class of Dairy Leadership participants. Information will be available this fall for the [Read More …]

Texas dairy farmer David DeJong shares his insights on the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy (Audio)