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The 2015 version of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule must be permanently rescinded, and the prior version of the regulation re-codified, to provide certainty for dairy farmers, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Exports Break 2014 Half-Year Record

U.S. exports were a record 16.8 percent of milk solids for the first half of 2018. But the industry has “deep concerns” about the impact of tariffs moving forward. U.S. dairy exports through the first [Read More …]

Bachman Joins WDE as Trade Show Coordinator

World Dairy Expo is pleased to welcome Becky Bachman to the staff as Trade Show Coordinator. Bachman’s responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of sponsorship and Trade Show management, from corresponding with past, present and [Read More …]

Managing heat stress in livestock

Increase available water, Improve air flow, provide shade and control insects All summer long, farmers hear about heat stress and heat abatement. There’s a lot to keep track of, so here are four quick tips [Read More …]

Primary natural disaster areas declared

Four Oklahoma counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought Federal Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue notified Governor Mary Fallin this week that he has designated four Oklahoma counties as primary natural disaster areas [Read More …]

August’s Dairy Data Dashboard

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. The August Dairy Data Dashboard is now available. Get a one-page PDF of this dashboard. [Read More …]

CWT Assists with 2.4 Million Pounds of Cheese and Whole Milk Powder Export Sales

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted six offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture contracts to sell 341,717 pounds (155 metric tons) of Cheddar cheese, and 2.097 million pounds (951 metric [Read More …]

Dairy RP Insurance through Rice Dairy Risk Services LLC

Dairy brokerage/data industry specialists Brian Rice and Pete Turk announce the launch of a new company, Rice Dairy Risk Services (RDRS). Based out of Chicago, RDRS offers insurance services to dairy producers through the newly [Read More …]

When It Comes To Feed, Cows Ought To Go Dutch

CRV is the global leader in breeding for healthy and efficient cows and introduces two exclusive feed efficiency traits (Madison, Wis.)—CRV continues to lead way in genetics for a better bottom line, with the launch [Read More …]

USDA forecasts record high corn, soybean yields

USDA NASS report also included the first production forecast for U.S. cotton U.S. farmers are expected to produce a record-high soybean crop this year, according to the Crop Production report issued today by the USDA’s [Read More …]

17 inaugural fellows announced for ag program

FFAR announces 17 fellows for graduate program in food & agriculture science The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) today announced 17 inaugural recipients of the FFAR Fellows award. As part of the program, graduate [Read More …]

Join American Farmland Trust for Free Range Conversations on Farmers Combat Climate Change

Climate change is already having an impact on agriculture. And while it presents significant challenges to the agriculture industry, it also presents opportunities. Join us for the next Free Range Conversations with American Farmland Trust [Read More …]

The Dutch dairy dilemma – How dairy farmers in the Netherlands are coping with new phosphates regulations – Ireland

Phosphates regulations in The Netherlands are causing huge problems for around 800 farmers who face the harsh decision whether to invest in more phosphates rights or indeed sell up. Jorrit Postma (31) is one of [Read More …]

World Forage Contest Deadline Fast Approaching

Forage growers are encouraged to submit samples for the 2018 World Forage Analysis Superbowl before the final entry deadline of Thursday, August 30. Contest categories with this deadline include baleage, commercial hay, dairy hay, grass [Read More …]

Vytelle™ Introduced as New Company Name for Cogent IVF

New name sets future for forward-thinking company vision, focused on vitality and progression of livestock reproduction Vytelle was introduced today as the new company name for the business formerly known as Cogent® IVF. Vytelle (pronounced vy-tel-ee) [Read More …]

Getting a good scratch important for happy cows

Dairy cows want to use a scratching brush just as much as they want to access fresh feed Everyone knows the satisfaction of having an itch scratched and researchers at the University of British Columbia [Read More …]

Organic dairies compete in changing industry

Small-scale organic farmers are determined to fight back against industry transformation Small family operated dairy farms with cows freely grazing on verdant pastures are going out business as large confined animal operations with thousands of [Read More …]

Northeast SARE awards 2018 Graduate Student Grants

Program provides funding for high-quality, applied research led by young scientists The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program recently awarded 28 Graduate Student Grants, totaling $405,373. Northeast SARE offers competitive grants and education [Read More …]

New Graduates Add Strength and Diversity to Select Sires’ Proven Lineup

With the August sire summary, Select Sires added strength and diversity to an already solid daughter-proven offering. The addition of 12 Holsteins, two Jerseys, one Ayrshire and one Brown Swiss sire to the three brand [Read More …]

Nine Sires Added to Robust GENEX Jersey Lineup

While daughter-proven sires 1JE00922 RONALDO {3} and 1JE00921 EUSEBIO {4} continue to impress – especially with strong numbers for the Ideal Commercial Cow™ (ICC$™) index and its Cheese Maximizer (ChMAX$) sub-index – nine new sires [Read More …]

Busy Year for the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board: Recent Decisions Confirm County Permitting Procedure Under Livestock Siting Law

The Wisconsin Livestock Facility Siting Review Board (LFSRB or the Board) has had a busy year issuing two decisions so far. In Friemoth v. Walworth County, the Board reversed a conditional use permit (CUP) issued by [Read More …]

Secretary Ross discusses importance of upcoming Global Climate Action Summit and Sustainability Roadmap

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined other participants yesterday at AT&T Park in San Francisco to brief reporters on next month’s Global Climate Action Summit, and to release a Sustainability Roadmapfor the event. The Roadmap lays out a [Read More …]

New Dairy Insurance Program Available for 2019 Coverage

Another tool was just added to U.S. dairy producers’ risk management options this week when USDA announced the launch of the Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) insurance program. Sign-up will start October 9, 2018 for coverage [Read More …]

New Holstein Grads Top GENEX ICC$™ Index

Leading the Ideal Commercial Cow™ (ICC$™) index following the August sire summary is an exciting new sire, 1HO13471 HYFLOW. This Ragen out of a Josuper stands at +1285 ICC$™ and combines excellent health traits (+7.6 [Read More …]

Vero Startrek highest new daughter proven bull in the Netherlands and Flanders

The August index run shows CRV bulls that make herds healthier and more efficient. The speed of genetic progress keeps accelerating and farmers are reaping the benefits. Nowadays, farm management has become even more key [Read More …]

Register Today – 2018 Cornell Nutrition Conference

The annual Cornell Nutrition Conference is designed to provide industry leading research and information to feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants. Emerging topics across the spectrum of animal nutrition are presented by industry leading academics [Read More …]

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Apply now: Sav-A-Caf® Youth Impact Award

Nominate an agriculture leader in your community by September 14, 2018 Milk Products, maker of Sav-A-Caf® products, is excited to introduce the 2018 Sav-A-Caf® Youth Impact Award. This award will recognize two leaders who encourage [Read More …]

New opportunities for Fleckvieh in August run

The August index run shows CRV’s progress in breeding efficient cows with great longevity. Wobbler was the most widely used Fleckvieh bull in Germany last year. Mesias, Rolls and Mocca Pp are newcomer bulls for [Read More …]

Dr. Robert Moore is the 2018 Recipient of the Industry Distinction Award

On behalf of its industry partners, the Board of Directors of Canadian Dairy Network (CDN) is pleased to announce its selection of Dr. Robert Moore, Scientific Manager at Valacta, as the recipient of the Dairy [Read More …]

USDA Will Spend up to $12B on Farm Trade Disruption