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Gently conveys high viscosity products in nearly pulsation-free manner NETZSCH Pumps North America and its German headquarters NETZSCH Pumps & Systems announce that the company’s NEMO® progressing cavity pumps are ideal for dairy applications. NEMO [Read More …]

Kubota Announces Expanded Support for Farmer Veterans with Launch of Product Discounts through Geared to Give Program

Kubota Tractor Corporation, in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), now provides additional support for the non-profit’s farmer veteran members by offering customer rebates on select Kubota equipment. The discount program is an extension [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Association, Inc. Announces $15,000 Awarded in Annual Scholarships

The Northeast Dairy Association, Inc. (NDA) has announced 10 scholarship recipients to college students for the 2018-19 academic year totaling $15,000. Applicants must be an immediate family member of a current NDA member company or [Read More …]

Join Farm Tours and Community Discussions at 2018 On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings

Four Wisconsin Dairy Farm Families to Host Events August 27-30 It’s no secret that dairy farms and the dairy industry are an important part of Wisconsin’s rural communities and economy. However, community leaders, elected officials [Read More …]

Newtrient Releases Progress on Dairy Manure Management and Nutrient Recovery Solutions

Newtrient LLC published its inaugural progress report, reporting on its advancements in nutrient management, manure-based products and market-driven solutions. “Newtrient’s mission is to reduce the environmental footprint of dairy and make it economically viable [Read More …]

Agriculture Data: Uncertainty In Ag Industry Influencing Land Values

REGIONAL LAND VALUE REPORTS Iowa Iowa saw less ag land being sold last year than normal, which continues the trend down from the high number of transactions experienced several years ago. “During 2017, Farmers National [Read More …]

Reducing nitrate concerns in cover crops

Planting cover crops after wind or hail damage to crops becoming increasingly common Planting cover crops after severe wind or hail damage to crops is becoming increasingly common. Often growers are planting species that have [Read More …]

Dairy grazing pasture walk

The event will be held on Wednesday, July 25 from 10:30am to 3:00pm Those with an interest in grazing are invited to the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Summer Fling Pasture Walk at Wagner Organic Dairy Farm. [Read More …]

Soy “milk” may need to find alternative name

FDA plans to enforce federal standard that defines “milk” as coming from cows Soy and almond drinks that bill themselves as “milk” may need to consider alternative language after a top regulator suggested the agency [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY: Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

The Dairy Profit Seminars have become a regular stop for dairy producers, dairy farm staff and agribusiness professionals at Empire Farm Days. This year’s show is slated for August 7 through 9 at the Rodman [Read More …]

Forage Resources in Drought

Recently some areas of the state received a nice shot of rain while other areas have received zero. Joe Lawrence, PRO-DAIRY Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, has been receiving questions about emergency forages and has updated [Read More …]

Virginia agriculture gains new leaders as VALOR graduates latest class

The Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) program, the commonwealth’s premier agriculture-leadership training program, celebrated the graduation of its third class of leadership fellows at the Hotel Roanoke on July 14. The program, which is [Read More …]

Are there ‘weak links’ in your fresh cow treatment program?

3 keys to reduce your risk of relapse and residues As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Is it possible there are “weak links” in your fresh cow [Read More …]

Ag Progress Days Industry Breakfast

The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension Dairy Team are hosting a Dairy Industry Breakfast for dairy professionals and business representatives on Wednesday, August 15, from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. in the Red [Read More …]

New Employees Gather at Select Sires for Orientation and Training

Thirty-nine new employees and summer interns participated in Select Sires’ orientation program held July 10 and July 11. Employees and interns from eight member cooperatives, Select Sires GenerVations, World Wide Sires and Select Sires Inc. [Read More …]

Juniors Compete in Dairy Knowledge Events

Acme, Michigan, hosted the 2018 National Holstein Convention June 29 through July 3, where youth had the opportunity to show off their dairy knowledge in Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Knowledge Exam. Dairy Bowl [Read More …]

New Mobile App Helps Dairy Producers Track Trends, Maximize Performance

Mobile tool helps document and illustrate key parameters affecting prepartum DCAD program success Any dairy producer will tell you that data is a powerful tool in managing herd health and performance. From urine pH to [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Discuss Nourishing Communities with Students at Fuel Up to Play 60 Summit

The 2018 Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit is being held in Atlanta, July 16-19. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council [Read More …]

Forage Genetics International, Llc, And Alforex Seeds, Llc, Joint Statement: Companies Resolve Litigation

Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI), and Alforex Seeds™, LLC, have been involved in litigation concerning the advertising of certain varieties of alfalfa seeds. FGI and Alforex are pleased to announce that the litigation has been resolved. [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University 2018 Summer Dairy Tour

I-29 Moo University will host a dairy tour on Aug 3 at 9:30 AM CDT visiting Boadwine Dairy, near Baltic, SD and Crosswind Jerseys, near Elkton, SD. Dairy producers and dairy employees should attend [Read More …]

Outstanding Junior Breeders Named by Holstein Association USA

Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who breed and own exceptional Holstein cattle during the National Junior Holstein Convention, June 29 – July 3, in Acme, Michigan. The awards, based on type and production, [Read More …]

Reduce Stress During the Transition Period for Big Returns

A good dry cow program can result in an additional 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of milk in the next lactation alone.1 Plus, producers that successfully navigate the period three weeks before and after calving can [Read More …]

FDA Commissioner Takes a Stand On Fake Milk

The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) applauds President Donald Trump’s head of the FDA, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, for taking action to provide consistency and clarity for consumers across the nation. “An almond doesn’t lactate, I will [Read More …]

NMPF Encouraged by FDA Commissioner’s Desire to Enforce Dairy Labeling Regulations

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told an audience at a Politico Pro Summit on Tuesday in Washington that his agency will soon begin enforcing regulations that define milk as an animal [Read More …]

New AgriLife Extension dairy specialist located in Amarillo

Dr. Juan Piñeiro, veterinarian, joined the faculty at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Amarillo on July 1 as a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service dairy specialist. Coming to Amarillo is a [Read More …]

Midwest dairy group and The Nature Conservancy team up to hire agriculture strategy manager

To strengthen its sustainability work with members, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is helping The Nature Conservancy hire an agroecologist with expertise in agronomy, nutrient management, and conservation planning. The addition of Paige Frautschy as [Read More …]

Spaan To Lead Magnify Resources

Morris Bixby Group, a company dedicated to providing top-quality professional recruiting and career advancement services for the ag industry, is expanding its management team with the addition of Kari Spaan as Managing Partner of mAGnify [Read More …]

Labeling critical for cell-cultured products

Enforcement of labeling critical to future policy on products replicating meat, dairy As the use of laboratory-based cell culture technologies to replicate naturally made foods continues to develop, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Read More …]

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DeLaval Opens $1 Million Kansas City Training Center for Technical Expertise

Training center will benefit robotics, food safety sectors of dairy and food processing industries Expanding on more than 135 years of dairy innovation and expertise, DeLaval celebrates the grand opening of a Training Center at [Read More …]

CDC agrees to fund farm safety program