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USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers

October 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Program Improvements Include Increased Payment Rate and Production Cap The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $58 million available for marketing assistance to eligible organic dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 [Read More …]

USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers

September 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series [Read More …]

Financial and Technical Assistance Available for Wisconsin Farmers and Landowners Through EQIP and RCPP

September 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers, producers, and landowners are encouraged to plan ahead and sign up early for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) voluntary conservation programs. Nathan Fikkert, NRCS Wisconsin State Conservationist, [Read More …]

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Helene

September 25, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Helene that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Dairy

September 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk production is forecast lower for 2024 and 2025. The reduction is due to lower forecast cow inventories and a slower growth rate of milk per cow for the remainder of 2024. The slower growth [Read More …]

What dairy farmers need to know about USDA’s recommended decision on federal milk pricing

September 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

“Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” That was the theme of American Dairy Coalition’s Aug. 29 webinar on the USDA’s proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing changes. Over 125 [Read More …]

July Milk Production in Indiana

September 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy herds in Indiana produced 381 million pounds of milk during July, unchanged from a year ago, according to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Production per cow in Indiana averaged 2,015 [Read More …]

South Dakota Company Responds to USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics Notice on H5N1 Vaccine Production

September 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Medgene to test its rapid-response vaccine technology in dairy cattle study Animal health vaccine manufacturer Medgene has responded to notice from the USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) on testing of vaccines to address H5N1 [Read More …]

Agriculture in the Red: Net Farm Income Drops Again in 2024 Forecast

September 6, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA’s September 2024 farm income forecast projects this to be yet another challenging year for American farmers, who are expected to lose nearly a quarter of their income in two years. Net farm income, a key measure [Read More …]

USDA Requests Public Input on Implementation of SUSTAINS Act

September 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA is asking for public input on how best to implement the SUSTAINS Act, which authorizes USDA to accept private contributions to channel through several existing USDA conservation programs. Submit comments to the Request for [Read More …]

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

August 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 12 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Th=e appointees will serve three-year terms, effective Nov. 1, 2024, through Oct. [Read More …]

An interactive webinar on USDA’s proposed federal milk pricing changes

August 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

THURS., AUG. 29, 2024 Via Zoom 2:00-3:00 EST / 1:00-2:00 CST “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it” Make Allowance increases of 75 cents to $1.00/cwt., without mandatory audited cost surveys? [Read More …]

Workshop to Highlight Proposed Changes to Federal Milk Marketing Orders

August 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Join the in-person event Sept. 18, access the livestream or recordings In light of the USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service’s recent proposal announcing the largest changes in over two decades to US milk-pricing regulations, Professional Dairy Producers® [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Output Faces Historic Decline

August 26, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 23, 2024 U.S. milk output has trailed prior-year volumes for 13 straight months. In Wednesday’s Milk Production report, USDA slashed its initial estimate of June milk [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Georgia Impacted by Hurricane Debby

August 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Agricultural operations in Georgia have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Debby and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse [Read More …]

USDA Invests $22 Million in 29 Projects to Expand Conservation for Livestock Producers

August 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

GLCI cooperative agreements fund projects that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $22 million for 29 selected projects in 36 states that expand access [Read More …]

USDA Appoints New Members to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

August 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 20 new members to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. This committee is part of USDA’s support for equitable access to USDA’s [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates August 12, 2024

August 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 are lowered from last month. Cow inventories are lowered for both years based on the most recent data in the Milk Production report. Outputper-cow is also reduced [Read More …]

Women in Dairy Fireside Chat with USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor

August 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is thrilled to host an exclusive virtual fireside chat with U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor for members of the Women in Dairy network! Join us [Read More …]

USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Debby

August 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff [Read More …]

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience and Profitability for Agricultural Producers

August 8, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Policy changes support building equity, saving for long-term needs and making strategic operational investments The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, [Read More …]

USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors

August 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the appointment or reappointment of 55 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. The advisory committee system was created by Congress [Read More …]

Financial Impact of USDA Proposed Changes to Federal Order Pricing

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA is proposing changes in the formulas used to price producer milk. This post will analyze the impact of these changes on producer milk prices. The most major change is in processor “Make Allowances” [Read More …]

Financial Impact of USDA Proposed Changes to Federal Order Pricing – Part II

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the prior post, the USDA proposed changes to milk pricing in the Federal Orders were reviewed with specific analysis of Class III pricing, the largest category. This post will cover the changes in cheese pricing [Read More …]

Cow “Challenge” Study Should Help Turn Tables on H5N1 in Dairy Herds

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal challenge studies completed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists show that infecting dairy cows with the H5N1 virus in a laboratory setting can trigger clinical signs of disease similar to those of naturally [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Promotions

August 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Carlton Bridgeforth has been promoted to White House Liaison in the Office of the Secretary. [Read More …]

Economists Find Much to Like in USDA Pricing Plan

July 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s plan for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order system aligns well with the principles outlined in NMPF’s own proposals, NMPF economists Peter Vitaliano and Stephen Cain said in a Dairy Defined Podcast released today. Still, [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Texas Impacted by Hurricane Beryl

July 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Agricultural operations in Texas have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Beryl and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from [Read More …]

Survey Aims to Help USDA Understand Landowner Conservation Choices

July 19, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

If you are a grazing or forest landowner or manager, you may be asked this summer to participate in a survey designed to help the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) improve the financial and technical [Read More …]

USDA Makes Record-Breaking $14.3 Million Investment in Farm to School Grants

July 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Grants will increase local foods in school meals and improve nutrition security for children Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants [Read More …]

USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers

USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers

Financial and Technical Assistance Available for Wisconsin Farmers and Landowners Through EQIP and RCPP

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Helene

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Dairy

What dairy farmers need to know about USDA’s recommended decision on federal milk pricing

July Milk Production in Indiana

South Dakota Company Responds to USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics Notice on H5N1 Vaccine Production

Agriculture in the Red: Net Farm Income Drops Again in 2024 Forecast

USDA Requests Public Input on Implementation of SUSTAINS Act

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

An interactive webinar on USDA’s proposed federal milk pricing changes

Workshop to Highlight Proposed Changes to Federal Milk Marketing Orders

U.S. Milk Output Faces Historic Decline

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Georgia Impacted by Hurricane Debby

USDA Invests $22 Million in 29 Projects to Expand Conservation for Livestock Producers

USDA Appoints New Members to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates August 12, 2024

Women in Dairy Fireside Chat with USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor

USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Debby

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience and Profitability for Agricultural Producers

USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors

Financial Impact of USDA Proposed Changes to Federal Order Pricing

Financial Impact of USDA Proposed Changes to Federal Order Pricing – Part II

Cow “Challenge” Study Should Help Turn Tables on H5N1 in Dairy Herds

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Promotions

Economists Find Much to Like in USDA Pricing Plan

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Texas Impacted by Hurricane Beryl

Survey Aims to Help USDA Understand Landowner Conservation Choices

USDA Makes Record-Breaking $14.3 Million Investment in Farm to School Grants

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage