USDA

USDA extends flexibilities amid continuing COVID-19 pandemic

January 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Crop insurance flexibilities have been extended for producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, relief provided for electronic notifications and [Read More …]

APHIS celebrates 2020 accomplishments

December 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is celebrating the agency’s many successful efforts over the past year. “This has been a year like no other,” said USDA Under [Read More …]

CA: Highlights from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Scientific Report

December 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, people are more concerned than ever about their health and well-being. The global COVID-19 pandemic has created a sense of anxiety and brought to light the alarming disparities that exist in the U.S. healthcare [Read More …]

Proposal shifts livestock biotechnology regulations to USDA

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Secretary Perdue announces proposal to transfer ag animal biotechnology regulatory framework to USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering. [Read More …]

USDA announces Dr. Carrie Castille as new NIFA Director

December 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

President Trump has named Dr. Carrie Castille as the new, six year term director of NIFA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that President Trump has named Dr. Carrie Castille as the new, six [Read More …]

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

December 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 13 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The 13 appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately, through October 31, 2023. [Read More …]

Demo Farm Network Helps Deer Run Dairy Thrive

December 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Demonstrating Advanced Farming Technologies Step by step, Duane and Derek Ducat work to keep the farming legacy their grandfather started thriving. Establishing Deer Run Dairy LLC, in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, has helped the father and son [Read More …]

Class III Markets Came Roaring Back This Week

December 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Class III Markets Came Roaring Back This Week The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 11, 2020 February through December contracts posted life-of-contract highs, a sign of health and good cheer. After losing [Read More …]

NMPF urges USDA to extend DMC signup deadline

December 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Deadline is today The National Milk Producers Federation urged USDA to extend signup for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage to Jan. 30, 2021, allowing dairy farmers to make better-informed choices while giving both milk producers [Read More …]

USDA Section 32 milk & butter purchase program announced

December 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to purchase $60 million in Fresh Fluid Milk and $50 million in butter for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under [Read More …]

APHIS reopens comments on FMD vaccine production

December 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vaccine manufacturer seeks approval to produce FMD vaccine on U.S. mainland In July 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sought public comment on a petition from a [Read More …]

USDA Urges Producer Sign Up for Dairy Margin Coverage

December 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Speaking at a press conference held online on Dec. 4, USDA Farm Service Agency Director Richard Fordyce urged dairy producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program before the December 11 deadline. To date, [Read More …]

A Closer Look at Class I (Fluid) Milk Prices

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Under the current federal milk pricing system, Class I milk price (i.e., fluid sales) is treated as a product of Class III and Class IV prices. Whereas Class III and Class IV milk are traded [Read More …]

The food system cheats working people

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

According to the USDA, Americans spend less on food as a percent of their incomes than anyone else in the world. This may seem like a good deal, especially for people who struggle to make [Read More …]

NMPF awarded USDA grant to advance on-farm biosecurity

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today was awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to develop and improve biosecurity on U.S. dairy farms. As one of two livestock industry organizations chosen along with 16 state animal health authorities and 14 [Read More …]

USDA release report on agricultural trade with China

December 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a report highlighting the progress made to date in implementing the agricultural provisions in the U.S.-China Phase One [Read More …]

USDA dairy safety-net program offers flexible coverage options

December 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Producers have until Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, to enroll in DMC The deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for the 2021 program year is fast-approaching. Dairy producers have until Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, DVM, on USDA School Meals Proposed Rule

November 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule that would maintain flexibility in USDA child nutrition [Read More …]

USDA launches AskUSDA to improve customer experience

November 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AskUSDA Contact Center will serve as the “one front door” for phone, chat, and web inquires Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the official launch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) AskUSDA [Read More …]

DairyMAPS: Dairy Market Assessment & Planning System

November 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Atlantic Corporation provides agricultural business and economic research and development. Over the last year, with the support of the USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative funding, we have developed a business planning tool for the [Read More …]

Reminder: Dec. 11 deadline for 2021 dairy safety-net enrollment

November 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

September triggers fourth Dairy Margin Coverage payment for 2020 program participants The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2021 is Friday, Dec. 11, [Read More …]

Farm Center Part of A Multi-State Effort Focusing on Farmer Mental Wellness

November 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is part of a new 12-state effort aimed at providing education, resources and support to farmers, agriculture service professionals and mental [Read More …]

All Eyes on the CME Spot Cheddar Markets

November 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 13, 2020 All eyes were on the CME spot Cheddar markets this week as blocks, and especially barrels, moved decisively lower. Spot barrel prices plunged in [Read More …]

Free webinar covers livestock risk management today – Nov. 12

November 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Provides information on livestock markets, price risk, and USDA risk management options The Extension Risk Management Education Program and U.S. Department of Agriculture are hosting a webinar on Nov. 12 for agricultural producers and professionals [Read More …]

First Glimpse at 2021 Acreage and Yields

November 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Soybean Acreage Projected to Increase 7% Every November, USDA releases a 10-year baseline projection including long-term supply, use and price projections for major U.S. crops and livestock products. These supply and demand projections come in [Read More …]

Will November 2020 USDA Milk Prices Rival Those of September 2014?

November 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Unhappily, the short answer is “no” With Nov-2020 Class III milk prices flirting with those seen in Sept-2014 ($24.60), we need to ask how will Nov-2020 USDA prices compare to those during the last boom? [Read More …]

Farm Credit East & USDA present webinar on CFAP-2

November 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The webinar will be held on Friday, November 6 at 11 a.m. Join Farm Credit East and representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency for a discussion of the second round [Read More …]

Newtrient Granted CIG Funding by the USDA’s NRCS to Evaluate 15 Technology Systems and Practices Across the Country

November 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service today announced funding to Newtrient through the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program to evaluate fifteen technologies and practices across the country over the next three years. One of the [Read More …]

Socialization of Calves

October 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Management of calves has a substantial influence on calfhood performance. A common practice that has been used for many years is to raise calves in individual hutches from the time of birth until shortly after [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage webinar Nov. 5

October 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One-hour webinar will use tools to analyze how Dairy Margin Coverage works Dairy Margin Coverage sign-up has started at your local USDA-FSA office for 2021. To educate farmers on their options and costs of the [Read More …]

USDA extends flexibilities amid continuing COVID-19 pandemic

APHIS celebrates 2020 accomplishments

CA: Highlights from the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Scientific Report

Proposal shifts livestock biotechnology regulations to USDA

USDA announces Dr. Carrie Castille as new NIFA Director

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

Demo Farm Network Helps Deer Run Dairy Thrive

Class III Markets Came Roaring Back This Week

NMPF urges USDA to extend DMC signup deadline

USDA Section 32 milk & butter purchase program announced

APHIS reopens comments on FMD vaccine production

USDA Urges Producer Sign Up for Dairy Margin Coverage

A Closer Look at Class I (Fluid) Milk Prices

The food system cheats working people

NMPF awarded USDA grant to advance on-farm biosecurity

USDA release report on agricultural trade with China

USDA dairy safety-net program offers flexible coverage options

Statement from Michael Dykes, DVM, on USDA School Meals Proposed Rule

USDA launches AskUSDA to improve customer experience

DairyMAPS: Dairy Market Assessment & Planning System

Reminder: Dec. 11 deadline for 2021 dairy safety-net enrollment

Farm Center Part of A Multi-State Effort Focusing on Farmer Mental Wellness

All Eyes on the CME Spot Cheddar Markets

Free webinar covers livestock risk management today – Nov. 12

First Glimpse at 2021 Acreage and Yields

Will November 2020 USDA Milk Prices Rival Those of September 2014?

Farm Credit East & USDA present webinar on CFAP-2

Newtrient Granted CIG Funding by the USDA’s NRCS to Evaluate 15 Technology Systems and Practices Across the Country

Dairy Margin Coverage webinar Nov. 5

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