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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 …]

More than $7 billion paid in second round of CFAP

October 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CFAP 2 is a separate program from the first iteration of CFAP U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that in the first month of the application period, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) [Read More …]

Have You Taken Action on the Dietary Guidelines? Want to Learn More About Them?

October 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated just once every five years, and they have significant influence on federal nutrition programming, such as school breakfast and lunch. Right now, we are at a critical juncture [Read More …]

Disaster recovery assistance deadline: Oct. 30th

October 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA FSA launched a new tool on farmers.gov to help producers with the application process The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds producers that the deadline to submit applications for disaster recovery assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane [Read More …]

USDA Authorizes $500 Million in New Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program

October 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today it is authorizing $500 million, as provided through the CARES Act, to support Round 4 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The program is dedicated to purchasing [Read More …]

New Rule Makes Enhancements to Environmental Quality Incentives Program

October 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the final rule for its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The rule updates USDA’s flagship program as directed by the 2018 Farm Bill and integrates feedback from [Read More …]

USDA Stuns The Market With Dramatic September Surge In U.S. Milk Output

October 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 23, 2020 USDA stunned the market on Tuesday, reporting a dramatic surge in U.S. milk output last month. September milk output reached 18 billion pounds, [Read More …]

USDA Offers Secure New Options for Signing and Sharing Documents Online

October 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers and ranchers working with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) or Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can now sign and share documents online in just a few clicks. By using Box or OneSpan, producers can [Read More …]

NRCS Announces EQIP Signup for 2021 Funding

October 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Apply by November 20, 2020 Providing Conservation Practices to Protect Natural Resources Farmers and forest landowners will want to plan ahead and sign up early for USDA conservation funding. Angela Biggs, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) [Read More …]

Reviewing State-Level Farm Economic Conditions

October 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA’s most recent Farm Income Forecast, released Sept. 2, provided an update on 2020 farm income projections, as well as the first estimates of state-level farm financial conditions for 2019, e.g., Farm Cash Receipts Forecasted to [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage Program enrollment opens Oct. 13

October 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Enhancements to online dairy decision tool now available The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 for 2021 enrollment. “This year has been [Read More …]

USDA Releases Payment Data for CFAP2

October 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA has provided the first peek into how payments are shaking out under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP2. Late last month the administration announced details of the $14-billion-dollar program that will provide direct payments [Read More …]

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

More than $7 billion paid in second round of CFAP

Have You Taken Action on the Dietary Guidelines? Want to Learn More About Them?

Disaster recovery assistance deadline: Oct. 30th

USDA Authorizes $500 Million in New Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program

New Rule Makes Enhancements to Environmental Quality Incentives Program

USDA Stuns The Market With Dramatic September Surge In U.S. Milk Output

USDA Offers Secure New Options for Signing and Sharing Documents Online

Reviewing State-Level Farm Economic Conditions

Dairy Margin Coverage Program enrollment opens Oct. 13

USDA Releases Payment Data for CFAP2

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