The dairy industry has a lot to be proud of in 2020 and many positive accomplishments to celebrate as we emerge together in the new year. Join us for the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit to find solutions to help [Read More …]
Winter feeding can be damaging on fields and animals. Strategies exist to help reduce this damage, but you need to start planning now. During winter feeding, rain and snow are not friends to pastures. Added [Read More …]
The Dairy Quality Center (DQC) has named Elizabeth Kohtz, DVM, of Twin Falls, Idaho, as the 2020 Dairy Quality Veterinarian of the Year. In honor of the award, a $1,000 donation was made to the [Read More …]
Michigan dairy farmers supported food security, created virtual learning opportunities and connected with consumers online. Michigan’s dairy farmers, through the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), turned 2020’s challenges into an opportunity to support communities [Read More …]
Tamira Treffers-Herrera, Robert Sinescu appointed heads of North American Client Coverage Rabobank, the leading global food and agribusiness bank, has appointed two of its top executives, Tamira Treffers-Herrera and Robert Sinescu, to become Co-Heads of North [Read More …]
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 …]
Use of ag by-products in California dairy rations reduces waste and water use Recent findings by researchers from UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension that are published in the Nov/Dec 2020 edition of ARE Update, details the [Read More …]
Holstein Association USA is thrilled to recognize outstanding cows and their breeders and owners who did well at National Holstein Shows this year. Due to COVID-19, Holstein Association USA is not having the All-National Showcase [Read More …]
Four environmental and agricultural groups are coming together to advocate for meaningful state-level policy changes that support clean water and resilient farms. Clean Wisconsin, the Dairy Business Association, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin, and Wisconsin [Read More …]
In Morning Consult Poll, More Than 7 in 10 Adults of All Political Affiliations Want Companies Partnering with Government to Distribute Coronavirus Vaccines to Employees Poll Shows More Than Four in Five Adults Believe Food [Read More …]
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 …]
Eighty-one Registered Jersey™ cows were ranked during the 2019 National Jersey Youth Production Contest representing 43 junior members. To qualify, the cow must have completed the lactation between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. [Read More …]
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Holstein Association USA annual awards including the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership awards. The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award recognizes significant accomplishments of young Registered Holstein® breeders [Read More …]
The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has awarded 12 Jersey youth over $31,000 in scholarships for the 2020-21 school year. Selection was based on scholastic achievement as well as participation in Jersey and other agricultural [Read More …]
CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, has hired eight interns to fill various roles during the summer of 2021. There are five artificial insemination (A.I.) interns, two laboratory interns, [Read More …]
Ten young Jersey cattle owners were recognized Sunday, November 8 in Louisville, Ky., for their accomplishments in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding achievement by junior Jersey owners in four areas: [Read More …]
American Agri-Women (AAW) recognize the dynamic roles of women on farms and ranches today and the diversity among them. Did you know that 56% of farms have at least one female producer, and 38% have [Read More …]
Join the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) for its next webinar – “Stressors in dairy cows – Impact on performance, health and reproduction from heat stress to co-mingling.” The free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time [Read More …]
Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus released an outline of their $908 billion coronavirus relief package. Though no text language has been released, this is a first look at what they look to outline section by section in the [Read More …]
New CDIC Director to Lead Product-Oriented Innovation for California Dairy Industry in Collaboration with Industry and Academia The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, announced on Dec. 9 the [Read More …]
“The International Dairy Foods Association is pleased to see news of Mr. Vilsack’s expected nomination to lead USDA by President-Elect Biden. As Mr. Vilsack knows well, one-fifth of the nation’s economy is linked, either directly [Read More …]
Virtual program features worldwide milk quality experts National Mastitis Council (NMC) will be “moovin’ and groovin’” on the virtual highway in January for the organization’s 60th annual meeting. The event kicks off with an optional [Read More …]
The lineup of featured speakers including Mike Rowe, Rorke Denver and Beth Ford The American Farm Bureau Federation opened registration for the 2021 American Farm Bureau Virtual Convention and unveiled the lineup of featured speakers including Mike [Read More …]
Join the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) for its next webinar – “Stressors in dairy cows – Impact on performance, health and reproduction from heat stress to co-mingling.” The free webinar starts at 2 p.m. [Read More …]
PODCAST SERIES Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY EPISODE 2 Pre-Weaned Calves (Part 2) In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Margaret Quaassdorff and Alycia Drwencke will continue to discuss [Read More …]
Reaching millions of Gen Z youth with dairy’s sustainability message is just the beginning for this exciting promotion. DMI’s Joanna Hunter talks with Joel Hastings about this innovative program. For the story of how one [Read More …]
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2021, now scheduled for July 20-22, 2021, will take place at Huntsinger Farms, the largest grower and processor of Horseradish in the United States. Originally scheduled for July 2020, the Eau [Read More …]
Farmers and haulers have received offers as part of the Dean Foods bankruptcy proceeding The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board is working with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office and ASK LLP to resolve avoidance claim settlement [Read More …]
On Sat., Dec. 5, 2020, Discovery Park of America opened “AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival” in the museum and heritage park’s Simmons Bank Ag Center. The exhibit tells the story of farming innovation in the [Read More …]
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 …]
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