New Virginia Tech facilities include the William M. Etgen Large Animal Learning Center and Metabolic Research Laboratory
A new state-of-the-art Metabolic Research Laboratory will be ready in early 2021 and will allow faculty and students in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to conduct research that addresses current and emerging issues [Read More …]
Sustainable Food Systems, COVID-19 Drive 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Summit Dialogue
Leaders from across agriculture gathered to discuss challenges, collaboration Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, previewed the 2021 Food Systems Summit and its implications for U.S. agriculture [Read More …]
Dairy Workforce Focus: Effective Workforce Training
Registration is now open! Join us for Dairy Workforce Focus: Effective Workforce Training webinar to learn key steps to developing an effective training program on the dairy farm. On-farm training ensures a greater understanding of [Read More …]
Dairy farms innovating their way to a sustainable future
“Innovation” is a buzzword thrown about to the point of cliché. What it is varies with the circumstance. For tech professionals, innovation could be an updated app or a streamlined solution. For teachers, it might [Read More …]
IDFA Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Coordination
As coronavirus cases continue to climb across the United States, IDFA is committed to ensuring that the health and safety of our workforce remains the key priority among our industry as well as among legislators [Read More …]
Tramburg Named Vita Plus Vice President of Operations
John Tramburg was recently named Vita Plus vice president of operations. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Tramburg will provide leadership for all areas related to operations at Vita Plus facilities, including customer service, manufacturing, distribution and [Read More …]
Take a Tour of the Dairy Forum Virtual Experience!
January 25th – 28th, 2021 When you register for Dairy Forum 2021, you’re unlocking access to a state-of-the-art virtual platform that has been custom-built to provide our dairy industry professionals with the tools to network, [Read More …]
Indiana October Milk Production report
Indiana dairy herd estimated at 191,000 head, up 15,000 from last year Dairy herds in Indiana produced 374 million pounds of milk during October, up 10.7 percent from a year ago, according to Marlo Johnson, [Read More …]
Dairy cows exposed to heavy metals worsen antibiotic-resistant pathogen crisis
Study is first to show that long-term persistence of heavy metals in environment Dairy cows, exposed for a few years to drinking water contaminated with heavy metals, carry more pathogens loaded with antimicrobial-resistance genes able [Read More …]
New Genetic Abnormality Factor Identified in Jersey Breed
A new undesirable genetic factor, known as Jersey Neuropathy with Splayed Forelimbs (JNS), has been identified in the Jersey breed. The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) board of directors were made aware and discussed the [Read More …]
Keys to success with robotic milking systems
The use of robotic milking systems is growing rapidly throughout the United States The use of robotic milking systems is growing rapidly throughout the United States. Farms with primarily family labor are installing robots to [Read More …]
Genetic Focus: Creating the Most Valuable Calves Across the Dairy Herd
Please join us Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Central time. Our presenters are: Matthew Cleveland, director, Global Beef Product Development, ABS Brandon Sowder, director, North American Business Development-Beef InFocus, ABS Samantha Wilson, North [Read More …]
John Deere announces contest: The Farm Must Go On
Top country artists are coming together to raise money for farmers in need John Deere (NYSE: DE) and top country artists Dustin Lynch, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, Travis Denning and Tyler Farr are coming together [Read More …]
Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award
John and Melissa Eron of Stevens Point have been selected as the recipients of the 2020 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and foresters who [Read More …]
Importance of Cover Crops to Reduce Runoff and Soil Erosion
Cover crops are an important practice to improve soil structure, improve infiltration, and reduce soil erosion as was illustrated last week during a rainy day. Last week we had a rainy day on Wednesday, when [Read More …]
School Nutrition Enhanced Through Dairy Solutions
Dairy MAX launches Nutrition NOW program to enhance nutrition support in schools Dairy farmers know one of the best sources of nutrition for students is dairy and have been committed to youth wellness for decades. [Read More …]
The Big E recognizes 2020 FFA Regional Star Winners
The Eastern Regional FFA Star Awards event went virtual to recognize young agriculturalists Each year, The Big E invites FFA (Future Farmers of America) members to the Eastern States Exposition to compete, promote and encourage [Read More …]
Chef Ricky Webster Wins $15,000 for Recipe Inspired by San Francisco’s Iconic Fisherman’s Wharf in Real California Pizza Contest
Winners from Washington & California Take Home $25,000 in Prizes at International Bake-off Showcasing Real California Cheeses Using a revised bake-off format in line with the current Covid-19 protocols, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) awarded two [Read More …]
Managing Winter Applications of P and K Fertilizers
Understanding the behavior of P and K in the soil and crop will help you better manage winter fertilizer applications. Wintertime is often seen as a good time to get ahead with applications of P [Read More …]
Construction Nears Completion at Connecticut’s First Biogas Dairy Digester System
Fort Hill Farms digester will produce renewable energy and soil products from food waste and manure Earlier this summer, ground was broken at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson to begin the construction of Connecticut’s first [Read More …]
Family Farm Action Alliance Releases Pivotal Agricultural Consolidation Report in Partnership with Open Markets Institute
Today, Family Farm Action Alliance, in partnership with Open Markets Institute, released a groundbreaking report titled, “The Food System: Concentration and Its Impacts,” at a virtual event featuring Sen. Cory Booker. The report was authored [Read More …]
Red Wing Software Releases CenterPoint® Version 15.16
Form 1099-NEC, Dashboard Charts & Graphs, and File Attachments to Orders/Invoices Red Wing Software has released CenterPoint version 15.16 for all CenterPoint Accounting and Payroll products. Support for the new Form 1099-NEC is available, charts [Read More …]
Virtual Feed Dealers Seminars
December 9, 2020 Morning Session 8:00 – 10:30 AM Evening Session 6:30 – 9:00 PM The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with [Read More …]
Zoetis Supports Call for Greater Awareness of Responsible Antibiotic Use
Protecting antibiotic efficacy through innovation across the continuum of care Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today pledged its support for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020, an initiative to encourage the prudent use of antibiotics in people and [Read More …]
Tillamook Earns Distinction as a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™)
B Corp™ Recognition Represents a Significant Milestone Along the Co-op’s Ongoing Stewardship Journey Following a rigorous certification process, Tillamook County Creamery Association(Tillamook) is now recognized as a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™). Tillamook qualified for [Read More …]
Rising Coronavirus Infections Likely to Stifle Dairy Demand
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 20, 2020 Concerns about worsening demand are colliding with rising supplies as milk floods the market. Coronavirus infections are rising relentlessly, and they threaten to swamp [Read More …]
Introducing The Dairy Show
World Dairy Expo’s new podcast Features a new guest during every episode discussing topics related to the dairy industry World Dairy Expo® is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast, The Dairy Show. Available [Read More …]
Ho, Ho, Ho – Santa’s Got a Holiday Surprise for You
You and your families have worked hard this year to get milk to those who’ve needed it most – but Santa knows that’s nothing new. Year after year, it’s YOUR milk that kids of all ages leave [Read More …]
CAES researchers work to improve food safety in Senegal’s growing dairy industry
The project is part of a larger $2.9 million parent grant The University of Georgia has received a $700,000 grant from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety to help improve food safety in Senegal’s [Read More …]
Global Competitiveness at Dairy Forum 2021
For the first time in recent history, there is real consideration being given to whether multilateral or bilateral trade agreements and organizations like the WTO are better tools for unlocking the most potential for U.S. [Read More …]
