-
NewsParasite resistance is a growing concern among livestock producers Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County is hosting a parasite resistance workshop on November 1, 2018 at 6:30PM-7:45PM at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga in Ballston Spa. This workshop is being presented by founding veterinarians of River Valley Veterinary Services, Dr. [Read More ...] -
NewsDairy farmers are under siege thanks to low prices and changing tastes. Even a one-week holiday shutdown by yogurt giant Chobani inflicted pain. A decade ago, Greek yogurt was ascendant in America. In New York state, the hope among farmers and politicians was that their fortunes would benefit as well. In [Read More ...] -
NewsFFA members from across the country to convene in Indianapolis Oct. 24-27 Next week, the city of Indianapolis will transform into a sea of blue jackets when the National FFA Convention & Expo kicks off for the ninety-first time. This time-honored tradition, where innovators and leaders of tomorrow come together, [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East, Yankee Farm Credit and CoBank, recently provided funding to 18 organizations for their efforts to support young and beginning farmer initiatives, encourage youth leadership development, and promote northeast agriculture. Among the recipients included various programs to support [Read More ...] -
NewsWHAT: Join Dr. Max Hawkins, nutritionist with the Alltech® Mycotoxin Management team, as he provides an update on corn silage across the U.S. and discusses mycotoxin risk. Samples are currently being submitted to the Alltech 37+® mycotoxin analytical services laboratory to determine mycotoxin risk levels and which mycotoxins are [Read More ...] -
NewsRichard Rogers of Tre Ifan Farm has won the competition. The farm was converted five years ago from a beef-finishing unit to a grass-based spring block-calving dairy. Now home to 350 NZ cross-bred cows, the farm is focused on maximising production efficiency from grass, with an impressive 4,099 litres of [Read More ...] -
NewsAs co-ops continue to set September milk prices the trend as been no changes, but many boards have issued warnings of weakening market returns. Both Aurivo and Carbery have held their September milk prices. The co-ops are the latest to announce September prices after Glanbia, Lakeland, Kerry and Dairygold all [Read More ...]
-
NewsMerck Animal Health today announced its newest resources for Dairy Care 365® — an initiative that helps empower a culture of care on dairies and calf ranches. The tools include five templates to help dairy producers customize standard operating procedures (SOPs). The SOPs are available in English and Spanish, and [Read More ...] -
NewsThe American Feed Industry Association remains hopeful by the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s notification to Congress this week that President Donald Trump intends to negotiate trade agreements with Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom. Japan represents the United States’ third largest export market for animal [Read More ...]
-
NewsSixteen of the dairy’s products were recognized as the “Best of the Best” during the World Dairy Expo (WDE) Championship Dairy Product Contest 2018 Competition Hiland Dairy Foods Company, a leading farmer-owned dairy producer, is pleased to announce that the company received 16 awards in dairy product categories during the [Read More ...]
-
NewsFour distinguished dairy experts from IDF member countries were recognized for their work in advancing scientific knowledge of the global dairy sector at the annual World Dairy Summit 2018 in Daejeon, Korea, on 17 October. “These winners are an inspiration to the dairy community for their dedication and hard work [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogGene editing with CRISPR technology opens a new chapter in livestock breeding. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness spoke with with Tad Sonstegard, Chief Scientific Officer for the food animal division of Recombinetics, a firm which has successfully introduced the polled gene and heat tolerance in cattle and is now working on [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Minnesota-based company works with global customers to find new opportunities using high-protein dairy ingredients. Milk Specialties Global (MSG) does more than just export high-protein dairy ingredients to 40 countries. With a corporate vision focusing on “what’s next,” MSG actively helps its global customers see and seize new opportunities. This [Read More ...] -
NewsThe NYS Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets is interested in hearing from NY dairy farmers regarding the status of the dairy industry and their ideas as to improvements that could be made to various programs and institutions that impact the financial environment of dairy markets. The survey will remain open [Read More ...] -
NewsUltimate goal is enhancing watershed and agricultural stewardship Northern New York dairy farmers are using a whole-farm nutrient mass balance software tool to identify opportunities to improve their farmwide use of nitrogen phosphorus, and potassium. The ultimate goal is enhancing watershed and agricultural stewardship while simultaneously increasing on-farm efficiency, milk production and crop [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogKristen Broege will serve as Director of Sales and Membership The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is excited to announce Kristen Broege as its new Director of Sales and Membership. Broege is a long-time member of the Wisconsin Holstein Association and is active in the dairy industry on numerous levels. In [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogAt the 69th annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Larry Schirm of Laurelville, Ohio was elected President of the organization. Meanwhile, Nate Janssen, Wheaton, Illinois was chosen as President-Elect. Elected to the Executive Committee along with Schirm and Janssen were: Dr. Dennis Funk, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Janet Keller, Oregon, [Read More ...] -
NewsDairy West awards funding for Fuel Up to Play 60 schools Dairy West is giving 41 schools in Idaho and Utah grants to support their Fuel Up to Play 60 initiatives. Hundreds of schools from across the country applied for funding to help them jumpstart and sustain healthy nutrition and physical activity improvements. Grants [Read More ...]
-
NewsStudy is the most detailed “whole dairy” methane analysis ever conducted in California New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds that changing the way manure is stored and handled is key to meeting California’s 40 percent dairy manure methane reduction goal and combating climate change. With financial [Read More ...] -
NewsJeff Wilkerson, a long-time industry expert in livestock sales and marketing, has announced today a new independent venture under the company name Wilkerson Solutions. Wilkerson Solutions offers a variety of business consulting services, all with the goal of assisting start-up companies and established businesses rooted in animal agriculture to develop [Read More ...]
-
NewsThe dairy checkoff has awarded 13 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through Dairy Management Inc., which manages the national dairy checkoff, annually awards $2,500 scholarships to each [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogThe drive for genetic selection means cattle are increasingly vulnerable to deadly new epidemics that could emerge as the climate warms Known for their distinctive long horns, the Ankole cattle of western Uganda have evolved over millennia to withstand their harsh environment, with its lengthy dry spells and abundance of [Read More ...]
-
NewsBoth acquisitions create nutritional synergies to improve animal wellness and performance Zinpro Corporation announces that it is acquiring two leaders in water-soluble-based animal nutrition and nutritional support products. The two companies are Paragon Specialty Products (PSP), LLC, Rainsville, Alabama, and CouvLotta, LLC, Rockport, Texas, USA. The expected close date for the [Read More ...]
-
NewsPOLITICO reports: Emerging agriculture technology is highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, and farm leaders aren’t taking the threat seriously enough, according to a Department of Homeland Security report. Among the possible threats hackers disrupting farm machinery and foreign governments accessing sensor data from drones used on agricultural sites – many of which [Read More ...]
-
NewsGeneral Session Maximize reproductive efficiency – Dr. Paul Fricke Dr. Paul Fricke will help your dairy overcome reproductive challenges by sharing practical, on-farm reproductive strategies. 10 steps to a healthier transition – Dr. Thomas Overton This session digs into critical factors to set up fresh cows for strong starts. Dr. [Read More ...] -
NewsUSDA will issue $9.4 million in grants for training, outreach, technical assistance U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $9.4 million in grants (PDF, 750 KB) to provide enhanced training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. This funding [Read More ...] -
NewsCanola meal can increase profits and efficiencies on dairy operations Canola meal continues to demonstrate its value for dairy producers. According to Shiloh Dairy manager Gordon Speirs, using canola meal is a “no-brainer.” After participating in a recent field trial where canola meal was fed at high inclusion rates, Speirs [Read More ...]
-
NewsDay-long workshops to focus on reproduction, transition cow management and cow behavior topics Reproductive efficiency, transition cow management and animal welfare are at the top of the herd health priority lists for dairy farmers. The PDPW Herdsperson Conference presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) is in step with these priorities [Read More ...]
-
NewsOct. 23 Tour to Provide Firsthand Insights to Producers Considering Value-Added Opportunities The addition of on-farm processing or other value-added services to a dairy farm’s operation provides both challenges and diversified revenue opportunities. Understanding the full spectrum of financial, labor and marketing aspects is critical to business success. The PDPW [Read More ...]
-
NewsThe European supermarket chains along with top manufacturers of processed food will be sourcing their Food and Beverage (F&B) necessities from India during the Indus flood-II; the export-focused yearly F&B trade fair conducted by Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) together with Commerce and Industry Ministry. TPCI held talks with Maria Carillo, [Read More ...]
-
NewsA spectacular grand opening was laid out for delegates at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 with a magnificent drum performance taking centre stage at the Daejeon Convention Centre on 15 October. The warm hospitality of the Organizing Committee of the Summit comprising the leadership and members of the Korea [Read More ...] -
NewsCooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted eight offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture contracts to sell 1.448 million pounds (657 metric tons) of Cheddar cheese, contracted for delivery in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa for the period from November 2018 through March 2019. [Read More ...]
-
NewsA picture is worth a thousand words — to tell a story, share a moment or bring back a memory. As the urban population increases, it has become even more important to “agvocate,” sharing stories and pictures of the agricultural life. Alltech wants to help share these agvocacy photos, stories [Read More ...]
-
NewsOne-to-one financial counseling available for farmers in financial distress One-to-one financial counseling for Minnesota farmers experiencing serious financial distress is available from University of Minnesota Extension. A team of farm financial analysts has been pulled together to provide free and confidential counseling sessions to help farmers explore options in this [Read More ...] -
NewsProgram designed for women dairy and beef producers Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will once again offer Boots in the Barn, a program designed for women dairy and beef producers. The program will be held on Nov. 19 from 1-3 p.m. at the community room of the Commercial Club [Read More ...]
-
NewsFour people were recently inducted into the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame for their outstanding and uncommon contributions to the state’s livestock industry. The ceremony was held at the College of Agriculture and Life Science’s Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena on Virginia Tech’s campus during an unveiling of portraits of the 2018 [Read More ...]
-
NewsSecond annual charity auction to take place on Oct. 27 at the Sun Mountain Gun Club Each year, Madera-based Valley Children’s Healthcare holds several events to raise money to help Valley families receive top-quality medical care regardless of their ability to pay. This year, a lucky auction winner at 2nd [Read More ...] -
NewsTotal exceeds $4.8 billion Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to invest in rural America with more than $4.8 billion in payments being made, starting this month, to agricultural producers through the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogThe impact of voluntary waiting period (VWP) duration on reproductive performance and profitability is the topic of the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The Oct. 25 DCRC webinar starts at 1 p.m. Central time. Cornell University’s Julio Giordano will discuss how extending VWP may increase first service pregnancy [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogThe American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has accepted Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) submission for continuing education (CE) credits. Veterinarians can earn up to 14 Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) CEs for attending the DCRC Annual Meeting, Nov. 15-16, in Indianapolis. This RACE approval is for [Read More ...]
-
NewsIn a survey conducted by Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, women say they see progress but that it’s too slow. In addition to citing financial disparities, fewer than half feel acknowledged, heard, or empowered to make decisions. Women in agriculture around the world, whether in developing or developed countries, [Read More ...]
-
All Breeds BlogThe Annual meeting of the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) was held September 18-19, 2018 at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Meeting agenda included the Business session, election of directors, and peer awards. During the business session Board Chairman Chuck Sattler noted that 2018 [Read More ...] -
NewsLand O’Lakes is delighted to announce and welcome Dr. David Bravo as Director for Innovation and Technology Scouting within the Animal Nutrition Technical Innovation team. “David is one of the shining stars in feed additive innovation and an example of the continued investment Land O’Lakes is making to accelerate our [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogDairy One is excited to add Allflex Livestock Intelligence (ALI) cow monitoring systems, formerly known as SCR, to its fleet of services. Farms that are currently using ALI technology on their operations can now receive support for their equipment from Dairy One. Additionally, customers interested in introducing ALI systems to [Read More ...] -
NewsCDFA will hold four listening sessions and a webinar in October to provide information on how to comment on the draft RGA and answer questions related to the program. Listening sessions are scheduled for: Eureka – October 15, 2018 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Humboldt County Agricultural Building Agricultural Commissioner’s [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogIn the fight against aflatoxin, dairy producers often turn to sequestering agents such as clay to reduce transference of the toxin into milk. It’s an effective tactic, but a new study from the University of Illinois shows that clay has additional benefits for overall cow health. There has been a [Read More ...]
-
NewsA group of 17 young farmers gathered at Meadow Foods’ head office in Chester this week as part of the new Young Farmers Programme. The new initiative is designed to give young people involved in dairy agriculture the key business skills and industry knowledge that they will require. The programme launched [Read More ...] -
NewsTeam will travel to Scotland to compete in international contest Congratulations to the Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Youth Team from Green County on winning the 2018 National Contest at World Dairy Expo! They have earned the privilege to travel to Scotland to compete in the International 4-H Dairy Judging contest in [Read More ...] -
NewsMany of our local agricultural producers are facing difficult times right now. On top of typical farm stress factors – isolation, variability in weather, lack of access the health services – farmers have also had to deal with 3-4 consecutive years of low commodity prices. These conditions are leading to [Read More ...]
-
NewsFrom New York City and Long Island to western New York and the north country, 28 Cornell undergraduates spent their summer making a Big Red impression all across the Empire State. As part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) internship program, the students gained valuable applied research experience while helping [Read More ...]