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NewsThe American Dairy Coalition applauds Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Rep. Michael Conaway (R-TX) and Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) — all agriculture-oriented leaders — for the hard work to advance the 2018 Farm Bill through both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The bill represents a solid [Read More ...] -
NewsDairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national cooperative owned by family dairy farmers across the U.S., is pleased that both the House and Senate have passed a Farm Bill, which includes several important changes to the Margin Protection Program (MPP), now called the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Along with [Read More ...] -
NewsThe International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today commended House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders for releasing the 2018 Farm Bill, which would allow greater access to risk management tools for dairy foods companies and farmers to address price fluctuations. The bill would also extend the Dairy Forward Pricing Program to 2023, [Read More ...] -
NewsHouse & Senate Ag Committee leaders release text of Farm Bill conference report House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairmen Mike Conaway, R-Texas, and Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Members Collin Peterson, D-Minn., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., has released the text of the bipartisan, bicameral 2018 Farm Bill conference report. “America’s [Read More ...] -
NewsIndiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler issued the following statement on National FFA’s announcement today to continue to host the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis through 2031. “Today’s announcement by National FFA is another defining moment for our state. This student-led organization has been pivotal in [Read More ...] -
NewsResults are in for World Ag Expo’s® Top-10 New Products Competition, sponsored by Bank of America. The winners will be showcased February 12-14, 2019, during the World Ag Expo® in Tulare, California. A large and impressive field of cutting-edge, cost-saving, and resource-managing products were submitted for the contest by exhibitors [Read More ...]
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NewsThe National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is pleased that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have begun the process of replacing the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. NMPF staff were given an overview of the newly proposed WOTUS rule that will replace [Read More ...] -
NewsIt’s not too late to get involved! Dairy Strong is only five weeks away, but there is still time to squeeze in to the trade show, sponsor and ATTEND Reserve a booth: Our farmer attendance is already setting a record! Our audience will be there and ready to network – [Read More ...] -
NewsCalBio will build dairy biomethane clusters in South Tulare, North Visalia, and Buttonwillow On Monday, December 3, members from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced that California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) was awarded funding for 3 [Read More ...]
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NewsCo-op urges Congress and president to approve legislation One of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country, representing farmers throughout the Midwest, today applauded improvements for the dairy community in the new farm bill after details were released Monday night. The bill must be approved by the full House and [Read More ...]
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NewsThe American Dairy Coalition Applauds the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) for releasing a new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. This new rule redefines the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act more narrowly than when this rule was issued by the Obama administration in 2015. Under the new law,only major rivers, primary [Read More ...]
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NewsWorkshops provide successful herd management strategies based on current research Iowa dairy producers have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues during 2019 Dairy Days. The workshops, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy specialists, will be held at seven eastern Iowa locations between Jan. 21 and [Read More ...]
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NewsDr. Rahmat Attaie shares new developments in his research on goat milk Having a glass of milk for many people doesn’t seem like a daunting task. For individuals whose bodies digest milk differently, the excitement of enjoying dairy products is very short-lived. A Cooperative Agricultural Research Center scientist is doing [Read More ...] -
NewsThe National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked the Senate for quickly passing a farm bill that includes needed reforms to dairy programs that will boost producer incomes in a tough economic environment. NMPF urged the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately approve the bill. “The farm bill’s bipartisan support in [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogBergland passed away at a nursing home in his hometown of Roseau, Minnesota Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland, a farmer from northern Minnesota who was tasked with selling President Jimmy Carter’s unpopular Soviet Union grain embargo to other farmers, died Sunday. He was 90. Bergland died at a nursing [Read More ...] -
NewsAmerican Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, praises the 2018 Farm Bill conference report released today and expresses great appreciation for the bipartisan nature of the final bill and the tireless work of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. The 2018 Farm Bill delivers on [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogThe California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services is announcing a vacancy on the Cattle Health Advisory Task Force (CHATF). Food and Agricultural Code Section 10610 provides for the establishment of a task force to advise the secretary of agriculture on the control [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogWorld Dairy Expo® is accepting nominations for the 2019 Expo Recognition Awards now through February 1, 2019. Producers, organizations, academic staff and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals to recognize their outstanding work and dedication to the dairy industry. Expo Recognition Awards will be presented [Read More ...]
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NewsThe National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) thanked members of Congress, especially the bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, for crafting a farm bill that includes much-needed reforms to help American dairy farmers. The 2018 Farm Bill reached a key milestone on Monday with the release of a [Read More ...]
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NewsThe Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) released its 2017-18 annual report today, providing financial and project highlights for the 501(c)(3) public charity over the past year. “Reflecting on this past year, IFEEDER has continued to take on exciting new projects that are aligned with both the needs of [Read More ...] -
NewsEvent Features Leading Dairy and Food Chain Experts Dec. 19-20 in Madison, Wis. Greg Ibach, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has been added to the top-notch line-up of speakers at the 2018 PDPW Dairy Food & Policy Summit presented by the [Read More ...] -
NewsSays U.S. lags behind other farming nations that have tariff-cutting agreements with Japan The U.S. dairy industry pushed President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday to ensure increased access to the Japanese market, saying the United States lags behind other farming nations that have tariff-cutting agreements with Japan. In a hearing [Read More ...] -
NewsCan positive trade news turn it around? It appears that there was finally some good news in the U.S.-China trade dispute. Any positive news is certainly good news for those involved in agriculture. To underscore how important it is, one just needs to look at the USDA’s most recent estimates [Read More ...]
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NewsExports flat in October, with sales down in China but up 14 percent elsewhere, including large gains in SE Asia and Mexico. U.S. dairy exports are on track for a record year despite flat sales on both a volume and value basis in October due to a loss of sales [Read More ...] -
NewsPublic is welcome to attend and provide comments The next meeting of the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0, chaired by Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be held December 13 in Oshkosh. The meeting will be at UW-Oshkosh in the Reeve Union Ballroom [Read More ...] -
NewsMarathon City man works with FARM Program to obtain accommodations to keep farming Jerome Krautkramer had just graduated from high school a few months prior to a car accident that would leave his body with limitations for the rest of his life. On a foggy August morning, Jerome and some [Read More ...] -
NewsAnimal Agriculture Alliance Summit, “A Seat At The Table,” set for May 8-9 Registration is open for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit, themed A Seat At The Table. The event, now in its 18th year, will be held May 8-9 at the InterContinental At The Plaza Hotel in [Read More ...] -
NewsMeeting also honors Distinguished Service to Ag recipients & James Quinn Award winners New York Farm Bureau members wrapped up their 62nd State Annual Meeting Wednesday, December 5 with an evening banquet full of awards, state dignitaries and celebration for another successful meeting that sets the organization’s public policy agenda for [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogNominations are now open for the 2019 Holstein Association USA annual awards including Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership awards. The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award recognizes significant accomplishments of young Registered Holstein® Breeders, ages 21 to 40. Submissions can be made for individuals, a couple, or [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogOsnabrueck Holstein Genetics (OHG), the breeding center for Holsteins in Germany and supplier of high quality livestock, semen & embryos in more than 50 countries worldwide – is well-known for the high genetic level and breeding progress. New breeding values – December 2018 Please find the top list of the OHG [Read More ...]
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NewsCornell CALS PRO-DAIRY is offering a seven-week Reproductive Management Course online in Spanish from January 11 to March 8, 2019. Register at prodairy.cals.cornell.edu. Cost is $265. A $25 discount will be applied to registrations completed by January 4. This course mirrors material offered in the successful online Reproduction Management course [Read More ...] -
NewsToday, more than 240 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 99th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells established new policy directives for the organization. Farm Bureau delegates adopted the policies that will guide the legislative agenda for the state’s largest general farm organization in 2019. Resolutions were submitted by delegates as [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogAs their January 1, 2019 Select Sire Power/Southeast Select Sires merger approaches, the future Premier Select Sires team prepares to better serve member-owners. When the merger takes effect, more than 200 employees and nearly 100 independent distributers will comprise the new organization. The scope of resources available after the merger, coupled [Read More ...] -
NewsFind seasonal recipes and festive ideas for holiday entertaining The holidays are here which can only mean one thing – it’s time to deck your table with Wisconsin cheese. The new Holiday issue of Grate. Pair. Share. is full of fun and festive ways to dazzle guests and help make all of your gatherings [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogEmpire Farm Days is the largest outdoor agricultural trade show in the northeastern U.S. Empire Farm Days has announced the winners of the 2018 show competitions and prize drawing. Paul Martens of Penn Yan, N.Y. won the drawing for the Kubota RTV 400 sponsored by Kubota, Empire Farm Days, and Lamb [Read More ...] -
NewsA gift from farmers Ellen and Owen Love helps to drive farmland protection in the state American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food® announces the protection of two critical farms in Michigan. The farms were saved with assistance from AFT’s Owen and Ellen Love Family Farmland [Read More ...]
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NewsUnfortunately, November will likely be a step backward. Fat was nearly flat, and protein decreased another $0.38/lb when it was expected to drop $0.23/lb. Solids increased another 6%. For our example herd, component prices decreased $0.97/cow/day which is $0.29 more than expected. November PPD will likely increase $0.54/cwt resulting in [Read More ...] -
NewsThey picked our favorite innovative new dairy products; now it’s time for you to vote for yours. New dairy products such as Chobani Savor (a squeezable plain Greek yogurt), Fairlife Smart Snacks (snack-sized ready-to-drink beverages), Arla Icelandic-style skyr cream cheese, and Hershey’s and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup dairy whipped toppings [Read More ...]
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NewsMichigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gordon Wenk today announced the selection of Dr. Nora Wineland as the department’s new state veterinarian, effective Monday, November 5, 2018. Wineland replaces Dr. James Averill who is now MDARD’s Deputy Director. “MDARD is excited to welcome Dr. Wineland back home. As [Read More ...]
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NewsThe National Milk Producers Federation commended Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for returning low-fat (1%) flavored milk as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. The final rule implementing regulatory changes needed to add low-fat flavored milk to more school menus and other nutrition programs serving children was [Read More ...]
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NewsIDFA kicked off the holiday season by hosting its second annual Celebration of Dairy reception, where administration officials, members of Congress and their staffs, embassy officials and industry stakeholders came to socialize while enjoying dairy treats. In all, around 300 attendees gathered to enjoy eggnog, a variety of cheeses and [Read More ...] -
NewsYesterday the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a joint letter to state environmental and agricultural agencies actively voicing support for collaborative, market-based approaches to reduce nutrient overloading and improve waterways. The joint announcement encourages rational programs that benefit the public, environment, economy and [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced yesterday their intent to work with state, tribal, and local agencies to reduce the flow of nutrients into navigable waters from non-point sources, such as agricultural land, particularly in the Mississippi River Basin. While EPA and USDA have [Read More ...] -
NewsProducer sentiment holds steady, but lack of new farm bill concerns farmers Agricultural producer sentiment held steady in November with producers remaining optimistic about the state of the agricultural economy, according to results from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The November barometer reading of 134 was only 1 percent [Read More ...] -
NewsForum to be held Tuesday, Jan. 29 on the UW–Madison campus The financial health of Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses, with a special focus on consolidation in the state’s dairy industry, are topics for the upcoming Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 29 on the [Read More ...] -
NewsDairy Grazing Apprenticeship receives grant to recruit and support Veterans Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) is proud to announce receipt of a $954,000 USDA grant to create dairy farming career path for military veterans through participation in the Apprenticeship. DGA is the first in the nation federally registered formal Apprenticeship in [Read More ...]
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NewsTwo locations will be offered: Jan. 15th in Lowville and Jan.16th in Watertown Dairy Day is a program for dairy producers held from 10 am to 3 pm. Two locations will be offered: January 15th will be at the Elks Club in Lowville and January 16th will be held at [Read More ...]
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NewsShelli Hendricks named new director of education, effective Dec. 3, 2018 The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) has named Shelli Hendricks as its new director of education, effective Dec. 3, 2018. As director of education (DOE), Hendricks will be responsible for the program curriculum, in coordination with the four partner university [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogJoel Hastings of DairyBusiness interviews Lucas Lentsch, CEO of Midwest Dairy about the downward trend in fluid milk sales and what farmers are seeing value in. Lentsch discusses the bright spots concerning whole milk and and innovations in dairy. Plus the growing importance of messaging and calling-out deceptive marketing practices. [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Dutch Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., a global dairy company, today announced the acquisition of US based importer and distributor Jana Foods. The acquisition will further strengthen FrieslandCampina’s position in supplying Dutch specialty cheese to the US consumer. “This acquisition supports our strategy of investing for growth. This investment is in [Read More ...]