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NewsToday, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James will announce the new “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule. The rule revises an already repealed Obama-era version, reducing federal jurisdiction over wetlands and streams. The revised definitions protects the nation’s navigable waters from pollution and [Read More ...] -
NewsMILK QUALITY ONLINE COURSE Course Information The Milk Quality Online Course will cover basic milk quality, milking parlor and mastitis management principles lead by Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS). It is intended for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or employee) seeking to increase their knowledge of milk quality management. Topics [Read More ...] -
NewsAFBF is a member of the Waters Advocacy Coalition The following statement was released by American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farmers and ranchers care about clean water and preserving the land, which are essential to producing healthy food and fiber and ensuring future generations can do the same. [Read More ...] -
NewsA weekend of food, classes, exclusive tours and more for cheese lovers In honor of National Cheese Lovers Day, Wisconsin proudly announces the first ever Art of Cheese Festival, happening August 14-16, 2020, in Madison, WI. The festival features an array of cheese-focused activities specially curated for ultimate cheese lovers. [Read More ...] -
NewsBeef Cattle Institute experts offer advice on post-calving intervention Once the calves are born into a beef cattle herd, there is no better sight than watching them get up and begin to nurse their mamas. However, experts in Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute (BCI) say that difficult deliveries, inexperienced [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Trump administration today released its new final rule under the Clean Water Act (CWA) clarifying the limits of federal jurisdiction over waters and wetlands that are connected to “traditional navigable waters and the territorial seas.” The new rule, called the “Navigable Waters Protection Rule,” replaces the Obama administration’s 2015 [Read More ...] -
NewsThe High Plains Dairy Conference will be March 3-4 in the Embassy Suites, 550 S. Buchanan St. in Amarillo. Conference chairs expect about 300 dairy industry representatives from across the U.S. are expected to attend. The conference will begin with registration each day at 6:30 a.m., with the seminars starting [Read More ...] -
NewsNavigable Waters Protection Rule will replace the 2015 Waters of the United States rule New federal rules to protect navigable waters promise to provide the certainty farmers and ranchers need to maintain agricultural production and enhance the land under their care, the California Farm Bureau Federation says. CFBF President Jamie [Read More ...]
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NewsNew York Farm Bureau President David Fisher releases statement on new water rule The following statement may be attributed to New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher. It is in response to today’s announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers on implementation of the new Navigable [Read More ...] -
NewsCary Frye, Senior Vice President for Regulatory Affairs with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in Washington, D.C., will give oral testimony today to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) at the USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center in Houston, Texas. This is the fourth meeting of the 2020 DGAC [Read More ...] -
NewsIn less than a year, someone will take the presidential oath of office, charged with leading America for the following four years. To get there, whomever wins the 2020 election – a competition that starts in earnest with next week’s Iowa caucuses – will need to win over key constituencies, [Read More ...] -
NewsJoin the PDPW World Class Webinars: “Economic Management” with Jason Karszes, Senior Extension Associate with Cornell University. Join the PDPW World Class Webinars: “Economic Management” with Jason Karszes, Senior Extension Associate with Cornell University. The webinar sessions will be held on the following dates: Recording available by purchase: [Read More ...] -
NewsCooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted three offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 152,119 pounds (69 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and 3,307 pounds (1.5 metric tons) of cream cheese. The product is going to customers in Asia and [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogApplications must be received by February 28, 2020 The Chippewa County Holstein Breeders will again sponsor the Chippewa County Calf Project. The purpose of the project is to promote youth dairy projects by providing youth with the opportunity to raise and own registered Holstein animals and emphasize the value of [Read More ...] -
NewsWEEK ENDING JANUARY 24TH, 2020 The bulls frolicked on LaSalle Street this week. Their revels were exuberant, enhanced by a palpable sense of relief. It seems that the steep December selloff was a necessary correction after the cheese market went too high, too fast. It was not – as many [Read More ...] -
NewsNew rule from EPA, Army aims to better define “waters of the United States” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for defining the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule with the Navigable Waters Protection Rule: “President Trump is restoring the rule of [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogThe 2020 Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates that international feed tonnage decreased by 1.07% to 1.126 billion metric tons of feed produced last year, due largely to African swine fever (ASF) and the decline of pig feed in the Asia-Pacific region. The top nine feed-producing countries are the U.S., China, [Read More ...] -
NewsNFU E-News Issue 447 ~ January 23, 2020 Featured Senate Passes USMCA The U.S. Senate voted 89-10 in favor of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), moving the trilateral deal to President Donald Trump’s desk for final approval. Mexico has already approved the deal, and Canada is expected to follow suit in [Read More ...] -
NewsBen and Jerry’s is removing the claim that its ice cream comes from “happy cows” on all packaging. The news came in the company’s response to a class action lawsuit filed in October, which accused the Vermont-based ice cream maker and parent company Unilever of misleading consumers. The complaint alleged Ben and [Read More ...] -
NewsCompany has authorization to continue operations and honor obligations in the normal course of business Borden, one of America’s favorite dairy companies founded in 1857, has been granted consensual use of cash collateral for another 30 days after the latest Jan. 23court hearing in its voluntary reorganization proceedings. This authorization enables [Read More ...] -
NewsDelegates also elected members to the AFBF board of directors and committees Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st Annual Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2020 on key topics ranging from dairy to labor and climate change to conservation compliance. “Delegates [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogDigital tool assists with assessing milk quality production challenges National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar features “Investigating Teat Health Conditions Using the NMC Teat Condition Portfolio.” This one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Feb. 18. Keith Engel, NMC board member and GEA hygiene and milk harvest [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogWisconsin Holstein Convention banquet to be held February 22 in Fond du Lac The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Holstein Breeder and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder awards. Trent and Kelsey Hendrickson, Blanchardville, will be recognized as the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders [Read More ...] -
NewsFarmland preservation, clean water, fair maps among topics discussed Over 80 family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison Jan. 15 for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Participants advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the family farm organization’s state convention. Among issues they [Read More ...] -
NewsCrop Growers, LLP customers have exclusive access to a new DRP Analyzer Crop Growers, LLP customers will now have exclusive access to a new DRP Analyzer to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance coverage that helps producers guard against the ever-present threat of declining milk prices. “We are very excited [Read More ...] -
NewsFollowing a phenomenal boom after the turn of the century and a partial correction during the global financial crisis, the value of New Zealand dairy land has been stuck in neutral since 2010, according to Rabobank’s report, “Afloat but Drifting Backwards.” Rabobank expects that macro settings will exert [Read More ...] -
NewsIn recent years, dairy researchers have argued the social and economic benefits of a longer, healthier life for cows. Dairy producers, as well as consumers, are increasingly interested in understanding exactly how improvements to cow environments, health and decision-making tools can positively influence the lifetime productivity of cows. The 4-part video [Read More ...] -
NewsIf you seek to lead with purpose, character and integrity, Cornerstone Dairy Academy is for you Apply today – January 31st deadline Dairy producers, students and other dairy-industry professionals are invited to apply for this world-class leadership program. This program is specifically designed for those who are eager to improve their [Read More ...] -
NewsEarly bird registration is now open for the 8th IDF International symposium on sheep, goat and other non-cow milk, which takes place 4 and 5 May 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. Starting now, those interested in attending the Symposium have access to a significant reduction on the registration fee for the leading event on milk [Read More ...] -
DHIAIt’s only way to 100% diagnose infectious mastitis Fighting mastitis on your dairy can be a difficult task. For one cow, a treatment will work great and she’s back to normal in a short amount of time. For another cow, that same treatment may have little to no success, and [Read More ...] -
NewsDon’t Miss Leadership Training Program to be Held March 17-18 in Madison, Wis. Applications for the 2020 PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™, presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW), are due on Friday., Jan. 31. Dairy farmers and industry professionals are encouraged to submit applications for this interactive training program, which [Read More ...]
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NewsA dairy farmer from Hatley, Wis., was elected by members of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative to its board of directors at the co-op’s annual business meeting today during the Dairy Strong conference. Heidi Fischer of Fischer-Clark Dairy Farm will serve three years on the board in a position [Read More ...] -
NewsSen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the president pro tempore of the Senate, signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on Wednesday, sending the trade legislation to President Trump for his signature. Grassley, flanked by GOP senators from major agricultural states, praised Trump for his most significant trade achievement, which fulfills his campaign promise of updating the North [Read More ...]
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NewsMonthly training brings winning to life by informing, inspiring and engaging your team Online classroom training has become a popular educational tool for producers and industry professionals to take control of their own learning and success. They can learn at a pace that suits them, where they can easily connect [Read More ...] -
NewsAre you a dairy producer interested in better managing mastitis on your farm? From conducting initial mastitis testing to identifying bacteria, this course could be for you. Enroll today in On-Farm Milk Culturing for Mastitis Control, an online course from Penn State Extension’s Dairy Team. This self-paced course will help you learn more [Read More ...] -
NewsKubota this week unveiled a futuristic concept autonomous tractor called the X-tractor. The battery-powered, tracked machine was first shown at a new product exhibition in Kyoto City, Japan. In a press release, Kubota claims the concept is a zero-emission vehicle, using a combination of lithium-ion and solar batteries. The [Read More ...] -
NewsCrop Growers, LLP customers will now have exclusive access to a new DRP Analyzer to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance coverage that helps producers guard against the ever-present threat of declining milk prices. “We are very excited to introduce our new DRP Analyzer and proud to announce that it [Read More ...]
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NewsBrightmark Energy, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, announced today that it has partnered with four dairy farms in central Florida to build and operate three anaerobic digesters that will convert a total of 230,000 tons of dairy manure per year from 9,900 cows into renewable natural gas. Brightmark [Read More ...]
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NewsDairy Processors Will Learn About Resources Available to Support Innovation in Pa. The 2020 Dairy Innovation Forum will be held at the start of the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 5-9 p.m. at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, Pa. Dairy processors will learn [Read More ...] -
NewsReputation of farm produce from Fukushima has remained tarnished since nuclear disaster Being surrounded by the sounds of mooing is just one of the perks of the job for Daisuke and Nana Shimizu, a young couple running a dairy farm in a village in Japan’s northeastern Fukushima Prefecture. Although the [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogIn the past year, animal activists released 104 anti-ag videos, including 22 that were against dairy specifically. Here, Tricia Sheehan of Dairy Management, Inc. speaks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness, detailing the help available if your farm is a target. And she gives tips on how damage can be minimized when these videos appear [Read More ...] -
NewsHelped Dairy Princess, Paige Peiffer, educate Farm Show goers about the benefits of milk Hello, everyone! My name is Charlotte Quick and I am a Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassador. Recently, I had the opportunity to represent Susquehanna County at the Calving Corner down at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. Working [Read More ...] -
NewsShamrock Farms’ Rockin’ Protein Energy has once again taken home top honors after being named one of the Best New Dairy Products of 2019 by Dairy Foods Magazine. Finalists were selected from hundreds of products by Dairy Foods’ editors last month and readers were then asked to vote for their [Read More ...]
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NewsRick Roden to serve as the representative for District 18 The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board of directors appoint dairy farmer Rick Roden, Roden Echo Valley, LLC, to serve as the representative for District 18 covering Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. Roden farms with his wife, [Read More ...] -
NewsGENYOUth, a leading national youth health and wellness nonprofit dedicated to creating healthier school communities, announced today the recent appointment of two new members to its board of directors. “On behalf of GENYOUth and our board members I am pleased to welcome Chris Michalak, CEO of Alight Solutions and Dana Bolden, Senior Vice [Read More ...]
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NewsNearly three-quarters of U.S. dairy farms have fewer than 100 cows “Big Dairy.” One of the strangest terms attached to the industry. As seen in fear-mongering headlines, Big Dairy is used to de-personalize individual dairy farmers and imply some large, faceless force foisting an agenda on unsuspecting consumers. So, who exactly is it? [Read More ...]
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NewsBruster’s Real Ice Cream opened in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Windermere, Florida, Provo, Utah, Athens, Georgia and Frisco/Little Elm, Texas. And this month, Bruster’s of Austin, owned and operated by Rudolph Maier, will open for business at 3303 Ranch Road, 620 N, Austin, Texas 78734. Maier’s first franchise is the company’s fifth store in Texas. “As a Texas [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogJoin fellow producers and industry experts at the annual Dairy Calf & Heifer Association conference coming up on April 7-9, 2020, in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The schedule includes current topics relevant to today’s dairy calf and heifer raisers. NEW passive transfer standards [Read More ...] -
NewsAs we start 2020, we now have two different years of enrollment data for the 2018 farm bill’s flagship dairy deficiency payment program, Dairy Margin Coverage. DMC is a voluntary program that makes payments when the national average income-over-feed-cost margin falls below a farmer-selected coverage level. The margin is the difference [Read More ...] -
NewsCooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted nine offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 282,192 pounds (128 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and 337,307 pounds (153 metric tons) of cream cheese. The product is going to customers Asia, Central America [Read More ...]