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Todd County Dairy Field Day July 30
Asfelds to host U of MN Extension Dairy Field Day in Todd County Bruce & Rose Asfeld of Osakis will host the 2019 Todd County Dairy Field Day on Tuesday July 30th from 10:30am -12:30pm. [Read More …]
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Dairy prices fall, volumes increase at auction -GDT Events
International milk prices fell while volumes increasedin this month’s first Global Dairy Trade auction held by GDT Events. The GDT Price Index dipped 0.4 percent, with an average selling price of $3,302 per tonne, in [Read More …]
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Dairy analytical standards on the agenda at the IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2019
Leading analytical experts exchange perspectives on the latest technical and technological findings within the dairy sector This week saw the close of 2019 IDF/ISO Analytical week, an important event in the calendar for those working [Read More …]
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Dairy on the Air Episode 13: From Dairy Skeptic to Dairy Advocate
The newest episode of Midwest Dairy’s podcast, Dairy on the Air, highlights research on the health benefits of dairy and how it’s helping the wellness community rethink previously held beliefs about dairy fat and cholesterol. [Read More …]
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Program on Dairy Markets and Policy
Milk production is down again and you can see the impacts on product production and dairy stocks. This is all pointing toward better milk price outlooks and even $18.00 milk may not be out of [Read More …]
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How dairy plays a role in preserving our planet
Global Dairy Platform’s Nourish 2019 focuses on the role dairy plays in preserving our planet Nourish 2019, June 17–19 in Chicago, welcomed world-renowned speakers such as, H.E. Mario Arvelo, Chair of the United Nations Committee [Read More …]
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Pasture Walk for dairy, beef & livestock owners
Aldrich Farm in Cassadaga welcomes all to attend Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture program is pleased to announce the upcoming Pasture Walk to be hosted by Doug and Colleen Aldrich in Cassadaga, NY. [Read More …]
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Lab-grown dairy: The next food frontier?
Could dairy proteins may be the next product produced in a lab? Lab-grown meat is getting a lot of attention along with plant-based meat substitutes. Technology is driving the industry toward providing alternatives to conventionally [Read More …]
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Dairy risk management webinar set for Friday
Farm Credit East and Crop Growers holding free webinar on Friday from 11 a.m. to noon Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are hosting a webinar on available dairy risk management options on Friday [Read More …]
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Farm Credit East and Crop Growers Host Dairy Risk Management Webinar
Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are hosting a webinar on available dairy risk management options on Friday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Dairy farmers and other interested parties are invited to participate [Read More …]
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Dairy webinar will cover risk management options
June 18th webinar to cover FSA’s new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New York is partnering with the New York Crop Insurance Education Program to present a webinar [Read More …]
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Farmers invited to engage on dairy policy reform at Dairy Together Road Show event June 27
Farm organizations across the country are banding together to advocate on proposals to stabilize dairy prices and slow the loss of family farms. Farmers and dairy industry stakeholders are invited to attend a Dairy Together [Read More …]
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International Precision Dairy Conference
Regular registration ends June 12 Plan to attend this exciting learning and networking event in Rochester, MN, USA June 18-20, 2019. Regular registration ends June 12. The 2-day conference will have five plenary talks and [Read More …]
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Is Your Farm Right For Value-Added Dairy?
Is your farm up to meeting the demands on production and labor of a value-added operation while conveying a consumer-friendly farm image? Here are some points to consider when evaluating your farm. Is your farm right for [Read More …]
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KEY MARKETS IN GLOBAL DAIRY PRODUCTION
Global dairy production fuels perhaps the most dynamic and volatile agriculture commodity market. And while dairy products are consumed all over the world, most of the milk at the foundation of those products comes from [Read More …]
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Dairy Task Force highlights need for connections
Viable and profitable dairy industry directly connected to vitality of rural communities Our state’s license plates proudly read “America’s Dairyland.” Football fans often wear foam cheeseheads at Green Bay Packer games. Wisconsin is known for [Read More …]
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California dairy family provides habitat for 25,000 imperiled birds
A Merced dairy family is playing a key role in protecting imperiled Tricolored Blackbirds, a California-native species federally listed as a Bird of Conservation Concern and as a State of California Threatened Species. A large [Read More …]
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USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
2020 Production of Most Animal Proteins Forecast To Increase Production for most animal proteins is expected to increase in 2020, compared to production levels of 2019. Among the factors driving higher production are producer responses [Read More …]
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NNYADP posts dairy labor trends survey results
New 25-page report summarizing regional dairy labor trends is now available online Labor is the second largest single expense on a dairy farm after feed cost. A new 25-page report summarizing regional dairy labor trends [Read More …]
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Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference
June 12 and 13 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa The 2019 4 State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference is fast approaching on June 12 and 13 at the Grand River Center in [Read More …]
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Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference
June 12 and 13 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa The 2019 4 State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference is fast approaching on June 12 and 13 at the Grand River Center in [Read More …]
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African Swine Fever Losses to Complicate the Global Dairy Complex
An unprecedented contraction in the supply of pork from China will have a spill-over impact on the dairy sector – as African swine fever looms. “The current African swine fever epidemic is expected to reduce [Read More …]
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Dairy Innovation Hub vital to future
State bill would boost investment in world-class research Calling the need for next-generation dairy research critical, five Wisconsin farm groups urged state lawmakers to increase investment in scientists and supporting facilities at the state’s agricultural [Read More …]
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Four Steps Your Dairy Can Take Toward More Judicious Antibiotic Use
More than 60 percent of producers responding to a recent survey said they have changed their mastitis treatment protocols in the last few years to be more judicious with their antibiotic use.1 These producers are [Read More …]
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Scholarship opportunity available to dairy students
Deadline for interested students to apply for Center’s Student Leader Scholarship is June 1 The deadline for students to apply for the Student Leader Scholarship is June 1. Individuals pursuing an education in a dairy-related [Read More …]
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Fund supports educational dairy experiences
Brennan Topp and Abigail Grimm earn Fred Stout Experience Awards Brennan Topp, Orrville, Ohio, and Abigail Grimm, Milaca, Minn., have been selected as the 2019 recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Awards. The fund supporting [Read More …]
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Dairy firms eye growing appetite for cheese
Sales expected to boom as Chinese eating habits evolve due to increasing popularity of Western food Cheese is set to become a new growth point of the dairy sector in China, prompted by the increasing [Read More …]
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Amid changes, Wis. agriculture remains strong
Dairy and livestock continue to play a major role in our state’s ag landscape and economy The foundation of Wisconsin agriculture is strong, says Brad Pfaff, DATCP Secretary-designee in response to the release of the [Read More …]
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BEEF, DAIRY COLLABORATION LAUNCHES HOLSIM™ PROGRAM
First-of-its-kind branded program promises to reshape beef-on-dairy opportunities. The American Simmental Association (ASA) and Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) have announced the formation of the HOLSim™ branded program. The program identifies elite SimAngusTM bulls with specific [Read More …]
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“Dairy Risk Management Strategies” workshop
Short workshop comparing the new Farm Bill’s DMC and DRP to be held April 10 “Dairy Risk Management Strategies” is a short workshop comparing the new Farm Bill’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and [Read More …]