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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
Some dairy scientists are working to make more data available to farmers on their cows Some Wisconsin dairy farmers are crediting creativity and investments in innovation for their success after seeing hundreds of [Read More …]
U.S. dairy organizations state move would wreak further economic havoc for U.S. dairy An administration proposal to close the U. S. southern border with Mexico would send shock waves through the U.S. dairy [Read More …]
Representatives noted that the 2018 bill can provide needed assistance to dairy farmers In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota, Subcommittee on General [Read More …]
In-state dairy processing means a greater capacity for state to produce dairy products Recently, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding has made some well-publicized visits to Pennsylvania’s dairy processors. The Pennsylvania State Grange [Read More …]
Activity monitoring systems can improve reproductive performance, reduce labor, and reduce the cost of production. There is growing interest in the use of activity monitoring systems on dairy farms. This interest is driven by the [Read More …]
The Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook for March 2019 analyzes economic impacts of month-to-month changes in USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Use Estimates Report on domestic and international markets for beef, pork, lamb, poultry, eggs, [Read More …]
Funds increase Farm to School and Farm to Early Care use of Minnesota dairy The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded more than $50,000 in grant funding to thirty Minnesota schools and early education [Read More …]
Diamond V continues to grow its sales and service team, with Jill Davidson, Ph.D., joining the company as National Account Manager – Technical Service Specialist. “I’m happy to announce that Dr. Jill Davidson is the [Read More …]
Severe consequences for if U.S. fails to confront EU on common food names A new study commissioned by the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Consortium for Common Food Names forecasts severe consequences for U.S. [Read More …]
Grants help eligible institutions increase the use of dairy in their nutrition programs The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is awarding up to $50,000 in Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) grants to eligible institutions [Read More …]
Attend workshop to determine which program is best for your dairy University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a Dairy Revenue Protection vs New Farm Bill workshop on February 28th in Melrose. The two-hour workshop [Read More …]
How do climate and farm management practices impact dairy calf health in winter? Dairy farms face a variety of challenges, including how cold weather affects their animals. Progressive research by the farmer-led Northern New [Read More …]
For November, our example herd was Down. Protein dropped $0.38/lb. and fat decreased $0.02/lb. On a hundred-weight basis, Statistical Uniform Price (3.5% fat) decreased $0.57/cwt and Class III price decreased $1.09/cwt which resulted in PPD [Read More …]
The genomics 2.0 bovine map is here and while you will see some immediate changes, ultimately genomics 2.0 delivers a number of important improvements for dairy (and beef) genetics now and into the future. Beginning [Read More …]
Here in California this month, we are expecting an increase in demonstrations on dairy farms by so-called animal rights activists. Considering that, the Sheriff’s Department of Stanislaus County, suggests the following protocols for preparing your [Read More …]
They 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), [Read More …]
Trade policy experts at USDEC and NMPF synthesized the most significant provisions of USMCA for the U.S. dairy industry. President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the new [Read More …]
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