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 …]
THIS WEEK – First of a two-part series THIS WEEK: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT Getting started: what you need to know One of the most intimidating obstacles family farms face-for [Read More …]
Multi-session training series offered in Marshfield, Wis. Operating a successful dairy in today’s complex and volatile dairy business environment requires not only top-notch management of animals and employees, but also a solid understanding of financial [Read More …]
Join us November 27-28 at the Sacramento Convention Center to be a part of an important discussion about California’s world-leading achievements in sustainable dairy farming. To learn more, visit CADairySummit.com. Featured Panel: Dairy’s Role in [Read More …]
App offers specific storage timelines for various products, from dairy to produce The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application that will provide users with a larger selection [Read More …]
Learn How California’s Dairy Families are Further Improving Environmental and Economic Sustainability The California dairy industry is the nation’s largest, accounting for nearly 20% of U.S. milk production. Dairy is the leading agricultural commodity in [Read More …]
Oct. 29 deadline announced for grant requests for farm research in Northern NY The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has posted its 2019 grant application, research ideas, and guidelines at www.nnyagdev.org. Applications must be submitted electronically [Read More …]
Counting the challenges being faced by the Indian dairy industry, Ramesh Jolly, CEO, Finial Capital Inc, Ontario, Canada, on Friday said lack of cold chains at farm level and less number of innovative products are [Read More …]
Be clear. Be heard. Be the voice of dairy PDPW Media Training October 17, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Training Site: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin 8418 Excelsior Dr., Madison, Wis. When a planned event [Read More …]
Chrystia Freeland was not happy. With trilateral NAFTA talks having been on hiatus for most of the summer, the foreign affairs minister was in Berlin, barely one full day into a week-long diplomatic mission to [Read More …]
There is a lot of consumer confusion today when it comes to understanding nutrition advice and what constitutes healthy eating. At every turn, or rather every click of a website, the confusion seems to grow. [Read More …]
Vietnamese dairy company TH Milk has broken ground on a new milk processing facility in Russia as part of its continued investment in the country. The plant, which will have a capacity of 1,500 tonnes [Read More …]
Trade and tariff doubts hurt on-farm prices Large supplies of meat and dairy, possibly record-setting tons, are coming to U.S. consumers. For consumers, this can be good news with lower prices at grocery cases. For [Read More …]
No. 1 California dairy supports more than 390,000 jobs, followed by Wisconsin, Texas, New York and Florida. Got Jobs? Dairy does! California is No. 1 among the states, with an economic ripple effect [Read More …]
Nutrition, health care, and environment provided during the transition period have a tremendous influence on cow health and performance well into the next lactation. The importance of proper care and management of dairy cows during [Read More …]
FDA hasn’t been enforcing regulations that govern how imitation dairy products are labeled The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking for the public’s input on labeling non-dairy foods as milk. The FDA hasn’t been [Read More …]
Reviewing the Market Shares of Plant- and Nut-Based Milk According to USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita consumption of fluid milk was a record-low 18 gallons per person in 2016, and it’s expected to remain low [Read More …]
Trade strategy should focus on long-term security, not short-term emergency aid U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Aug. 27 the details of the administration’s emergency aid package for farmers affected by the escalating [Read More …]
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