The livestock industry continues to grapple with the first confirmed cases of HPAI in cattle, while federal and state agencies continue to assure consumers there's no concern about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.
USDA's weekly Crop Progress Report shows 14% of the nation's corn crop and 9% of the soybean crop is planted. Farmers in Missouri and Tennessee are planting at a rapid pace, but the upper Midwest is already behind.
The Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office released a report from its investigation of the large fire at South Fork Dairy located outside Dimmitt, ruling the fire as accidental with no reported evidence of foul play.
Misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock continue, despite efforts of the scientific community, who emphasize, "mRNA from a vaccine will NOT be passed along in meat."
From gadgets to big ticket items, technology has a place in the dairy sector. Recently on a Farm Journal Milk Business webinar, three dairy producers shared what technology is on their dairy team’s wish list.
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding $2.29 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network Farm Bill program to advance APHIS’ animal health preparedness.
The Institute for the Future predicts that nearly 85% of the jobs that today’s students will do in 2030 don’t exist yet, underscores how big of a task it is for colleges to prepare students for a changing future.
Dry conditions spurred by La Nina weighed on areas of the Corn Belt in 2022. As La Nina fades, and El Nino starts to make a return, meteorologists say the weather shift could also signal better crop production in 2023.
The Missouri Senate on Wednesday backed a plan to amend the state's foreign land ownership threshold. The bill also includes a provision that would limit foreign countries from acquiring farmland in Missouri by Sept. 1.
The USDEC and NMPF announced today the signing of a set of principles and a new partnership with the FARM from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia and Colombia.
The updated Seasonal Drought Outlook for the U.S. is painting a grim picture for many drought-plagued areas of the Plains, but forecasters also expect drought to improve in parts of Nebraska and Iowa.
Michael Regan, EPA administrator, appeared before the House Ag Committee on Wednesday to discuss everything from WOTUS to the farm bill. Here are the highlights that will directly impact producers.
The March 2023 USDA Milk Production report showed a 0.5% increase in year-over-year milk production. Cow numbers also showed an increase of 31,000 head over last year, but production per cow only gained 3 lbs.
Following a 37-13 Senate vote earlier this week, the Iowa Legislature has given final approval to Senate Bill 315 that would allow Iowans to purchase raw milk fresh from the farm.
A late April blast could bring sub-freezing temperatures as far south as northern Texas, sparking growing concerns about the potential damage to winter wheat.
As producers continue to dial in on productivity and profitability, they also leaned into technology to help them achieve these goals. Three producers talk tech on a Farm Journal Milk Business webinar.
The food system is being reimagined today and farmers can benefit by thinking about how to improve their ability to take advantage of opportunities in the process, says Rob Dongoski with Ernst and Young.
History likes to repeat itself. Prior to last year, the last time milk prices were great was in 2014 and we all know what followed—lackluster milk prices. Although producers are better positioned today vs. 2014.
Four days of intense learning, peer networking, and innovation exposure await attendees of the 2023 Cornell Dairy Nutrition and Management Shortcourse, scheduled for June 5-9, 2023.
For the first time ever, Farm Journal is offering Milk Business Awards to identify and honor dairy producers in three different categories: technology, young producers and employee excellence.
Self-locking head-lock stanchions have become a management staple on most U.S. free stall dairies. But their convenience can become too much of a good thing.
According to Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera, officials believe a honey vac machine, which sucks the manure out of cow lanes, may have been the initial source of the fire. Questions remain on why it spread so quickly.
A small (but loud) group of animal rights extremists and vegan activists are working hard to eliminate choice. They are doing so by applying intense pressure to restaurant, retail and foodservice brands. Here's how.
“As I understand it, this rule says EPA is going to determine jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis,” says NCBA's Ethan Lane. “This is never the way you want a bureaucracy to interact with your private businesses."
Should you be thinking about your feed ingredients in terms of quantity delivered to the cow or as concentration in the feed? A great place to start is with the mode of action.
Dairy producers share how technology is playing a big role in propelling their dairies forward. This webinar gives real-life examples to take back to your operation.
Futures markets are a mystery, says Scott Irwin, author of the new book, Back to the Futures, is now available for pre-order and is scheduled to be released on April 19 on Amazon.
The 2023 calendar year is off to a fast start and 90 days into the New Year leading economists say that milk production has been weaker than anticipated.
USDA researchers have engineered sustainable machine-washable antimicrobial wipes that can be used at least 30 times for cleaning hard and nonporous surfaces.
Hauling milk from the farm to the plant is no small task. Moving member milk was addressed at the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Annual (MDVA) Meeting last month in Hershey, Pa
Spring livestock shows are underway with summer junior nationals and fall fairs not far behind. Biosecurity should always be a priority for exhibitors before, during and after the show.
The explosion occurred at South Fork dairy, which is located just southeast of Dimmitt. According to Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera, the explosion occurred around 7:20 p.m. on Monday. The cause is still unknown.
Precision dairy technology isn’t just for cows. Autofeeders, activity monitors, and other emerging tools are making it possible to raise calves with the type of individual attention received by the calves of yesterday.
Miami-Dade Police have arrested six suspects after they were busted for a dairy products theft ring and responsible for more than $1 million worth of stolen dairy items.
The global animal disinfectants market is expected to reach $4.6 billion by 2027, according to a Markets and Markets report, up from $3.2 billion in 2022.
“A commitment to additional financial resources for the farm bill will help to transition our farm and food supplies away from ad hoc support," the Committee members said in a letter.