Industry News
'Jon & Kate' show ends on a dairy farm
(11/20/2009)
Kate will take the kids to a dairy farm during Monday night's finale.
Milk-quality experts to meet
(11/20/2009)
Milk-quality and udder-health specialists will gather at the 49th NMC annual meeting Jan. 31–Feb. 3.
Dairies honored for reproductive excellence
(11/20/2009)
Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council recognizes 18 finalists from nine states.
Focus on financial basics
(11/20/2009)
Use these 6 tips to help keep your business on track.
5 Vermont dairies targeted by ICE
(11/20/2009)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly investigating whether farms are employing illegal foreign workers.
ICE on the prowl
(11/19/2009)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced 1,000 new workplace audits to hold employers accountable for their hiring practices.
FDA takes action against Maryland veal calf dealer
(11/19/2009)
Man allegedly sold animals for human consumption that contained illegal drug residues.
Have you thanked a farmer today?
(11/19/2009)
Nov. 20 is ‘Thank You Farmers and Ranchers Day’ in Wisconsin.
Corn genome sequenced
(11/19/2009)
Completion of four-year effort expected to speed up development of new corn varieties.
Manage your risk
(11/19/2009)
Western United Dairymen will host two dairy risk management seminars on Dec. 15 and 16.
A positive outlook
(11/19/2009)
There are positive signs that prices will strengthen further as we move into 2010, says Bob Cropp, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He offers comments on the current dairy situation and future outlook.
NAIS back from the dead?
(11/19/2009)
New developments mean the national program is at least on life-support.
Food safety bill out of Senate committee
(11/19/2009)
Legislation would greatly increase FDA authority and mandate over the food system.
Farm Bureau applauds delay of climate change legislation
(11/19/2009)
Group says delay will allow more time to determine need and impact of the legislation.
Prepare for a milk price recovery
(11/18/2009)
Here are some tips for 2010 milk marketing and feed buying.
Twitter user of the year?
(11/18/2009)
What do a a Brazilian pop star, Hollywood celebrities and an agriculture activist have in common? All are in the running for Twitter User of the Year.
FDA takes action against Maryland dairy farm
(11/18/2009)
Farm may not sell animals for slaughter for human consumption until it has implemented recordkeeping system that identifies and tracks treated animals.
Ag Decision Maker improved
(11/18/2009)
Web site and publications updated to better meet user needs.
October milk production down 1.1%
(11/18/2009)
Production declines for the third month in a row.
Web site boosts butter
(11/18/2009)
Cooks can get butter facts, recipes, a seasonal newsletter and much more.
Calf Care Connection seminars coming soon
(11/18/2009)
Sessions will be offered at three Wisconsin locations next month.
Milk refuels and rewards high school seniors
(11/18/2009)
Calling for applications for the 13th annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award; $7,500 college scholarships for high school seniors.
Connecting buyers and sellers
(11/17/2009)
A new Web site, Farmer to Farmer, connects corn and forage sellers and buyers.
Baxter Black joins the food fight
(11/17/2009)
Cowboy poet, humorist and beef producer Baxter Black speaks out with a “Give Thanks” Public Service Announcement.
Watch for aflatoxins in feedstuffs
(11/17/2009)
Aflatoxin-contaminated corn or other feed grains contaminated with aflatoxins pose risks to dairy cattle.
Hey, check out this 'milk rap' video
(11/17/2009)
Dairy Farmers of Canada advertisement still resounds three years later.
'Socially just' food system promoted
(11/17/2009)
California Institute for Rural Studies releases a new multimedia presentation.
What do successful reproductive programs have in common?
(11/17/2009)
Here are five basic principles that most good programs include.
Without CWT, it would have been worse
(11/17/2009)
Independent study shows that the four herd-retirements in past 18 months created a price lift of $1.54 per hundredweight for producers.
Don't forget raw milk
(11/17/2009)
Dairy groups urge senators to include raw-milk facilities in food-safety regulations.
Online game 'Operation Dairy' engages kids
(11/16/2009)
Participants must correctly answer questions about the dairy industry in order to win.
New USDA report says more people are hungry
(11/16/2009)
More American households had difficulty putting enough food on the table in 2008.
Ins and outs of automatic calf feeders
(11/16/2009)
CY Heifer Farm in Elba, N.Y., shares its experience with automatic calf feeders.
Is now a good time to transfer your business?
(11/16/2009)
Economic conditions favor within-family transfers rather than business sales.
‘Happy Cow’ commercials under pressure
(11/16/2009)
PETA files complaint with the Federal Trade Commission; LA Times article focuses on filming in New Zealand.
Prepare now for zero capital gains tax in 2010
(11/16/2009)
Talk to your tax advisor now to take advantage of policy changes.
Justice Dept. to examine dairy competition
(11/15/2009)
June 7 meeting in Madison, Wis., will focus on concentration, market transparency and vertical integration in the dairy industry.
5 profitability factors
(11/13/2009)
The top dairy producers in the country exhibit these characteristics and excel in these five areas.
“Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk”
(11/13/2009)
New awareness and education campaign aims to keep chocolate milk in school cafeterias.
Do a better job with financial statements
(11/13/2009)
A farm financial workshop is now available online to help farmers use financial statements effectively.
Dairy challenge prepares future generation
(11/13/2009)
Students from 13 colleges participated in seventh annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge.
Another undercover 'abuse' video surfaces
(11/13/2009)
This time, video shot at University of Utah biomedical facilities.
Predicting the environmental effects of Bt crops possible
(11/13/2009)
Study shows that the potential risks from this technology can be assessed using controlled laboratory tests.
Key aspects of animal well-being program now online
(11/12/2009)
More details of the National Dairy FARM Program have been unveiled on its Web site.
It looks like a Christmas present
(11/12/2009)
Dairy producers may get their share of $290 million in direct payments around Christmas.
More cheese has benefited Domino's (audio)
(11/12/2009)
The company's American Legends pizzas have caught on.
U.S. could position itself better for exports
(11/11/2009)
New study suggests taking a consumer-focused approach.
2009 seen as springboard for needed change
(11/11/2009)
"The status quo will no longer be acceptable," said one speaker at Wednesday's National Milk Producers Federation town hall meeting.
Radio show to highlight farming
(11/11/2009)
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Minnesota Farm Network to highlight the creativity and ingenuity of farmers.
Growing Safe Food Act
(11/11/2009)
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) this week introduced legislation that would, according to a release from her office, help farmers, processors and wholesalers implement food-safety processes.
