Industry News
Minnesota dairy farmer wins Good Farm Neighbor Award
(9/2/2010)
Badger Valley Farm is located near Caledonia, Minn.
Global dairy trade prices firm across board
(9/2/2010)
Supports futures, say market analysts.
Animal disease traceability plan pointed in the right direction (Commentary)
(9/2/2010)
Animal health officials and industry representatives find areas of agreement during meeting in Denver this week.
Good corn silage harvest practices pay off
(9/2/2010)
Use these hints to help you do a better job.
Lots of dairy learning opportunities
(9/1/2010)
Seven September Webinars slated on a variety of topics.
“Know a California Farmer” Web site launches
(9/1/2010)
KnowACaliforniaFarmer.com is an interactive Web site for the general public and is being created by hundreds of farmers.
Dairy checkoff partners with Newsweek
(9/1/2010)
Partnership leads to distribution of more than 1 million copies of the back-to-school guidebook “How to Build a Healthy Kid."
Injunction sought against Michigan dairy
(9/1/2010)
The Justice Department alleges that the dairy sold cows with illegal traces of antibiotics in their bodies.
Turnaround Tuesday
(9/1/2010)
Spot cheese, butter, futures higher, say market analysts.
Tools to help you safeguard your industry
(9/1/2010)
As the gap between consumers and agriculture widens, consumers have questions about how beef is raised. A new tool from the beef checkoff can help you bridge that gap.
Organic farmers not immune to economic slump
(9/1/2010)
Report shows 2009 organic farming profitability down; organic dairies faring better.
Profitability is stuck in neutral
(8/31/2010)
The milk-feed profitability ratio hardly budges, despite a healthy 60-cent increase in the all-milk price in August.
Supply management – yes or no?
(8/31/2010)
Survey of Western dairy producers says "yes," but with a few caveats.
USDA issues final rule amending fluid milk definition
(8/31/2010)
Amendments maintain the current 6.5 percent nonfat milk solid standard and incorporates an alternative 2.25 percent true milk protein criterion.
Japan declares end to foot-and-mouth epidemic
(8/31/2010)
The outbreak resulted in the slaughter of nearly 290,000 cows and pigs.
Cheese prices poised to move higher: Why?
(8/31/2010)
Total cheese usage has grown nearly 3 percent during the first half of 2010 compared to a year ago and cheese stocks numbers appear to be topping out, say market analysts.
Insight on forage management, lowering production costs
(8/31/2010)
Two experts share tips.
Another undercover video: This time veal
(8/31/2010)
It's the third video released this year by the animal-rights group Mercy For Animals.
Question your vaccines
(8/31/2010)
When designing a vaccination program for a dairy, there are many variables to consider.
We know you like sensational stories (commentary)
(8/30/2010)
It’s kind of a chicken-or-the-egg argument: Which came first? News outlets that like to be sensational? Or, readers who like sensational stories?
Corn futures may be headed back above $5
(8/30/2010)
They hit a 15-month high this week.
Dairy farmer basically exonerated in sex-abuse trial
(8/30/2010)
He was found not guilty of six counts; jury doesn't reach a verdict on the others. But he was found guilty of furnishing alcohol.
CWT assists two export sales of butter
(8/30/2010)
Product heads to Europe and North Africa.
Dairy antitrust workshop transcript available
(8/30/2010)
Video footage and a transcript of proceedings from the dairy competitiveness workshop held in Madison, Wis., this summer are now available online.
Production of Missouri dairy's cheese stopped
(8/30/2010)
Action comes after traces of bacteria found in cheese sold in California.
Mark your calendars
(8/30/2010)
Here is a look at the speaker schedule for the Dairy Forage Tool Box seminars during this year’s World Dairy Expo.
Three reasons for on-farm milk culturing
(8/30/2010)
Although on-farm milk culturing is not for every dairy farm here are some benefits you may want to consider.
Semen handling key to good reproduction
(8/30/2010)
Use these tips to handle semen properly and get heifers bred.
Block cheese prices near 20-month high
(8/30/2010)
CME spot block and barrel cheese continue to march higher with blocks approaching the 20-month high of $1.72 made on Dec. 2, 2009, say market analysts.
Animal scientist steals the show
(8/30/2010)
The top moment at Sunday night's Emmy Awards comes when Temple Grandin goes on stage to hug an award-winning movie producer.
Speak up and be heard
(8/30/2010)
Farmers Voices workshop to be held Nov. 8-9 in Minnesota.
Attend the "Bookkeepers Boot Camp"
(8/27/2010)
Financial workshop for women in agriculture scheduled for Sept. 23.
An up-close look at dairy farming
(8/27/2010)
A city newspaper editor recently spent part of a day working on a California dairy farm to learn more about modern dairy farms.
Check out this video
(8/27/2010)
The Milk Source dairies in northeast Wisconsin have released a YouTube video that shows how they care for their cows.
Study alleviates fears over antibiotics in groundwater
(8/27/2010)
Any residues found in the soil are mainly broken down before reaching the groundwater.
Butter prices continue to support near months
(8/27/2010)
Spread widens to discounted 2011 futures, say market analysts.
Hawaii ripe for dairy expansion
(8/27/2010)
One dairy is already in the planning stage.
Dairy farmer killed when hay bale rolls onto him
(8/27/2010)
The incident happened last week in Illinois.
New Technology Tuesdays series to focus on animal care
(8/27/2010)
Online series begins Sept. 14 with a session on the design and use of humane restraint and handling systems.
Wisconsin premises ID retrial ends in guilty verdict
(8/27/2010)
Farmer pleaded no contest to refusing to register his premises with the state.
Midwest farmland values rise for third straight quarter
(8/27/2010)
A rally in cattle and hog prices and the prospect for records corn and soybean harvests boost the agricultural economy.
American Agri-Women TV show to air next week
(8/27/2010)
The show is a series by, for, and about farm and ranch women; begins airing on Aug. 31.
Cleaning the air with trees and electric pumps
(8/27/2010)
California dairy farmer Tony De Groot highlights efforts to reduce air emissions.
Bruce Wren Continuing Education Award winners announced
(8/26/2010)
Two veterinarians will each receive $5,000.
Milestones in sustainability
(8/26/2010)
Dairy Cares released a progress report on California dairy initiatives to promote environmental stewardship, responsible animal care, and family and community values.
Are you a college student with a passion for agriculture?
(8/26/2010)
If so, participate in the 2010-2001 College Aggies Online scholarship competition.
Veterinarian of the Year honor awarded
(8/26/2010)
Joe Gillespie is this year’s honoree.
Cheese and butter prices move on up
(8/26/2010)
Meanwhile futures ease back, say market analysts.
Traceability rules in the works
(8/26/2010)
Action is expected next year.
FDA chief wants more food-safety enforcement
(8/26/2010)
Agency says it wants preventive controls and ability to hold companies accountable.
