Dairy Herd
When Michele Bachmann is asked on the campaign trail about her ownership of a Wisconsin farm, she says federal payments to the family partnership have stopped and that she has never pocketed “a penny’’ of the government subsidies she denounces.
Canada’s federal government is funding a team of 16 scientists to try to figure out how farmers can use fewer antibiotics in the chickens, pigs and cows Canadians eat. Antibiotics are used in animal feed to prevent disease and promote growth.
On its 10th anniversary, the dairy giant reports that record financial performance and record milk production will result in $10.6 billion in milk payments and dividends.
The students received their financial support through the 2011 AABP Foundation-Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund.
In 2011, CWT has assisted members in exporting Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 32,785 metric tons to 20 countries on four continents.
It’s not your imagination: It costs more to fill your grocery cart this fall than it did at the beginning of spring.Staple food items sold at the three most popular groceries in the area have risen in price over the past six months, according to Dispatch research that began in March.Nationwide, grocery-store prices have increased 5.4 percent in the past 12 months, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Producers are expected to have the opportunity to sign up for the federal Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy program once again in late October.
Idaho congressman Mike Simpson is the lead Republican in support of the House Ag Committee’s Dairy Security Act.
The legislation will replace current, outdated dairy programs with new risk management tools.
Congressman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) believes sign-up for the program will be similar to the 70% sign-up for the Cooperatives Working Together program
The dairy reform package introduced last week will save a projected $167 million over the first five years and $131 million over 10 years.
In a world of increased feed costs, uncooperative weather and problems with forage quality, high milk prices and strong demand are helping some dairy producers make ends meet.
Culling was up across the country over the July numbers, with the largest jump in the Midwest, up 25%.
Governor Chris Christie today announced that United States Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack has granted a Natural Disaster Designation for 20 New Jersey counties following flooding and high winds from Hurricane Irene and several other weather disasters for farmers so far this year.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has identified a list of the programs that are available to farm families recovering from flood damage.
The new standards address animal welfare for dairy calves and heifers from birth to freshening across the U.S.
Exports are flourishing amid drought and high feed prices domestically, USDA says.
More than 65,000 producers and industry professionals will converge from 90 countries for the five-day dairy celebration Oct. 4-8 in Madison, Wis.
The practical impact of the proposal is that all U.S. dairy farms will eventually have to meet the 400,000 SCC limit, regardless of where they ship their milk.
The Lely Astronaut A4 will undergo its first public showing in the U.S. in Madison, Wis., Oct. 4–8, 2011.
Western states, Texas and Florida show biggest year-over-year percentage gains.
To keep the cows comfortable and healthy, you need good people who are able to care for them. At our operation, we focus on the cows because without them, we are all redundant.
Motivation is important on the dairy because I want the most out of my employees every day, every shift. I show them respect and try and have them understand we are in this together.
We like to think we provide a nice atmosphere where they can excel in their jobs, which has made it easy to retain good workers.
The University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine is offering three courses: Beginning, Advanced and Somatic Cell Count analysis.
Midwest Environmental Advocates and their clients have paid Rosendale Dairy for legal and expert witness fees to settle the dairy’s claim that MEA’s claims are frivolous.
California congressman says it’s “time for Congress to stop picking winners and losers, which is causing a shortage of feed in our country.”
Program represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make major improvements, says National Milk Producers Federation.
Food prices are expected to rise as the corn surplus shrinks due to a hot summer, which likely scorched this year’s corn crop.