Dairy - General

Food box idea draws criticism from Democrats, advocates
Saudi Arabia is biggest market in Gulf region for Irish food.
The Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act (FEEDD Act) would allow producers who are utilizing prevent plant to at least graze, hay or chop a cover crop to feed livestock.
FSIS has suspended inspections at an Idaho beef packing facility due to violations of the humane slaughter rules.
New York Burger King customers who ordered Impossible Whoppers were served real beef burgers instead.
While dairy producers are seeing profitability from milk checks there is also a tremendous opportunity to market cattle into the beef supply thanks to record high beef prices.
Cattle prices are still considerably lower than the highs of two years ago. However, Holstein cattle appear to be facing their own price pressure as buyers push discounts and some packers shut the door.
Skeptics question health claims. Want kale with those fries?
In a 13-minute conversation today with Farm Journal Media’s Pam Fretwell, Vilsack says Senate/House farm bill conferees are still working out the details in the dairy program.
The Holstein beef market is an integral part of the beef supply chain.
Once again bovines and films have come together, this time on Twitter with the hashtag #MOOvies.
The contest is open to all photographers. Deadline is May 31, 2014.
In addition to the daily chores on the farm, it is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters.
Dairy steers have the genetic potential to produce well-marbled, lean beef. Producers should ensure a high quality product with responsible management practices.
Can a rancher, feedlot or dairy legally shoot down a drone flying over its operation? University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor Wayne Woldt answers.
According to USDA’s Agricultural Projection to 2024 report, released Feb. 11, the livestock sector should see lower feed costs, stronger returns and incentives for increasing production.
Cull cows have been somewhat overlooked in the grand scheme of beef production. While seen mostly as walking hamburger, cull cows are contributors in other ways.
The marked increase in sales of beef genetics to dairy herds is attributed to technological advances, tight beef supplies and record low beef cattle numbers.
BIVI will pick up the $25-$50 certification fee for beef or dairy producers who are interested in becoming certified or recertified under the Beef Quality Assurance program.
For a second year, your checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program is giving you the chance to become certified for free thanks to a partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. and the Beef Cattle Institute housed at Kansas State University.
Dream, take a chance, and don’t be afraid to make a profit are the messages that attendees of Alltech’s flagship beef and dairy event, Global Dairy & Beef, are taking home with them as the two-day event came to a close today.
Dairymen should be cognizant of daily management practices that impact beef and dairy products reaching the public’s dinner plate.
The best way for ConAgra Foods Inc. to commemorate the two-year anniversary of buying Ralcorp Holdings Inc. may be to undo the deal.
UC Davis’ Frank Mitloehner is clearing the air on the real amount of livestock emissions.
Investing in Africa’s beef and dairy industries could be a boom for global agriculture, but it does come with some baggage.
Pasture and range condition in the drought-stricken western states is anything but pretty.
It is still very profitable to cull cows.
USDA’s monthly Livestock Slaughter report.
Farmers in California’s Central Valley, the world’s most productive agricultural region, will get none of the water they requested this year from a federally controlled system because of the drought gripping the state.
State’s dairy industry supports Senate Bill 1337, which aims to protect Idaho’s farmers from groups intending to do harm to their businesses.
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