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Month: January 2017
Kleefisch pledges support to Wis. dairy | Morning Ag Clips
MADISON, Wis. — If Wisconsin is to remain known for dairy farming and food, state government must provide farmers with tools for success, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch told hundreds of
A small herd with big dreams – Dairy Star – Sauk Centre, MN
A collection of daily dairy news updates and articles from the Dairy Star newspaper. Source: A small herd with big dreams – Dairy Star – Sauk Centre, MN
2017 Wisconsin Holstein Convention Registration and Program
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Study shows how plants fight off disease | Morning Ag Clips
BRISBANE, Australia — A University of Queensland-led study has highlighted the minute details of how the plant’s immune system leads to its ability to resist disease. UQ School of Chemistry
National dairy awards | Morning Ag Clips
NOVI, Mich. — Twelve MMPA members were awarded National Dairy Quality Awards, including 50 percent of all gold awards. These MMPA members were among 44 nationally recognized farms in the
Farm Bureau celebrates agriculture during ‘Thank a Farmer Week’ – BuffaloReflex.com: News
Dallas County Farm Bureau joins with Missouri Farm Bureau and county farm bureaus throughout the state to salute agriculture during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week from Feb. 5-11. Source:
Marathon County couple OYF winners
Sam and Jennifer Zimmerman aim to continue family farming legacy Source: Marathon County couple OYF winners
Tax on Mexican imports to pay for Trump wall could hurt US farmers | 2017-01-26 | Agri-Pulse
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2017 – The Trump administration is considering a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports to finance a border wall and that has U.S. farm groups worrying about
Missouri Holstein cow produces nearly 24 gallons of milk per day – MarshfieldMail.com: Neighbors
Missouri Holstein Dezi is a moo-ver and a milker. The Lawrence County cow outperforms most of her regional counterparts, producing just short of three times as much milk per day,
Upbringing, passion help Penns Manor student excel at agricultural pursuits – Kenwood, PA – January 31, 2017
HEILWOOD — As agricultural education diversifies and reaches students with broader interests than keeping acreage and livestock in production, a Penns Manor High School senior has reached for the st
Wheat Prices Close 6¢ Higher Tuesday | Successful Farming
The dollar supported the markets trading weaker. Source: Wheat Prices Close 6¢ Higher Tuesday | Successful Farming
Farm Bureau honors Silverton’s Bob Dettwyler
Blue Line Farms operator given the Distinguished Service Award. Source: Farm Bureau honors Silverton’s Bob Dettwyler
Saudi businessman’s cows being loaded on ship for China as approval pending | Stuff.co.nz
4500 dairy cows bound for China are being loaded on Saudi businessman’s ship, but are awaiting official approval. Source: Saudi businessman’s cows being loaded on ship for China as approval
The Farm Incubator Helping Migrants Save Struggling American Farms
Viva farms is a “farm incubator” dedicated to helping revive small farms in America by spotting migrant entrepreneurs the resources they need to get going. Source: The Farm Incubator Helping
Peninsula Pride:Farms: Conservation efforts can work
Conservation issues are for everyone, not just large farms Source: Peninsula Pride:Farms: Conservation efforts can work
Camille Lambert: Meredith Farms crop wins are victories for Henderson County
The Cooperative Extension Service conducts a statewide corn, soybean and wheat yield contest each year. Source: Camille Lambert: Meredith Farms crop wins are victories for Henderson County
U.S. Dairy companies push back against Canada’s protectionist policies | Agweek
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. dairy industry this week continued to push back against Canada’s protectionist policies that are effectively blocking American dairy imports into the country in violation of international
Managing a Dairy in Crisis: A Lender’s Guide | The National Law Review
Managing a failing dairy is always a challenge for agricultural lenders. The complexity of large dairies, the nature of the collateral (live animals and perishable feeds), and the tight margins
Dairy prices continue to weaken – – Capital Press
Dairy prices continued to weaken the fourth week of the New Year. Cash block cheese fell to $1.64 per pound last Tuesday, the lowest price since October 2016, but regained
Impact of Adaptation of SAA on Milk Market to be Assessed – The Cattle Site
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA – Producers and processors of milk met with Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Mirko Sarovic to try to find a common solution to the negative
Mixed Response From Ag Industry as US Gets Withdrawn from TPP – The Cattle Site
US – US President Donald Trump has signed an executive action to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. The move by Mr Trump has been met with mixed
NMPF Lauds New House Bill Calling for Enforcement of Dairy Labeling Standards
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation today endorsed new legislation introduced in the House of Representatives that would prompt the enforcement of dairy labeling terms, which are increasingly
WHA January e-Newsletter
In This Issue From the Editor Adult Convention to Feature Farm Transition Specialist WI Spring Showcase Member Renewals Due May 1 Convention Hosts Needed Website Development Quick Links Calendar of
Second Annual Dairy Girl Networking Event Scheduled at PA Dairy Summit
State College, Pa., January 31, 2017 – Dairywomen are invited to the second annual Dairy Girl Networking Event scheduled at the PA Dairy Summit. Dairy girls will meet on Wed.,
Matching Grants Offer Funds to Promote Missouri Farmers’ Markets
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Missouri is home to nearly 300 farmers’ markets that provide venues for agricultural producers to sell their products directly to consumers. Missouri’s farmers’ markets range from
National Dairy Board Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and dairy importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). NDB
CWT Assists with 2.1 Million Pounds of Cheese and Butter Export Sales
ARLINGTON, VA – Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 13 requests for export assistance from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc., Michigan Milk Producers Association and Northwest Dairy
California Awards Banquet Pictures
Junior Awards National Convention Participants presented by Kirsten Areas 2016 National Holstein Convention Junior Dairy Bowl Champions Captain Hayley Fernandes, Jacob Fernandes, Abbi Prims, & Kylie Konyn 2016 National Holstein
Arla to invest £37.5m in British dairy industry, increasing annual expenditure in the UK by 50pc
European dairy giant Arla Foods, which is behind products including Cravendale milk and Skyr yogurt, plans to invest £37. Source: Arla to invest £37.5m in British dairy industry, increasing annual
Arizona Dairy Farmers Among Group Accusing Canada Of Unfair Trade | KJZZ
A letter Monday from several U.S. dairy farmers, including a group from Arizona, accused Canada of unfair trade practices. The United Dairymen of Arizona is one of the groups pushing
Strathroy not ruling out a Southern dairy – FarmIreland.ie
Strathroy Dairy has not ruled out establishing a processing centre in the Republic should a ‘hard Brexit’ pose difficulties for the business. Source: Strathroy not ruling out a Southern dairy
Dairy scientist awarded AM | Country News
Internationally acclaimed dairy nutrition research scientist and biochemist Dr Peter Parodi has been awarded an Order of Australia for more than 60 years of service to the dairy industry and
New national classification manager for Holstein Canada
Brad Eggink finding ways to stay in the industry he loves Source: New national classification manager for Holstein Canada
Mexican workers allege Escalon dairy owners underpaid them and provided substandard housing | The Sacramento Bee
[email protected] BY ANDY FURILLO [email protected] Two undocumented Mexican immigrants are seeking to obtain class-action status in a lawsuit they have filed against an Escalon dairy that they say cheated them
Washington County farms honored with statewide ‘Century Farm’ designation | Local News | heraldmailmedia.com
SHARPSBURG — The honor has been a long time in the making for Scot Poffenberger as he sits at his kitchen table with his mom and looks at the brightly.
Future of farming depends on families, technology | Cape Gazette
by Maddy Lauria January 30, 2017 Family farms, like the Century Farm in Milton owned and operated by Cheryl and Harry Joseph, are what keeps Delaware’s agriculture industry going strong,
These cows are having their daily steps monitored with their own Fitbits
These cows are having their daily steps monitored with their own Fitbits It’s part of a research project to see if cows that are out-wintered have easier births and more
U.S. Dairy Companies Push Back Against Canada’s Protectionist Policies
U.S. Dairy Companies Push Back Against Canada’s Protectionist Policies Group Urges U.S. Governors to Aid in Preserving Export Markets and ‘Consider All Tools at Their Disposal’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S.