USDA highlights support during National Dairy Month
21:39 | 05/06/2023
The last few years have seen the US dairy industry weather some storms, including an unprecedented global pandemic and the related supply chain disruptions, which forced producers to dump millions of gallons of milk that no longer had a market, according to a recent press release from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). In light of National Dairy Month, celebrated in June, the news release highlights the USDA's continued support for the industry.
Homogenizing Heifer Feed with Liquid Supplements
10:56 | 20/05/2023
More dairy heifer raisers are taking a page from the feedlot world these days by utilizing liquid supplements as carriers for vitamins, trace minerals, and feed additives in heifer TMRs.
Danish ag tech company Agreena raises $50 mln in funding
22:34 | 02/04/2023
Danish agriculture tech company Agreena has raised a 46 million euros ($50 million) in a Series B funding round, furthering its aim to turn regenerative, climate-friendly agriculture into a business opportunity for farmers, Reuters reported, citing the startup on Thursday.
UK dairy calf registrations maintained in Q4 - AHDB
21:57 | 27/02/2023
Registrations marginally up by 0.6%
For the Love of Cows and Music
13:40 | 17/02/2023
Growing up on a family dairy farm, fifth generation dairy farmer Melissa Griffin recalls her parents never putting the expectations out for her to come back to the family farm. However, they did expect her to lend a helping hand with farm chores. This allowed Melissa to explore interests of her own, and from early on, Melissa developed a love and appreciation for music, which only grew deeper over time. Something her parents, Paul and Judy Willis, could also relate to, as they too have a deep appreciation and talent for music.
Increased Feed Efficiency Leads to a Decreased Carbon Footprint
13:34 | 17/02/2023
We in the dairy industry have goal to be carbon neutral by 2050. A 2012 study from the University of Arkansas indicated that for every 1 kg of energy-corrected milk produced, we produce 1.23 kg of carbon. In an updated study, the dairy industry decreased carbon emissions by 19% from 2007 to 2017. As we continue to make progress in the dairy industry, studies have shown that feed efficiency is one of the most critical factors in reducing the dairy industry’s carbon footprint.
Limiting antibiotics for cows may create a new dairy market
22:13 | 05/02/2023
Would consumers buy milk that indicates responsible antibiotic use?
USDA’s New School Meal Proposal Keeps Low-Fat Flavored Milk on the Menu
21:34 | 05/02/2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Friday new nutrition standards for school meals. The proposed updates to the school nutrition standards, which will be rolled out gradually over the next few years, aim to help give kids the right balance of nutrients while still offering appealing meals.
USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Dairy Farmers
10:36 | 28/01/2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). The update to PMVAP and the new ODMAP will enable USDA to better support small- and medium-sized dairy operations who weathered the pandemic and now face other challenges.
Financial Advice for Dairy Farmers Going into 2023
11:28 | 20/01/2023
Balance sheets and dairy farmers breathed a sigh of relief when milk prices hit $22.50/cwt. in 2022, an $1.50/cwt. increase from the all-milk price record set in 2014. While higher milk prices were welcomed, farmers also faced significantly higher input costs.
