Ceres, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology focused on forage and feed crops, has expanded its distribution network for its forage sorghum seed products. The announcement follows favorable product performance results from its new line of improved hybrids, which are used to grow hay and silage for dairy and beef cattle. With a larger network, Ceres plans to make its latest generation … Read More
CattleFax Webinar to Outline 2016 Calf Market Expectations
An upcoming free CattleFax webinar, sponsored by Elanco Animal Health will address an outlook for the second half of 2016 for the cow-calf segment and entire beef sector. The CattleFax Trends+ Cow-Calf Webinar will be at 5:30 p.m. MT, May 25, 2016. To participate in the webinar and access program details, producers and industry leaders simply need to register online. … Read More
CDE Foundation, PA Dairymen to Offer Ten Scholarships
Through additional funds made available by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania and the PA Dairymen’s Association will now be offering up to ten scholarships designated for undergraduate students pursuing careers in the dairy industry. These scholarships are awarded annually based on an undergraduate’s character, integrity, leadership qualities and goals for the future. Applications … Read More
Pacific Ag Hires Ag & Beef Industry Veteran
Pacific Ag has hired Brook Holstein Campbell to lead sales efforts to the beef and dairy industry in the High Plains. Pacific Ag’s large scale operations and proven sustainable harvesting techniques result in a low ash product that can be delivered year-round, enabling dairies and feedyards a steady supply of affordable roughage that can now be secured on multi-year, fixed … Read More
NMPF Economist Talks Impact of Declining Milk Prices
Since the record highs of 2014, when milk was priced at well above 25 dollars per cwt, U.S. milk production has continued to grow at record numbers, and the USDA has projected that a record 212 billion pounds of milk will be produced in the U.S. in 2016. The demand, however, has begun to slow, and this new dynamic of … Read More
Dairy Groups Challenge WHO Proposal on Milk
This week, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sent a letter to Congress that urges members to insist that the United States request a more thorough analysis of a World Health Organization (WHO) proposal that seeks to discourage parents from feeding toddlers milk and dairy products. WHO issued “Ending Inappropriate Marketing of Foods … Read More
USDA Expands MPP for Dairys Adding Next-Gen Family
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy farms participating in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) can now update their production history when an eligible family member joins the operation. MPP protects participating dairy producers when the margin falls below levels of protection selected by the applicant. “This change not only helps to strengthen a family dairy operation, it also helps … Read More
Dairy Organizations Seek Congressional Support for TPP
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sent their own letter to members of Congress urging support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement while also addressing a number of critical implementation and enforcement issues. The associations urged the federal government to ensure that the other participating countries adhere to … Read More
CRV Unveils Robot Breeding Values
Starting in April 2016, producers in the U.S. can now include the CRV robot traits in their breeding decisions to help increase efficiency with their automatic milking systems (AMS). The robot traits are broken down into three separate breeding values: Robot Efficiency, Milking Interval, and Heifer Habituation. Robot Efficiency indicates how efficiently a cow completes milking after entering the robot. … Read More
CRV Launches HerdOptimizer
CRV USA launches CRV HerdOptimizer to assist producers in reaching elite performance to maximize ROI on every animal in a herd during these times of fluctuating prices for milk, meat and resources. CRV is accepting 30 applicants to be the first U.S. HerdOptimizer herds. HerdOptimizer is an efficient and easy-to-use genomic herd management tool for dairy farmers who are innovators … Read More