…connection between what dairy cows eat, and the milk they produce. DeGroff says it all comes down to the quality of the feed the cows receive. Higher quality feed means…
AgNeTVideo Report: Dairy at the World Ag Expo
…the outside of the dairy pavilion were dozens more dairy-related exhibits. And nearby, farmers and producers attended several seminars on topics such as the proposed federal milk marketing order, crossbreeding,…
Continuing Coverage: Dairy at the World Ag Expo
Dairy is a big part of the World Ag Expo, and Dairy Management Inc. took the opportunity to talk to dairy producers visiting from around the nation. Sabrina Hill has…
Avoid Costly Exporting Mistakes
…the series on exporting, presented by the Center for International Trade Development, growers and producers learned how to avoid serious mistakes when starting an exporting business. John A. Leitner, President…
CA Man New President of Cotton Council
…Jr., merchant, Bakersfield, Calif.; and Taylor Slade, producer, Williamston, N.C., were newly elected as CCI directors for 2013. Re-elected 2013 CCI directors include: Producers – Michael D. (Mike) Alexander, Colorado…
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected at Tulare County Dairy
…history of bovine TB in California, click here. Bovine tuberculosis does not threaten the quality and safety of milk and meat products in California. Almost all milk sold in California…
Proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order
…standards. For more than 75-years California has used its own milk pricing structure. All dairy producers are encouraged to attend the seminar on Wednesday morning….starting at 9:30 at World Ag…
Saving Money on the Farm
Instead of buying new items for the farm, producers can take advantage of cheaper repurposed materials. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
American Farm Bureau Federation on Japan Trade
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the new change to the U-S trade agreement with Japan is a big win for American beef producers. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
Ag Industry Scores Big with the Super Bowl
A national survey shows that food producers and sellers score big during Super Bowl week. Gary Crawford has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CDFA Announces Answer To Milk Price Hearing
The CDFA has announced it’s answer to the milk price hearing last month, but is it too little, too late? The CDFA says it will temporarily increase Class 1,2,3, 4a…
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
…small farmers, veterans and disadvantaged producers. The new microloan program is designed to help beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers along with small and family operations, secure loans under $35,000. The…
Census of Agriculture Forms Due Soon
…Tom Vilsack is reminding farmers and ranchers to get those census forms turned in. Federal law requires all ag producers to participate. But Vilsack says there are other reasons to…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this…