…scientists. Much of it is discharged through its waste which can be captured and recycled. But the cow itself remains a target for environmentalists. The White House wants the dairy…
Farm Economy Slumping into Fourth Quarter 2016
…quarter, the bank says profit margins for crop producers deteriorated in August and September. Profit margins also remained poor in the cattle and dairy sectors. Agricultural credit conditions have weakened…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…organic farms in the U.S. sold $6.2 billion in organic products, up 13 percent over 2014. Certified organic products in the U.S. include a wide range of goods from dairy…
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
…of State Departments of Agriculture met in Nebraska last week. Politico reports members mulled over issues including dairy prices, water quality issues and disaster relief funding as farm bill priorities…
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Lower Food Prices
…to the current global dairy surplus. “For all commodities in agriculture there is a lot of product on hand and prices are depressed,” Newton explained. The following items showed retail…
Experts Interpret Overtime Bill’s Effect on Farms
…dairy farms, which operate long hours, year-round, and don’t have the seasonal variations some other crops and commodities have. Little said dairy farms will likely move toward further automation of…
Agri View: Beefalo
…these animals than anybody. That’s not all. These animals are India’s primary source for milk. They are bred for dairy purposes. They look like cows. They are slightly larger than…
Retail Dairy Prices Rose in August, but Still Lower than Last Year
Annemarie Kuhns, USDA food price economist, giving the Consumer Price Index information for dairy prices. lower-than-last-year…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…A weaker market for corn and other commodities have also brought down hay prices, he noted, as dairy farmers adjust their rations to use more grains, silage and other feeds…
Certified Organic Production Sales Up 13 Percent
…dairy and meats, to fruits, vegetables and grains. The value of sales from livestock and poultry products led the way ($1.9 billion) followed by vegetables ($1.4 billion); fruits, tree nuts,…
Foods You Should Refrigerate
…And always throw your salad dressings in the refrigerator. Especially ones made with dairy, fruit or citrus. Even if you make your own, keep it fresh by keeping it chilled….
World Dairy Expo® Introduces New Category to Youth Fitting Contest
…visit worlddairyexpo.com. Recognized as the meeting place for the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo attracts more than 70,000 attendees from over 90 countries to Madison, Wisconsin, each year. The…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking dairy producer organizations and other interested parties to nominate candidates to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Nominations must…
WTO Looking Into Dairy and Cheese Policies
…Thing Today says dairy and cheese programs will be one of the bigger topics of conversation as negotiators ask Canada about changes to its proposed national pricing policy for dairy…