Heat stress not only affects people; it's hard on cattle too, said a dairy industry expert. The Dairy Heat Stress Road Show, a multi-institutional effort, will hit the road again this spring to help producers...
What: A new head-to-head study for leading mastitis tubes has brought a fresh twist to mastitis mathematics. Learn how a 1,000-cow dairy could save over $13,000 a year on mastitis treatments. All while...
This week during the 2014 Annual Cattle Industry Convention, key checkoff leaders and investors from across the country heard about the recently conducted Beef Industry Scan. This scan provides current...
The new DeLaval feed pusher FPM300 is a simple, robust solution helping to reduce labor and waste while pushing feed to cows 24/7. Its flexible design makes it perfect for new or existing facilities. A...
In 2013, the International Agri-Center transferred its Ag Warriors program to AgCareers.com. A press event will be held immediately following World Ag Expo's Opening Ceremonies, which begin at 8:30 a.m....
PDF reports from today's release of genomic evaluations have been posted at Green Book Online. American Jersey Cattle Association Phone 614/861-3636 | Fax 614/861-8040 | Website: www.usjersey.com
Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: "Today's action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around the world to invest confidently in...
Companies Create Premier Real-Time Weather and Market Information Network DuPont Pioneer and DTN/The Progressive Farmer announced today a collaboration that will bring instant weather and market information,...
Transaction Combines Two Cooperatives with Longstanding Relationship During a special meeting today in Syracuse, N.Y., members of Dairylea Cooperative Inc. approved the proposed merger with Dairy Farmers...
This post may also be read in Spanish. CDFA has developed a drought resources web page, which is intended to be a central location for information about the drought in California and assistance programs...
David C. Sparrow, 69, who retired as assistant to the dean at the University of Kentucky School of Agriculture, died Sunday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. The affable Sparrow...
The university contest is back - After last year's success, BCF is again holding its contest where one college of veterinary medicine will win an Easi-Scan ultrasound system. The competition is open to...
Top City and water agency officials will address California's historical drought, its anticipated impacts and water supply actions during World Ag Expo's Water Forum on Thursday, February 13th, from 12:30...
Shawn Styer, Elmwood, Wis., has been named an Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., effective February 3, 2014. Styer will provide on-farm service...
Nikkel Iron Works, manufacturer of the DARF hay rake, will introduce the 513 "Heartlander" Overhead Rake at World Ag Expo, Feb. 11-13. The "Heartlander" rake was designed for hay, grass and alfalfa raking...
Minneapolis Full-Service Firm to Help Strategically Grow Regional Seed Company Hoegemeyer Hybrids, a family-run seed company based in Hooper, Neb., has selected broadhead, a Minneapolis-based full-service...
Producers believe checkoff helps build demand, contributes to their bottom lines Support for the beef checkoff, at 78 percent, is the highest recorded in the past 21 years, according to a recent survey...
Make sure your employees understand their value By: Rodrigo Carranza, PeopleFirst™ senior business manager, Zoetis Managers can have the biggest influence on employee engagement. It's been said that...
Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014. "I am pleased the Senate passed the conference report and put us another step closer...
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson today made the following statement after the Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (H.R. 2642). "The Senate today showed that it is possible...
