If you ever sensed that organic sales tactics didn't seem to be totally honest, objective and unbiased, then you're smarter than many consumers, according to Organic Marketing Report by Academics Review
Minister Amari's statement in Singapore that none of Japan's sensitive agricultural items will be fully liberalized may signal the end of hopes for the Trans-Pacific Partnership to become a truly comprehensive...
Award-winning website helps farmers make informed decisions At 4:30 p.m. on the last business Friday of each month, dairy farmers across the country have 27 hours to decide whether to insure their milk...
As many of us open our farms to tours and family gatherings this summer, here are reminders that we often overlook on the farm. These tips hold true whether we spend one day or the whole summer outdoors....
After one of the coldest winters in recent history, calf raisers may have learned a thing or two about how a calf's environment affects energy demands. As the temperatures rise and we head into the summer...
Zinpro Corporation recently announced the addition of Amber Schramm as Marketing Specialist – United States. In this newly created role, her responsibilities will focus on providing marketing services...
Despite months of planning, and careful planting, soybean growers often face replant decisions. DuPont Pioneer agronomists say it's worthwhile to review several factors before deciding whether or not to...
For Second Year in a Row, New York Claims Title of Yogurt Capital of the U.S. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that, for the second year in a row, New York is the yogurt capital of the nation....
When Colorado State University professors Greg Perry and James Pritchett set out to create the first-ever Agribusiness Friendliness Index, they didn't know how each of the nation's 50 states would eventually...
OSHA to Randomly Inspect New York Dairy Farms Starting in July 2014>/h1> The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a Local Emphasis Program (LEP) that will allow for programmed,...
It was obvious who the clown was in this federal court case: an evil one whose underhanded methods were exposed for the world to see. Last week in a federal District Court in Washington, D.C., HSUS (Humane...
A recent study by a leading European authority on bovine hoof health disorders found HealMax® Footbath Concentrate by AgroChem, Inc. reduced the incidence, severity, duration and recurrence of digital...
We live in a world that places a heavy emphasis on health and fitness. Within the past decade, food consumption habits have changed drastically, as people strive to improve their dietary choices
Dairy youth recognition program seeks organizations to make commit to future leaders. The Minnesota 4-H Dairy Showcase organizing committee is pleased to announce plans are well underway for the annual...
The Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, more commonly known as Cattlemen's Beef Board consists of 103 members who represent domestic beef, veal and dairy producers. Yes, dairy. As dairy producers,...
Congress passed the Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010 with bipartisan support to help ensure every American child had access to the nutrition they need to grow into healthy adults. One goal of the law was to...
June 22-26, 2014 on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus UW Oshkosh is offering a four-day residential camp for youth ages 16-20. Tour local farms, engage in classroom workshops, and discover first-hand...
Hugh Van Hout of Select Sires Canada was honored as the Select Mating Service™ (SMS™) genetic consultant of the year in front of an audience of his peers at Select Sires' SMS Evaluator's Conference...
Select Sires' SMS Genetic Consultants Meet in Michigan Select Mating Service™ (SMS™) genetic consultants from Select Sires' member organizations, international guests and other Select Sires...
The 2014 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference will be held on June 11 and 12 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. The conference will present the latest research on issues concerning...
