The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) has announced two significant updates for the April 2025 dairy genetic evaluations: revised lifetime merit indices and a genetic base change. These updates, approved by the CDCB Board of Directors on December...

The United States has secured a significant victory in its dispute under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) over Mexico’s biotechnology measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn. The dispute settlement panel ruled in favor of the U.S. on all seven...

Source: Ohio State University Extension Andie Majewski, Graduate Teaching Associate and Dr. Kirby Krogstad, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University Feed is the largest cost of production on dairy farms. Because of this, it is critical to...

New research led by Penn State suggests that a concentrated sugar solution might be as effective as antibiotics in treating a common infection in dairy cows. This discovery could reduce antibiotic use in dairy farming, helping to combat antimicrobial...

As Canadian farmers adapt to new pest control regulations, the end of liquid strychnine use has prompted the need for innovative, effective, and efficient gopher control strategies. Viceroy Distributors is at the forefront of this shift, offering cutting-edge solutions...

Source: Lactanet Canada, by: Hannah Sweett, Ph.D. Over the past few years, on farm breeding strategies have shifted to include the use of beef sire semen to breed lower genetic merit females and increase the sale value of calves. In...

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of bovine reproduction research with Niamh Forde, PhD, professor and chair of molecular reproductive biosciences at the University of Leeds School of Medicine and cofounder of LeedsOmics, a virtual research...

Source: American Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall delivered a letter to Congress this evening urging elected leaders to stand with farmers as they reconsider the contents of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal...

The 2024 Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest brought together 67 youth from across the state to test their knowledge of the dairy industry. Held on June 29 at Michigan State University’s Anthony Hall, the event featured teams from...

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to strengthen California's response to the ongoing outbreak of Avian Influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as Bird Flu. The virus, recently detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California,...

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Phytech, a pioneer in digital farming solutions, has announced two landmark partnerships with Rivulis and Netafim, two global leaders in precision irrigation. These collaborations aim to accelerate the adoption of digital farming technologies worldwide, integrating Phytech's advanced solutions into...

Source: Transforming the Farmer to Consumer Supply Chain news release Thanks to a landmark climate-smart agriculture project, a new soybean processing facility will soon open its doors in western Kansas to process climate-smart soybeans. It is ultimately expected to help...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced the second wave of states joining its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), launched December 6, 2024. The NMTS requires the nationwide collection and testing...