Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day:
“Our farmers work tirelessly to provide for their families and feed our communities. The realities of...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the enrollment periods for its key safety-net programs for 2025. Farmers can apply for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs from January 21 to April 15...
Canadian dairy farmers are preparing for significant challenges as U.S. trade policies, driven by former President Donald Trump’s longstanding criticism of their industry, continue to create uncertainty. Concerns are mounting that Canada’s dairy sector could face concessions in high-stakes...
For the second year in a row, Michigan State University's (MSU) Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center has been named one of the top dairy farms in the nation, earning a prestigious Platinum Award from the National Dairy Quality...
The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 18 high school seniors and college students. These recipients were chosen for their strong academic records, leadership in school and community activities, and insightful answers...
Source: Holstein Canada
Holstein Canada proudly unveiled the 19 recipients of the 2024 Master Breeder Awards during a much-anticipated live virtual event on Saturday evening. With over 9,400 Holstein members and enthusiasts tuning in, the evening was hosted by Classifiers...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a final rule amending uniform pricing formulas across all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). The rule, unveiled in the Federal Register on January 16, 2025, follows...
Source: Northwest Iowa Dairy Outlook
On Jan. 16, 2025 the USDA announced that the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) referendum passed in all 11 FMMOs. The final rule was posted in the Federal Register on Jan. 17.
During the national hearing...
New York dairy farmers and cooperatives are being encouraged to seize an unprecedented opportunity: over $21 million in funding is now available through the Dairy Modernization Grant Program to expand milk storage and streamline supply chain operations. Applications are...
Source: Animal Health Canada (AHC)
Please be advised that a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been identified in Germany. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing import measures to safeguard the health of Canada’s livestock...