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The Strongest Calf Accessories on the Market

Agri-Plastics, The Calf Housing Specialist, is proud to introduce calfhutchshop.com, an online shop for calf feeding products and accessories. As third-generation dairymen, the VanBuuren family knows the challenges with raising healthy dairy calves. Rugged Agri-Plastics products are uniquely manufactured to withstand punishing weather extremes along with everyday wear and tear, calf after calf, ...

Feb. 5, 2021

By Agri-Plastics Mfg

Urban Crop Solutions solidifies presence in North America with the appointment of Douglas Gamble as Sales Manager

Urban Crop Solutions (UCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Gamble as their North American Sales Manager. Doug has spent over 25 years in management, sales, and business development roles; and brings his own entrepreneurial experiences and spirit to the position. He joins UCS from the more traditional side of agriculture – having been raised on a dairy farm, which later ...

Jan. 5, 2021

By Urban Crop Solutions

Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Agriculture Research

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today released the following opening statement at the hearing titled “Agricultural Research and Securing the United States Food Supply.” Stabenow’s statement, as prepared for delivery, follows: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing. And ...

Dec. 2, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Reduce antibiotic use in farming

To round off World Antibiotic Awareness Week in November, the Alliance to Save our Antibiotics have produced a report calling for Government to protect public health and take a stronger stance against using antibiotics too much on farms. The US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, which are all in trade negotiations with the UK, allow farmers to give antibiotics to livestock to make them grow ...

Dec. 2, 2020

By Soil Association

CalfOTel Hybrid Hutches

Good calf rearing is increasingly important for efficient, successful dairy farming. In order to further optimize calf breeding, VDK Products has developed the ‘CalfOTel Hybrid’ – a unique new calf housing concept in which calves can be housed both individually and in small groups ‘outdoors.’ This allows calves to be kept in the same calf hutch from day one to three ...

Nov. 25, 2020

By DP Agri Ltd

Pea Milk Market to Witness Marginal Decline in Near Term amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

The global pea milk market is anticipated to surpass a valuation of US$ 138 million by the end of 2030. The spread of COVID-19 is bringing about declining supply of pea milk from one country to another country due to global lockdowns, which eventually diminishes the consumption of pea milk among end consumers. Likewise, declining requests from consumers attributable to the shutdown of hotels, ...

Nov. 24, 2020

By Fact.MR

Ag Leader Builds Upon Full-Farm Integrated User Experience with InCommand Display Enhancements and All New SteerCommand Steering Line-up

Ag Leader announced today enhancements to InCommand displays and its launch of guidance and steering products designed and built in-house to its year-round precision farming line–up. New to the SteerCommand family of guidance and steering products include SteerCommand Z2 automated steering and SteadySteer assisted steering designed to provide reliable pass-to-pass autosteer capability ...

Nov. 2, 2020

By Ag Leader Technology

Stabenow, Leahy Lead Call for USDA to Reverse Decision to Decrease COVID-19 Relief Available to Dairy Farmers

Today, a group of 15 Senators led by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the most senior member of the Committee, called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reverse its decision to unfairly exclude dairy farmers from receiving COVID-19 relief to cover losses related to ...

Oct. 22, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Evonik to concentrate MetAMINO production at its three, world-scale, best-in-class hubs

Evonik is to cluster its MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) production at three international hubs (Americas, Europe, and Asia) to maximize economies of scale and utilize robust processes. Evonik to manage all its DL-methionine production from three world-scale hubs in Europe, Americas and Asia. Evonik to strengthen its competitiveness by further improving its cost position. Evonik to ...

Oct. 13, 2020

By Evonik Fibres GmbH

Zero-waste slurry solution Co. Cork dairy operation

Getting the most from their home farm acreage has been the prime goal for Victor and Rita Jennings, a husband and wife farming team based out of Cork, Ireland. They farm 190 acres of grassland and milk 160 Pedigree Holstein Friesians. “The farm was originally a suckler to beef farm ran by myself and my mother, who still has a major interest in the farm,” explained Victor Jennings. ...

Sep. 24, 2020

By Major Equipment

Trident continues to expand business development team

Trident Processes LLC is pleased to announce that Jeff Bowman has joined their team to lead the Ag Business Development. Jeff will focus on increasing the market share of Trident’s Ag division, which includes an extensive line of nutrient recovery, bedding recovery, manure separation and other clean-tech solutions for dairy and pig farms. He joins Trident with an impressive track record in ...

Sep. 15, 2020

By Trident Processes Inc.

Independent GAO Report Confirms Trump Administration Payments for Trade Damages Favored Certain Farmers

Today, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade, announced a new report from the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), which found the Trump Administration’s payments to farmers ...

Sep. 14, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Eric Townend Farm Machinery Joins Major Dealer Network

Specialist slurry handling and grassland machinery manufacturer, Major Equipment has appointed Eric Townend Farm Machinery (ETFM) to join their extensive UK agricultural dealer network. Based just off the M62, just outside Huddersfield, Yorkshire, ETFM was founded over fifty years ago, has established a highly reputable machinery supply and after-sales service business, specialising in livestock, ...

Aug. 5, 2020

By Major Equipment

Senators Stabenow, Murkowski Team Up to Reintroduce Bipartisan Food Supply Protection Act

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, reintroduced the Food Supply Protection Act with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to help protect the food supply after the COVID-19 crisis has put an unprecedented strain on farmers, workers, food banks, and families. “The COVID-19 crisis has continued to ...

Aug. 4, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Auman 25m3 milk truck price

The Auman 8×4 fresh milk truck adopts the new Euro 5 regulations, the tank volume can be 25 cubic meters, the 4mm thick 304-2B food grade stainless steel plate is used, and the standard compartment is 4 bins. 80mm thick polyurethane foam insulation material, the 24-hour temperature difference is less than or equal to 1 degree, directly supplied by milk truck manufacturers, and can ...

Jul. 30, 2020

By Wanglong Special Automobile Co., Ltd.

Tech that turns CO2 into animal feed gets funding boost

Nine innovative projects that apply big data, AI and robotics to UK farming will help establish a more efficient system of food production. Innovative agri-tech projects across the UK, including fruit picking robots and autonomous crop systems, to benefit from £24 million government investment leading project in Nottingham that recycles carbon dioxide from Drax power station into ...

Jul. 17, 2020

By Saga Robotics

DGA Update: June is Dairy Month

Did you know that June has been called Dairy Month since 1939? This is a great time to recognize and celebrate our dairy farmers that provide a healthy, nutritious product. Minnesota dairy farms produce a lot of milk, ranking number 8 in the nation. Milk is an affordable nutritional source containing nine essential nutrients including protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin, ...

Jun. 26, 2020

By Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota

Opinion: Helping Rural America Feed All of America

Every American has a part to play in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. While many are working from home, an important few are working overtime on farms and ranches to make sure grocery store shelves are stocked. From harvesting wheat in Kansas to picking blueberries in Georgia, producers are getting up before the sun every day, while also adapting their operations to keep workers safe. They ...

Jun. 25, 2020

By U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

DGA Update: Cows on Lush Pasture Mean Farm Walks Upcoming

The grass has finally started growing and crops have been planted. Things are starting to get green and grow! Most of the grazing dairies I have spoken with recently have their cows out on pasture. This is such a great time of the year as we see our cows on pasture enjoying the lush grasses! This also leads into the time of year that we have our pasture walks on different dairies. DGA ...

Jun. 23, 2020

By Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota

DGA Update: USDA Assistance Program Signups Now Open

The USDA has announced Coronavirus Food Assistance Program details. Sign-ups for this program started on May 26 and runs through Aug. 28. There are payments ($16 billion in total) for dairy, livestock, commodity crops, specialty crops and wool. Payments will be prorated at 80 percent upfront and 20 percent later in the year. Organic dairy is expected to be treated, in this context, like any other ...

Jun. 5, 2020

By Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota

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