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Agrial Group to acquire German dairy company Rotkäppchen

November 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

French agricultural co-operative Agrial Group has agreed a deal to acquire German dairy company Rotkäppchen Peter Jülich Group for an undisclosed sum. Rotkäppchen produces a variety of speciality cheeses made from both cow and goat’s [Read More …]

Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Lower Across Farm Country

November 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Projections for the third-lowest net farm income in the last decade, record nominal agricultural debt, rising debt-to-asset ratios and interest rates, and continued headwinds for agricultural commodity prices had many anticipating an increase in farm bankruptcies in [Read More …]

Special Holstein Memorabilia to be Auctioned for Dinsdale Scholarship

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Six unique and historic Holstein items will be auctioned with all proceeds donated to the newly established Gary Dinsdale scholarship at Fresno State. According to Ken Melvold, Fresno, Calif., these items will be sold at [Read More …]

Pedigree analysis of 2018 Holstein winners

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades Holstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics [Read More …]

CHS Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Gift to Support SDSU Precision Agriculture Program

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., announced today a $1.5 million grant to support the South Dakota State University (SDSU) precision agriculture program and construction of the new Raven Precision Agriculture [Read More …]

Top reproduction dairy herds receive DCRC awards

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) honored 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 14-16, in Indianapolis. Platinum recognition went to: Holmesville Dairy [Read More …]

FFA launches “FFA Today” on RFD-TV

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Student-led national television program to premiere on January 7 at 7 p.m. ET Fresh off the tremendous success of the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo, which featured a visit from President Donald Trump and [Read More …]

Dairy students learn importance of BQA principles

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Beef Checkoff provides hands-on learning experience for college students October marks BQA Month in New York and throughout the month various trainings were held at farms in each corner of the state! The Beef Quality [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association offers internships

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Holstein Association is continuing the search for candidates for two internships in 2019. Two opportunities are available for college-aged students looking to gain experience in event planning, communications and public relations. Communications & [Read More …]

Mercer County farmer named Pa. Farm Bureau Outstanding Woman in Agriculture

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Marie Canon, of Mercer County, received the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Woman in Agriculture Award during the farm organization’s 68th annual meeting in Hershey Nov. 12-14. Canon, who is an active worker on the family dairy [Read More …]

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American Farmland Trust Partners with Smithfield Brand, Farmland to Save the Land that Sustains Us

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today, American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, announces its partnership with Farmland, maker of high-quality, popular consumer goods such as bacon and sausage, to save farmland and ranchland. Now through [Read More …]

Vets Plus, Inc. is Pleased to Announce Manufacturing Facilities Expansion

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vets Plus, Inc., one of America’s fastest growing animal health product manufacturing companies, announces the expansion of their manufacturing facilities. They are adding over 30,000 sq. ft. to their Stokke plant, increasing the total production [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine President’s Message

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine will be celebrating 70 years in 2019 and what a tribute becoming 20,000 Lifetime Members strong would be. Yes, that’s right, with a bit of effort on our part we could reach [Read More …]

Murty Named Vita Plus Forage Products Specialist

November 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Steve Murty was recently named a Vita Plus forage products specialist. Based in central Iowa, Murty will provide on-farm forage support for staff and dairy producers in Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northern Iowa, Minnesota and eastern [Read More …]

The House is Flipping. Where Will Dairy Policy Priorities Land?

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

When Democrats take control of the House of Representatives in January, new committee chairs will take over, bringing different policy priorities and perspectives to the table. This change in control will have an impact on [Read More …]

Is there a role for high input/high output dairy systems in Ireland?

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 2

Last week I had the privilege of attending the UCD Lyons research farm with a discussion group from Limerick. One would have to be impressed by the way the herd is managed and the level [Read More …]

Senate Ag Committee hearing planned for stalled USDA nominees

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 200 organizations express concern over nomination of USDA chief scientist Scott Hutchins. Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Pat Roberts (R., Kan.) and ranking member Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D., Mich.) announced that the committee will [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy on INTL FCStone’s Upcoming Global Markets Outlook

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

INTL FCStone will host its second annual Global Markets Outlook at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, March 3-5, 2019. This three-day event combines all of INTL FCStone’s industry-leading economic and commodity outlooks into [Read More …]

Wet fall conditions are making manure storage management challenges for AFOs and CAFOs

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cornell CALS PRODAIRY, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service The extended wet fall continues to frustrate field crop harvest and is starting to generate some [Read More …]

USDA reminds producers of disaster programs

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Producers may be eligible for assistance through USDA FSA programs U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Clark Putman reminds New York State producers who experienced losses from natural disasters during [Read More …]

Bringing broadband infrastructure to rural areas

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 27,000 businesses and residents to get improved e-connectivity Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is investing in infrastructure projects in a dozen states (PDF, 132 KB) to improve [Read More …]

Sexual Harassment Webinar

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Webinar: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 12:00 PM, Tuesday, November 20 Every New York employer is required to have a policy and training to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. New York Farm Bureau [Read More …]

Zinpro Corporation Launches ProPath® – its Most Versatile Performance Minerals® Innovation

November 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

ProPath utilizes synergistic absorption pathways to optimize mineral metabolism Zinpro Corporation announces ProPath® – its most versatile Performance Minerals® innovation for the U.S. and Mexico to optimize trace mineral nutrition for multiple species. The ProPath [Read More …]

Month: November 2018

Agrial Group to acquire German dairy company Rotkäppchen

Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Lower Across Farm Country

Special Holstein Memorabilia to be Auctioned for Dinsdale Scholarship

Pedigree analysis of 2018 Holstein winners

CHS Foundation Announces $1.5 Million Gift to Support SDSU Precision Agriculture Program

Top reproduction dairy herds receive DCRC awards

FFA launches “FFA Today” on RFD-TV

Dairy students learn importance of BQA principles

Wisconsin Holstein Association offers internships

Mercer County farmer named Pa. Farm Bureau Outstanding Woman in Agriculture

American Farmland Trust Partners with Smithfield Brand, Farmland to Save the Land that Sustains Us

Vets Plus, Inc. is Pleased to Announce Manufacturing Facilities Expansion

National Dairy Shrine President’s Message

Murty Named Vita Plus Forage Products Specialist

The House is Flipping. Where Will Dairy Policy Priorities Land?

Is there a role for high input/high output dairy systems in Ireland?

Senate Ag Committee hearing planned for stalled USDA nominees

This Week in Dairy on INTL FCStone’s Upcoming Global Markets Outlook

Wet fall conditions are making manure storage management challenges for AFOs and CAFOs

USDA reminds producers of disaster programs

Bringing broadband infrastructure to rural areas

Sexual Harassment Webinar

Zinpro Corporation Launches ProPath® – its Most Versatile Performance Minerals® Innovation

E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Applications Now Available

What’s the cost of an unmanaged crisis?

Continental Dairy Facility hiring 115 people ahead of 2019 opening inside old Littlefield denim mill

Reviewing Dairy Revenue Protection Participation

Tariffs: Growth for Dairy Jobs May Have Soured, but Still Flows for Bourbon Jobs

Take Note of MOO-d Music Ideas for Holiday Entertaining with Crave Brothers Cheese

Midwest Dairy Over the Moon About Reaching the Next Generation of Consumers

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage