Year: 2018

Glanbia has become the first processor to announce its milk price for October supplies today (Monday, November 12). The processor has revealed that it will pay its milk suppliers 32c/L including VAT for October manufacturing [Read More …]

UK cheese lovers fear Cyprus-China dairy deal will worsen Europe’s halloumi shortage

Cheese lovers in the UK fear that an existing shortage of halloumi there will worsen due to an export agreement on dairy products which Cyprus signed with China at the beginning of the month. “Already [Read More …]

IDF joins global fight against antimicrobial resistance to preserve efficacy and public health

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is joining the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by strongly advocating prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials and adhering to the standards set by the World Organisation for Animal [Read More …]

Reminder: Calf Care Workshop this Week

This workshop is designed to challenge the most seasoned calf care managers, calf feeders and other team members that work with and care for young stock and newborn calves. Locations: Tuesday, Nov 13 Southwest Tech [Read More …]

University of Minnesota Wins Louisville Dairy Cattle Judging Contest 4th Year in a Row

For the 4th year in a row, the University of Minnesota placed 1st overall in the collegiate dairy cattle judging contest held on November 4 at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), Louisville, KY. [Read More …]

Darigold Selects Mark Garth as New CFO

Garth brings significant experience from parallel industries including food & beverage, dairy and consumer products Darigold is pleased to announce today the hiring of Mark Garth as its new Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, effective [Read More …]

IDFA Convenes Unique Member ‘Fly-out’ in Idaho for Congressional Delegation and Local Dairy Leaders

Roundtable discussion focuses on trade and tariffs Building on its successful series of strategic fly-ins for members to advocate for dairy on Capitol Hill, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) yesterday hosted its first “fly-out” [Read More …]

Mycoplasma milk testing turns up only three infected New Zealand farms

Mass testing of milk from all dairy farms this spring has so far turned up only three properties with the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. The testing has been carried out over the last 12 weeks, [Read More …]

Ireland – Hanley on Lakeland/LacPatrick deal: ‘We’ll take no prisoners’

Michael Hanley, the CEO of Lakeland Dairies, has stated that the company is “very comfortable” taking on LacPatrick Dairies €28 million debt as the two companies merge to become the second-largest dairy processor in the [Read More …]

DFA cheesemakers honored at industry contest

DFA takes home the 2018 Class Champion Award for Best Italian Cheese Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national cooperative owned by dairy farm families across the U.S., was recently awarded a 2018 Class Champion [Read More …]

Agbioscience Innovation Summit Nov. 29

Event features Academy Award® nominee, host of Bloomberg TV program AgriNovus Indiana announces the agenda and speakers for the 2018 Agbioscience Innovation Summit “Ag+Bio+Science Convergence in Indiana” presented by Corteva Agriscience and Elanco Animal Health on Nov. 29, [Read More …]

TFB committee discusses top ag concerns

Spent two days reviewing, deliberating and consolidating more than 250 resolutions Eminent domain, transportation and food labeling topped the list of concerns as the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Resolutions Committee discussed proposed policy resolutions to [Read More …]

USDA to improve rural electric infrastructure

Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is investing $1.6 billion in 46 rural electric utility infrastructure projects (PDF, 170 KB) to improve electric reliability and resilience in 24 states. “Reliable [Read More …]

NEAFA/PRO-DAIRY Feed Dealer Seminar, Dec. 12

Will take place Wed., Dec. 12th from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Vermont Technical College The Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance is proud to work with PRO-DAIRY and host one of their Feed Dealer [Read More …]

Custom Dairy Performance partners with King Techina to form KTG North America

Custom Dairy Performance of Versailles, KY and King Techina Feed Co., Ltd. of Hangzhou, China, have partnered to form KTG North America, a provider of innovative coated feed products for targeted nutrient delivery in ruminants, [Read More …]

Inari Introduces the World’s First Seed Foundry™ and Strategic Expansion to the US Midwest at Purdue Research Park

Inari, a Flagship Pioneering company, today introduces the world’s first Seed Foundry as part of the company’s mission to reintroduce genetic diversity, revolutionize the seed industry and create a winning food system. Purdue University’s Research [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy Reports on The California FMMO

The California Federal Milk Marketing Order officially began on Nov. 1. With nearly 20% of the nation’s milk supply, it will not only affect California producers but its impact will be felt across the country. [Read More …]

USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Greg Ibach joined dairy farmers in Tulare County, Calif., on Nov. 7 to celebrate implementation of the new California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) that went into effect November [Read More …]

Successfully navigating today’s dairy industry

PDPW Executive Training to be Held Jan. 15-17, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina Managing a dairy farm in today’s stormy seas of market volatility, input pricing and labor challenges requires not only a steady hand, [Read More …]

Farm groups comment on new Congress

Agricultural organizations look to the future, focus on passing a farm bill American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We look forward to working with the new Congress to strengthen agriculture by fixing the ag [Read More …]

Lee Mielke: Looking for direction

Columnist Lee Mielke wraps up the week’s dairy industry news. Cash dairy prices started November looking for direction. The Cheddar blocks fell to $1.4550 per pound last Thursday, lowest level since June 25, 2018, but [Read More …]

Green Markets Delivers New Insights on Specialty Product Markets

Specialty fertilizer markets continue to expand with the advent of new and advanced plant nutrient products. Varieties of biostimulant, controlled release, micronutrient, humic, and new, undefined product categories lead to many questions around the industry. [Read More …]

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NMC Heads to Savannah for its 58th Annual Meeting

Milk quality experts to meet January 29-February 1, 2019 Registration is now open for the National Mastitis Council (NMC) 58th Annual Meeting, scheduled for Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2019, at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Savannah, Ga. [Read More …]

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Energy Vision to Host Bio Gas Workshop in New York

Natural Gas from Dairy Manure is on the agenda In collaboration with academic, industry, government and NGO partners, Energy Vision will host a half-day workshop in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on the production and use in [Read More …]

FDA Approves Elanco’s Experior

First animal drug that reduces ammonia gas emissions from an animal or its waste Today, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) announced that a first-of-its-kind, medicated feed article, Experior™ (Lubabegron), was granted approval by the [Read More …]

FDA approves first animal drug that reduces gas emissions from an animal or its waste

“We’re committed to supporting the development of novel animal drug products that are safe and effective, and we’re encouraged to see innovations that provide additional benefits to animals, people and the environment,” said Steven M. [Read More …]

Innovative research to be discussed at inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit