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My Dairy Dashboard Announces New Milk Basics Module for Users

February 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

My Dairy Dashboard announced the addition of the new Milk Basics module, expanding the menu of dashboards that producers have available on the platform. This new module is a simplified option that provides users with [Read More …]

Online Calf and Heifer Management Course offered by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY

February 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY is offering a seven-week Calf and Heifer Management Course online in from March 29 to May 17, 2019. Register online at prodairy.cals.cornell.edu by March 11 to receive a $25 early bird discount. [Read More …]

U.S. Could Triple Cheese Exports to Japan with New Trade Agreement

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A study commissioned by USDEC projects Japan’s aging population will decrease but its cheese consumption will continue to grow. Japan’s growing love for cheese will continue, presenting an opportunity for U.S. dairy exporters to more than [Read More …]

Broadband e-connectivity guide available

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA launches high-speed broadband e-connectivity resource guide Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new toolkit to help support the deployment [Read More …]

Wetlands, Farmers, Just Ducky

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Between the 2018 Farm Bill, USDA’s interim final rule for “Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation” programs and the Environmental Protection Agency’s revised Clean Water Rule we’ve been talking a lot about wetlands. So, what [Read More …]

FFA members prepare for National FFA Week

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FFA members are celebrating agriculture & leadership Saturday to Saturday, Feb. 16-23 Agriculture is part of our daily lives—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Next week, nearly 670,000 FFA members across [Read More …]

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U.S. dairy exports to Japan under threat

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A study released today by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in lost U.S. sales of $5.4 [Read More …]

Farm Credit Dairy Center at hub of World Ag Expo

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 100,000 expected to attend annual event in Tulare from February 12-14 When the World Ag Expo kicks off its three-day run on February 12 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, the Farm Credit [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Changes to Section 232 Process

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. dairy industry today endorsed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reform a powerful White House trade tool to ensure it is used as intended by Congress to respond to genuine national security threats. Rolling back [Read More …]

Reduce Your Dairy’s Risk for Violative Residue

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Prevention contributes to a safe, wholesome beef supply Responsible use of antibiotics plays a significant role in helping protect animal and human health. Proper training on use and administration of antibiotic products play a key [Read More …]

Public invited to visit San Joaquin Valley soil health demonstration site in Five Points

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

UC Cooperative Extension cropping systems specialist Jeff Mitchell is issuing a standing invitation to the public to visit the site of an ongoing conservation agriculture research project and see for themselves the results of long-term [Read More …]

Cochrane Leads Global Expansion for Vytelle

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2019, Vytelle™ is focused on expanding the reach of and accessibility to its reproductive technology globally. To that end, the company announced that John Cochrane will be serving as the international business development manager. [Read More …]

Online private pesticide applicator study course

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Do you need your private applicator certification? This new course is a supplement to the pesticide applicator manual with interactive videos, graphics, and additional content to help you engage with the curriculum. We are offering [Read More …]

USDA, USTR seek members for trade committees

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Seeks nominations for new members to serve on its agricultural trade advisory committees U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in [Read More …]

Environmental Mastitis Prevention 101

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Don’t let an outbreak ruin your dairy herd’s production potential Battling environmental mastitis is ongoing in the dairy industry. The consequences can be costly, with losses incurred from milk discard, added labor and antibiotics, while [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy Featuring Larry Schirm President of National Dairy Shrine

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine is focused on preserving the history of dairy, recognizing current leaders and supporting the future with student scholarships. In this interview with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, the current president, Larry Schirm, [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Urged to Contact Secretary Perdue about Food Guidelines

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

An advisory committee to develop USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for 2020 – 2025 will be named in coming weeks by Secretary Perdue. Dairy advocates urge that members be appointed who have proper scientific credentials so that dairy and [Read More …]

Conservation Reserve Program in the 2018 Farm Bill

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers Will Continue to Be Good Stewards of Land and Water USDA administers several conservation programs with an emphasis on voluntary land retirement programs, working lands programs and conservation easements. Land retirement programs provide payments [Read More …]

University of Illinois to Hold 2019 Midwest Dairy Challenge® at Highland Community College

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

University of Illinois will host college dairy students at the Midwest Dairy Challenge, February 13-15, 2019, in Freeport, Illinois. Dairy Challenge® is a prominent educational event for students planning a career in the dairy industry. [Read More …]

Spring Crop Sales Closing

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2019 crop year is March 15, 2019. Insurable spring crops include field and vegetable crops such as corn, soybeans, barley, oats, fresh market sweet [Read More …]

DCRC announces 2019 webinar series schedule

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Mark your calendars for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) 2019 webinar series. These highly regarded sessions offer access to high-quality information and interaction with industry experts to attendees from across the United States and [Read More …]

Upcoming Dairy Supply Management Meetings February 10-13th

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Us to Discuss Supply Management Next Week Canadian Dairy Farmer to Speak About Supply Management in Elk Grove, Turlock and during World Ag Expo in Tulare February 10-13, 2019 Dairy Farmers of Ontario Chair Ralph [Read More …]

National DHIA awards $1,500 scholarships to 3 veterinary medicine students

February 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected three college of veterinary medicine students – Amanda Aker, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Elizabeth Endres, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, [Read More …]

Month: February 2019

My Dairy Dashboard Announces New Milk Basics Module for Users

Online Calf and Heifer Management Course offered by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY

U.S. Could Triple Cheese Exports to Japan with New Trade Agreement

Broadband e-connectivity guide available

Wetlands, Farmers, Just Ducky

FFA members prepare for National FFA Week

U.S. dairy exports to Japan under threat

Farm Credit Dairy Center at hub of World Ag Expo

U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Changes to Section 232 Process

Reduce Your Dairy’s Risk for Violative Residue

Public invited to visit San Joaquin Valley soil health demonstration site in Five Points

Cochrane Leads Global Expansion for Vytelle

Online private pesticide applicator study course

USDA, USTR seek members for trade committees

Environmental Mastitis Prevention 101

This Week in Dairy Featuring Larry Schirm President of National Dairy Shrine

Dairy Farmers Urged to Contact Secretary Perdue about Food Guidelines

Conservation Reserve Program in the 2018 Farm Bill

University of Illinois to Hold 2019 Midwest Dairy Challenge® at Highland Community College

Spring Crop Sales Closing

DCRC announces 2019 webinar series schedule

Upcoming Dairy Supply Management Meetings February 10-13th

National DHIA awards $1,500 scholarships to 3 veterinary medicine students

How Much Do You Really Know ABout World Ag Expo®?

Cooperative Extension takes its message to Albany

Dairy Kicks Off 2019 With Price Improvement

House members introduce Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

What follows this polar vortex in 2019?

From beef blockchain to swine sensors, The Pearse Lyons Accelerator selects startups on the cutting edge of ag-tech

CDCB Connection: Reno Edition

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?