Month: November 2019

“Disruption” is a present-day buzzword, and dairy has had its share. From the globalization of markets to the rise of plant- and cell-based competitors, farmers are grappling with a shifting landscape, even as dairy farms [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance announces new board representatives and leadership

Alliance welcomes American Feed Industry Association, Zoetis and National Corn Growers Association into new board roles Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced a new chair-elect and six new board representatives. The Alliance’s full board of [Read More …]

UMaine dairy herd ranks among cream of US Holstein crop

Will receive Progressive Breeders Registry Award, Progressive Genetics Herd Award The Holstein Association USA announced this month that the University of Maine’s J.F. Witter Teaching and Research Center’s dairy herd will receive the 2019 Progressive [Read More …]

Time to Update Section 2032A Special Use Valuation

There are a variety of tax laws that help protect farm and ranch individuals, partnerships and family corporations from estate taxes including 2032A Special Use Valuation. Section 2032A was implemented to allow agricultural land owners [Read More …]

CREME DE LA CREME

How The Ohio State University’s Dairy Judging Team rose to the top The Ohio State University’s Dairy Judging Team set its hopes high for a blue-ribbon victory at The World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, [Read More …]

Join Us at the 2020 PA Dairy Summit

To spark excitement and encourage collaboration across the dairy industry, the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is set for February 5-6, 2020. Nationally recognized as one of the best conferences for dairy professionals, you will learn from [Read More …]

Indiana October Milk Production report

November 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Production down 2.9 percent from a year ago Dairy herds in Indiana produced 330 million pounds of milk during October, down 2.9 percent from a year ago, according to Greg Matli, State Statistician of the [Read More …]

CWT assists with 2.4 million pounds of dairy product export sales

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted twelve offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 1.572 million pounds (713 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 661,387 pounds [Read More …]

AGCO Announces Three Finalists for 14th Annual Operator of the Year

Competition stiff with 80 nominations submitted AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide distributor and manufacturer of agricultural equipment, announces three finalists have been chosen for the 14th annual Operator of the Year Award, which recognizes the [Read More …]

New Holland Agriculture launches charitable component to The Great New Holland Haytools Giveaway

One of the industry’s biggest equipment giveaways ever in the U.S. and Canada now includes contributions to FFA and 4-H Canada New Holland, a leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer, is supporting agricultural non-profit organizations [Read More …]

Milk Specialties Global Acquires Visalia Facility

November 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy manufacturing facility gains new, committed owner Milk Specialties Global, an industry-leading nutritional ingredient manufacturer, has acquired their manufacturing facility in Visalia, CA, that was previously being operated under a lease. The acquisition of the [Read More …]

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 22, 2019

Dairy Markets Absorbed Disappointing Data But Kept Right On Climbing The dairy markets absorbed some disappointing data this week and kept right on climbing. November 2019 and first-half 2020 Class III futures traded at new [Read More …]

2019 Sav-A-Caf® Youth Impact Award winners

$2,500 awarded to Texas and Pennsylvania agriculture youth programs Milk Products, maker of Sav-A-Caf® products, is excited to announce the 2019 Youth Impact Award winners: Henry Wilson, Webster, Texas and Austin Clark, Claysville, Penn. “Henry [Read More …]

Choose PA Dairy and Girls on the Run Team Up for New Milk- and Health-Focused Campaign

Partnership to launch at 5K celebration, Sunday, Nov. 24, at Harrisburg Area Community College Choose PA Dairy is excited to announce a new partnership with Girls on the Run (GOTR) across Pennsylvania to promote a [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Thanksgiving survey shows average cost of holiday meal up one cent from last year

From the American Farm Bureau Federation The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is [Read More …]

Crave Brothers Mascarpone Caramel Dessert Sauce Sweetens Your Holiday Entertaining Season

If you’re looking for a go-to dessert sauce that will see you through the extended holiday season, look no further. Crave Brothers Mascarpone Caramel Dessert Sauce creates stellar desserts, whether you choose to make your [Read More …]

IGP Institute hosts professionals for FSMA training

Course held on how to comply with governmental regulations in the feed industry Just as there are standards in food safety for human consumption, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also sets regulations for safe [Read More …]

Danone Canada Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

November 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Danone Canada, one of the country’s leading multi-category food and beverage companies, is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the first time. This prestigious designation recognizes the company’s dedication to [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces All-National Showcase Program Honorees

With much excitement, Holstein Association USA presents the inaugural lineup of All-National Showcase honorees. Exhibitors from all over North America paraded their finest cattle in the showring from March through November to earn points based [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Sen. Baldwin For Advocacy; Encouraged By Dr. Hahn’s Dairy Responce At FDA Hearing

The National Milk Producers Federation thanked Senator Tammy Baldwin for her advocacy for public health and labeling transparency in her questions for Dr. Stephen Hahn during today’s hearing on his nomination to be commissioner of [Read More …]

Time to Update Section 2032A Special Use Valuation

There are a variety of tax laws that help protect farm and ranch individuals, partnerships and family corporations from estate taxes including 2032A Special Use Valuation. Section 2032A was implemented to allow agricultural land owners [Read More …]

USDA 2019 Organic Survey to get underway

Results will help develop programs for producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will mail letters with survey codes this December to more than 22,000 U.S. producers involved in certified or [Read More …]

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Dairy Day at Miner Institute Dec. 11

Experts will discuss current topics in dairy farming Miner Institute’s annual Dairy Day meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joseph C. Burke Education and Research Center, [Read More …]

Members gather for DCRC Annual Meeting

Repro technologies, genetics, consumer barriers headline DCRC Annual Meeting Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) members from 28 states and 6 countries gathered in Pittsburgh, Nov. 13-14, for the group’s annual meeting. The 200-plus attendees, representing [Read More …]

2019 Sav-A-Caf® Youth Impact Award winners

$2,500 awarded to Texas and Pennsylvania agriculture youth programs Milk Products, maker of Sav-A-Caf® products, is excited to announce the 2019 Youth Impact Award winners: Henry Wilson, Webster, Texas and Austin Clark, Claysville, Penn. “Henry [Read More …]

Clay as a feed supplement in dairy cattle has multiple benefits, according to Illinois research

November 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy producers frequently add clay as a feed supplement to reduce the symptoms of aflatoxin and subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in lactating cows. In a new study from the University of Illinois, researchers show that [Read More …]

California dairy accelerator event features technology measuring preferences and intensity of feelings about tastes and aromas

At the recent California dairy accelerator event for new products, consumer reactions were measured by neural testing conducted by an organization named Thimus. By detecting brain waves, this technology can measure preferences and even intensity [Read More …]

Organic Dairy Pioneer Albert Straus & BMW Group Collaborate to Make Renewable Energy & Create New Revenue Opportunities for California Farmers