Month: December 2019

On the heels of a successful 53rd show, World Dairy Expo® hosted its annual Friends of Expo party on Wednesday, December 11 at the Alliant Energy Center in recognition of the more than 400 volunteers [Read More …]

Anaerobic Digestion Process Fundamentals and Management Shortcourse

January 15 – 16, 2020 | Cornell University | Ithaca, New York Anaerobic digestion is not a new process [Read More …]

CDFA accepting comments on soil health program

Now taking public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications CDFA is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the next round of healthy soils funding to be awarded [Read More …]

Simple tips to manage cold stress in calves

Experts at Brookside Agra recommend a balance of natural nutritional supplementation The cold and snow can be extremely dangerous and stressful to newborn calves, causing their appetites to decrease, while increasing the nutritional demand on [Read More …]

USDA programs help farmers during 2019 challenges

Agencies made strides to enhance efficiency, effectiveness to improve service to customers USDA farm programs helped producers weather a tough 2019, marked with prevented planting, delayed harvests, and unjustified foreign retaliatory tariffs. USDA’s farm program [Read More …]

Farmers Unite to Launch U.S. Hemp Growers Association

December 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Hemp Growers Association (USHGA), www.ushempga.org, the only national farmer-directed hemp trade association, was announced this week in Indianapolis. Founded by a diverse group of leaders, the organization will provide world-class educational and market [Read More …]

CDCB changes to evaluation system (December 2019)

Updates to crossbred evaluations Two important updates will be implemented in the crossbred evaluations in December 2019: Change in F1’s threshold for the breed of evaluation to be the breed of the ID: Since the [Read More …]

Young dairy professionals can apply for free registration for 2020 Dairy Summit

Scholarship Opportunity Available to Young Dairy Producers and College Students The Young Professional Scholarship program for the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is now accepting applications from young dairy producers and college students. The scholarship is [Read More …]

MMPA awards nine scholarships to students studying dairy

Nine students at Michigan State University were awarded scholarships, thanks to the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA). As a long-time supporter of dairy education, the MMPA annually sponsors scholarships for members, their children and employees [Read More …]

House bestows big trade victory on Trump

House approved a bill that puts in place terms of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement One day after its historic impeachment votes, the Democratic-led House gave President Donald Trump an overwhelming bipartisan victory Thursday on a renegotiated [Read More …]

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NDC, USDEC Research Efforts Support Milk Powder Competitiveness

United industry action on spore control has expanded powder exports For the United States to become a preferred supplier in the reconstituted/recombined milk segment, a key priority was to control spores to produce “high-specification” powders [Read More …]

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 20th 2019

This Year Began With a Whimper But Will Finish With a Bang. This year began with a whimper, but it will finish with a bang. Assuming a 50/50 blend of Class III and IV values, dairy producers pocketed [Read More …]

Register Today – Anaerobic Digestion Shortcourse

Anaerobic Digestion Process Fundamentals and Management Shortcourse for Agricultural, Food Processing, Industrial and Municipal Operations January 15 – 16, 2020 | Cornell University [Read More …]

Farm Aid Distributes More Than $1 Million In 2019 Grants

In the midst of the worst farm crisis since the 1980s, Farm Aid announced that it distributed more than $1 million in grant funding in 2019. Farm Aid prioritized organizations working to address challenges created by the dominant industrial agricultural system, which [Read More …]

USDA, USTR seek experts for ag trade committees

Members provide technical advice and guidance on international trade issues The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on [Read More …]

Dairy Assistance program enrollment reopened

Applications for second round of payments due by December 31, 2019 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reopening enrollment in its Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program for eligible milk producers through [Read More …]

A new Phosphorus Index for NY: Part 1. What farmers need to know.

In the past 20 years, more than 600 dairy and livestock farms in NY have come under regulations and invested millions in best management practices. Annual fertilizer phosphorus purchases have been cut substantially and many [Read More …]

USDA Farm Programs Help Farmers and Ranchers During 2019 Challenges

USDA farm programs helped producers weather a tough 2019, marked with prevented planting, delayed harvests, and unjustified foreign retaliatory tariffs. USDA’s farm program agencies – the Farm Service Agency(FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Risk [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Congress for Prodding FDA to get the Job Done on Fake Dairy

The National Milk Producers Federation commended Congress for including language in the report accompanying the final 2020 government funding measure to urge the Food and Drug Administration to finally enforce dairy-product standards of identity. [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Applaud Passage of USMCA in House of Representatives

The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) applauds the efforts of the House of Representatives on the passage of the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA). This an important step forward in providing market stability for dairy producers across the [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Praises House Passage of USMCA, Urges Senate Action

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised the House of Representatives for today approving legislation implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “USMCA will bring tangible benefits to the U.S. [Read More …]

DeLaval and Fair Oaks Farms Toast New Robotic Experience

DeLaval and Fair Oaks Farms celebrated the completion of a state-of-the-art robotic milking facility built for optimal cow comfort and efficiency – as well as thousands of visitors. The Robotic Dairy Visitor Center at Fair [Read More …]

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DFA Ingredients Business Units Come Together to Form DFA Ingredient Solutions

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has realigned its Ingredients division, including dairy powders, dairy food ingredients, DairiConcepts and Berkshire Dairy, to form DFA Ingredient Solutions. This new group offers a vast portfolio of award-winning, dairy-based [Read More …]

REAL® Seal Program Unveils New Website to Help Consumers Choose Authentic Dairy Foods

To help consumers find real dairy foods in an increasingly confusing retail marketplace, the National Milk Producers Federation today unveiled a completely redesigned website for the REAL® Seal, www.realseal.com, complete with a buyer’s guide that [Read More …]

Cornerstone Dairy Academy – Targeted Leadership Development for Dairy Professionals

Three Tracks Available, Held March 17-18 in Madison, Wis. Leadership is a result of blending abilities and experiences. Leading with professionalism and confidence is critical to a businesses’ success in today’s fast-changing dairy industry. The [Read More …]

New ‘Destination Dairy’ exhibit hall planned for 2020 Farm Show