Month: December 2019

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, the dairy industry’s on-farm quality assurance program, today released a proposed Workforce Development evaluation tool for input from industry stakeholders. FARM Workforce Development (WFD) is the [Read More …]

PDPW World Class Webinar – Market Management

Economist Dan Basse to Share What Farmers Can Expect in the Seasons Ahead, Dec. 18 There’s no end to how global and domestic market reports, projections, and predictions can be evaluated to help producers move [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2019 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

Students from North Dakota State University and Western Illinois University take home top prizes The holidays came early for students from North Dakota State University, Western Illinois University, University of Wisconsin at Madison, State University [Read More …]

News

Dairy Defined: Chobani Makes It Clear – You Don’t Have to Call an Oat Drink “Milk”

December 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One of America’s many innovative dairy companies, Chobani Inc., is drawing attention with a new line of oat-based products meant to capitalize on diverse consumer tastes. In reality, the real game-changer is likely to be [Read More …]

Sulfate reduction and why it’s important for dairy

FeedChat podcast Zana van Dijk, Deputy Editor Dairy Global at Misset Uitgeverij, and Kevin Perryman, Business Development Manager Trouw Nutrtion Feed Additives, discuss sulfate reduction and why this is an important topic for dairy farmers. [Read More …]

Alltech Wisconsin announces winner of Most Valuable Employee Award

Alltech Wisconsin recognizes the value of employees who possess an exceptional work ethic, exhibit integrity and engage in their responsibilities. As such, Alltech Wisconsin is pleased to present the Most Valuable Employee (MVE) Award in [Read More …]

GENYOUth’s Annual Gala Generates Nearly $2 Million for Youth Health and Wellness Efforts

GENYOUth, a leading youth health and wellness nonprofit dedicated to creating healthier school communities, generated nearly $2 million during its annual fundraising Gala on Dec. 4 at the American Museum of Natural History in New [Read More …]

2018 Jersey Youth Production Contest Results

Seventy-five outstanding Registered Jersey™ cows were sanked during the 2018 National Jersey Youth Production Contest representing 38 junior members. To qualify, the cow must have completed the lactation between January 1, 2018 and December 31, [Read More …]

Osnabrueck Holstein Genetics New Breeding Values

OHG – the breeding center for Holsteins in Germany and supplier of high quality livestock, semen & embryos in more than 50 countries worldwide – is well-known for the high genetic level and breeding progress. [Read More …]

Researcher Dr. Dan Whitehead Receives Prestigious Innovation Award

December 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

The Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) has awarded the 2019 Dr. Fred Bisplinghoff FPRF Innovation Award to Dr. Dan Whitehead, of Clemson University. Dr. Whitehead is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry [Read More …]

Jersey Youth Recognized for Achievement by National Jersey Association

Ten young Jersey cattle owners were recognized Saturday, November 9 in Louisville, Ky., for their accomplishments in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding achievement by junior Jersey owners in four areas: [Read More …]

ADM Expands Research and Development Capabilities with Opening of New Animal Nutrition Technology Center

ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), has opened a new Animal Nutrition Technology Center in Decatur, Illinois. The industry-leading facility builds upon ADM’s legacy of innovation in Animal Nutrition, [Read More …]

Noosa boosts protein content with launch of HiLo yogurt

Dive Brief: Noosa Yoghurt is launching a new high-protein, low-sugar line called HiLo which features 12 grams of protein and 12 grams of sugar per 5.3-ounce cup, according to a release sent to Food Dive. [Read More …]

2019 Feed Dealers Seminars

December 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register now to attend seminars! The Feed Dealer Seminars are targeted to nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They blend the latest concepts in [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President & CEO of the IDFA on USMCA Progress

“What a great day for U.S. dairy and all of American agriculture. With a smooth path ahead for the USMCA agreement, America’s dairy industry anticipates a bright future and continued growth through exports to Canada [Read More …]

Unique corn silage delivers significant feed efficiency gain in dairy cattle

Providing a crucial benefit for dairy producers in a challenging economy, Enogen® Feed corn silage delivers significantly higher feed efficiency than conventional corn silage, according to newly released results from a Penn State Universityfeeding trial. The [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports of NDM/SMP, cheese and lactose gain in October

Value of overseas sales tops $500 million for the second straight month. U.S. exports in October were paced by record shipments of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP) to Southeast Asia, plus strong sales of [Read More …]

Fourteen Sires Join Daughter Proven Ranks at Select Sires

The combined lineups of Select Sires, Accelerated Genetics and GenerVations graduates fourteen sires to proven lineups in Holstein, Jersey and Ayrshire breeds. Once again, industry rankings of new sire data show that Select Sires Inc. [Read More …]

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Releases Expanded Guidance on Pathogen Control

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has released expanded guidance recommendations on how to control pathogens for processors. The 90-page guide – “Controlling Pathogens in Dairy Processing Environments: Guidance for the U.S. Dairy Industry” – [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Recognizes 5 Lawmakers and Policy Leaders for Efforts to Support Dairy

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized five individuals whose careers have positively impacted the trajectory of U.S. dairy. At an annual event called the Celebration of Dairy attended by nearly 300 people in Washington, [Read More …]

CWT assists with 676,819 pounds of dairy product export sales

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted nine offers of export assistance that helped them capture sales contracts for 196,211 pounds (89 metric tons) of Cheddar and Gouda cheese, 330,693 pounds (150 metric tons) of [Read More …]

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 6, 2019

Dairy Producers Should Be Brimming With Holiday Spirit Pass the eggnog, please. Dairy producers should be brimming with holiday spirit this year, as Christmas present promises to be much more cheerful than Christmas past. USDA [Read More …]

MSD Animal Health Supports Young Bovine Scientist With Gustav Rosenburger Memorial Award

At the 2019 European Bovine Congress MSD Animal Health presented the Gustav Rosenberger Memorial Award to Delower Hossain, DVM, Lecturer, Department of Medicine and Public Health, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Gustav Rosenberger Memorial [Read More …]

ASV Announces Frank Gangi as National Accounts Manager

Frank Gangi has been promoted to national accounts manager for ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers. Gangi will be responsible for supporting and growing ASV’s [Read More …]

U.S. dairy applauds Japan’s passage of trade deal

December 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Trade deal will bring the U.S. dairy industry benefits, once implemented The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applaud Japan’s recent passage of Phase One of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement [Read More …]

2019 Jersey Youth Scholarship Winners Announced

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has awarded 13 Jersey youth over $30,000 worth of scholarships, the most money ever awarded, for the 2019-20 school year. Selection was based on scholastic achievement as well as [Read More …]

NMPF Urges Producers to Enroll in DMC and MFP With Signup Deadlines Approaching