Year: 2019

Delegates will set public policy December 2-4 in Binghamton, NY New York Farm Bureau will host its State Annual Meeting December 2-4, 2019 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Binghamton, NY which includes new [Read More …]

PDPW Calf Care Connection Workshops

Three sessions of a one-day workshop to be held Nov. 19, 20 and 21 Raising healthy, high performing calves requires not only preventing illness and injury, but also providing outlets for healthy calf behaviors. Leading [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2020 – Exclusive message from Amb. Gregg Doud, USTR Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator

In an exclusive interview at Dairy Forum 2020, Ambassador Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the United States, will give an overview of the Administration’s efforts to secure long-term trade deals with China, Japan, Mexico [Read More …]

CDFA is now accepting applications for SWEEP

CDFA accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), a competitive grant [Read More …]

Borden Dairy’s New Gingerbread flavored Eggnog

October 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Borden is launching newest flavor alongside the return of Classic Eggnog Move over pumpkin spice – Gingerbread Eggnog is about to be the new autumn “it” beverage. Borden, one of America’s favorite dairy companies founded in [Read More …]

Congressman Jim Costa on USMCA and use of the term milk for only dairy products

Congressman Jim Costa, a longtime central California congress member and third-generation dairy farmer, spoke recently at a meeting of dairy processors in Hilmar, California. He chairs the House Ag Committee’s influential Livestock and Foreign Agriculture [Read More …]

Pa. convenes Ag Business Development Center Advisory Committee

Center is funded at $2 million and aims to provide farmers and prospective farmers resources The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture held the inaugural meeting of Pennsylvania’s Ag Business Development Center advisory committee. The center was [Read More …]

Travelogue: DMI board members examine U.S. Dairy’s No. 1 market — Mexico (many photos)

As five dairy farmers continue a governance mission to Mexico, they file updates on social media, with this day-by-day travelogue rounding up their best posts. When it comes to win-win dairy trading relationships, it’s hard [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Canada eager to work with new government

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party on winning the 2019 federal election, and forming a minority government. DFC also extends its congratulations to Mr. Scheer and the [Read More …]

New guide captures latest research on canola meal’s role in dairy feed

Dairy professionals now have access to a new, comprehensive guide informed by recent research focused specifically on canola meal in dairy production, as well as a complete listing of nutrient values. The Canola Council of [Read More …]

Indiana September milk production

Dairy herd, production down from last year Dairy herds in Indiana produced 315 million pounds of milk during September, down 2.2 percent from a year ago, according to Greg Matli, State Statistician of the USDA, [Read More …]

Frost risk to grazing animals

Prussic acid is a form of cyanide that can quickly cause lethal results We had some spotty frosts here and there through the county, especially in low-lying areas where cold air tends to settle. I [Read More …]

News

Wisconsin FFA readies for National FFA Convention

Register today for the Indianapolis event to be held Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 Wisconsin Association of FFA members, advisors, parents, Alumni and supporters are beginning to register for the 92nd National FFA Convention, coming [Read More …]

Scholarships available to young dairy professionals

Scholarship Recipients Receive Free Registration and Lodging for 2020 Dairy Summit Young dairy producers and college students who are interested in attending the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit are encouraged to apply for this year’s Young [Read More …]

Ohio September milk production

Milk production up despite fewer cows than last year Dairy herds in Ohio produced 433 million pounds of milk during September, up 1.2 percent from a year ago, according to Cheryl Turner, State Statistician of [Read More …]

Apps. for PDPW Mentor Program due Nov. 17

College students matched with dairy producers to provide real-world experiences College students considering a career in the dairy industry or dairy production are encouraged to apply for the 2019 PDPW Mentor Program, brought to you [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition awards $14,000 in scholarships

The 2019 Lallemand Forward Scholarship committee is excited to announce the recipients of five scholarships awarded this school year. This is the fifth year of the scholarship program, which has provided $67,500 to students since [Read More …]

USDA launches economic development hubs

October 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Centers designed to increase the capacity of rural and underserved communities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the Centers of Community Prosperity (CCP), designed to increase the capacity of rural [Read More …]

Optimize your dairy herd management

It’s Next week! 2019 Herdsperson Workshop Designed for you: herd managers, nutritionists and veterinarians Register Now Your Conference Presenters: Dr. Laura Hernandez, PhD Associate Professor of Dairy Science at UW-Madison Dr. Mike Hutjens, PhD [Read More …]

As U.S. Farmers Face Crisis of Losing Hemp Crop/Investment Due to Drying Inability, Paragon Processing Provides a Solution with Powerful Drying Services/Capabilities

Paragon Processing is Helping Farmers Save their Crops by Offering Large-Scale Drying Services to Prevent Mold and Rot Paragon Processing, the largest hemp processing and climate-controlled storage facility currently operating in the U.S., is offering [Read More …]

Gallegos United Gets The Schoolhouse Rock! Band Back Together to Promote GOT MILK?

“Know the Facts” Combats Misinformation About Milk GALLEGOS United, an award-winning creative agency that’s driving growth through culturally attuned and creatively driven marketing, today announced the launch of “Know the Facts,” a new effort for [Read More …]

CDFA Now Accepting Application for State Water Efficiency Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), a competitive grant program that incentivizes farmers to invest in irrigation water and energy [Read More …]

Fall Into Easy Entertaining With Crave Brothers Seasonal Dessert Cheese Boards

This year, combine simplicity and bounty when you get together with family and friends to celebrate autumn and the harvest season. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese provides ideas for creating your own Autumn Dessert Cheese Board [Read More …]

Dairy producers invited to roundtable meetings

October 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The regional meetings will be held in six locations throughout November The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting six roundtable meetings across Pennsylvania this November. Specifically designed for dairy producers, the roundtable discussions will provide [Read More …]

Joint Statement by the Dairy Sectors of the United States and Mexico on their Fourth Annual Meeting

The representatives of the organizations of milk producers and the dairy processors of Mexico: Asociación Nacional de Ganaderos Lecheros (ANGLAC) Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG) Gremio de Productores Lecheros de la Republica Mexicana Cámara [Read More …]

Fall fertilizer economics

What to know this year In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we discuss fall fertilizer economics. How early is too early when planning nitrogen applications? Are we looking at a year where farmers [Read More …]

Learn about new labor laws for farm employees

October 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Labor Roadshow III offered by the Ag Workforce Development Council Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow III at five locations statewide from November 18 through 22. Sessions run from 8:30 am to 4:00 [Read More …]

Harden to Lead Dairy’s Environmental Efforts

While the dairy industry has a “halo” around dairy nutrition, sometimes the environmental story gets lost, says Krysta Harden, the recently appointed Executive Vice President of Global Environmental Strategy for Dairy Management, Inc., the dairy [Read More …]

Hearing tackles Farm Bill implementation

Officials release statements following hearing on Farm Bill implementation Editor’s note: The following remarks were released by U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; U.S. Senator Debbie [Read More …]

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Dairy Processor Grant apps. due Dec. 13