Year: 2019

President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Tom Vilsack today led a roundtable discussion hosted by the Michigan Farm Bureau to rally support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement. Vilsack was joined by [Read More …]

Leading Health Experts Recommend Kids Under 5 Drink Only Cow’s Milk and Water

“Dairy milk is one of the healthiest things we can serve our kids, according to a panel of leading health experts who strongly recommend parents make dairy milk a key part of their child’s diet [Read More …]

NMPF September 2019 Dairy Market Report Available

Tighter markets and stronger prices for milk and dairy products persisted through the summer and are poised to continue into fall. Positive signs include significant increases in both domestic use and exports of [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy products among “The Best of the Best”

September 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Products recognized during WDE Championship Dairy Product Contest 2019 Competition Hiland Dairy’s Strawberry Yogurt made in Wichita, Kansas, Whole Chocolate Milk made in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bulgarian Buttermilk made in Chandler, Oklahoma, Natural Sour Cream [Read More …]

According to research at St. Andrews University Milk is more hydrating than water

Of the 13 common beverages tested, milk is at the top CNN’s Lisa Drayer has reported on a study by St. Andrews University in Scotland, which determined that hydration response is higher from milk than [Read More …]

DMC deadline extended for dairy producers

More time provided for dairy producers to enroll in DMC program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline to September 27 for dairy producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program [Read More …]

Forage Management Online Course

Course Information This course will begin with agronomic factors that influence forage quality and follow key strategies for harvest, preservation and feedout of quality feed. It will benefit those involved in the decision making and [Read More …]

Dairy Quarterly Q3 2019: Cautious Growth Keeping the Markets Firm

Since the last RaboResearch Dairy Quarterly report, pricing dynamics for global dairy commodities have been uneventful, and the market has remained firm, but tension appears to be mounting. This is particularly true for cheese and [Read More …]

Reviewing WHIP+ and Other Disaster Assistance Programs

Prevented Plantings Will Receive a Bonus Payment in 2019 Earlier this year the House and Senate passed a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill that included more than $3 billion in funding for disasters that impacted [Read More …]

Select Sires Hires Julie Becker as Executive Assistant

Julie Becker joins Select Sires as the new executive assistant to David Thorbahn, president and CEO. Select Sires has hired Julie Becker, Plain City, Ohio, as the new executive assistant to the chief executive [Read More …]

August milk production in Indiana

Indiana production down, U.S. slightly up Dairy herds in Indiana produced 332 million pounds of milk during August, down 4.1 percent from a year ago, according to Greg Matli, State Statistician of the USDA, NASS, [Read More …]

IDF launches 2019 World Dairy Situation Report

The 2019 edition of the much-anticipated World Dairy Situation report published by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) was launched today at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. Developed by experts from dairy producing [Read More …]

Expanded funding for Dairy Advancement Program

DAP is designed to help New York’s dairy farmers address business needs The Dairy Advancement Program (DAP) (previously known as the Dairy Acceleration Program) received increased funding in this year’s New York State budget. The increase in [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition seeks a summer 2020 marketing communications intern

Lallemand Animal Nutrition is seeking a Marketing Communications Intern to join their team for summer 2020. Based out of Milwaukee, Wis., the 11-week paid internship is open to collegiate juniors obtaining a degree in marketing, [Read More …]

Dairy Foundation: You are Invited to Join the Celebration!

September 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Dear Friends of Dairy’s Foundation – PDPF: Join us for a “fun” raising event supporting the future of our dairy community, hosted by the the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation. · Tap your toes to [Read More …]

CDFA invests in dairy methane reduction projects

CDFA has awarded nearly $102 million in grant funding statewide The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded nearly $102 million in grant funding to dairy methane reduction projects across the state. These [Read More …]

Dr. Konkle named Wisconsin State Veterinarian

Konkle has been with the department’s Division of Animal Health since 2005 Dr. Darlene Konkle has been appointed Wisconsin State Veterinarian, Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, announced. [Read More …]

Alltech 37+® analyses new and emerging mycotoxins

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Over 50 mycotoxins can be tested for by the Alltech 37+ Laboratory New and emerging mycotoxins can now be analysed by the Alltech 37+® Laboratory. In total, five new mycotoxins have been added to the [Read More …]

Millennials Matter to Dairy Industry Success

Millennials, those born between 1981-1996, make up the largest demographic in the United States, and they have a larger spending power than the two generations before them, Baby Boomers and Generation X. With the potential [Read More …]

DCRC Annual Meeting offers RACE and ARPAS credits

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has accepted Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) submission for continuing education (CE) credits. Veterinarians can earn up to 14 Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) CEs for [Read More …]

National Dairy Council’s New Product Competition Accepting Entries

The ninth annual National Dairy Council (NDC) New Product Competition seeks the next innovative dairy product from college students across the United States and Canada. The competition provides a platform for students to bring their [Read More …]

Bradford County youth claims Champion Honors at Premier National Junior Jersey Show

Contest held during the 2019 All-American Dairy Show Sugar Brook Joel Jeopardy, shown by Kirsten Feusner of Ulster, Bradford Co., Pa., earned grand champion honors at the 2019 Premier National Junior Jersey Show held during [Read More …]

Get a grip on ag economics

Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT The talk and tweets of global leaders have been making news headlines and influencing the economic landscape of American agriculture. More than ever, this business [Read More …]

Applications for second round of dairy investment grants opens

Funding to support grant program made possible by PA Farm Bill Today, the Wolf Administration opened the second round of $5 million in funding available through the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program. The announcement came during [Read More …]

Michigan State wins big at annual post-secondary dairy-cattle-judging contest

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Three young college students from Michigan State University took home all the big awards on Sunday at the Accelerated Genetics Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Hosted by CentralStar in Viroqua, Wis., during the Vernon County Fair. [Read More …]

California Quota Meetings Postponed

The meetings scheduled this week on the topic of the California quota program have been postponed, according to a message from the United Dairy Families of California. Set originally for Sept. 25 and 26 in [Read More …]

Enrollment open for on-farm internship program

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Student applications are due by October 31 The 2020 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for host farms and undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in dairy production. The program was [Read More …]

Peterson Credits House Democratic Leadership for Resolving Trade Aid Issue within Continuing Resolution

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota issued a statement Wednesday thanking House Democratic leadership for resolving outstanding issues related to funding available through the Commodity Credit Corporation to aid farmers impacted by the [Read More …]

Proposed H-2A Changes Try But Fail to Contain Considerable Wage Variability

On July 26, the Department of Labor published a proposed rule that would amend its regulations regarding certain provisions of the H-2A program. Among the many changes in the proposed rule are revisions to the [Read More …]

2019 Wisconsin Cow of the Year