Year: 2019

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and application materials developed for the 2019 Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Grant Program. CDFA was [Read More …]

Diverse Virtual Farm Tours Come to World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought the best dairy operations in North America to Madison for more than 15 years. The eight dairies to be featured during WDE 2019 excel in a variety [Read More …]

DCRC webinar covers training dairy herd managers

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council hosts webinar August 12th, with Gustavo Schuenemann “Training and Monitoring Herd Managers Based on Attitude and Performance” is the subject of the Aug. 12 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council webinar. It is [Read More …]

Act seeks to mitigate student loan debt for farmers

Bill would extend the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to farmers and ranchers The Young Farmer Success Act (HR 3232) was introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Pa., Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., and Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., on June 12, [Read More …]

ADC Applauds Bipartisan Work on the School Milk Nutrition Act

The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) and its dairy producer members applaud the efforts of Congressmen Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) on their introduction of the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019. The [Read More …]

Farm Credit helps dairy group continue training

Participants from major dairy regions included in this year’s Dairy Leaders Program California dairy farmers lead the nation in milk production but face a growing number of issues, including several years of low milk prices, [Read More …]

Secretary Ross at UN Climate Change Conference in Germany

An interesting “first” for me, participating in the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany. After arriving in Bonn on Saturday, I gave a brief presentation to a meeting of the Global Alliance for Climate [Read More …]

Facebook Live Event: New Work Demonstrates Benefits of Fully Acidified, High-Calcium Diet

Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (DCAD) diets have been a component of a strong dry cow program for generations, as producers have sought to optimize blood calcium levels of dairy cows following calving to maximize their herd’s [Read More …]

Dairy Farms, Expert Presentations and Conversations on Tap for 2019 Water Matters Tours

Tours scheduled for June 25 from Fennimore, Wis.; June 26 from Eau Claire, Wis. Water is one of Wisconsin’s most precious resources, requiring commitment and focus from elected officials, community members, farmers and regulators to [Read More …]

New Dairy Margin Coverage signup begins

The program provides coverage retroactive to January 1, 2019 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that signup begins June 17 for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, the cornerstone program of the dairy [Read More …]

RACA announces USMCA Action Center

Help us tell Congress to schedule a vote on USMCA! The Rural & Agriculture Council of America (RACA) is pleased to announce the creation of our USMCA Action Center. Canada and Mexico represent the two [Read More …]

USDA plan to move offices sparks concerns

USDA will relocate two research agencies’ headquarters to the Kansas City area The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it will relocate two research agencies’ headquarters to the Kansas City area, delighting Kansas and [Read More …]

Wis. to host Middle Eastern cheese buyers

Multi-day International Buyers Mission to showcase state’s cheese and dairy industries Nearly a dozen prospective cheese buyers from five Middle Eastern countries will travel to Wisconsin later this month for a multi-day International Buyers Mission [Read More …]

Dairy Quarterly Q2 2019: Optimism in The Midst of Chaos

June 18, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Tightening milk supply, reduced stocks, and price stability continue to be the key themes permeating across global dairy markets, according to Rabobank’s Dairy Quarterly Q2 2019 report.. Not surprisingly, milk powder prices performed well in [Read More …]

Strap In: Environmental Pressure is Accelerating

Conversation about the environment is growing and so is the scrutiny applied to consumption of natural resources. If you think it’s intense now, hold on tight because every indication is pressure will intensify by multiples [Read More …]

Trudeau and Trump to discuss trade, China

Trudeau to meet Trump in Washington next week for talks on trade, China Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump are to discuss continental trade and their shared challenges with China in a [Read More …]

News

Kemin Launches New Vision and Logo for the Future

Global ingredient manufacturer sets sights on sustainably transforming 80 percent of the world by 2042 Today Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, unveiled its new global vision and logo to align the company strategically for 2042 [Read More …]

World Forage Analysis Superbowl to Award Record-setting $26,000 in Cash Prizes

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is now accepting entries for its 36th annual competition, where more than $26,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the best samples. Top forage producers from across the country [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks USDA, Urges Farmers to Sign Up for Dairy-Friendly DMC Program

The National Milk Producers Federation welcomed USDA’s announcement that signup for the long-awaited Dairy Margin Coverage Program will begin June 17, applauding the department’s inclusion of the cost of high-quality alfalfa feed in payment calculations, [Read More …]

Group applauds innovation hub inclusion in budget

Joint Finance Committee earmarks $8.8 million for UW-led research A dairy group representing farmers and related businesses across Wisconsin today praised lawmakers on the state’s budget-writing committee for designating money for a Dairy Innovation Hub. [Read More …]

IDFA’s 37th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Set for June 19th at Union Square Park in Washington

IDFA member companies donate 1,800 gallons of ice cream to serve 4,000 guests on Capitol grounds To kick off National Ice Cream Month in July, the International Dairy Foods Association will host its 37thannual Capitol [Read More …]

PMMB lauds Sen. Toomey for introducing MILK Act

MILK Act would change rules to exclude milk fat from cap on saturated fat in school lunches The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board thanks U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., for introducing the Milk in Lunches for [Read More …]

Sleep Wins 2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship

June 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Top 10 WLAC finalists represent Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Tennessee and Canada Russele Sleep of Bedford, Iowa was named the 2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion (WLAC) at the 56th annual competition held at Tulare [Read More …]

CWT-assisted dairy product export sales total 4.4 million pounds

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted 18 offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 802,483 pounds (364 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 257,941 pounds (117 [Read More …]

New High-Protein, Low Sugar Dairy Drink Up for Global Award

Darigold FIT milk shortlisted for World Dairy Innovation Awards Darigold FIT is a finalist for best dairy drink in the World Dairy Innovation Awards. These prestigious awards highlight the best dairy developments from across the [Read More …]

Peterson, Costa Statements on Dairy Margin Coverage Signup