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Dairy Farmers of Washington, WIAA & Seahawks team up to raise funds for school meal programs

July 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Farmers of Washington (DFW) is teaming up with longtime partners Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the Seattle Seahawks to match donations up to $50,000 that will provide grants to Washington and Alaska schools [Read More …]

Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) Spotlight: Headwaters of Southeast Monroe County Seeks Landowners Interested in Farmland Preservation

July 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Since its designation as an agricultural enterprise area (AEA) in 2014, the Headwaters of Southeast Monroe County has been working with landowners in its AEA to maximize the amount of land being preserved for agricultural [Read More …]

KDA Seeks Nominations for Kansas Ag Heroes

July 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is excited to announce they are now accepting nominations for the first ever Kansas Agriculture Heroes Program. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses [Read More …]

What’s in the HEALS Act for Agriculture?

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Comparing HEALS and HEROS Act Provisions for Agriculture On July 27, Senate Republicans announced the details of their $1 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act, follow-up legislation to the [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER Professional Retires After 30-Year Career

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With a successful 30-year career strengthening and expanding the Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production business, James “Jim” Rainey will retire July 31. Rainey started with Church & Dwight Co. Inc, the parent company [Read More …]

Wisconsin DATCP Guidance on Unsolicited Seed Packages

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has been notified that some Wisconsin residents have received unsolicited packages in the mail containing seeds that appear to have originated from China. The types [Read More …]

Hannah Johnson joins NY Animal Agriculture Coalition

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Johnson looks forward to sharing her passion for the dairy industry and animal agriculture The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) is growing and is excited to welcome Hannah Johnson as their Communications Manager. Johnson [Read More …]

Dairy Future Commission to discuss the Pennsylvania dairy industry during live webinar

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This webinar will take place on August 12 at 12 p.m. Penn State Extension is offering an opportunity for dairy producers and industry professionals to discuss the future of the Pennsylvania dairy industry and how [Read More …]

APHIS launches Animal Welfare Act website and videos

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Will support understanding the new licensing and veterinary care requirements The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has launched a new website to help the regulated community and other interested stakeholders understand and implement the new licensing and [Read More …]

Indiana June Milk Production

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cow numbers down, production per cow up Dairy herds in Indiana produced 345 million pounds of milk during June, down 0.6 percent from a year ago, according to Marlo Johnson, Regional Director of USDA, NASS, [Read More …]

DCHA webinar highlights efficient feed conversion and genetics

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar on efficient feed conversion and breeding decisions. This one-hour DCHA webinar starts at 11 a.m. Central time on Aug. 20. Efficient feed conversion plays [Read More …]

Dairy Fest™ to offer educational resources, networking, entertainment

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Celebrate dairy with a night on the farm, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19 Dairy farmers who are looking for safe, affordable, and meaningful dialog, look no more as Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), has just the [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Find Ways To Help Cows “Chill” During Summer Heat

July 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

American Dairy Association North East Highlights Best Practices for Keeping Cows Cool While a heatwave continues to blaze across Pennsylvania conjuring up thoughts of fans, sprinklers and shades, most people may not realize these are [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors Outstanding Junior Breeders

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who have bred and own exceptional Holstein cattle. The awards, based on both conformation and milk production, are designed to reward, and encourage Junior members to continue their [Read More …]

How the fight against “bogus butter” changed the world

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

They called it “Butterine,” and it was the “innovation” of its times. But it was an imposter. Dairy fought its labeling chicanery, with outcomes that have benefited consumers ever since. That’s why everyone should remember [Read More …]

Grazier Journey Enriches Wisconsin

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Brian Pillsbury was in his element during a recent pasture walk at Schoepp Farms near Lodi. He maintained the recommended 6-foot social distance from others attending the event but could still talk with them to [Read More …]

Blue-green algae presents dangers to livestock

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

K-State expert cautions stagnant water can lead to toxic blooms in watering ponds Water is critical to the survival of all living creatures, but if that water source is compromised, it can have deadly consequences. [Read More …]

Farmer panel part of Dairy Signal line-up

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

According to Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), the line-up for week seventeen of The Dairy Signal™ will feature a farmer panel discussing corn silage. Panelists will include: Brody Stapel, Double Dutch Dairy, LLC, Cedar Grove, Wis.; Mitch Breunig, Mystic Valley [Read More …]

GROWMARK expands board of directors

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lora Wright’s selection bolsters digital technology focus GROWMARK, Inc. announced Lora Wright will be joining the Board of Directors in a new at large position. Wright brings more than 20 years of animal agricultural industry [Read More …]

AgTech NEXT Summit goes virtual

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced that the AgTech NEXT Summit will be held virtually, replacing the event previously scheduled to be held November 10 – 12. Recognizing the robust agenda, and not wanting to [Read More …]

Governor Newsom announces new supports for California workers

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Governor announces support for workers to isolate and quarantine outside their home Building on previous actions to protect California’s front-line workforce, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a host of new safeguards for California workers who [Read More …]

Warning about suspicious packages of seeds appearing to be from China

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If you’ve received a mysterious package of seeds in the mail lately, don’t plant them. Agriculture departments in Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina and Washington state are among the state agencies that have issued warnings. The packages typically have Chinese characters on [Read More …]

Study examines methane-inhibiting additive in dairy cow feed

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Widespread use of the compound could be an affordable climate change-battling strategy The optimum amount of a methane-inhibiting supplement in dairy cattle feed has been determined by an international team of researchers, indicating that widespread [Read More …]

PDPW Managers Academy Postponed

July 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDPW Executive-Level Program Scheduled for Jan. 11-13, 2022 Due to travel restrictions and limitations brought on by COVID-19, the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Board of Directors has decided to postpone the 2021 PDPW Managers Academy [Read More …]

Assessing Calf Dehydration

July 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Determining dehydration and rehydration Dehydration in calves experiencing scours is often underestimated. A scouring calf can lose anywhere between 5 to 10% of its body weight in water within one day. Dr. Jennifer Trout, Western [Read More …]

DATCP Creates New Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

July 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski announced today the creation of the new Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The application and additional details are available at AgYouthCouncil.wi.gov. The purpose of [Read More …]

Month: July 2020

Dairy Farmers of Washington, WIAA & Seahawks team up to raise funds for school meal programs

Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) Spotlight: Headwaters of Southeast Monroe County Seeks Landowners Interested in Farmland Preservation

KDA Seeks Nominations for Kansas Ag Heroes

What’s in the HEALS Act for Agriculture?

ARM & HAMMER Professional Retires After 30-Year Career

Wisconsin DATCP Guidance on Unsolicited Seed Packages

Hannah Johnson joins NY Animal Agriculture Coalition

Dairy Future Commission to discuss the Pennsylvania dairy industry during live webinar

APHIS launches Animal Welfare Act website and videos

Indiana June Milk Production

DCHA webinar highlights efficient feed conversion and genetics

Dairy Fest™ to offer educational resources, networking, entertainment

Dairy Farmers Find Ways To Help Cows “Chill” During Summer Heat

Holstein Association USA Honors Outstanding Junior Breeders

How the fight against “bogus butter” changed the world

Grazier Journey Enriches Wisconsin

Blue-green algae presents dangers to livestock

Farmer panel part of Dairy Signal line-up

GROWMARK expands board of directors

AgTech NEXT Summit goes virtual

Governor Newsom announces new supports for California workers

Warning about suspicious packages of seeds appearing to be from China

Study examines methane-inhibiting additive in dairy cow feed

PDPW Managers Academy Postponed

Assessing Calf Dehydration

DATCP Creates New Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Strategies to Improve Water Use Efficiency: Part 3

Consumer Insights, Innovation, and Trends in Better-For-You Ice Cream & Frozen Novelties

New shutdowns complicate farms’ plans – from Ag Alert

CME Spot Cheddar Blocks Continue to Tumble

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage