Month: August 2020

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has published the results of its 2020 dairy producer survey on its website. Results of the previous survey, completed in 2010, also are posted on [Read More …]

Farm Credit East provides scholarships to four future ag leaders

Scholarships support FFA members’ Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Farm Credit East has awarded four scholarships to students involved in The National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) to support their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). The [Read More …]

DCRC pivots from in-person to virtual conference

The in-person Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, previously scheduled for Nov.11-12, in Madison, Wis., is rescheduled for Nov. 10-12, in a virtual format. Given current capacity restrictions in Dane County, Wis., due to [Read More …]

New York organic dairy market: A silver lining

Most organic fluid milk is sold through grocery stores and these sales were on the rise Four months have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shutdown of nearly all aspects of people’s lives. In [Read More …]

Select Sires Now Home to Seven of the Top 10 TPI Sires

For the fourth consecutive sire summary, 14HO7770 HELIX leads the breed as the No. 1 GTPI® daughter-proven sire at +2942. Accompanying HELIX in the top-10 are 7HO13454 ROCKETFIRE at No. 3 (+2869), 14HO7796 GRIFF at [Read More …]

Decline in milk consumption by children in school lunch programs may affect future health

Sensory characteristics and form of milk offered are key to child preferences according to a study in the Journal of Dairy Science® Fluid milk consumption among children is vital, as adequate consumption of dairy products, [Read More …]

Penn State Extension offers new online course to explore starting a farm and farm business

The course covers a wide array of agricultural principles Penn State Extension is offering a new online course, Starting a Farm: Is Farming Right for You?, for individuals looking for a second career, seeking to [Read More …]

2020 Itasca County Farm Family of the Year

University of Minnesota Extension and Itasca County is proud to announce the 2020 Itasca County Farm Family of the Year is the Zerebko Family Farm. FAMILY HERITAGE Wally Zerebko grew up on his grandparents’ farm [Read More …]

National DHIA Supports USDA’s Proposed Move to RFID Ear Tags for All Cattle

USDA has proposed that all cattle moving in interstate shipment must have 840 RFID (-radio frequency radio identification devices) ear tags effective January 1, 2023. Such tags would be the only official tags, replacing the [Read More …]

Premier Select Sires Welcomes the Voice of Cooperative Members

Premier Select Sires has formed a brand-new discovery group, which will be known as the Premier Owner’s Voice (POV), to gain insight and input from cooperative members. POV will involve all types and sizes of [Read More …]

Paul Snyder of Tillamook Co-op Discusses Stewardship

Tillamook Co-op in Oregon supports its 80 member dairymen with dividends from processing profits, along with a commitment to its employees, customers, communities and the environment. Paul Snyder, Executive Vice President Stewardship, talks with Joel Hastings of [Read More …]

Rural Spirit Awards Return for Third Year in Pursuit to Celebrate Champions of Rural America

Osborn Barr Paramore continues to honor leaders in rural communities. From canceled county fairs to dwindling foot traffic and income loss for rural businesses due to the rising cases of COVID-19, communities are facing unique [Read More …]

Borden Bottles Up the State Fair of Texas’ Wacky Food Lineup with Fun Flavored Milks

Limited-edition Cotton Candy, Caramel Popcorn, and Banana Taffy milks available for fair fans and shoppers in select markets While Fairgrounds may be closed this year, State Fair of Texas® fanatics can still indulge in the famous [Read More …]

New Websites Highlight International Agri-Center® and Signature Events

The International Agri-Center® is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.internationalagricenter.org. The website boasts a clean modern design, improved functionality, and quick and easy access to essential information. The International [Read More …]

Fendt Expands in North America, Debuting Five New Machines in Virtual Product Preview August 21

New combines and tractors demonstrate innovation prowess, customer understanding and industry-first features, complemented by unmatched Fendt reliability and customer commitment. AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, hosted dealers and media this [Read More …]

Finalists Compete for $30,000 in International Pizza Contest Top Pizza Chefs Showcase Innovative Recipes Using Real California Cheese

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced finalists in the 2020 Real California Pizza Contest (RCPC) – a search for the best recipes using Real California Cheese. The contest, in its second year, will [Read More …]

Let dairy producers vote on FMMO reform – National Farmers Organization

Dairy producers should be allowed to vote individually on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform National Farmers Organization dairy leaders say it’s time for the elimination of bloc voting by co-ops, when it comes to Federal [Read More …]

Dairy Permeate Versatility Meets Food Industry and Consumer Demands, Outlook Remains Strong

New product tracking data unveiled at USDEC webinar for Chinese manufacturers confirms sharp growth trajectory for this versatile dairy ingredient As consumers demand better-for-you options across categories, manufacturers are turning to dairy permeate as an [Read More …]

Enforcement of USMCA dairy provisions is key

August 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 3

Letter urges the U.S. government to proactively enforce the USMCA’s dairy-related provisions A bipartisan coalition of House lawmakers today sent a letter urging the U.S. government to proactively enforce the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) dairy-related provisions. This [Read More …]

DCRC pivots from in-person to virtual conference

The in-person Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, previously scheduled for Nov.11-12, in Madison, Wis., is rescheduled for Nov. 10-12, in a virtual format. Given current capacity restrictions in Dane County, Wis., due to [Read More …]

Learn about risk management options during “Protecting Your Profits” webinar

Wednesday, August 26 at 12 p.m. The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, August 26 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, [Read More …]

Cornell Nutrition Conference

October 19 – 22, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT daily Due to the ongoing uncertainty related to the Coronavirus pandemic and limitations on an in-person experience, this year’s conference will be offered [Read More …]

Milk prices remain a roller coaster amid COVID-19, NMPF’s Vitaliano says

Dairy prices that plunged, then skyrocketed, have settled – for a moment. But volatility should be expected as long as COVID-19 makes its way through the economy, said Peter Vitaliano, chief economist for the National [Read More …]

New Progeny-Proven Graduates Debut on Leading Lists

Fourteen sires have graduated to daughter-proven status and joined the Select Sires, Accelerated Genetics and GenerVations lineups. This tremendous graduating class reaffirms the cooperative’s commitment to customer-owners, offering balanced genetics, wellness leaders, high Cheese Merit [Read More …]

Resiliency, entrepreneurial spirit will see agriculture industry through changing economy

Home deliveries, direct sales, and an emphasis on local producers are just a few of the ways that the agriculture industry has changed during COVID-19. Change will continue as the economy evolves, and the resiliency [Read More …]

AgriThority® Launches Soil is the Source™ Initiative to Support New Technology Product Development

The soil is the foundation of farmers’ business and is the focus of a growing category of new technologies in the agricultural industry. As growers continue to look for ways to maximize production and profit [Read More …]

NYFB on testing plan for state’s farmworkers during pandemic

Protections can safeguard employees and fall harvest New York Farm Bureau has advocated for inter-agency state coordination related to testing, medical treatment, and emergency housing for farmworkers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and [Read More …]

NY COVID-19 testing initiative for seasonal workers on farms

State DOH and Ag & Markets to dispatch mobile testing teams to farms & assist with isolation facilities Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a series of new initiatives related to COVID-19 testing that will [Read More …]

Vacancy on CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Board advises the secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces a vacancy on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing [Read More …]

Coronavirus Continues to Sicken Dairy Demand