Month: November 2020

A close reading of policy statements from dairy producers will reveal one word that keeps popping up: bipartisan. Unfashionable though that may seem in certain quarters, bipartisan solutions are the best solutions. They acknowledge that [Read More …]

Review of trade arrangement secures benefits for U.S. dairy

USTR holds Indonesia accountable for issues that had threatened the smooth flow of U.S. dairy exports The U.S. dairy industry commended the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for using its review of Indonesia’s Generalized System of [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 32 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 32 of The Dairy Signal™ educational programs. This week’s line-up features a diverse [Read More …]

Practical Farmers of Iowa receives $1.1 million grant to help farmers improve manure management with small grains

Working with 11 supply chain partners to help farmers lower greenhouse gas emissions Practical Farmers of Iowa has received a $1.1 million Conservation Innovation Grant from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to help farmers [Read More …]

Exciting Announcement About 2021 PA Dairy Summit

Save the date — the 2021 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is going virtual! During the four-day event on February 8-11, we’re emerging together to find solutions to help our industry advance, adapt, perform, and thrive. With an expert [Read More …]

Preparing for dairy calf care in winter

Best management considerations for taking care of dairy calves in cold weather Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program shares best management considerations for taking care of dairy calves in [Read More …]

AFBF on President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory

“The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President-elect Biden on his election” The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President-elect Biden on his [Read More …]

CalBio, Dairy Farmers, and Chevron Announce Their Second California Dairy Biogas RNG Milestone

California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and local dairy farmers announced their joint venture, CalBioGas West Visalia LLC, successfully achieved first renewable natural gas (RNG) production and sales from its dairy farms in Tulare [Read More …]

US bovine AI industry invests in next generation of geneticists and andrologists

The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) would like to remind students that applications are still welcome for the 3rd Annual NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship. Named after Dr. Gordon Doak who dedicated 42 years to [Read More …]

Grab a seat for happy hour in our virtual pub

How does this sound? Happy hour with peers, a trivia contest, some pretty cool prizes for the winners, all for a great cause? Introducing Are You Full of Crap? First Defense Happy Hour Trivia! Brought [Read More …]

Meeting challenge of manure nutrient content

I’m sure all of us at some point in childhood were told, “You get what you get, and you don’t make a fit.” Oddly enough, these words also ring true for manure! Unlike commercial fertilizers [Read More …]

Costa leads effort to protect overseas market access

Letter calls on the Administration to protect common food and wine terms in future trade discussions. In an effort to ensure American farmers and food producers continue to have access to fair trade rules and the [Read More …]

Winter calf care

When you reach for another layer, it is time to start making your calf care plan for winter When you reach for another layer, it is time to start making your calf care plan for [Read More …]

Join IDFA and Gold Business Partner Contec Group International for “Automating Your Milk Supply Chain”

November 19, 2020 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the critical importance of automation throughout supply chains. The advantage of remote, real-time access to your entire milk supply chain has never been [Read More …]

Beef x Dairy: What Should Be Considered When Crossbreeding?

Join the Beef x Dairy: What Should Be Considered When Crossbreeding? webinar! Crossbreeding dairy cows to beef sires is generating a lot of interest, and we can answer your questions regarding the best approaches for crossbreeding systems. [Read More …]

Review of trade arrangement secures benefits for U.S. dairy

USTR holds Indonesia accountable for issues that had threatened the smooth flow of U.S. dairy exports The U.S. dairy industry commended the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for using its review of Indonesia’s Generalized System of [Read More …]

Costa seeks House Committee on Agriculture chairmanship

Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) announced today he will seek the chairmanship of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. The committee protects our food supply system, ensures all Americans are fed, advocates for rural America and [Read More …]

CME Spot Cheddar Barrels Tumble

CME spot Cheddar barrels climbed to an all-time high last Friday and managed to cling to the precipice on Monday. Then their perch gave way and they plunged over the cliff. The T.C. Jacoby Weekly [Read More …]

Alice in Dairyland, Something Special from Wisconsin™

Highlight ‘Uniquely Wisconsin’ Gift-Giving Options With the holiday season just around the corner, many consumers are gearing up for the gift-giving season. As you shop for holiday gifts this year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture [Read More …]

Ag Economy Barometer rises to record high

Farmers were more optimistic about both the future and current financial situation on their farms The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points to a reading of 183 in October and set an all-time high [Read More …]

Crop Growers to host webinar on dairy markets: 2020 & beyond

Two webinars will analyze 2020’s impact on dairy markets, future trends, and risk management COVID-19’s global impact on foodservice markets has caused dramatic price swings in dairy markets. To help producers prepare for the year [Read More …]

What is agriculture’s impact on climate change?

Register today for the free webinar on Thursday November 19 at 12 pm eastern time at https://www.agricultureevents.com/path-to-2025-agricultural-webinar. The guest for this interesting webinar is Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor of Animal Science at U.C. Davis and [Read More …]

Labor Roadshow IV

VIRTUAL EVENT Offered by the Ag Workforce Development Council New York Labor Road Show IV is an opportunity to learn about regulation changes and how to best position your business for compliance and success. Several [Read More …]

My Dairy Dashboard 2.0 Release Delivers Valuable Enhancements for Profit-Minded Producers

More visuals and more benchmarks mean more decision-making power With the release of the Essentials 2.0 update, My Dairy Dashboard (MDD) from Dairy.com is taking performance optimization for dairy farms of all sizes to a new, higher level. The [Read More …]

New Pickup Pull EZ Ration Processor

The new patent pending Pickup Pull Processor is a computer controlled hay processor trailer that blends two large square bales of different feed sources into a desired ratio for feeding. It creates a cost efficient, [Read More …]

The Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association (IICMA ) announces new Managing Committee

The Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association (IICMA), Ahmedabad, announces the formation of its new Managing Committee. The IICMA aims to provide a platform to share best practices, knowledge and strategies among its members to promote [Read More …]

Impacts of Lameness – Part 2: Strategies for Identifying Lame Cows

November 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Lameness can have a detrimental effect on cow welfare, milk production, reproduction performance, and overall health of cows. In addition, the economic impact of lameness is significant. Introduction Lameness can have a detrimental effect on [Read More …]

New UC Merced engineering research center to focus on Ag technology

By 2050, the U.S. population is estimated to grow to 400 million, and the world population to 9.1 billion, requiring a 70 percent increase in global food production. UC Merced is one of four campuses [Read More …]

Fall Forage Management

Fall cutting management is important to ensuring not only good winter survivability, but also that yield is not lost in spring. Fall is an important time to ensure that hay fields are properly managed, and [Read More …]

Jay Mattison of National DHIA describes the new dairy data sharing agreement called International Dairy Data Exchange Network