Year: 2020

Discussions are driven by current topics and questions from producers Dairy producers in the I-29 corridor and the United States have a new way of receiving information, thanks to the I-29 Moo University dairy consortium. [Read More …]

USDA announces Dr. Carrie Castille as new NIFA Director

President Trump has named Dr. Carrie Castille as the new, six year term director of NIFA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that President Trump has named Dr. Carrie Castille as the new, six [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: December 2020

2020 continues to bring turbulent headwinds to dairy demand, which the industry has survived with heightened government support and robust export markets. Total domestic commercial use of dairy products posted a small gain during the [Read More …]

Peterson Highlights Dairy Support in COVID Relief Compromise Package

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota pointed Wednesday to multiple provisions to benefit dairy farmers in the new COVID-19 relief compromise package passed by the House and Senate and awaiting President Trump’s [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 39 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 39 of The Dairy Signal™. The final week of 2020 features Dr. Paul [Read More …]

Chobani Appoints Veteran CNN Correspondent Cristina Alesci to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

News Follows CFO Announcement as Food Company Continues to Expand, Adds Growth & Market Share in New Categories Chobani announced that veteran CNN and Bloomberg Television correspondent Cristina Alesci will serve as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, starting [Read More …]

Registration open for Transitioning to Supervisor course

This is the course you’ve been waiting for: how to lead people in your farm business! Learn the essential skills for supervising more effectively and creating a great place to work. Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development [Read More …]

Operations Managers Conference Goes Virtual in 2021

Operations management on dairy farms is integral to success of the farm business. Presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association, the Operations Managers Conference provides an opportunity for the people responsible [Read More …]

Dairy Does Well in COVID Relief Bill

Win, Win, Win!!! Dairy did very well in the COVID Relief Bill passed by Congress the evening of Dec. 21. A lot of hard work went into the various efforts to get key provisions into [Read More …]

Chobani Names New CFO, Business Development Leader As It Builds Tomorrow’s Food Company

No. 1 Greek Yogurt Brand goes beyond yogurt, capturing growth & share in four new food & beverage categories Chobani today announced that veteran finance executive Jody Macedonio will serve as Chief Financial Officer, effective Dec. 28, 2020. Macedonio, who will report [Read More …]

Livestock Marketing Association Applauds Congress for Passing Livestock Dealer Statutory Trust

Ensuring Payment Protection for Livestock Sellers The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) applauds Congress for passing Dealer Statutory Trust in the COVID relief package. A Dealer Statutory Trust will provide sellers of livestock much needed payment protection during dealer payment defaults. “LMA is grateful for the [Read More …]

Virginia Tech genome scientist Ed Smith elected American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow

Ed Smith, a professor of animal and poultry sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Smith, the program director of two competitively [Read More …]

CDFA awards funding to support ag education, leadership

California Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program announces recipients The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $230,981 for organizations to enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities under the 2020 California Special [Read More …]

Webinar: Beyond COVID-19 – The Future of Dairy Plants

January 14, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern COVID-19 continues to disrupt our world, but the dairy industry is experiencing massive change due to other factors as well, including shifting consumer demands, technology advancements, revolutionary food [Read More …]

Clean Energy to Make More Carbon-Negative Fuel Available for Transportation with bp

bp to Provide $50 million for Development and Construction of Renewable Natural Gas Production Facilities Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) today announced plans that it will work with BP Products North America Inc., a subsidiary of [Read More …]

Mailbox Milk Prices Expected to Normalize in 2021 Following Year of Extreme Volatility

December 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

COVID-19 pandemic broke the relationship between monthly mailbox milk prices and Class III milk prices The pandemic in 2020 caused unprecedented market volatility in dairy prices, leading to lower milk checks for dairy producers. However, [Read More …]

John Deere partners with the National FFA Organization

John Deere is donating $1 million in 2021 in support of FFA For 77 years, John Deere has worked side by side with the National FFA Organization to encourage the next generation of leaders and [Read More …]

National Holstein Show Champions, class winners recognized

December 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Well-deserved recognition for these cows and their owners Holstein Association USA is thrilled to recognize outstanding cows and their breeders and owners who did well at National Holstein Shows this year. Due to COVID-19, Holstein [Read More …]

56th National DHIA Annual Meeting & Field Service Managers’ Meeting

December 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National DHIA Annual Meeting March 10-11, 2021 Field Service Managers’ Meeting February 2 and 4, 2021 The National DHIA and QCS Boards of Directors and the staff have been planning the 56th National DHIA Annual [Read More …]

Peterson Welcomes Food and Ag Provisions of COVID Relief Compromise

December 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Monday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota announced the food and agriculture provisions of the latest COVID relief deal moving through the House and Senate this week. In addition to a [Read More …]

Apply for $1,000 DCHA scholarship

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its scholarship program. The selected applicant will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be a college student and a DCHA member (or parent/legal [Read More …]

Cornerstone Dairy Academy March 16-17, 2021

Application deadline for three-track leadership development program is January 31, 2021 Dairy producers and members of allied industry who are interested in building their leadership and professional development skills are encouraged to apply for the [Read More …]

2021 Pa Farm Show schedule of events announced

This year a move to a virtual show as Pa. continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic The Department of Agriculture today shared the schedule for the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Traditionally held in Harrisburg at [Read More …]

Vinamilk named “ASEAN Asset Class” and Vietnam’s Top Listed Company for Corporate Governance

Vinamilk is the very first and only Vietnamese company recognized as “ASEAN ASSET CLASS” and at the same time, led Vietnam’s Top 3 Listed Companies according to the 2019 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard results, a [Read More …]

Don’t forget to monitor snow loads on barns, structures

Review Safety Measures to Prevent Fires on the Farm this Winter Season With heavy snowfall blanketing several regions of New York State following Thursday’s storm, the State Department of Agriculture and Markets is reminding farmers [Read More …]

Danone North America Expands the Most Comprehensive Regenerative Agriculture Program in the Dairy Industry