Year: 2020

Research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program evaluated how different teat end treatments impact cow health under winter conditions. The project was conducted by a team of veterinarians and dairy specialists with [Read More …]

United Producers, Inc. beef on dairy manager

Growth of beef on dairy sector calls for new position to oversee opportunities United Producers, Inc. (UPI), the Midwest’s largest livestock marketing cooperative, is pleased to announce that Clay Fredericks has joined its team as [Read More …]

“Let’s Get Started” webinars

Learn about economic development financing and exporting resources The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), is wrapping up its “Let’s Get [Read More …]

AFIA awarded funding to support global market access opportunities

AFIA awarded $200,000 to support access to US animal food products The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) $200,000 for 2021 through the Market Access Program (MAP) to support increasing [Read More …]

Pasture Care and Winter Feeding

Winter feeding can be damaging on fields and animals. Strategies exist to help reduce this damage, but you need to start planning now. During winter feeding, rain and snow are not friends to pastures. Added [Read More …]

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National Dairy Council Full-Fat Research Summary

Dairy farmers have been funding research led by National Dairy Council on the role of whole milk dairy foods and wellness for over a decade. In fact, around 70 studies have been published, adding to [Read More …]

Bullish Euphoria Sweeps Over LaSalle Street This Week – Jacoby

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 18, 2020 A setback is possible, but it’s impossible to predict the timing or magnitude of a retreat from the highs. Seasoned traders warn “Don’t fight [Read More …]

CoBank Releases 2021 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy

COVID-19 vaccine brings optimism for a brighter and more prosperous year ahead, but significant economic recovery unlikely before mid-year The speed of the economic recovery will largely hinge on the availability, dissemination and reach of [Read More …]

AGCO Names Jessica Williamson Hay and Forage Specialist

AGCO Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announces that Jessica Williamson, Ph.D., has joined the company as hay and forage specialist. In this role, Williamson will conduct field trials and research evaluating [Read More …]

GRSB Announces 2021 Executive Committee Members

The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has announced the results of the 2021 GRSB Executive Committee election. The following individuals will be seated in their new positions on January 1, 2021. GRSB envisions a world [Read More …]

Elizabeth Kohtz, DVM, Named Dairy Quality Center Veterinarian of the Year

The Dairy Quality Center (DQC) has named Elizabeth Kohtz, DVM, of Twin Falls, Idaho, as the 2020 Dairy Quality Veterinarian of the Year. In honor of the award, a $1,000 donation was made to the [Read More …]

Cornerstone Dairy Academy for Dairy Professionals Scheduled for 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 …]

A phantom training program may help acclimate heifers to an automatic milking system

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines the potential benefits of training with an automated milking system phantom to reduce stress for animals and farm employees A new study appearing in the Journal of [Read More …]

UDIM Found New Ways to Support Communities, Strengthen Consumer Relationships in 2020

December 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Michigan dairy farmers supported food security, created virtual learning opportunities and connected with consumers online. Michigan’s dairy farmers, through the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), turned 2020’s challenges into an opportunity to support communities [Read More …]

Former Dean Foods Farmers Should Band Together

As if 2020 didn’t bring enough chaos and uncertainty, in late November hundreds of dairy farmers across the eastern United States received letters from a law firm, ASK LLP, claiming they must repay income they [Read More …]

The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker program

Master cheesemakers use milk as a canvas for their artistic cheese creations, opening new markets and opportunities for Wisconsin milk. The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® program has taken Wisconsin’s reputation as the home of award-winning cheese to another level, enhancing its quality image with unparalleled standards. This [Read More …]

CLAAS ORBIS 900 Forage Harvester Header Wins Top-10 New Products Award

The International Agri-Center and World Ag Expo award the ORBIS 900 for its innovation and value to agriculture CLAAS of America is pleased to announce that the newly designed ORBIS 900 row-independent forage harvester header [Read More …]

Credit to dairy checkoff for successfully adapting to the many disruptions brought by COVID-19

Checkoff 2020 Review and 2021 Preview News Conference Marilyn Hershey, a Pennsylvania dairy farmer who serves as chair of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), gives the dairy checkoff credit for successfully adapting to the many disruptions [Read More …]

PMMB reminds farmers, haulers to return declarations

Today the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board emphasized to dairy farmers and milk haulers the critical importance of returning to ASK LLP, as soon as possible, ordinary course of business declarations. The declarations and explanation are [Read More …]

Rabobank Announces Leadership Changes in U.S., Canadian Offices

Tamira Treffers-Herrera, Robert Sinescu appointed heads of North American Client Coverage Rabobank, the leading global food and agribusiness bank, has appointed two of its top executives, Tamira Treffers-Herrera and Robert Sinescu, to become Co-Heads of North [Read More …]

A New Slate for Dairy

The President of Chobani, Head of Investments at Zx Ventures, 1000 consumers and a slew of beverage industry experts helped us determine the winner of NY MilkLaunch, our product innovation competition with NY State Department [Read More …]

USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 13 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The 13 appointees will serve three-year terms, effective immediately, through October 31, 2023. [Read More …]

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity Releases Report and Ten Action Recommendations

Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity has released “Rural Voices for Prosperity: A Report of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity,” which calls for coordinated measures [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2020 College Aggies Online scholarship winners

Students from Iowa State University take home top prizes The end of 2020 is a little brighter for students from Iowa State University, St. George’s University, State University of New York College of Agriculture and [Read More …]

DairyVoice podcast with John Hanselman and dairyman Randy Jordan on anaerobic digesters to handle both manure and food waste.

“If U.S. food waste were a country, it would be the third largest producer of greenhouse gases in the world, behind the U.S. and China”, says John Hanselman, CEO of Vanguard Renewables. His company is [Read More …]

Dairies upcycle California farm by-products

Use of ag by-products in California dairy rations reduces waste and water use Recent findings by researchers from UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension that are published in the Nov/Dec 2020 edition of ARE Update, details the [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2020 National Holstein Show Champions and Class Winners

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 Association USA is not having the All-National Showcase [Read More …]

Farm Credit East donates $45,500 to Northeast charities

Donations were raised as part of a virtual customer appreciation meeting held in November Farm Credit East recently announced it has donated $45,500 to local charities throughout the Northeast. The donations were raised as part [Read More …]

Type of sugar used to sweeten sheep milk kefir may improve consumer acceptance

Consumers’ emotional reactions to and sensory acceptance of kefir are influenced by type of sugar added, according to research in the Journal of Dairy Science® The study of human emotions can be used to gauge [Read More …]

Environmental, agricultural groups form initiative to advocate for clean water, thriving farms