Year: 2020

Livestock producers have many daily responsibilities when it comes to caring for and protecting their animals. One responsibility is to remain vigilant regarding individuals that oppose the use of animals for food or other purposes. [Read More …]

When promises are no longer enough

Following the Annual General Meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), which brought together some 200 dairy farmers from across the country in a virtual format, dairy farmers expressed concern that they have waited [Read More …]

CubicFarms attracts $1.16 million investment from leading dairy entrepreneur Harry DeWit and company insiders

CubicFarm® Systems Corp. (TSXV: CUB) (“CubicFarms” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement with Harry DeWit and company insiders, involving the issuance of 1,659,600 common shares of CubicFarms at a price of [Read More …]

Vytelle, GrowSafe create leader in bovine biotechnology

New company links genetic evaluation, reproduction technologies into a streamlined process Vytelle and GrowSafe Systems, Ltd. announced today the combining of their companies with the aim of accelerating genetic advances in bovine biotechnology. The companies will operate as [Read More …]

Commodity Marketing to Consumer Marketing is a Big Shift for Smaller Dairy Farms

Fourth generation dairyman Michael Turley has launched a premium line of dairy products from his 120-cow Registered Holstein herd in southern Illinois. After a career culminating as CEO of one of the largest agriculture advertising [Read More …]

Farm Science Review will be a virtual show in 2020

For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, The Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, will not be held in-person. Instead, a virtual show will be implemented [Read More …]

Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership Receives U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

Recognizes innovative public-private effort to reduce dairy pollution As the nation anticipates the celebration of National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 19, one of the country’s top ice cream manufacturers, Turkey Hill, is being [Read More …]

Alltech releases 2020 Sustainability Report reaffirming its commitment to supporting a Planet of Plenty

On the one-year anniversary of committing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations Global Compact and the Science Based Targets initiative, Alltech has released its 2020 Sustainability Report. In addition to reflecting [Read More …]

The American Dairy Coalition Directs Letter to USDA and HHS Leaders Over Concerns of Banning Whole Milk in Schools

This week the American Dairy Coalition sent a letter to Secretary Perdue of the U.S Department of Agriculture and Secretary Azar of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requesting they look into concerns farmers have [Read More …]

Checkoff Support Helps Taco Bell Launch Menu Items

Dairy scientists bring cheesy burrito, frozen drink with cream to reality Thanks to dairy checkoff support, Taco Bell recently unveiled the Grilled Cheese Burrito, its cheesiest new offering of the year, and a Pineapple Whip [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Value VS. Volume Key To Understanding The Lie

In a world of “lies, damned lies, and statistics,” plant-based marketing combines all three. A pro tip: When reading about the alleged competition between dairy products and plant-based beverages, carefully note whether the statistics being [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cheese wins award

Cheeselandia wins Grand Champion Award from American Marketing Association The Wisconsin Cheese community comprised of cheese lovers from across the nation, called Cheeselandia, won the Grand Champion Award at the American Marketing Association’s Brand Smart Awards [Read More …]

Tauber-Arons To Auction Multi-Million Dollar Late Model Yogurt Making Equipment From Former General Mills Yogurt Facility In Carson, California

Tauber-Arons of Los Angeles is pleased to announce that they will handle the complete liquidation of the former General Mills Yoplait and Go-Gurt production facility in Carson, California. The closing of this plant is part [Read More …]

USDA increasing private investment in rural America

Invites comment on regulation streamlining through OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to increase private investment in rural [Read More …]

Pa. Milk Marketing board issues Dean Foods bond claim orders

Bond covers non-payment to Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) At its July 8 Sunshine Meeting, the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board issued four orders making claims against Dean Foods bonds. The bond claims cover non-payment to [Read More …]

National Milk Buyer in South Africa Renews Contract with MiX Telematics

MiX Telematics (JSE: MIX, NYSE: MIXT) a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has announced that the national milk buyer, Dairy Farmers of South Africa (DFSA), will be renewing their contract with MiX [Read More …]

Journal of Dairy Science® Journal Impact Factor increases to 3.333

DS® ranks fifth by Impact Factor Among Agriculture, Dairy, and Animal Science journals According to new statistics released in Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports®, the Journal Impact Factor™ for the Journal of Dairy Science(JDS) increased eight [Read More …]

Planning for Black Swans: How the Dairy Industry Can Predict the Next Unpredictable Event: Session 1

REGISTER FOR THIS THURSDAY’S WEBINAR Are you prepared for the next “black swan”? Market experts use the term to define unpredictable, catastrophic events that are beyond what is normally expected of a situation and bring [Read More …]

Register for online manure composting workshop

Videos will be posted on August 4; live follow-up online discussion August 11, 1-3pm University of Minnesota Extension, in conjunction with North Dakota State University Extension, is hosting an online manure composting workshop. The workshop [Read More …]

Heat Stress: Key Indicators & Management Strategies

Free webinar available in English and Spanish, on July 21st from 12:30 – 1 PM Cornell PRO-DAIRY, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of NWNY and CCE of SWNY are offering a webinar in English and Spanish [Read More …]

Securing more in Japan trade deal for CA dairy farmers

Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) along with Representatives Ron Kind (WI-01), Roger Marshall (KS-01), and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) led a bipartisan letter with dozens of their colleagues calling on the U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of [Read More …]

Colorado Student Learns About Cows and Production Agriculture while in Wisconsin

The first of June marked the start of Mariah Estrada’s three-month internship at Mayer Farms. The Mayer’s dedication to the education and wellbeing of their interns and animals made it an easy decision for Mariah [Read More …]

AgriThority Launches New Website

AgriThority®, a global agricultural product development company, recently launched a new website at AgriThority.com. Over the past several years, AgriThority has expanded its global footprint with key hires in Europe and South America, in addition [Read More …]

Celebrate Ice Cream Month with Prairie Farms Ice Cream and North Star Frozen Treats

Enter our Sweepstakes for a chance to win 10 Weekly Ice Cream Packages July is National Ice Cream Month, a great time to enjoy the sweet and creamy tradition that Americans have loved for generations. [Read More …]

U.S. Economic Recovery Hinges on Virus Control and Consumer Confidence

Severity of economic disruption varies widely among agriculture and rural market sectors, while uncertainty abounds Rural industries are grappling with how to adjust their businesses to remain relevant and sustainable in the face of the [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires new group of employees

CentralStar Cooperative serves dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. During all the uncertainty of COVID-19, CentralStar hired several new employees to expand business, replace retiring staff, and fill their internship program. These [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

NMC webinar addresses protocols for optimal milk quality

National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar features “Milking Procedures for Optimal Milk Quality and Milk Harvest.” This one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Sept. 10, and will be presented in Spanish. [Read More …]

NMPF praises USDA for FMD preparedness

USDA APHIS has purchased $27.1 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine The National Milk Producers Federation praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture for taking a critical step in modernizing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) preparedness for [Read More …]

USDA makes initial purchase of FMD vaccine

USDA purchases vaccine for National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the initial purchase of vaccine for the National [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Announces Scholarships for 2020!