Month: February 2021

“Helping improve agricultural education and awareness is our mission” is what dairy farmer, and Chairperson of the Sackets Harbor Agricultural Education and Awareness Center (SHAEAC) Mike Burger said. The 501-C-3 Not for Profit organization formed [Read More …]

Be on the Lookout: New Form Required for Some NRCS Customers

February 22, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If you are a producer or landowner who participates in USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) may be reaching out by mail with information about a form you’ll [Read More …]

Weather Wreaks Havoc in the Dairy Markets This Past Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 19, 2021 Though it will take some time for the impacts of the weather to become fully appreciated, a reduction in milk production and increase in [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Hit Hard In Texas Power Outages

As many of you have read about by now the significant winter storm that has hit parts of Texas over this past weekend has caused power demand to outpace supply as wind turbines froze and [Read More …]

Milk Specialties Global doubles lactose production at its Visalia, CA dairy manufacturing facility

Lactose demand being fueled by overseas markets Milk Specialties Global, the leading whey protein isolate producer, has doubled its lactose production following the expansion of its west coast processing facility in Visalia, CA. The additional [Read More …]

Texas Ag Commissioner issues warning on food supply chain

Farmers and ranchers across the state are seeing devastating effects from the cold weather Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a dire warning about the statewide impact of the winter storm on agriculture and the [Read More …]

GROWMARK announces 2021 Wisconsin essay contest winner

Burling is a student at Lake Mills High School and a member of the Lake Mills FFA chapter Sydney Burling of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, has been named the Wisconsin state winner of the 2021 [Read More …]

$4M to help NY farms address impacts of climate change

Awards will help 80 farms reduce their environmental footprints and prepare for extreme weather Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $4 million is being awarded through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help 80 [Read More …]

USDA ready to assist farmers affected by winter storms

Variety of assistance options available to residents, ag producers and impacted communities The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has [Read More …]

Grad students encouraged to apply for SARE grant

Call for proposals now open for Northeast SARE Graduate Student Research Grants Graduate students at any accredited Northeast university, college or veterinary school are invited to submit proposals to the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and [Read More …]

Grants open to Northeast dairy businesses for agritourism

A total of $150,000 is available and the deadline for applications is March 16 Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 are available to help dairy businesses across the Northeast through agritourism. Applications opened Tuesday for [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition congratulates Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture Chair Selectee Baldwin

The American Dairy Coalition wishes to congratulate the newly selected Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Baldwin has repeatedly proven [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Online Finishes Successful First Week

A very different World Ag Expo® opened February 9, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual international Ag trade show was held entirely online for the first time in show history. The new online [Read More …]

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The world wants more of Wisconsin’s award-winning cheeses

USDEC shines a spotlight on Wisconsin to show the need for sound trade policies that bolster the U.S. economy, especially in rural communities With flattening population growth in the U.S. and rapidly increasing demand for [Read More …]

‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on Feb. 24

Focus of Feb. 24 call is annual milk production summary The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, February 24 at 12 p.m. Held the fourth Wednesday of [Read More …]

Good Culture Partners With Dairy Farmers Of America

February 19, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To Further Commitment To People, Animals And The Planet With Path To Pasture Program Path to Pasture program will help create a more sustainable pasture-raised milk supply using regenerative farming practices with a focus on [Read More …]

You be the Judge! Sealpro® Forage Contest Returns

Win cash prizes and claim bragging rights by entering the second annual Connor Agriscience / Sealpro® “You be the Judge” Forage Contest. Based off last year’s wildly successful World Ag Expo event, this virtual contest [Read More …]

New DeLaval CEO appointed

The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Mr. Paul Löfgren, President & CEO of DeLaval, effective 1 April 2021. The appointment follows the decision by Mr. Joakim Rosengren to step down from his position after [Read More …]

Create Your Niche: New Opportunities for Income and Personal Growth

Looking for a way to diversify on-farm income and fill a market niche? Join Dairy Girl Network on February 25, 2021 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. CST for expert advice from successful entrepreneurs during this [Read More …]

The 2021 AEWR Finally Revealed

With the release of USDA’s Farm Labor Survey on February 11, farmers that utilize the H-2A program finally know the minimum wage they must pay their H-2A workers in 2021. Usually, this wage rate, known [Read More …]

Meet 15 of the Hottest Innovators Accelerating Animal Health and Nutrition

The livestock, dairy and aquaculture industries are ripe for disruption, with game-changing technologies entering the market to support producers in improving sustainability, traceability and animal welfare from farm to fork. The virtual Animal AgTech Innovation [Read More …]

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Caleb Rykaczewski Awarded 2021 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Caleb Rykaczewski has been selected to receive the 2021 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship Award. Caleb is the third recipient of the NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship [Read More …]

To reduce GHGs, dairy has solutions for all sizes

The methane digester on Belden Farms in Hatfield, MA, owned and operated by Darryl and Lucinda Williams, generates almost 2.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year, avoiding 1,768 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — [Read More …]

CropX completes integration of Regen

February 18, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Develops Comprehensive Irrigation Management Platform for New Zealand’s Dairy Holding Limited and Plans global expansion of leading effluent management solution CropX, a global leader in soil analytics for agriculture announced today the successful integration of [Read More …]

Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive talks about a recent report saying milk is priced too low

A recent report from a respected global research firm says milk is priced too low to compete with plant-based beverages. Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive e-newsletter, joins Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News [Read More …]

2021 PA Dairy Industry award winners announced

Behrer, Breneman, Ebert, and Raney Were Recognized at the 2021 Virtual Dairy Summit At this year’s virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Center for Dairy Excellence, and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association awarded [Read More …]

2021 Spring Pasture Mangement Class