Month: February 2021

Recently released H-2A program data reveals some interesting impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since the Department of Labor began reporting quarterly data in 2013, the number of certified positions declined [Read More …]

Rumen additive, controlled energy benefit dry cows

Continuing to feed monensin during dry period proved beneficial later Getting nutrition right during a dairy cow’s dry period can make a big difference to her health and the health of her calf. But it’s [Read More …]

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Serves Up Pandemic-Proof Results

Company sets business records while also maintaining longevity and strength in new year As Bruster’s Real Ice Cream’s CEO Jim Sahene always says, the business is about opening one great store at a time. That [Read More …]

News Release: Record $1 million gift to Virginia 4-H invests in the next generation of leaders

Virginia 4-H has received $1 million from Dominion Energy — the largest cash gift in the history of the commonwealth’s largest youth organization — that will help Virginia 4-H continue to offer transformative educational experiences [Read More …]

Green Source Automation Introduces The RotaryMATE EXPSplus

Green Source Automation introduced the RotaryMATE EXPSplus, a revolutionary advancement in rotary dairy automation. Green Source Automation (“GSA”) announces the release of the new RotaryMATE EXPSplus, a combination dip, clean, stimulate, and wipe dairy automation [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Closes Out 2020 with Solid Retail Volume Growth

Company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing medium brands in America In an incredibly unpredictable year driven by pandemic challenges, Prairie Farms Dairy closed 2020 with significant volume growth in nearly all dairy categories [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on animal welfare considerations

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) March 9 webinar features “Consumer Perceptions and Animal Welfare Considerations.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 1 p.m. Central time. Marissa Hake, director of animal welfare and sustainable [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Industry Segment Boards

International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors for the group’s five Industry Segment Boards. IDFA’s Executive Council is composed of executives from across [Read More …]

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Americans to Eat 20 Million Pounds of Cheese for the Big Game – Enough to Turn Every NFL Playing Field into a Giant Cheese Board

With more people bringing the party home this year, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin projects that over 20 million pounds of cheese will be consumed by fans while watching the NFL’s signature event. That’d be 1.7 [Read More …]

Three Washington Cheesemakers Win Top Honors at Good Food Awards

February 9, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Three Western Washington cheesemakers recently brought home the top prize in the cheese category at the Good Food Awards. The Good Food Awards recognize three crafters per category [Read More …]

February Kicks Off With Commodity Price Fluctuations

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 5, 2021 Prices fluctuate as new market information collides with the realities of supply and demand. Reports indicate that milk production continues to exceed prior year [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Production is Growing too Fast!

February 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk and component production must stay within the bounds of enough milk so there are not shortages and too much milk that results in dumping and overproduction of dairy products. This post will analyze the [Read More …]

Without Further Ado, Introducing Two New Vintages of Tillamook® Maker’s Reserve Aged Cheddars

Aged to perfection and worth the wait, they join a lineup of award-winning extra sharp cheddars Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), the more than 110-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op, proudly announces the release of Maker’s Reserve [Read More …]

CDFA seeks input on alternative manure management practices

Seeking public comments on recommendations for proposed new manure management practices The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is seeking public comments on recommendations for proposed new manure management practices [Read More …]

Livestock owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants

Review the range as spring arrives Spring is getting closer and summer is not far behind. As the seasons change, it’s important to be aware of the different plants growing in your surroundings and their [Read More …]

Farm Credit East hosts New York Dairy OSHA Webinar

OSHA will present a free webinar hosted by Farm Credit East on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has shared that the Dairy Local Emphasis Program (LEP) will [Read More …]

Ag Barometer drifts lower, farmers concerned about the future

Despite strong economic conditions, farmers remain concerned about the future The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 7 points in January to a reading of 167. While the Index of Current Conditions remained relatively flat, down [Read More …]

Virtual animal handling training helps farms meet F.A.R.M. requirements

Free virtual training opportunity geared towards dairy farmers and their employees Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, in a cooperative effort with New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), will offer a free [Read More …]

New Purdue animal sciences head

Karen Plaut, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Purdue Agriculture, has announced that John Blanton has accepted the position of head of the Department of Animal Sciences. He assumed his position effective Monday (Feb. 1). [Read More …]

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture Announces Rebrand

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA), a non-profit advocating for animal agriculture, has announced a rebrand to reflect the organization’s new strategic vision to be the leading resource for the animal agriculture industry and [Read More …]

It’s Not Too Late to Register for PA Dairy Summit

Hear From Dairy Checkoff Leaders & Other Industry Experts Since 1984, dairy producers have paid 15 cents on every hundredweight into the Dairy Checkoff program. During the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, taking place on [Read More …]

National Black Farmers Association Kicks Off Black History Month with Farm & Ranch Living Magazine Farmer John Feature

Meet John Boyd Jr., agriculture activist and founder of the National Black Farmers Association. Stop by John Boyd Jr.’s 1,300-acre farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, on any given day—especially in the early morning hours—and you’re [Read More …]

Olthof Selected as Vita Plus Dairy Nutrition and Management Fellowship Student at Michigan State University

Lynn Olthof was recently selected as the Vita Plus dairy nutrition and management fellowship student at Michigan State University (MSU). Olthof is the seventh student to participate in the program. She will spend two summers [Read More …]

2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit registration now open

Preliminary agenda of sessions and speakers available Registration is now open for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed Obstacles to Opportunities. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the event, the Alliance’s Stakeholder Summit [Read More …]

Animal Activist Alert

Last June, Direct Action Everywhere launched an interactive map called Project Counterglow with specific locations of farms and plants across the country. Activists were encouraged to use the map to locate farms and plants in their [Read More …]

Krone North America introduces six new EasyCut™ Mower Conditioner models

Krone North America introduces six new EasyCut™ Mower Conditioner models designed to deliver a closer cut in all crops and field conditions. Hay producers looking for the latest technology to deliver the highest quality cuts [Read More …]

DBIA to award $1M in next round of grants

February 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Eligible projects include dairy farm diversification, “value added” dairy products, and starting/increasing exports of dairy products The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers [Read More …]

Dr. Amy Boileau of the National Dairy Council sets the record straight on lactose-free dairy

Those of us who enjoy eating all types of dairy foods sometimes seem a bit put off when folks talk about lactose intolerance. Is it just an excuse to move away from dairy, maybe even [Read More …]

Scarce labor, higher wages in store for NYS farms in 2021