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Search Underway for World Dairy Expo’s Next General Manager

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The World Dairy Expo® Board of Directors has begun the search for a new general manager after Scott Bentley announced he will be retiring after eight years of dedicated service to the organization. “We [Read More …]

Real Stories Drive Real Results

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy MAX’s “Dairy Up Close” video series connects consumers with real stories of real farm families Launched earlier this year, “Dairy Up Close,” a new documentary-style video series created by Dairy MAX garnered big [Read More …]

Washington Dairy Federation Opens Relief Fund for Flood Victims

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Donations taken by check or online contribution to an account at Washington Dairy Federation Flooding in Whatcom and Skagit counties has been devastating, with 1200 homes damaged in Sumas, 75 percent of businesses and [Read More …]

SomaDetect team growth adds seventy years of deep dairy-industry experience

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

SomaDetect CEO, Bethany Deshpande, is pleased to announce two recent appointments to the company’s leadership: Tom McArthur and Dr. Roger Saltman. Tom McArthur, formerly Head of the Precision Livestock Business Unit at Zoetis, joins as [Read More …]

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NMC Meeting Registration is Open!

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Have you “herd”? Registration is open for the 61st National Mastitis Council Annual Meeting, February 1-3, at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego, California, USA. Book your hotel room today! There’s even “MOOre” [Read More …]

Producer Price Differentials are Positive! Why?

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

This post will examine the volatile changes in Producer Price Differentials (PPDs). PPDs are intended to provide a level revenue for milk within a Federal Order so producers for all Classes of milk receive equal [Read More …]

Emma Shirley of Robbins Family at North Harbor Dairy talks about agri-tourism and their successful virtual farm tour.

December 9, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Tell your story” is the mandate for today’s farm families. Emma Shirley does that in spades for the Robbins Family at North Harbor Dairy near Sackets Harbor, New York. When the pandemic shut down school [Read More …]

2022 Top-10 New Product Winners Announced

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Results are in for World Ag Expo’s® 2022 Top-10 New Products Competition. The winners will be showcased February 8-10, 2022 during the World Ag Expo® in Tulare, California. The impressive field of new products [Read More …]

Tough times arrive in fake-food land

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The hype couldn’t last forever. No matter how many celebrity funders are brought on board or “next best thing” pitches are made to launch a product, eventually, over-the-top marketing comes back to bite, and that’s what’s [Read More …]

Statement from NEDPA Board Chair on Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“Now is the time to build a fair dairy pricing system that allows farms to remain viable for future generations” “The advancement of The Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2021 is a crucial step forward in [Read More …]

Dairy scholarship application deadlines approaching

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Three scholarships from ADA North East have upcoming application deadlines College students with career interests in the dairy industry have an opportunity to apply for three scholarships with upcoming application deadlines: Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion [Read More …]

USDA invests $633M in climate-smart and resilient infrastructure

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Investments will make rural communities more energy independent and resilient United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Department is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change (PDF, 394 KB) [Read More …]

Gov. Evers signs Wisconsin ag exports bill

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Bill to increase value of Wisconsin’s ag exports 25 percent by mid-2026 On Dec. 3, Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 314, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 92, relating to promoting the export of Wisconsin’s agricultural [Read More …]

Gillibrand, Leahy, Collins introduce bill to lift voices of dairy farmers

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Bill calls for Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings addressing Class I milk pricing U.S. Senators Gillibrand (D-NY), Leahy (D-VT) and Collins (R-ME) introduced their bipartisan Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would require the U.S. Department [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Signal Features Food Bank Update, Risk Management Tips and Market Insights

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Free online episodes from PDPW help producers stay on top of industry news and trends Beginning Tuesday, December 7, three new episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™ will air. A seasonal update on supplies [Read More …]

Dairy Council Of California Welcomes Five Board Members

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Council of California welcomes five board members who are committed to elevating the health of children and families through nutrition. Appointed by California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, these individuals will help Dairy [Read More …]

USDA Invests $633 Million in Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for People in Rural Communities

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Investments Will Make Rural Communities More Energy Independent and Resilient United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change [Read More …]

Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: What to Know

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

On Nov. 4, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring employers with more than 100 employees to develop, implement and enforce a COVID-19 [Read More …]

Last chance to register for DCRC’s December 9 webinar – presented in Spanish

December 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register for the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar – Successful Reproductive Programs through Motivation and Teamwork (Programas Reproductivos Exitosos a través de la Motivación y el Trabajo en Equipo) – presented in Spanish. [Read More …]

December Shop Meeting: Connecting the dots on local dairy farms

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

All local dairy producers are encouraged to attend the shop meeting on Tuesday December 14 Labor shortages, rising input costs, and adopting technologies on local dairy farms will be the topics discussed at Cornell [Read More …]

USDA updates crop insurance to respond to producer needs

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Updates to crop insurance will also support conservation and climate mitigation efforts The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making updates to crop insurance to respond to the needs of agricultural producers, including organic [Read More …]

Penn State unveils new Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

105,000-square-foot, $98.5 million building, located on site of former Henning Building Faculty, staff and students joined University leaders, HOK architectural firm and Turner Construction Co. executives, donors, and guests Dec. 1 for a ribbon [Read More …]

2022 Western Farm Show returns for 60th season

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2022 Western Farm Show will be held Feb. 25-27 at the American Royal in Kansas City The Western Farm Show returns to the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, as a live event [Read More …]

Hart Dairy Secures $20 Million Investment to Fuel Pasture-Raised and Grass-Fed 365 Days Per Year Dairy Movement

December 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Premium dairy producer receives increased capital for farm acquisitions and enhanced marketing strategies Hart Dairy, the ethically driven, largest single-source producer of pasture-raised and grass-fed 365 days per year milk in North America, announces [Read More …]

CPDF Dairy Innovators Grant program now accepting applications

December 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Applications are due by January 10, 2022 The Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) is accepting applications for the Dairy Innovators Grant through January 10, 2022. The Central Plains Dairy Foundation Dairy Innovators Grant program supports organizations working [Read More …]

Month: December 2021

Search Underway for World Dairy Expo’s Next General Manager

Real Stories Drive Real Results

Washington Dairy Federation Opens Relief Fund for Flood Victims

SomaDetect team growth adds seventy years of deep dairy-industry experience

NMC Meeting Registration is Open!

Producer Price Differentials are Positive! Why?

Emma Shirley of Robbins Family at North Harbor Dairy talks about agri-tourism and their successful virtual farm tour.

2022 Top-10 New Product Winners Announced

Tough times arrive in fake-food land

Statement from NEDPA Board Chair on Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act

Dairy scholarship application deadlines approaching

USDA invests $633M in climate-smart and resilient infrastructure

Gov. Evers signs Wisconsin ag exports bill

Gillibrand, Leahy, Collins introduce bill to lift voices of dairy farmers

PDPW Dairy Signal Features Food Bank Update, Risk Management Tips and Market Insights

Dairy Council Of California Welcomes Five Board Members

USDA Invests $633 Million in Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for People in Rural Communities

Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: What to Know

Last chance to register for DCRC’s December 9 webinar – presented in Spanish

December Shop Meeting: Connecting the dots on local dairy farms

USDA updates crop insurance to respond to producer needs

Penn State unveils new Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building

2022 Western Farm Show returns for 60th season

Hart Dairy Secures $20 Million Investment to Fuel Pasture-Raised and Grass-Fed 365 Days Per Year Dairy Movement

CPDF Dairy Innovators Grant program now accepting applications

PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals™ Features Executive-Level Training and Tours

Dairy Leaders Fly-In to Washington Focused on Supply Chain, Workforce and Trade Issues

Event to Focus on Reducing Fertilizer Costs with Manure Injection

Secretary Ross statement to California Legislature on the future of California’s agricultural workforce

IDFA Recognizes Six Officials for Supporting U.S. Dairy

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?