Year: 2021

As the Earth warms and its population grows, pressure is mounting to optimize our food production A new $10 million grant will bolster research into algae-based feed supplements that could increase environmental sustainability in [Read More …]

Indiana dairyman wins Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award

Stookey is a seventh-generation dairyman Jeff Stookey of Milford, Ind., was presented the 30th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during World Dairy Expo 2021, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner. While this year’s Klussendorf-MacKenzie [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Publishes Biennial Sustainability Report

The checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy released its biennial 2020 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Report inclusive of progress made in 2019 and 2020 within environmental stewardship and broader social responsibility commitments to people, animals and communities. [Read More …]

Leadership Coaching as Leadership Development

IDFA’s People Strategy Webinar Series returns this October with a discussion on effective and impactful coaching conversations with team members. Join IDFA and the experts at Egon Zehnder for “Leadership Coaching as Leadership Development,” [Read More …]

Application period opens for grant program for small producers, processors, distributors and farmers’ markets impacted by COVID-19

October 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for the new Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program and encourages eligible entities to apply now for funds. Applications must be submitted [Read More …]

O’Brien Begins New Chapter As CEO of Dairy Checkoff

Tom Gallagher to remain in advisory role through July Barbara O’Brien, who was unanimously approved by the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Board of Directors to succeed Tom Gallagher as CEO, will assume her new role [Read More …]

New “Bad Apple” campaign helps Oregonians save money by keeping foods fresher, longer

[View Video Clip] Spoiled food is costing Oregon households real money. In fact, every year the average household loses $1,600 by throwing away spoiled food. And while many people are already taking steps to [Read More …]

Lely North America Announces the 2021 Future of Dairy Scholarship Program Returns for Sixth Year

For the sixth year in a row, Lely North America is pleased to offer future dairy industry leaders the opportunity to apply for the Lely Future of Dairy Scholarship. Since its 2016 launch, this program [Read More …]

Application Period Opens for Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program

Provide Relief to Small Producers, Processors, Distributors and Farmers Markets Impacted by COVID-19 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for the new Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program [Read More …]

Ag economist Marin Bozic breaks down milk pricing concerns

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is making available a resource that journalists might find useful. Dr. Marin Bozic, a nationally recognized agricultural economist at the University of Minnesota, gave a presentation to members of Edge Dairy [Read More …]

New Statewide Education Campaign Aims to Increase Recycling of Plastic Milk Jugs

California Milk Advisory Board launches initiative to raise awareness of recyclability of milk jug with easy mantra: Pour it. Cap it. Bin it. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today launched a public information [Read More …]

Dairy Doing Well with Consumers, Export Markets

In the face of negative reports about traditional dairy, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has released statistics showing growth of dairy products amount U.S. domestic consumers as well as export markets. IDFA represents [Read More …]

USDA Announces More Than $146M Investment in Sustainable Agricultural Research

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today an investment of more than $146 million in sustainable agricultural research projects aimed at improving a robust, resilient, climate-smart food and agricultural system. This [Read More …]

2021 World Dairy Expo Show Summary

World Dairy Expo 2021 came to a close on Saturday, October 2, after returning to Madison, Wisconsin to once again host the global dairy industry. Throughout the week the dairy industry competed against, learned from [Read More …]

On-farm Somatic Cell Count and Ketone tests available

Dairy producers now have access to three on-farm diagnostic tests to help facilitate the management of somatic cell count (SCC) and ketosis in their herds. The PortaSCC® Quick, PortaBHB™ milk-ketone, and BHBCheck™ Plus blood-ketone tests [Read More …]

CPDE Women’s Conference 2021

Registration for the CPDE Women’s Conference closes Friday, Oct. 22. Check out this year’s lineup of stellar speakers! November 2 & 3, 2021 Hilton Garden Inn, Sioux Falls, S.D. Dr Pamela Ruegg DVM, MPVM, is the [Read More …]

Vanguard Renewables Names Neil H. Smith Chief Executive Officer

October 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vanguard Renewables, a U.S. leader in organics to renewable energy, today announced the appointment of Neil H. Smith as its Chief Executive Officer. “Neil understands the need to advance a critical path to decarbonization, [Read More …]

Milk Powder Markets Keep Getting Stronger

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 8, 2021 Hot weather weighed on U.S. milk yields and slowed milk powder output in August. As the impacts of the summer heat wave fade and [Read More …]

Seventh straight month of growth for U.S. dairy exports

Solid growth in a diverse mix of destinations and products kept U.S. exports on a positive trajectory despite continued port congestion. Export volume in milk solids equivalent grew by 13% in August compared to [Read More …]

Gov. Evers, WEDC announce $4.5 million to support expansion in Wisconsin’s dairy industry

The state of Wisconsin will be supporting the expansion of Agropur Dairy Cooperative in Little Chute Gov. Tony Evers announced the state of Wisconsin will be supporting the expansion of Agropur Dairy Cooperative in [Read More …]

Registration open for 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention

People, Purpose, Possibilities – Growing Tomorrow, Together The American Farm Bureau Federation announced the opening of general registration today for the 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention. The convention will be held in-person Jan. 7-12, 2022, [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment declines, inflation expectations jump

This is the weakest farmer sentiment reading since July 2020 when the index stood at 118 The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in September, down 14 points to a reading of 124. With producers [Read More …]

PA Dairy Industry Awards open for applications

Annual awards recognize individuals who are excelling in dairy industry Nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who excel [Read More …]

Penn State researchers developing genomic resources to ID novel pathogens

Study to enhance CDC’s capacity to rapidly detect emerging infectious disease agents To enhance the early detection of novel infectious bacteria that could cause outbreaks of infectious disease and public health emergencies, a team [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. To Open A New Milk Bottling Facility

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross and other state and local officials joined California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) on Wednesday, September 29, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Kern County, CA, [Read More …]

Want your calves to get a good start? Check out this PDPW Calf Workshop!

2021 PDPW Calf Connection® Workshops to Feature Leading Experts Sharing Best Practices for both Calves and Caretakers A One-Day Workshop to be held in three locations, Oct. 26, 27, 28 New technologies, tools and [Read More …]

Join the Animal ID and Information Systems Council Meeting October 19, 2021

Join our Animal Identification and Information Systems council meeting on October 19 as we dive into how information systems contribute to value-added systems and consumer trust. Our panelists, Coby Buck with AgriWebb and Angie Krieger with the National Pork [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy Producers Showcase Sustainable Dairy Farming at United Nations Food Systems Summit

Minnesota Dairy Farmers Charles Krause and deb Vander Kooi highlighted dairy’s leading role in global health and environmental stewardship In late-September, the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) brought together key stakeholders from around [Read More …]

Pricing Feed from Field – Moving Past Thumb Rules

Precision pricing forages and grain directly out of the field can be a benefit to both seller and buyer. Production perspective: Extreme weather events can negatively impact forage and grain inventories leaving producers struggling [Read More …]

Winter Ventilation for Calves