Year: 2021

This post will review the changes in producer milk prices since the introduction of the current Class and Component pricing system which was introduced in January 2000. After nearly 22 years, what way are producer [Read More …]

What is Cow Comfort?

Change management and mindset to design the environment for the cow, not the worker. Cow comfort has become a buzzword in the dairy industry, but often it’s not really defined or even understood. So what [Read More …]

Feeding dairy cattle in a drought

Quick facts You can feed and substitute many different feedstuffs as long as you meet the animal’s nutrient requirements. High fiber by-products such as beet pulp and soyhulls can substitute for a portion of the fiber [Read More …]

CA: Dairy and Almond Groups Partner on Healthy Soils Research

UC Davis evaluates use of compost pellets made from dairy manure and almond twigs. Building healthy soils has tremendous benefits. Increasing the amount of organic matter within the soil can improve water retention and protection, [Read More …]

Victors named in National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest took place Sept. 27 at World Dairy Expo Cornell University finished first among seventeen schools in the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest on September 27 at World [Read More …]

CA: Governor Newsom signs climate action bills, outlines historic $15 billion package to tackle climate crisis

$1.1 billion for Climate Smart Agriculture At the site of the KNP Complex in Sequoia National Park, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted the California Comeback Plan’s over $15 billion climate package – the largest such [Read More …]

WFU members praise package that would invest in agriculture, farm families

Proposal would boost local food movement and farmer mental health efforts A legislative package announced today at World Dairy Expo hits on some key priorities Wisconsin Farmers Union has been advocating for at the [Read More …]

Clover Sonoma® Announces First Post-Consumer Recycled Gallon Milk Jug in the United States

Starting with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content on its organic gallon milk line, the company commits to increasing the PCR content and extending PCR content across all gallon milk plastic jugs by 2025. Clover Sonoma, [Read More …]

Cornell University Claims Victory in National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

Cornell University finished first among seventeen schools in the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest on September 27 at World Dairy Expo®. The Cornell University team, who finished with a score of 2,468, placed [Read More …]

U.S. Soy Equipped with Tools to Engage on Gene Editing

It’s an exciting time for soybean farmers, with advancements in gene editing to improve crops and help solve pressing challenges in farming and food production. In the midst of the tremendous potential, the ability to [Read More …]

Northeastern Wisconsin farmers proving to be ‘part of solution’ to water challenges

Peninsula Pride Farms members reduce erosion, phosphorus loss Thanks to the use of cover crops and no-tillage practices, Paul Cornette knows the soil structure on his family’s dairy farm is better suited to withstand [Read More …]

2022 on-farm internship program open for applications

Dairy farms can also apply to host an intern next summer The 2022 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for host farms and undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in [Read More …]

Ulness goes full circle with dairy judging

UW–Madison dairy science graduate coaches dairy judging team that includes her daughter Dairy judging has been in Angie Ulness’s blood for more than two decades, and that isn’t likely to change anytime soon. Ulness, [Read More …]

Frank Friar receives national outstanding service to agriculture award

September 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Friar is a financial consulting and farm transition specialist with the Wisconsin DATCP’s Farm Center Frank Friar has received the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA) 2021 James A. Graham award for [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Special extended podcast featuring Alex Peterson who talks with Joel Hastings on his pasture-based, cross-bred herd – Turning the table on Joel at the end of this extended interview!

Alex Peterson and his family at Peterson Farms in Missouri march to the beat of their own drummer, with a pasture-based, cross-bred herd that works very well for them. Alex gets into the details of [Read More …]

Chr. Hansen launches sustainable solution to support normal cattle health and performance

BovacillusTM is a versatile probiotic that can be used in all types of feed applications. When it comes to cattle health and performance, little things make a big difference. The microbe population of the [Read More …]

Savencia Cheese USA Starts Rollout of ‘Alouette Gourmet Bites,’ a Unique Product That Elevates Snacking

The morsels of creamy cheese boast flavorful core centers in two popular varieties Adding a new, snackable product to its offerings, Alouette Cheese has started to roll out Gourmet Bites: small balls of its [Read More …]

All Too Quiet on the Fake-Dairy Front

The news has been quiet on the fake-dairy front. Too quiet. To update on the latest from FDA, which regulates food-product labeling: FDA is saying it will offer guidance on the labeling of plant-based [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo 2021 Activities Begin with Youth Fitting Contest

The Youth Fitting Contest kicked of World Dairy Expo® 2021 events on Sunday, September 26 at the Alliant Energy Center. 37 youth participants represented nine U.S. States, and one Canadian Province. These contestants, ranging [Read More …]

The Dairy Signal™ from PDPW Features Episodes Focused on Nutrient Management, Heat Abatement, and Market Updates

Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 77 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will focus on nutrient management plans, the latest research on heat stress, and dairy market [Read More …]

USDA Announces Intent to Establish an Equity Commission, Solicits Nominations for Membership

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish an Equity Commission and is requesting nominations for membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee and Equity Commission Subcommittee on Agriculture. The Notice represents [Read More …]

Larry Schirm and Amber LaSalle Join Global Dairy Solutions Team at World Wide Sires

September 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Wide Sires is pleased to announce that Larry Schirm has joined the Global Dairy Solutions team at World Wide Sires (WWS) as the Genetic Dairy Solutions Advisor. In this role, Larry will work [Read More …]

WEBINAR: Tax Breaks for Dairy Farms and Cooperatives

October 14, 2021 Research and Development Funds and Credits for Agricultural Organizations and Producers Presented by alliantgroup Chairman of Agriculture and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, and alliantgroup Director Tim Taschner. This webinar [Read More …]

AMS Galaxy And Madero Dairy Systems Team Up On Batch Milking

Two strong dairy technology innovators converge to deliver needed solution AMS Galaxy USA is excited to announce that we have expanded our collaborative relationship with Madero Dairy Systems. As of September 1, 2021, AMS [Read More …]

Observations from 2021 corn silage plot harvest

The six locations of the NY VT Corn Silage Hybrid Evaluation Program were harvested between September 3 and September 17 (with planting dates of May 7 to May 20). As the waiting game begins for [Read More …]

HerdDogg joins dairy-science SmartHolstein Project

There’s a research project underway in Kentucky called the WKU SmartHolstein Lab. Its aim is to lead Holstein and dairy advancements through research, development, and outreach in technologies, analytics, and genetics. Data collection [Read More …]

Plug and Play Topeka’ Selects Round Two of Ag-tech, Animal-Health Startups for Accelerator Program

Premiere innovation program brings together startups from around the globe to capitalize on Topeka’s robust animal-health and agricultural economic ecosystem GO Topeka announced today that Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that creates industry-specific [Read More …]

NFU Announces Campaign to Fight Monopolies in Agriculture

Today, National Farmers Union, a national organization advocating on behalf of nearly 200,000 American farm families and their communities, launched Fairness for Farmers. This campaign seeks to rally Americans to urge their Congressional leaders and [Read More …]

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