Year: 2021

Investment will increase the number of K-14 teachers trained in the food and agricultural sciences The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of $6.2 million [Read More …]

Optimizing hay cutting for cattle digestibility

Cutting hay when the seed head first appears is best for nutritional value For farming and ranching families, summertime often brings with it hay cutting. Knowing when to cut the hay is key for [Read More …]

Ga. Junior Herd program prepares youth to raise cattle

Georgia Farm Bureau presents $1,000 grand champion prize Nine students across the state have a better understanding of how to raise cattle thanks to the inaugural Georgia Junior Herd Builder Program coordinated by the [Read More …]

Cello Launches News Seasonal Cheese Flights To Revitalize Summer Boards

Maker of the perfectly-paired innovation brings a fresh spin to the cheese board-making trend with two delectable new flavor Cello, a handcrafted, specialty cheese brand helping consumers everywhere to Cheese Confidently, is excited to [Read More …]

ABS Global and Genus R&D Welcome 2021 Internship Class

July 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Out of more than 600 applications, 33 students rose to the top as a new generation of leaders, innovators and pioneers. This year, ABS Global and Genus R&D sorted through more than 600 applications [Read More …]

Cheese Markets Come Roaring Back

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 9, 2021 USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that domestic cheese demand is “healthy”. Exporters are busy moving product they contracted to sell last month when prices [Read More …]

CoBank Quarterly: Change is Coming for U.S. Food and Agricultural Businesses

Challenges brought on by COVID-19 will hasten automation throughout supply chains The widely anticipated summer economic boom is well underway and U.S. consumers are spending on services again. Jobs are abundantly available, but workers [Read More …]

Sarda Dairy expands footprint with launch of Vachan Farm Classics Cow Milk in Mumbai

Premium quality, pure, healthy cow milk for health-conscious consumers Sarda Dairy and Food Products Limited (SDFPL), one of the India’s largest integrated dairy farms, today announced the expansion of its product portfolio in Mumbai [Read More …]

Week 66 of The Dairy Signal™ from PDPW to Feature Sessions on Bovine Tuberculosis, Crop Quality and Water Research

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 66 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will highlight getting ahead [Read More …]

IDFA Promotes Heather Soubra to New Role as Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today the promotion of Heather Soubra to the new position of senior vice president, strategic initiatives, effective July 1st. Soubra joined IDFA in 2008 and most recently [Read More …]

NIFA Invests $14M in Animal Health and Disease Research

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of $14 million in research to protect agricultural animals from disease. The grants are part of [Read More …]

IDFA Names Matt Herrick Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications, and Executive Director of the IDFA Foundation

Herrick will launch and lead the IDFA Foundation to support efforts on health and well-being, sustainability, and building a workforce for the future The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has named Matt Herrick as [Read More …]

New method to measure milk components has potential to improve dairy sustainability

Journal of Dairy Science® reports development of a modified milk calibration sample set to improve accuracy of milk urea nitrogen testing Present in blood, urine, and milk, the chemical compound urea is the primary [Read More …]

Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association offer youth scholarships

Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Aug.1, 2021 The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association are both invested in the educational endeavors of young adults from greater Minnesota. Deserving youth [Read More …]

Eau Claire is putting on a show during Farm Technology Days

July 20-22: Music, food, beer, and a farm show for everyone Eau Claire and the greater Chippewa Valley will be the place to be during Farm Technology Days July 20, 21, and 22 2021. [Read More …]

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UW–Madison a partner in Net Zero Initiative

NZI is an on-farm pathway to advance environmental stewardship goals The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a partner in a new multi-state, multi-institution project to help cut greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. dairy industry. [Read More …]

The Value of Water

From calves to lactating cows, it is essential to make sure the herd has an ample and clean water supply. How many times a day do you walk through the dairy barn? On these [Read More …]

Cleaner Cows, Better Milk: Removal of Udder Hair

High-quality milk comes from clean cows. One main goal of all dairy farms is to produce high quality, fresh, clean milk. There are many management factors that go into producing this wholesome product. A [Read More …]

Cow Pie Bingo Raises $4,800 for Jersey Youth Academy

The permanent fund for Jersey Youth Academy added $4,800 from the tenth Cow Pie Bingo, held June 25, 2021, at Cinnamon Ridge Dairy in Donahue, Iowa, during the annual meetings of the American Jersey [Read More …]

2021 PDPW Hoof Health Workshop Offered In Three Locations

Interactive On-Farm Program to Offer Information on Combatting Lameness Dairy producers eager for more information on combatting lameness have an opportunity to attend an on-farm workshop hosted in three locations this summer, sponsored by [Read More …]

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Feedworks USA launches Agolin® Ruminant for reduced enteric methane, improved production and feed efficiency

Feedworks USA is excited to introduce Agolin Ruminant, the first product certified by the Carbon Trust to improve feed efficiency and reduce enteric methane, to the U.S. dairy industry. Fed to 1.5 million dairy [Read More …]

National Jersey Leadership Named at Annual Meetings

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 25 and 26, 2021 in Bettendorf, [Read More …]

New US rules to protect animal farmers expected this week

New rules aim to encourage more competition in the agriculture sector The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs against the [Read More …]

Youth showcase their skills during National Holstein Foundation contests

Youth from around the country engaged in friendly competition in three different contests Youth put their dairy knowledge to the test during the Holstein Foundation’s national Holstein youth competitions held in Lancaster, Pa. last [Read More …]

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NMC webinar features parlor throughput and quality milk production

Global organization for mastitis control and milk quality offers webinar in Spanish Join National Mastitis Council (NMC) for its next webinar – presented in Spanish – on Sept. 16, starting at 2 p.m. Central [Read More …]

USDA Invests $21 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural New York

July 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

ReConnect Funding to Connect 4,595 Rural Households to High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced USDA is investing $21 million to provide broadband service in rural areas [Read More …]

Molly Renaldo on Fair Trade Certification. It’s not just for commodity farmers.

Fair Trade certification is not just for commodity farmers in developing countries anymore. Now, some U.S. dairy companies and co-ops are partnering with Fair Trade USA to assure consumers their farmers treated fairly and meeting [Read More …]

The Soil Health Institute Announces Speakers for its Annual Meeting: “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life”

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced today its lineup of agricultural leaders, scientists, and practitioners who will speak at its annual [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Announces Pioneer Award Winners

Four outstanding individuals are being honored with National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award this year in recognition of their significant contributions to the dairy industry. This distinguished group will join past industry leaders whose portraits [Read More …]

Dairy Cares Launches Second Decade Supporting Children