Year: 2021

The new high-tech cryopreservation room -one of a kind in Latin America for animal health, reinforces its focus and leadership in the Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines sector. Biogénesis Bagó, the biotechnology company focused on animal health, announces the inauguration of a cryopreservation room that substantially increases [Read More …]

Dairy Producer Scholarship Opportunities for the Young Dairy Leaders Institute

The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), a cornerstone program of the Holstein Foundation, is a nationally recognized three-phase leadership and communication skills development program for young adults (ages 22-45) working in the dairy industry. Full-time dairy [Read More …]

Keeping an Eye on Stored Hay Temperatures

Take time to monitor hay temperatures in order to prevent a possible barn fire. As hay producers, our goal is to always put the best quality product into the bale as possible. But sometimes [Read More …]

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Purdue Farm Management Tour to SW Indiana

Tour is free, open to public, but registration is required Learn about innovative farm management strategies, new technologies for improving efficiency and productivity, ways to help ensure a successful transition of your operation to [Read More …]

MMPA appoints new chief financial officer

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., recently named Tom Downey to serve as chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Downey will direct strategic planning and oversee [Read More …]

World Ag Expo Online: New Seminars Just Added

Just Added Two new seminars have just been added! Starting in one hour – Managing Feed Mix to Encourage Intake in Dairy Cattle On-demand – Can Dairies be Environmentally Sustainable? More New June [Read More …]

Federal Judge Halts Emergency Relief For Black Farmers

National Black Farmers Association Filed Briefs in the White Farmers Lawsuits in Florida, Texas and Wisconsin. A federal judge in Wisconsin has ordered a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to at least temporarily stop $4 [Read More …]

Soil Health Institute Selected as Soil Science Research Partner for Dairy Feed, Soil and Water Outcomes for the Net Zero Initiative

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, has been selected as the soil science research partner for Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration, an [Read More …]

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Select Sires earns Best of Show at CCA contest

Communications department takes home 11 awards The Select Sires communications department was recognized with top honors at the 2021 Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) Institute and annual communications contest. The team took home 11 awards [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy is ‘Leap’ Worthy 

 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is teaming up with LeRoy Butler to share dairy’s story with consumers.  LeRoy Butler, four-time pro bowl defensive back for the Green Bay Packers and seven-time cookbook author, is teaming up with [Read More …]

New StaCool Vest Website Makes it Easier to Find and Purchase Cooling Vests for Industrial and Commercial Applications

StaCool Industries, maker of industry-leading StaCool Vest™ Core Body Cooling System, unveils a new, easy-to-use website, www.StaCoolVest.com. With intuitive navigation, the new site allows users to search for cooling vests for personal use or [Read More …]

DCRC webinar, presented in Portuguese, addresses metritis treatment strategies

“New strategies for the treatment of metritis in dairy cows,” presented in Portuguese, is the featured topic for the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central [Read More …]

DATCP Producer-Led Grant Program Increases Conservation Practices on Wisconsin Farms

Data collected by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) shows that conservation practices among producer-led groups in the program grew by 82% from 2019 to 2020. Conservation practices include low [Read More …]

Dairy West earns U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Curds + Kindness pandemic response

Dairy West is among seven organizations the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy honored Monday with its 10th annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards. Dairy West is a regional dairy promotion organization representing Idaho and Utah dairy farm [Read More …]

Reynolds Family Recognized with Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award

Holstein Association USA, Inc. is pleased to honor Mackenzie, Andy, Tyler, and his wife Kelly Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm with the 2021 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award. The Reynolds are the third generation on [Read More …]

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Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Supports Dairy’s Net Zero Initiative with $10 Million Grant

June 22, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $10 million grant in support of U.S. dairy’s Net Zero Initiative (NZI) as a critical on-farm pathway to advance the industrywide 2050 Environmental Stewardship [Read More …]

Milk: The Original Superfood

Since June is National Dairy Month, it’s the perfect time to break down exactly why milk is one of the best, most affordable and complete wellness drinks on the market today. When you think [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents 2020 Dairy Farm Summary and 2021 Mid-Year Outlook Webinar

2020 was a remarkable year for the dairy industry due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Farm Credit East for a review of the 2020 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and a 2021 mid-year [Read More …]

Texas dairy production faring well despite setbacks, processing limits

Texas has surpassed New York to become the nation’s fourth-leading milk producer Texas dairy producers are experiencing better prices and improving market conditions as the economy continues to emerge from the pandemic, but processing [Read More …]

Nominations now open for Dairying for Tomorrow awards

American Dairy Association North East offers awards to highlight local dairy farms’ innovative practices Applications will be accepted through August 16, for American Dairy Association North East’s 2021 Dairying for Tomorrow awards. The awards [Read More …]

Central Pa. dairy farm helps protect Chesapeake Bay

Mifflintown’s Sunset Farms receives award for environmental leadership Dairy farmers work to improve the environmental impact of their farms. But farms within the Chesapeake Bay region are especially focused on protecting local waterways, including [Read More …]

Pasture Walk for dairy, beef and livestock owners

Brehm Farm in Falconer welcomes all to attend Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture program is pleased to announce the upcoming Pasture Walk to be hosted by Brehm Farm, Inc., owned & operated [Read More …]

New Washington County Dairy Princess crowned

The newly crowned Washington County Dairy Princess is Katie Larmon of Greenwich The dairy farmers of Washington County have an impressive new team who will be promoting this important industry in the upcoming year. The [Read More …]

USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the applicable deadline. July 15 is a major deadline [Read More …]

The Fight Against BVDV Isn’t Over for Cattle Producers

June 21, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Results from a recent national survey of more than 800 beef and dairy producers show positive strides in the industry’s understanding and management of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), but the fight isn’t over yet. [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Awash in Red Ink This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 18, 2021 After a few hot weeks, stress is starting to sap milk yields. Nevertheless, there is more milk than manufacturers can accommodate in the Southwest [Read More …]

John Meyer Named National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor

John M. Meyer, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of Holstein Association USA, Inc., Brattleboro, Vermont, is being presented with National Dairy Shrine’s highest recognition, the Guest of Honor award. This annual award recognizes a contemporary [Read More …]

New test has potential to improve dairy sustainability

New modified milk calibration sample set will improve accuracy of milk urea nitrogen testing Present in blood, urine, and milk, the chemical compound urea is the primary form of nitrogen excretion in mammals. Testing [Read More …]

New app available for Dairy Revenue Protection tool

Enables dairy producers to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection insurance coverage Crop Growers, LLP customers now have easy access anytime/anywhere to its exclusive Dairy Revenue Protection Analyzer right from their iPhones/iPads by simply downloading the [Read More …]

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