Month: April 2022

Six Startups Addressing Important Industry Issues, including Waste Management and Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Milk Flavor Innovation and Cow Care A nutrient management solution for agricultural wastewater, in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology for the farm [Read More …]

Waikato Milking Systems USA introduces the Waikato North American Hygiene Program

Waikato Milking Systems USA is excited to launch the Waikato North American Hygiene Program aimed at matching on-farm hygiene and sanitation challenges with efficient and profitable custom solutions. The new program includes a full [Read More …]

TechMix continues to build International team, hiring: Dr. Nikolaus Brunner

TechMix Europe is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Nikolaus (Niko) Brunner (DVM) to the international team in the role of Ruminant Health Business Manager. Dr. Brunner will be responsible for business efforts in [Read More …]

Retirement for Farmers: Zero-Based Spending Plans

Finding the money to set aside for retirement can be difficult, especially if you are a self-employed farmer. Farmers may often wonder, am I investing too much money into business assets and not enough [Read More …]

DATCP, WEDC Announce New Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announced today the creation of the new Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council [Read More …]

Franklin County Dairy Farmer Shares Innovative Planting Strategies

Ben Peckman Was Interviewed in the New Episode of “Cow-Side Conversations” In the Center for Dairy Excellence’s latest episode of the “Cow-Side Conversations” podcast, Ben Peckman from Slate Ridge Dairy in Franklin County, Pennsylvania described [Read More …]

United Producers hires communications manager

Weeks will oversee UPI’s marketing and advertising initiatives United Producers, Inc. (UPI), the Midwest’s largest livestock marketing cooperative, is pleased to announce the hiring of Brooke Weeks. Weeks will serve as the company’s communications [Read More …]

New veterinary app, website to track disease symptoms

Project led by Texas A&M AgriLife includes New Mexico, Arizona With the touch of a smartphone button, veterinarians will be able to check online to determine if what they see in the field is unique [Read More …]

C Is for Care Shares Special Moments on Farms and Ranches

Zoetis collaborates with Ag Storytellers to launch children’s book Zoetis celebrates the special bond between humans and cattle with a collaboration on a children’s book from Ag Storytellers that is written by Amanda Radke [Read More …]

Holstein USA Recognizes Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalists

Eight Junior Holstein Members have been selected for Holstein Association USA’s annual Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) competition. The Young Distinguished Junior Member award is the highest honor given to members of the National Junior Holstein [Read More …]

FERA introduces FerAppease® for improved animal welfare and comfort

FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals is pleased to introduce FerAppease®, a unique analogue of the naturally occurring Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (MBAS) used to improve cattle welfare, animal health and performance, providing more profitability for [Read More …]

Farmers and Ranchers Feel Crunch of Railway Supply Chain Shortfalls

The domestic rail transportation network is vital to the movement of products and goods supplied by America’s farmers and ranchers. U.S. railways account for nearly 28% of freight movement, second only to trucks within [Read More …]

Take the first-ever Dairy Defined quiz!

Sometimes, the best way to expose a lie is to set it side-by-side with the truth. In that spirit, this week we bring you the first-ever Dairy Defined Quiz. Test your ability to distinguish [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Selects Two Student Ambassadors To Share California Dairy Messages With International Audience

Lauren Dutra and Siena Rollin selected to represent Real California Milk in Mexico Lauren Dutra of Hanford and Siena Rollin of Riverdale have been selected to represent the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in [Read More …]

Professional Dairy Producers Foundation

The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF) is seeking a full-time Director of Development. Also known as Dairy’s Foundation, PDPF is the only foundation awarding funds and grants exclusively to dairy-centric programs to benefit communities [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report – 2022 All Milk Price Raised to $25.80

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on April 8. The milk production forecast for 2022 is raised on higher dairy cow numbers. The fat basis import forecast is lowered on lower [Read More …]

AEA Snapshot: Marathon County Offers Farmland Preservation Incentive to Landowners in Heart of America’s Dairyland AEA

Since the designation of the Heart of America’s Dairyland agricultural enterprise area (AEA) in 2011, farmers, community members, and local governments have worked together to preserve their local agriculture industry and the rich farmland, [Read More …]

Dairy’s Foundation Seeks Director of Development

The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF) is seeking a full-time Director of Development. Also known as Dairy’s Foundation, PDPF is the only foundation awarding funds and grants exclusively to dairy-centric programs to benefit communities inside [Read More …]

Antibiotic Usage, Nutrient Inputs and Market Update

Tune into online webinars for the latest research from dairy’s experts Presented by PDPW, The Dairy Signal™ will feature new episodes with insights on antibiotic usage, nutrient utilization for the upcoming growing season and [Read More …]

Fifty-five students benefit from Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. scholarships

Fifty-five students demonstrating community involvement and academic performance will each receive a scholarship toward their higher education through Hilmar Cheese Company’s annual scholarship program. This program helps fulfil Hilmar Cheese Company’s purpose to improve lives. [Read More …]

DATCP Farm Center Releases Online Farm Culture Course for Agricultural Service Providers

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Farm Center announced today the release of a free virtual course that will help agricultural service providers understand the unique stresses and challenges of [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Selects Two Student Ambassadors To Share California Dairy Messages With International Audience

Lauren Dutra and Siena Rollin selected to represent Real California Milk in Mexico Lauren Dutra of Hanford and Siena Rollin of Riverdale have been selected to represent the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in [Read More …]

Preliminary Incubation Counts Are Essential to Milk Quality

PI counts reflect the cleanliness of cows and equipment. Lowering PI can help increase milk quality and profitability. Consumers continue to become more aware of where their food comes from and how it is produced. [Read More …]

February butter, cheese exports help mitigate declines in milk powder, whey

U.S. export value sets February record, reaching nearly $700 million. Year-over-year U.S. dairy export value surged 23% in February, fueled by elevated international commodity prices and strong sales of higher-value products like cheese. At [Read More …]

UC Davis ranked among best in world, nation for veterinary science, ag

Recognized in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject Once again, University of California, Davis, leadership in the fields of veterinary science, and agriculture and forestry has been recognized — this time in [Read More …]

Is Dairy Productivity Increasing?

This post will cover how dairy productivity is increasing. It will cover milk per cow, butterfat component levels, protein component levels, and somatic cell counts (SCC). Much of this data is based on Federal Milk [Read More …]

Webinar on dry cow treatment is April 26

Strategies to improve milk quality by lowering somatic cell counts The I-29 Moo University 2022 Dairy Webinar on Selected Dry Cow Treatment Options has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 26 from 12 noon to [Read More …]

George Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund Established

In support of student leaders and in remembrance of the late George Miller, Select Sires Inc. has established the George Miller Memorial Scholarship fund. This youth scholarship is hosted by Holstein Association USA’s Holstein [Read More …]

Dairy Environmental Systems Engineer job opening