Month: December 2022

The data inform decisions about policy, programs, rural development, research, and more Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed the 2022 Census of Agriculture paper questionnaires to all known agriculture producers across the [Read More …]

Your checklist to selective dry cow therapy success

As the industry continues to advance, it may not make sense for all producers to continue using blanket dry cow therapy “We’ve come a long way in the past 50 years,” said Linda Tikofsky, [Read More …]

Discounts Available for Dairy Producers From Any State to Attend PA Dairy Summit

December 21, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Happening on February 8-9 in State College, the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is ideal for dairy farmers in all types of production. To ensure you have opportunities to find FUSION and network with as many of your peers [Read More …]

Mayo Collaboration, Social Media Strategies Top ’22 Checkoff Highlights

A collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, adding more cheese to chicken sandwiches and sparking a virtual butter board craze are among the highlights that solidified the dairy checkoff’s mission of growing sales and trust in [Read More …]

ESG Learning Series: Session #6: Governance Aspects of ESG

Join IDFA in collaboration with PwC on Thursday, January 12th, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern for the final session in our ESG Learning Series delivered by Amanda Kish, PwC ESG Partner and Zarin Mitchell, PwC ESG [Read More …]

IDFA Commends Biden Administration for Seeking Third Set of Consultations with Canada Over USMCA Dairy TRQs

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reacted positively to the announcement by the Office of the U.S Trade Representative that the Biden Administration will seek a third round of consultations with Canada over its dairy [Read More …]

Begin the New Year with a New Focus on Dairy Finances

Limited spots available for Levels 2 and 3 of 2022-23 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo kicks off with Sara Evans concert

The award-winning country singer possesses five No. 1 singles The popular Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) country music concert is back for the 2023 Expo. Sara Evans headlines the concert on March 28, at the Denny [Read More …]

USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. Three successful projects are funded through USDA’s National Institute of [Read More …]

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A pathway to significant dairy methane reduction

California’s incentive-based dairy methane reduction efforts should, by 2030, achieve the full 40% reduction goal The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) and University of California, Davis CLEAR Center today announced the release of a new analysis [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA seeks nominations for 2023 annual awards

Include the 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership awards Nominations are open for Holstein Association USA’s annual awards. These include the 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership [Read More …]

December ‘Protecting Your Profits’ recording now available

Recording of the monthly Discussion will be available, December 22 The Center for Dairy Excellence will publish a recording of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Thursday, December 22. Led by Zach Myers, Risk [Read More …]

NY Farm Bureau statement on Climate Action Council plan

“We have long believed that agriculture is part of the solution to mitigate climate change” “New York Farm Bureau is reviewing the Climate Action Council’s plan to meet lofty goals for zero emissions in the [Read More …]

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USDA Appoints Klinkner to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

Wisconsin Farmer to Represent State Peers at National Level Gail G. Klinkner, a Liberty Pole, Wis., dairy farmer, is newly appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Dairy Promotion and Research Board [Read More …]

Las Vegas Chef Crowned Champion in Inaugural Global Cuisine Competition Using Italian-Style Cheeses From California

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the winners of the inaugural Global Flavors Culinary Competition, a foodservice event that celebrates the broad application of Real California cheese and dairy products in global cuisines. [Read More …]

Kraft Family Dairies: Farmer Focus

Everyone at Quail Ridge Dairy and Badger Creek Farm—Chris and Mary Kraft’s dairies in Fort Morgan, Colorado—is in constant motion. For Chris and Mary, that’s creating efficiencies and embracing technology and sustainability measures for their [Read More …]

Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program reports on continuing efforts

CDFA’s Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) program has released its fourth Annual Report. The AUS program is a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship and monitoring program, established to fulfill the mandates of California law, Livestock: Use of Antimicrobial [Read More …]

Life-saving training for young farm workers

Gearing Up for Safety curriculum online and free to download Young farm workers are more susceptible to harm, says Roger Tormoehlen, a professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue University. For over two decades, [Read More …]

Holiday Dairy Trends, Winter Stress on Calves, and Market Update

Episodes offer practical information for dairy farmers on timely topics With winter weather and the holiday season in full swing, next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will prepare dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Appoints Amy DeLisio as New CEO

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced today that Amy DeLisio will be the organization’s new CEO. DeLisio succeeds Tammy Anderson-Wise. After 25 years of service to Dairy Council of [Read More …]

Anaerobic digesters are ‘the wave of the future,’ says MSU researcher

Michigan State University AgBioResearch Engineer Dana Kirk grew up working on his family’s dairy farm “running around scooping manure,” while simultaneously developing a curiosity for the symbiotic relationship farming has with the environment. Now an associate professor in the [Read More …]

2023 World Dairy Expo official judges named

December 19, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Individuals nominated and voted on by 2022 Dairy Cattle Show Exhibitors World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the eight official judges selected to evaluate North America’s finest dairy cattle on the colored shavings during [Read More …]

Cheese Markets Land With a Thud

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 16, 2022 CME spot Cheddar blocks dropped and barrels fared even worse. Cheese output remains strong, and there are fears that demand will no longer keep [Read More …]

New FDA yogurt standard a win for IDFA members

Following decades of advocacy from the dairy industry and formal objections filed by IDFA in July 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced changes to the 2021 2021 Yogurt Standard of Identity [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Seeks Nominations for 2023 Annual Awards

Nominations are open for Holstein Association USA’s annual awards. These include the 2023 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership awards. “Each year, it’s an honor to recognize outstanding Holstein Association USA members [Read More …]

USDA Invests in Critical Infrastructure to Lower Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Climate Change Across Rural America