Year: 2022

October 14, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Forages make up a significant portion of a dairy ration, and there are many variables in the harvest and storage process that can impact forage quality. Presentation highlights will include: · Identify proper field maturity, dry [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Megan Mouw on the Dairy Challenge, how it works and benefits youth

DairyVoice and DairyBusiness News host Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barriers speaks with Megan Mouw, Chairman of Wester Regional North American Inner-collegiate Dairy Challenge and member of that board. They talk about [Read More …]

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Join the Animal Agriculture Alliance as “Partners in Progress” at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Speaking proposals sought through November 25 The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its 2023 Stakeholders Summit, scheduled for May 4-5 in Arlington, Va., will be themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for [Read More …]

How to raise beef x dairy calves for the highest quality and value

Beef x dairy crossbreeding is still a relatively new concept for many calf raisers, but as an industry, we know there’s a lot of opportunity to add value to an operation. Calf raisers now need [Read More …]

Findings From Mental Wellness Survey: What It Means for PA Animal Agriculture

Are you planning to join us for a free webinar this Friday, October 14 at 9 a.m.? If you missed the initial release of the findings from the 2022 Animal Agriculture Mental Wellness Survey, Ginger Fenton from Penn State Extension [Read More …]

Three Levels of Dairy-Specific Financial Training

Registration Open for 2022-23 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy®; Partial Scholarships Available Register today for dairy’s only financial literacy program designed to equip dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals with the tools they [Read More …]

Companies Recognized for Outstanding Booths at WDE

World Dairy Expo hosted 672 participating companies during its 55th event featuring booths of all shapes and sizes. At the conclusion of this year’s event, three booths of varying sizes were recognized with Outstanding Booth [Read More …]

Maple-Leigh Futures Wins Overall Herdsmanship Honor

Each year, World Dairy Expo recognizes dairy cattle exhibitor strings with Herdsmanship Awards. Herdsmanship Awards are given to individuals or dairy farms demonstrating exemplary exhibit organization, cleanliness and cooperation with fellow exhibitors and show [Read More …]

Tackle production costs by supporting feed efficiency in feedlot cattle

Newly available Purina EfficienZ fermentation product offers cattle feeders a cost-effective way to improve feed-to-gain conversion Feed costs are a constant consideration for cattle feeders. Improving feed efficiency, even by a small margin, can pay [Read More …]

Walmart Foundation teams up with National FFA Foundation

Grant of $750,000 will support incorporation of sustainability principles in school education The Walmart Foundation has awarded the National FFA Foundation Inc. a grant of $750,000 to incorporate sustainability principles in school education. The National [Read More …]

Vermont’s Thygesen wins the 2022 Merle Howard Award

Keenan Thygesen of Tunbridge, Vermont, was named the 18th Merle Howard Award winner at the 55th World Dairy Expo on Friday, October 7. “Hard-working” and “a can-do attitude” are two descriptions for this year’s Merle Howard [Read More …]

Coon Captures A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award

The 2022 A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award was presented to Timothy Coon of Amenia, New York, during World Dairy Expo 2022. Whitie Thomson was known for his exemplary leadership and sportsmanship in the Showring. This [Read More …]

Farm Credit East offers Seminars for the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers

A successful manager is required to master many aspects of the farm business. To help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills, Farm Credit East is hosting GenerationNext seminars this fall and [Read More …]

Statement from International Dairy Foods Association on the Reagan-Udall Foundation

Food Expert Panel Charged with Reviewing the FDA Foods Program Joseph Scimeca, PhD, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), submitted formal comments to the Reagan-Udall Foundation [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Registration Announced for 2023

Are you interested in enrolling in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program for the 2023 year, or do you know a dairy producer who might be? Last week, the USDA Farm Service Agency announced the [Read More …]

Stammer says cooperatives as valuable as ever

To celebrate National Cooperative Month (and the centennial of the Capper-Volstead Act that underpins farm cooperatives to this day), Cooperative Hall of Fame Member Rich Stammer, former CEO of Agri-Mark, says the values of cooperatives remain important [Read More …]

CDFA awards $37.65M to projects supporting greenhouse gas reduction

Projects will will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from manure on California dairy and livestock farms The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced that it has awarded $37.65 million in grant funding to [Read More …]

“This American Dairy Farmer” connects consumers, producers

New season starts with Orleans Poverty Hill Farm in Albion, N.Y. Highlighting family, tradition and sustainable food production is the goal of American Dairy Association North East’s video series, “This American Dairy Farmer.” Since launching [Read More …]

How do facilities affect respiratory disease in young calf?

Free webinar will be held October 25, at 11 a.m. There are many aspects of raising dairy calves that can affect their future performance. Calfhood Disease: How Do Facilities Affect Respiratory Disease in the Young [Read More …]

PDPW Stride™ Youth Leadership Conference Provides Exciting Opportunities for High School Students

On-Farm Tours and Labs, Mini-Career Fair, Leadership Training Set for Nov. 12 High school students ages 15 to 18 are invited to attend the Stride Youth Leadership Conference presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), to [Read More …]

Transition Cow Challenges, Weather Update and Market

October 12, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy producers can learn from and interact with industry experts in webinars Tune in to this week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) for timely updates on weather and market news and transition [Read More …]

DairyAmerica is the U.S. Dairy Exporter of the Year

DairyAmerica is honored for its service to the U.S. dairy industry, its passionate approach to trade and for exporting dairy ingredients to more than 60 countries. In a year in which a global supply-chain crisis [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Introduces ORBENIN-DC™ in Convenient Pails

Merck Animal Health announces that ORBENIN-DC™ (cloxacillin benzathine intramammary infusion) dry cow treatment is now available in convenient 144-syringe pails. ORBENIN-DC effectively targets Gram-positive bacteria at dry-off with zero milk withhold post-calving. “Dairy producers have long [Read More …]

Healthy School Meals Including Dairy Are a Top Priority for Many U.S. Voters, Particularly Low-Income Parents

Near Unanimous Support for Milk in School Meals Among Parents With School-aged Children Nine-in-ten voters with children in public schools say making sure school meals are healthy and nutritious for children in their community is [Read More …]

Everybody Cut Footloose for the International Holstein Show

Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET, owned by Duckett Holsteins, Vierra Dairy and Tim & Sharyn Abbott of Rudolph, Wisconsin, was named Grand Champion Female of the International Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo®. With this title, [Read More …]

Annette Aims, Shoots and Scores as Supreme Champion of the Junior Show

The Supreme Champion of the Junior Show honors were awarded to Homeridge T Annette, the Grand Champion of the International Junior Jersey Show. Annette is owned by Budjon, Vail, Cunningham, Powers and K & [Read More …]

You’re Invited to ‘Own Your Future’ Forum on November 10

Does this sound familiar? You or another partner in your dairy ownership wants to retire someday in the near future. Your 30-something children who have been working all their lives for your family business are [Read More …]

Environmental Benefits Of Modern Dairy Study Unveiled By AEM, Dairy Organizations At World Dairy Expo