Year: 2022

Among the findings was: 29% of farmer workers, owners, managers had thought of suicide in past year Researchers at the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University gave a preview of “Farmer’s Mental Well-Being [Read More …]

AgCertain Industries Acquires Blue Cheese Maker Maytag Dairy Farms

AgCertain Industries, Inc., a food, agricultural and bio-based product development, manufacturing and marketing company based in Ames, IA, today announces its acquisition of Newton, IA-based Maytag Dairy Farms, manufacturer and marketer of the world-famous [Read More …]

Heat Stress Forecasting Apps Available

The transition from spring to summer often happens seemingly overnight; cold, cloudy conditions one day followed by sunny conditions with warm (or even hot) temperatures the next. Those rapid transitions can trigger heat stress [Read More …]

Farm Bureau members advocate for ag in D.C.

June 20, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute Wisconsin Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C, last week representing Wisconsin farmers. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, [Read More …]

Have Dairy Markets Soared a Little Too Far?

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 17, 2022 Concerns about demand have been simmering near the surface for several months. This week, rising interest rates and a plummeting stock market brought the [Read More …]

USDA, Innovation Center Sign MOU To Continue Dairy Sustainability Commitment

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue working toward the dairy industry’s 2050 environmental stewardship goals while [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on calf nutrition requirements

Join Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – “New NASEM Requirements for Calves: Turn Information into Action” – set for June 30, at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Jim Quigley, [Read More …]

Collin Peterson Named Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient

For three decades, the Honorable Collin Peterson was dedicated to championing agricultural legislation in Washington, D.C. Known as the dairy policy expert in Congress, Peterson made significant contributions to the dairy industry through his [Read More …]

Cover crops, alfalfa management and market updates

Episodes of The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) next week Tuesday will feature cover crop management and interseeding options. On Wednesday, June 22, we’ll talk about fertilizer deficiencies in alfalfa and that impacts [Read More …]

Crop Insurance Prevented Planting Coverage for Field Crops

June 19, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A wet spring has some farmers wondering about their prevented planting coverage. The wet spring here in the Northeast, had many of farmers are wondering about their prevented planting coverage under crop insurance. As of [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Ashlie Johnson, Brooke HR talks about important issues to consider for your dairy business

In this episode, Ashlie talks about succession planning, employee retention, and work place harassment and how these topics are of vital importance to your business. Ashlie Johnson, PHR is an accomplished HR Manager and [Read More …]

Dairy Cow Stress is Complicated

Jefo introduces a stressors resource center to help farmers identify and manage potential problems When dairy farmers plan their days, they should lean on this David Allen quote: “You can do anything, but not everything.” [Read More …]

Leading Dairy Farm Managers Prioritize Data

Today’s leading dairy farm managers use data to drive their farm decisions, streamline operations and grow revenue. With the technology boom, efficiency, connectivity, and software have become necessary. Dairy is no exception. Instead of being [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program seeking applications

Holstein USA is interested in research projects designed to advance the profitability and health of Registered Holstein cattle through genetics Researchers are invited to submit applications for Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program. The program [Read More …]

Edge applauds Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Bill aims to reduce bottlenecks at U.S. ports Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, applauded passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act by the House of Representatives. The [Read More …]

DWD, DATCP secretaries tour DVR-assisted farms

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation plays key role in ag industry Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek recently hit the [Read More …]

Dairies earn 2022 Sustainability Award

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announces 2022 winners The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class of seven exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices and [Read More …]

Managing Performance Online Course

Registration still open Registration is still open for Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development’s Managing Performance six-week course in the Supervisory Leadership Certificate program. Managing Performance materials release June 17, 2022 and live weekly Zoom discussions will be held from 11 [Read More …]

Join ‘Protecting Your Profits’ webinar on June 22

Discussion will provide dairy market updates The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, June 22 at 12 p.m. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month and led [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes on a roll with new Butter Balls product launch

Inspired by consumers who picked up cooking during the pandemic, these convenient, pre-portioned butter balls make at-home meals easier Land O’Lakes, Inc. has put a new spin on butter with the launch of Land O [Read More …]

Tillamook inks partnership with Dot Foods

Ice cream to be accessible in all 50 states. Tillamook ice cream inked an exclusive partnership with Dot Foods, unlocking the potential for Tillamook Ice Cream to be accessible via Dot’s network of customers, including more [Read More …]

Wildfire smoke exposure negatively impacts dairy cow health

New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines effects of wildfire smoke on dairy cattle, including reduced milk production Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades [Read More …]

USDA Deputy Secretary Bronaugh to Lead United Kingdom Trade Mission

Representatives from 37 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations will join U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to London, United Kingdom (UK), June 22-24. “The United [Read More …]

Understanding Dairy Cow Behavior to Optimize Nutritional Management

The Real Science Lecture from Dr. Trevor DeVries is now available online! Dr. DeVries takes us through how dairy cow behavior can help us better understand and handle feeding and nutritional management practices. In case [Read More …]

Don’t Make Climate Disclosure Rule Overly Burdensome on Food and Agriculture or a Barrier to Entry for Smaller Dairy Processors

Yesterday, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) proposed rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” IDFA suspects that the proposed SEC [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Gather in Washington, D.C.

Women in agriculture from throughout the U.S. recently gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 36th Annual American Agri-Women (AAW) Fly-In to D.C. and the 27th Annual Symposium. After a two-year absence due to COVID restrictions, [Read More …]

Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Today, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) announced the public call for nominations to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The committee will review scientific evidence to help inform [Read More …]

A Bipartisan Win for American Dairy Exports

IDFA Applauds Passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act by the [Read More …]

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Evonik to share latest dairy nutrition research insights at 2022 ADSA Annual Meeting