Year: 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $1.92 million investment to establish an Agriculture Business Innovation Center at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NC A&T) State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) [Read More …]

Agoro Carbon Alliance Distributed More Than $9 Million to Farmers and Ranchers Across the U.S.

June 10, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One-year post launch, the company reflects on its success Agoro Carbon Alliance has distributed more than $9 million in payments to U.S. farmers and ranchers in its first year, carving a unique position in the [Read More …]

Don Schindler and Scott Wallin discuss the importance of social media to the dairy industry

Don Schindler, Senior Vice President of Digital Initiatives and Scott Wallin, Vice President of Industry Media Relations, both at at Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), spend a few minutes talking about the importance of social media to [Read More …]

Wustenberg comes out of retirement to help ImmuCell’s commercial team launch novel subclinical mastitis treatment Re-Tain®

ImmuCell Corporation is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Wustenberg, a veterinarian and seasoned industry professional with extensive milk-quality experience on both dairy producer and processor sides has come out of early retirement to [Read More …]

Dairy Revenue Protection – June 2022

Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is a risk management tool for U.S. dairy producers. Set a floor on market prices when the time is right. Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is an insurance program for U.S. dairy [Read More …]

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Plan now to attend Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

Three locations to offer daylong programs Penn State Extension’s Youth Dairy Day has expanded into Youth Dairy and Livestock Day. This free program is open for youth ages 8 to 18 and is being offered [Read More …]

Growing Great People: Workshop for Dairy Farmers

Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer Cornell Ag Workforce Development and the regional Cornell Cooperative Extension teams are offering a series of hands-on regional training workshops “Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers. Become an [Read More …]

Facility Factors Related to Automatic Milking Systems

The AMS is a complete, coordinated system that impacts housing, feeding and overall dairy herd management. Adoption of automatic milking systems (AMS) continues to gain popularity on dairy farms. The AMS removes routine, intensive and [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment plummets as production costs skyrocket

Barometer dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to its lowest level since April 2020, down 22 points in May to a reading of 99. Agricultural [Read More …]

AgFest starts June 10-18 in Stockton

Event features jr. livestock shows and auction The San Joaquin AgFest Junior Livestock Show and Auction will take place June 10-18, 2022 at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. All San Joaquin County 4-H, Grange, and [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Do Not Leave Cash on the Table – Revisit Milk Components

Take steps to prevent your milk components from going south. Production perspective: The spring and summer months are challenging to dairy cows, especially to maintain strong milk fat and protein pounds. Components usually start going [Read More …]

Grazing Management for Organic, Grass-Fed, or Conventional Dairies

Effective management of pastures leads to greater success. In Pennsylvania, many dairies utilize grazing as a management tool for dairy cow nutrition. Organic and grass-fed dairies intensely manage pastures as a component of milking cow [Read More …]

How to Protect Yourself From Animal Activism

A Recap of This Summit Session With warmer weather over the summer months, you may be hosting community events or inviting more people onto your farm. While it’s important to open the barn doors and [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER Adds Two to Its Customer-Driven Dairy Team

To help unlock more opportunities for customers and serve the needs of the dairy industry, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production recently hired two new team members. Each brings a wealth of experience in [Read More …]

What’s in your feed can help dairy cattle during heat stress

The imminent summer season means the animals in your care will be at risk of suffering from heat stress. Heat stress can negatively affect the productivity and health of dairy cattle by impacting dry matter [Read More …]

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Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Announces 2022 Sustainability Award 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 technologies that have a broad and positive impact. [Read More …]

CDFA announces on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Application deadline is July 2, 2022 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to [Read More …]

WCMA honors legislative leaders with new award

Recognizing five federal and state legislators as Cheese Champions As June Dairy Month begins, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is recognizing five federal and state legislators as Cheese Champions for their efforts to support [Read More …]

College student receives Susan S. Beshore Memorial Scholarship

One-Time $7,000 scholarship recognizes a student who Is committed to dairy, community service Paige Peiffer, a junior at The Pennsylvania State University, was recently recognized with the Susan S. Beshore Memorial Scholarship — a one-time [Read More …]

FFA members head back to Washington, D.C.

FFA members can attend WLC during one of seven weeks through July 30 For more than 50 years, FFA members from across the country converged on Washington, D.C., in the summer to evaluate their personal [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Farm Bill recommendations

On-farm flexibility, access to capital and programs are key American Agri-Women (AAW) released the recommendations of their Farm Bill Task Force last week. AAW President Heather Hampton+Knodle said their philosophy is to focus on fundamentals [Read More …]

USDA Offering Nationwide Waiver for Infant Formula

Expanded flexibilities will provide widest access to both U.S.-produced and imported formulas for families in need The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering nationwide waivers to increase access to infant formula for families in need [Read More …]

On-farm Hoof Management Workshops provide “living case study”

boosts comfort, productivity of dairy herds PDPW events to be held June 14 in New York; June 28 in Wisconsin; June 30 in South Dakota Leading experts in dairy cow lameness and hoof care research [Read More …]

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