Month: January 2023

Bar 20 Dairy of Kerman, Calif., was recognized today as the 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum. The award is presented each year by IDFA [Read More …]

NMPF applauds additional Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program payments

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and leading congressional dairy advocates for providing $100 million in additional, targeted payments under the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program that will aid medium-sized [Read More …]

USDA offers additional assistance to dairy farmers

The USDA today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). [Read More …]

What does global feed production reveal about the future of agri-food?

The 2023 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook reveals the results of the 12th annual Alltech Global Feed Survey and the key trends that are shaping the future of our industry, including technologies that are making a big impact, sustainability [Read More …]

Jim Sartori, Chairman and Former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, Former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Honored

IDFA Laureate Award The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized the remarkable leadership of Jim Sartori, chairman and former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, by honoring [Read More …]

Alice in Dairyland and Agriculture in the Classroom Partner to Share Importance of Wisconsin Specialty Crops

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Alice in Dairyland program is partnering with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom program to promote specialty crops in classrooms across [Read More …]

Farmers face unique mental-health challenges

Farming is a uniquely stressful occupation, and farmer mental-health needs tend to be underserved, said Loganville, WI dairy farmer Randy Roecker in the latest Dairy Defined podcast. Roecker, a board member for Foremost Farms USA, [Read More …]

DBA honors DiGangi as Advocate of the Year

Award given to a farmer who exemplifies the dairy advocacy spirit Dairy farmers work every day to ensure their cows receive the highest quality care. On any given day, they might find themself holding any [Read More …]

Dairy industry eager for reforms to Federal Milk Marketing Orders

“Make allowances” last updated in 2008 no longer reflect dairy manufacturing costs U.S. dairy producers and processors are paying close attention to preliminary discussions about the 2023 Farm Bill in anticipation of critical reforms to [Read More …]

Five ways to avoid antibiotic residues on the dairy

These practices can help producers make strides toward more judicious antibiotic use and prevent residue violations “When we use antibiotics in dairy animals, our first goal is to help the animal overcome sickness,” explained Mark [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY offers online forage management course

Course runs January 27 through March 24, 2023 Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY is adding to its popular online course series with a course that focuses on forage management. The Forage Management online course offers practical information [Read More …]

Concentrated Flow Paths on Farms

Monday Feb. 20, 2023 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET) Registration deadline:February 20, 2023 1:00 p.m. Water running off the surface of the soil after a significant rain event can cause water quality concerns in local waterways. [Read More …]

“Match Made In Heaven” survey asks about livestock + crops

Project is surveying farmers in six states on reintegrating crop, livestock systems A regional project “Match Made In Heaven: Livestock + Crops” is surveying farmers in six states to learn about a growing movement to [Read More …]

Farm Bureau President re-elected to national leadership post

Jamie Johansson has been re-elected to a two-year term as one of six executive board members for the American Farm Bureau Federation California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson has been re-elected to a two-year term [Read More …]

NCBA announces lawsuit against Biden administration WOTUS rule

Files lawsuit against the EPA challenging the Biden administration’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the Biden administration’s final [Read More …]

Southern States Cooperative Celebrates a Century of Serving Customers in the Southeast

“I attribute this longevity to the dedication of our employees, many who have served this cooperative, and its members, for decades” Southern States Cooperative is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 with events focused on its [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards

Patricia D. Stroup of Nestle S.A. and Nestrade S.A. Named Chair the IDFA Executive Council The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors [Read More …]

Bess Lewis joins Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development

Ag Workforce hires Spanish speaking Management Development specialist Mary “Bess” Lewis (ml2656@cornell.edu) joins Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development Team as a Management Development Specialist. Lewis is a bilingual educator who focuses on developing Spanish-speaking and ESL [Read More …]

National DHIA awards $1,000 scholarships to 9 students

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee chose nine high school seniors and college students to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Committee members ranked applicants based on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community [Read More …]

Midwest Manure Summit

The Midwest Manure Summit will feature leading researchers and industry professionals discussing strategies and technologies to optimize manure management, upgrade biogas production, as well as effectively manage manure-derived nutrients and odor and gas emissions. [Read More …]

National forage and grazing experts to speak

January 24, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Heart of America Grazing Conference will take place Feb. 20 and 21 The Heart of America Grazing Conference will take place Feb. 20 and 21 at the Ferdinand Community Center in Ferdinand, Ind. Hosted by [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition Awards 5 Scholarships to rising stars in agriculture

$14,000 given to 3 graduate students, 2 undergraduate students The Lallemand Forward Scholarship Committee has awarded five scholarships to up-and-coming students and established scholars within agriculture. “This is the seventh year Lallemand Animal Nutrition awarded [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Sink to New Lows

January 24, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 20, 2023 The bears were out in force this week, pressuring the dairy markets to new lows as supplies accumulated and global demand prospects dimmed. [Read More …]

Van Orden named to House Ag Committee

WFBF calls Van Orden “a voice promoting agriculture” On Jan. 16, the House Republican Steering Committee selected the Republican members who will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress. U.S. Rep. Derrick [Read More …]

Implementing cheese pushers can increase sales and reduce labor costs

Chunk cheese is a dairy aisle staple – one that is a consistently good seller and has huge spikes in sales around the holidays too. Modern store set-ups in the dairy aisle often leave very [Read More …]

Communications Skills and Calf Care Take Center Stage on PDPW’s The Dairy Signal

The Dairy Signal® features interactive discussions with experts to advance dairy farms and farmers Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will deliver timely discussions on managing multi-generational teams and [Read More …]

Members of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Announced

Scientific experts will review the body of evidence on key nutrition topics to help inform HHS-USDA’s development of next guidelines The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Department [Read More …]

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