Month: March 2023

With Netafim’s SDI-E System A family-owned dairy near Chowchilla, Calif. is setting a new standard for sustainable farming. Its implementation of Netafim USA’s subsurface drip irrigation for dairy effluent (SDI-E) has been a resounding success in improving [Read More …]

‘Manureshed’ management in Susquehanna River basin key to Chesapeake Bay cleanup

March 29, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A novel study by a Penn State-led research team suggests that “manureshed” management in the Susquehanna River basin could make a big difference in the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay. The Susquehanna delivers half [Read More …]

Consistency and Commitment Will Fuel Ongoing Growth of U.S. Dairy Exports

The United States’ growth as a committed, consistent global dairy supplier delivering a portfolio of products suiting the needs of overseas buyers has driven U.S. dairy exports to three straight record years. The U.S. Dairy [Read More …]

Local manure regulations can help reduce water pollution from dairy farms

Animal agriculture is a major source of water pollution in the United States, as manure runoff carries excess nutrients into rivers and lakes. Because of their non-point source nature, most farms are not regulated under [Read More …]

Christine Leonard Named 2023 Compeer Financial GroundBreaker of the Year

Leonard is a dairy farmer near Norwood Young America, Minnesota Compeer Financial, a Farm Credit cooperative based in the Upper Midwest, is pleased to announce Christine Leonard as the recipient of the organization’s 2023 GroundBreaker of the [Read More …]

USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Tornado in Mississippi

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that assistance is available for communities and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather and tornado that tore through Mississippi on March 25. “My thoughts and prayers [Read More …]

USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk   

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk, as [Read More …]

Students Interested in Agricultural Communications Offered Free Professional Organization Membership

Wisconsin-based Filament agricultural public relations and marketing communications agency will sponsor the first 50 students who apply for 2023 membership in the Agricultural Communicators Network The Agricultural Communicators Network (ACN, formerly AAEA) announces students interested in agricultural [Read More …]

IDF World Dairy Summit Returns to the United States, Registration Open

Registration opens today for the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit 2023 to be held October 16-19 in Chicago, Illinois. The Summit is returning to the United States for the first time in 30 years [Read More …]

The State of the Ag Economy

Banking failures. Interest rate hikes. Market turmoil. Recent headlines are fueling anxiety around the economy. How are these fears seeping into the agricultural industry? In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we’re joined by [Read More …]

Dairy Students Visit New York Dairy Farms in National Competition

New York State is home to nearly 3,500 family owned and operated dairy farms. So, it’s no secret to why the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge is heading to Saratoga Springs for their National Competition. [Read More …]

Governor Newsom Eases Drought Restrictions

WHAT TO KNOW: Climate change has made California’s dry and wet spells more extreme and unpredictable – after the three driest years on record, recent rain and snowfall have dramatically changed conditions in many parts of [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies Fall Again in 2022

Chapter 12 was introduced in bankruptcy law as a temporary measure in 1986 and became permanent in 2005. With 169 filings, farm bankruptcies in 2022 were the lowest since Chapter 12 became permanent in 2005. [Read More …]

Nine graduate from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER program

The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities. Nine farmers and agribusiness professionals from around Ohio recently graduated from [Read More …]

Commodity Classic Announces Record-Breaking Event

Over 10,400 Attendees in Orlando for Farming’s Must-Attend Show Over 10,400 attendees – farmers as well as exhibitors, industry stakeholders and members of the media – gathered for the 2023 Commodity Classic March 9-11 in [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The deadline for nominations is April 28, 2023. From the nominees, the Secretary of [Read More …]

Discover new communication strategies at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Learn about corporate social responsibility reporting and how to connect with Generation Z Connecting with skeptical consumers about animal agriculture is becoming increasingly important as issues like environmental stewardship and animal welfare are top-of-mind for [Read More …]

Athletes ‘Refuel with Chocolate Milk’

Dairy farmer Rich Hill from Cattaraugus, N.Y., recently joined the New York State Dairy Ambassador team, along with several county dairy promoters, at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) state basketball [Read More …]

Silage Safety, Mastitis Control and Market Updates

PDPW brings forth interactive discussions on timely topics with industry experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature conversations to keep dairy teams, cows and finances healthy and productive. [Read More …]

Tile Drainage on Farms – Managing for Water Quality and Soil Health

April 18, 2023 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hybrid Event In-person at Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District (Auburn, NY) Online via Zoom Tile drainage – why do farmers utilize this practice and what [Read More …]

5th Annual 2023 Real California Pizza Contest Kicks Off Search for Top U.S. Pizza Chefs

Entries open to professional pizza chefs, culinary students, $30,000 in prizes on the line for innovative pizzas using California cheese and dairy The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) opened entries for the 2023 Real California [Read More …]

A Toast to Dairy on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Join us for our annual farm-to-fork event benefiting the Dairy Excellence Foundation! A Toast to Dairy is a great way to celebrate Pennsylvania dairy, network with individuals from the dairy community, and support the next [Read More …]

Appreciating What We Take for Granted

In January, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Calving Corner, which is Pennsylvania’s live dairy cow birthing center at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. More than 100,000 people come through the exhibit during the [Read More …]

Pennsylvania 4-H State Council Unveils New Annual Theme

During Pennsylvania 4-H Week, March 12-18, the 4-H State Council announced this year’s theme: “Build: Inspire, Influence, Impact.” According to the State Council team, the theme emphasizes the importance of building a personal legacy. 4-H [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Exports stoke dairy demand

The U.S. dairy economy entered 2023 notably affected by milk production growth and sharply higher dairy-product retail price inflation. But with total U.S. dairy exports well over year-ago levels during November–January, export growth was able [Read More …]

Celebrating Women’s History Month!