Month: May 2023

April Gokey from Stargo Dairy in Malone, N.Y., hosted an on-farm chat to show students their “adopted” calves as part of the Adopt a Cow program conducted by the Center for Dairy Excellence with support [Read More …]

Wood Milk’ Parody Campaign

MilkPEP (the national dairy processor checkoff program) recently launched a first-of-its-kind campaign, “Wood Milk.” The approach is a parody of a celebrity-owned, new product introduction using the fake product “wood milk” to drive conversation about [Read More …]

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Shellbark Hollow Value-Added Goat Dairy

Tour a local farm and network with other women in agriculture! During this workshop, you will discover the benefits of a value-added business, the importance of raising dairy goats, and how to make the perfect [Read More …]

Regulatory RoundUP

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference returns this summer with a jam-packed lineup of current and former federal regulatory officials and regulatory experts from IDFA and other organizations serving the food, beverage and nutrition sector. This [Read More …]

Bipartisan Group Of Members Of Congress Introduce Legislation

To Strengthen Common Name Protection In Upcoming Farm Bill The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) and allied organizations commend today’s introduction of the Safeguarding [Read More …]

Producers to Receive Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), received 450 applications for rebates on approximately 145,000 acres of land for [Read More …]

Early Season Herbicide Injury to Corn

May 22, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Sometimes herbicides can cause crop injury especially in early season. This article provides an overview of certain symptoms and conditions typically associated with herbicide injury in corn and soybean. With the temperamental weather we have [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Drop Again

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 19, 2023 Spot whey also dipped below 30ȼ in 2020, when the pandemic closed nearly every gym in the nation, and demand for protein drinks plummeted. [Read More …]

The world needs our milk on World Milk Day

May 22, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As we approach World Milk Day (June 1) and National Dairy Month (June), what can we say about the current and future state of U.S. dairy exports? The consensus outlook from the experts on exports [Read More …]

CowManager presents awards to Select Sires consultants

CowManager® honored several Select Sires consultants and one South Dakota dairy with awards. Bekah Meller from COBA/Select Sires Inc. was named the 2023 Up and Coming CowManager Specialist of the Year. Meller lives in Kenton, Ohio [Read More …]

The New York State Department of Labor Announces Nearly $150,000 Wage Theft Recovery For Two Dairy Farm Workers

Commissioner Reardon Issues Warning to Unscrupulous Employers The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced a settlement in a wage theft case that resulted in two farm workers receiving nearly $150,000 in back wages. [Read More …]

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit Announce Intent to Pursue Merger

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit recently signed a letter of intent (LOI) to merge the two associations. Under the terms of the LOI, each Board unanimously voted to move forward [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards $100,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $100,000 in grant funding to 22 organizations to assist their efforts to support young and beginning farmer initiatives, [Read More …]

IDFA Lauds Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023

May 19, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New legislation would expand Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects to increase SNAP participants’ access to a variety of nutritious dairy products While dairy products are repeatedly recommended by the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) [Read More …]

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies talks with Paul Danbom of Brindeiro & Danbom Dairy

John Ellsworth and Paul Danbom talk talk on DairyVoice podcast about manure management, inflation, labor on the farm, and diversification. This is a preview of an upcoming DairyVoice podcast in June.

Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Common Name Protection in Upcoming Farm Bill

A coalition of American agricultural organizations hail introduction of legislation to proactively establish protections for foods and beverages using common terms in export markets. The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation [Read More …]

Dobbs Joins World Dairy Expo as Sponsorship Manager

World Dairy Expo® recently welcomed Jenifer Dobbs, Oxford, Wis., as the organization’s new Sponsorship Manager. In this role, Dobbs will cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with the hundreds of corporate, farm and individual sponsors involved in [Read More …]

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2023 Stakeholders Summit highlights benefits of partnering along the food supply chain

Grab a recording pass by May 19 so you don’t miss out on valuable insights! The Animal Agriculture Alliance released its 2023 Stakeholders Summit Highlights Report, featuring key quotes, takeaways, and insights from each session of [Read More …]

Dairy bills in play at the Texas Capitol

May 19, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 88th legislative session is very close to being over when you read this. The Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) staff has worked so hard this session to pass two pieces of legislation of interest to [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors 2022 Herds of Excellence

Annually, Holstein Association USA recognizes breeders who have developed herds with incredible production and type with the Herds of Excellence award. Ten outstanding Registered Holstein® herds have achieved this honor with their 2022 records. The [Read More …]

Checkoff Building Trust with Youth Through Dairy-Focused Science Education

The dairy checkoff is bringing a new approach to building trust with young Americans by helping high school curriculum writers across the country incorporate accurate science behind dairy farming. The “On The Farm STEM” (science, [Read More …]

Share Your Story and Celebrate Dairy Across PA With ‘Choose PA Dairy’ Resources

Submit Dairy-Themed Events Happening This Summer and Request Free Material With National Dairy Month approaching in June and to showcase the hard work of Pennsylvania dairy farmers, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several free [Read More …]

Opportunities for Veterans: Season 2 Premiere of Careers in Dairy

Leadership, devotion, discipline, and team building – these are the traits of many military veterans who have served our country and are now looking for career opportunities. Now is our opportunity to better educate military [Read More …]

Summer Escape July 19

Dairy Farm Tour, Water Ski Show and Social….see you in Perham for the 2023 Summer Escape! Farmers, allied business members and non-members will be coming together for fun and camaraderie. Wednesday Farm Tour at Sandhill [Read More …]

New initiatives support Northeast dairy innovation

Applications are open for a new online entrepreneurship class for innovators with ideas for value-added dairy products, and finalists have been announced for a first-ever dairy products competition. Both initiatives are part of a Cornell program [Read More …]

Celebrate Dairy Month at Open House Events Across Iowa

Learn about dairy production in Iowa during educational farm visits Iowans of all ages will have the chance to experience modern dairy farming this June, as the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team celebrates [Read More …]

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The Many Shades of Cattle Lameness

Lameness in cattle is a commonly encountered condition stemming from pain in one or more limbs, which affects not only how the animal moves, but their productivity as well. Cattle producers understand that lameness is [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee serves as an [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes says U.S. carbon farming payouts top $5 million in 2022