Month: August 2023

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) yesterday announced a one-year suspension of the Quota Program administration assessment, effective September 1, 2023. An excerpt of the notice letter from Kathy Diaz-Cretu, Director of the [Read More …]

Brief Update on the Progress of the Inadequate SGMA Subbasins

In making the rounds of public meetings of Inadequate Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) over the past couple of weeks, I have heard reports about the meetings these Subbasins have had with the State Water Resources [Read More …]

Select Sires graduates eight Holsteins and six Jerseys to daughter-proven lineups

With the August sire summary, Select Sires added eight Holstein and six Jersey sires to the daughter-proven lineup. From fertility to production, health and wellness to favorable type, this graduating class offers producers valuable genetics [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for Dairy

The milk production forecasts for 2023 and 2024 are lowered from last month. The cow inventory is lowered for both years based on the July 1 dairy cow inventory and heifer retention data provided in [Read More …]

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Scholarships Awarded to Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow High School Graduates

The Scholarships Recognize Students Who Are Advancing Their Education in Dairy-Related Fields Adria Russell of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania and Isaac Dechow of Centre County, Pennsylvania were recently awarded scholarships through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy [Read More …]

USDA To Provide Additional Financial Assistance to Qualifying Guaranteed Farm Loan Borrowers Facing Financial Risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will begin providing additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying guaranteed Farm Loan Programs (FLP) borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announcement is part of the [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting New Management Practice Proposals For Alternative Manure Management, Dairy Digester Research, Development Program Tools

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is now accepting proposals for innovative manure management practices to be included in its Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) Benefits Calculator Tools. Recognizing the critical role [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Wisconsin Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from severe and worsening drought conditions. Agricultural operations in Wisconsin are experiencing severe and worsening drought [Read More …]

Fall 2023 Weather, Market and Nutrient Management Outlooks

Leading experts share insights with dairy producers This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), episodes will provide timely updates and forecasts as dairy producers look ahead to the weather, market and [Read More …]

CASE IH Expands Line-Up With New Tech For Small And Mid-Size Operations

Narrow operating windows make maximizing productivity essential during planting and harvest, regardless of farm size. That’s why Case IH has purposefully designed its latest models of the Early Riser® planter, Early Riser 2120, and Axial-Flow® combine, Axial-Flow [Read More …]

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program now accepting grant applications

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) currently has open application windows for four grant programs: the Research and Education Grant Program, due on October 5, 2023 the Partnership Grant Program [Read More …]

What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now

The September Farm Foundation® Forum, What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now, will provide an updated forecast into the current factors influencing how the next farm bill is being shaped and what the likely policy outcomes [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for four top awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry. Nominations open today and will close on Friday, Oct. 27. Winners will be announced [Read More …]

New Perspectives on Dairy Cattle Lifespan

August 14, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For a deep dive into dairy cow lifespans, attend the 45th Discover Conference, October 23-26, 2023, in Itasca, Illinois, hosted by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Length of dairy cow life is a topic with many facets [Read More …]

Calm Pervades the Dairy Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 11, 2023 Juxtaposed with the recent fireworks, the spot markets may have seemed downright boring to some as prices moved mostly sideways with just a few [Read More …]

Ashley Elsbernd Crowned 70th Iowa Dairy Princess

Ashley Elsbernd, a 19-year-old from Calmar, was crowned the 70th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 9. Ashley, daughter of Peter and Kristi Elsbernd, will spend [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

Nominations now open for IDFA Laureate, Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, Food Safety Leadership, and Workplace of the Year The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for four top awards presented annually [Read More …]

Dairy exports still challenged by global headwinds in June; What does the second half hold?

USDEC’s market analysts weigh in on the export outlook for H2. June’s export data looked fairly similar to the past several months. Total export volume in June unfortunately trailed prior year levels by 13%, or [Read More …]

Ancient DNA reveals an early African origin of Cattle in the Americas

Cattle may seem like uniquely American animals, steeped in the lore of cowboys, cattle drives and sprawling ranches. But cattle didn’t exist on the American continents prior to the arrival of the Spanish, who brought [Read More …]

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Savoring The Cottage Cheese ‘Moment’

Picking your favorite dairy food is sort of like choosing a favorite child. As a dairy farmer I love them all, of course, but if I’m being honest, I have a special place for my [Read More …]

Breakfast After the Bell

One of the most effective ways to significantly boost school breakfast participation is to make it part of the academic day We’re proud to support and help implement the following service models that improve student [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Launches Policy Review Panels

NIAA will offer unbiased, third-party reviews toorganizational policies related to animal agriculture. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has launched a new program to review organizational policies and positions specific to animal agriculture as [Read More …]

Global Cow: Available Trainees/Employees

August 11, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We have several people in various categories of visas who are ready for placements in the USA. TRAINEES/INTERNS on J-1’s: ONE-YEAR PLACEMENTS with main goal of learning (see details on J-1 program) Ronni, ECUADOR. Ronni has [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson Discusses Employee Disciplinary Action

Ashlie Johnson with with Brooke Human Resource Solutions talks about dairy employer disciplinary action to provide a positive result with your employee and to protect your farm business. Being Consistent is key. You should have [Read More …]

You can’t turn off dairy cow stress

August 11, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Stressors resource center helps shed light on its complexities How do you save energy? That’s easy. Turn off the lights. Unfortunately, when it comes to dairy cow stress, it’s not that simple. You can’t turn [Read More …]

DBIA Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunities

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) will begin accepting applications August 21 for two upcoming grant opportunities: the Dairy [Read More …]

Milk Margins Hit Lowest Level Since 2019 Dairy Margin Coverage Authorization

For the month of June, the Farm Service Agency reported a $3.65 per hundredweight milk margin above feed costs, the smallest margin since the Dairy Margin Coverage program was authorized in the 2018 farm bill. [Read More …]

UMaine researchers using precision technology to help Maine dairy farmers