Year: 2023

On December 16, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross released a decision regarding a petition submitted by STOP QIP, which seeks a referendum to terminate the Quota Implementation Plan. In her written decision, the Secretary states, “…I am [Read More …]

Starting a Dairy Farm with $20,000 with Paul Windemuller, Dream Winds Dairy, Coopersville, Michigan

Some say it’s impossible to start a dairy farm from scratch these days, but 9 years ago, Michigan dairyman Paul Windemuller did it…with just $20,000 in cash. Get ready to tap into the business mindset [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $9.2M To Innovate Research Projects Seeking To Reduce Livestock Enteric Methane Emission

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is pleased to announce the award of $9.2 million in grant funding to six research projects under the Livestock Enteric Methane [Read More …]

End The Dairy Signal Year on OSHA Updates, Strategic Planning, Legal Employment Issues

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits while tuning in for interactive discussions The final week of 2023’s The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will provide planning and compliance strategies for dairy producers as [Read More …]

On Reflection and Planning

I love listening to Christmas music during the holiday season because it always reminds me of home. I remember when I was little, starting as early as Thanksgiving weekend, my mom would have Christmas music [Read More …]

Farm bill extension stipulation delays 2024 DMC Program enrollment

The 2018 Farm Bill extension, announced in mid-November as part of a congressional spending agreement, was intended to mean “business as usual for 2024” when it comes to USDA farm programs, according to Farm Service [Read More …]

Organic Valley Flips the Script in 2023 by Welcoming Dozens of Family Farms into the Cooperative Amidst Farm Crisis

As farmers and rural communities face the effects of increased consolidation, an organic dairy cooperative seeks not just more milk but more farmers. In a year marked by significant challenges for small family farms and [Read More …]

CDFA Awards More Than $19 Million In Grants To Support Greenhouse Gas Reductions At Dairies

Dairy Digester Research and Development Program projects are expected to reduce over 2.45 million MTCO2e per year, equivalent to removing more than 545,000 cars from the road CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) [Read More …]

Learn How to Maintain your Dairy’s Market Access at Carbon Conference 2.0

PDPW presents January 30 conference with information to steer through complex markets Understanding the options, opportunities, risks and pitfalls of the growing carbon market sector is critical for dairy producers to improve their management practices [Read More …]

Preventing Dairy Cow Ketosis: Nutritional Management during Transition

January 25, 2024 Join Dr. Robert Van Saurn, Penn State Extension Veterinarian, to learn the latest about preventing ketosis in dairy cows—essential for pros, students, and farm staff. Join our upcoming webinar where you’ll delve [Read More …]

Socialization for Success: Two Recent Studies Expand Our Understanding of How Early Social Housing Helps Dairy Calves Thrive

Two articles in JDS Communications® explore potential housing advancements for dairy calves and their impact on behavior, personality, and future well-being Dairy industry professionals continuously work to ensure the highest possible welfare for dairy calves, [Read More …]

Discounts Available for Dairy Producers to Attend Dairy Summit, Producer Panel Discussions Planned

Dairy Producers Can Attend the PA Dairy Summit at Discount For dairy producers who are looking to unlock their potential through networking, insight and inspiration, the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is a nationally recognized conference for [Read More …]

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What Has The Checkoff Done In 2023 and What To Look Forward To In 2024

Checkoff Year-In-Review From Dairy Management Inc.’s Chair Marilyn Hershey and CEO and President Barb O’Brien Listen as Marilyn Hershey, DMI’s chair, and Barb O’Brien, DMI’s CEO and President, discuss the 2023 National Dairy Checkoff Year-In-Review [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy CEO announces retirement after almost 40 years of checkoff career

Midwest Dairy, the checkoff organization representing over 4,000 dairy farmers in a ten-state region in the Midwest, would like to share that Molly Pelzer, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Midwest Dairy, has officially [Read More …]

Supporting Rural Primary Care Professionals with Parent and Patient Tools Focused on Childhood Nutrition

December 26, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy is a key component of a healthy diet and a healthy life and meeting healthcare providers, big or small, is important to checkoff. That’s why Midwest Dairy developed a comprehensive and engaging toolkit themed [Read More …]

A Charcuterie Christmas

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 22, 2023 There was a decided lack of Christmas cheer in the Class III markets this week. The January through April contracts scored life-of-contract lows. December [Read More …]

Case IH Recognized for Outstanding Agricultural Innovation with ASABE AE50 Awards Across Product Lines

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recognized Case IH for outstanding agricultural innovation across product lines with AE50 awards for the Steiger 715 Quadtrac, Model Year 2024 Steiger 425-645 tractors, AFS Furrow Command [Read More …]

Peggy Coffeen Interviews Young Leader Michael Neves

Peggy Cofeen speaks with Young Leader today is Michael Neves. He joins us from California, though he has a network in the dairy community that reaches around the world.The first few years of Michael’s career [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance releases reports from 2023 animal rights conferences

Food chain – from farm to fork – urged to prepare for activism in 2024 including “open rescue,” legislative campaigns, and pressure to drop meat from the mennu The Animal Agriculture Alliance has concluded the [Read More …]

Milk Prices Rise as Production Declines and Inventory Shrinks

December 24, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Domestic commercial use of milk in all products grew at an annual rate of 2 percent during August-October, which, combined with a 10 percent annual drop in the volume of U.S. dairy exports, has led [Read More …]

A Very Merry Christmas From DairyBusiness News!

We want to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas! It’s hard to believe that the year is almost over. Our team hopes that you all have a wonderful holiday and we are anxious [Read More …]

Two Junior Holstein Members Named National Judi Collinsworth Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Holstein Association USA is thrilled to support two Junior Holstein members with college scholarships. The National Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Memorial Scholarship award recognizes National Junior Holstein Exhibitors who have shown committed involvement and [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Partners With USDA To Award $11.5 Million To Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program [Read More …]

Celebrating a Dynasty of Friends of Expo

On Wednesday, December 13, World Dairy Expo hosted its annual Friends of Expo celebration, honoring the hundreds of volunteers, paid workers, and partners who make World Dairy Expo possible. Highlighting the evening was the presentation [Read More …]

ADM Broadens Global Flavors Capabilities with Agreement to Acquire UK-Based FDL

FDL, with $120 million in projected 2023 sales, offers significant innovation capabilities along with strong presence in $900 billion European foodservice channel a global leader in human and animal nutrition, today announced that it has [Read More …]

Even Santa Prefers Real Dairy

“Up on the housetop, reindeer pause, out jumps good old Santa Claus. Down through the chimney with lots of toys, all for the little ones Christmas joys.” But then, as Santa is getting ready to [Read More …]

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