Year: 2023

In the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) issued June 9, milk production for 2023 is forecast lower than last month on slower growth in milk-per-cow than previously expected. Milk production for 2024 [Read More …]

USDA Announces $23 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support the U.S. Dairy Industry

June 12, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services to producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The [Read More …]

The Midwest is Awash with Milk

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 9, 2023 The Midwest is awash in milk, and many dairy producers have been forced to dump milk that could not find a home. Cheesemakers say [Read More …]

Recent Supreme Court Decision on Sackett v. EPA and What it Means to Dairy Producers

June 12, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on a case involving the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act was no ordinary decision by the Justices. The Supreme Court’s job is [Read More …]

‘Add Milk!’ Program Launches in Alabama, Boosting Purchasing Power for Low-Income Families Using SNAP‘Add Milk!’

The Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Project titled “Add Milk!” provides a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP participants who purchase nutrient-dense, low-fat and skim milk products A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families purchase healthy fluid [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Names Roberta Wagner as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today that Roberta Wagner has been named senior vice president, regulatory and scientific affairs, succeeding a position held by Joseph Scimeca, Ph.D., who announced his retirement from IDFA [Read More …]

NMPF Eager for Next Steps in Milk Marketing Modernization with USDA “Action Plan”

NMPF’s two-year effort toward Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization achieved a significant milestone June 1, when USDA released its proposed “Action Plan” to move toward a national hearing based on the organization’s proposal to [Read More …]

Dairy’s Role in Muscle Recovery and Growth

Whether you’re a professional athlete, high school athlete or weekend athlete – sports nutrition should be top of mind so you can perform at your best. What you fuel your body with before and during [Read More …]

NMPF Board approves comprehensive farm bill recommendations

NMPF’s Board of Directors approved June 7 a suite of farm bill policy priorities covering the commodities, conservation, trade, and nutrition titles, working to enhance federal support for producers and expand access to nutritious dairy [Read More …]

Where Are They Now? Former On-Farm Intern Finds Career in Dairy Nutrition

Beckie Burns may not have grown up on a dairy farm, but thanks to an on-farm internship she completed on a Pennsylvania dairy farm and the welcoming community of dairy professionals she met along the way, she [Read More …]

PA Ice Cream Trail Sweetens Summer with Record Number of Stops

This summer, Pennsylvanians and visitors can beat the heat and get a sweet treat by visiting any of the 42 creameries that make up the 2023 Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail. Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding [Read More …]

ICAR Kicks Off Summer Events

U.S. dairy was well-represented at ICAR 2023, held May 22-26, in Toledo, Spain. “Breeding for resilience: transitioning diverse livestock farming systems into the future” was the theme of the event hosted by International Committee on Animal [Read More …]

Connecting with Jay Weiker

This spring, the Chair position of the CDCB Board of Directors transitioned from Jay Weiker to Lindsey Worden. This month, Jay recaps the CDCB progress under his recent two-year tenure as CDCB Board Chair. Spoiler [Read More …]

Minnesota FFA Association names Rada as new Executive Director

June 9, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Minnesota FFA announces the new title of Dr. Lavyne Rada, who assumed the role of Executive Director on June 5. She brings experience in FFA and agricultural education to this role where she will be [Read More …]

The Evolution Of The Great Cow Part 1 With Tim Abbott Showbox Sires

Tim Abbott hosts this episode of DairyVoice with part 1 of the series ‘The Evolution of the Great Cow’. In this episode, Tim speaks with David Hardesty and Mike Duckett. They talk about the history [Read More …]

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Praises Senate passage of SB 247

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the action taken by the Wisconsin State Senate today after they voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Representatives Tranel (R-Cuba [Read More …]

Milk & Honey Month

Queens County Farm Museum hosts Milk & Honey Month, celebrating New York State dairy and honey in honor of National Dairy Month and National Pollinator Month, both in June. Daily admission to Queens County Farm Museum is free and [Read More …]

Signs of weakening demand for dairy are spreading across markets

According to a new report from Rabobank, the cumulative effects of high food price inflation over the past 24 months, along with slowing economic activity in 2023, have translated into lower dairy demand in developed [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Names Roberta Wagner as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

Wagner succeeds Joseph Scimeca, Ph.D., in the role. Scimeca announced his retirement from IDFA earlier in the year. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today that Roberta Wagner has been named senior vice president, [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $4.1 Million For Climate-Smart Dairy And Livestock Research Projects

June 8, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced the award of $4.1 million in grant funding to three research projects as part of the California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation, and Thriving Environments Research Grant [Read More …]

NMPF Board Of Directors Names Gregg Doud New President And CEO

The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors today unanimously voted to name Gregg Doud, a globally recognized agricultural leader, as its next president and CEO, succeeding Jim Mulhern, who is retiring at the end [Read More …]

Northside Elevator Teams Up With Meristem Crop Performance

“We are always focused on farm efficiency, yield, and profitability. Meristem’s products are going to help us deliver on those goals…” Northside Elevator, Inc., Loyal, Wisconsin, www.northsideelevator.com and Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC (www.meristemag.com), based in Columbus, [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East is the leader in retail dairy innovation

We have worked to increase dairy sales by integrating dairy throughout local stores and improving the function and beauty of the dairy aisle. Our programs for retailers are innovative and unique. We achieve these goals [Read More …]

NMPF statement on Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

“NMPF commends House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-PA, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-WA, for their bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to help increase kids’ access to milk’s vital nutrients. “Good nutrition [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment sours as crop prices decline

Producer sentiment fell to its weakest reading since July 2022 as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 19 points to a reading of 104 in May. The Index of Future Expectations was down 22 points [Read More …]

The Dairy Sheep Association of North America announces the upcoming Dairy Sheep Symposium 2023