Year: 2023

Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar Where are we at with Federal Milk Market Order Reform? On Wednesday, April 26 from 12-1 p.m. EST, join us for a special edition of our monthly “Protecting Your [Read More …]

Resources available for California farms affected by flooding

After the driest three years on record, California dairy producers are reeling from storms that have displaced families and cattle, damaged farms and feed supplies, and severely impacted crops being grown to feed the state’s 1.7 million [Read More …]

Here’s What It Truly Means to Be a Farmer-Owned Cooperative — and Why It Matters

April 21, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If cooperatives hadn’t been around for so long, I think they would be considered an amazingly new modern business structure. Cooperatives are formed to provide their members exclusive benefits in the form of buying or [Read More …]

Joel Hastings with Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett have a major announcement to the global breeder industry.

Joel Hastings interviewed Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett for a DairyVoice podcast to be released next Monday (May 1). This exclusive news is huge for the global breeder industry. Take a look at the video [Read More …]

Risk Management Agency Adds Tropical Storm Option to Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index Endorsement

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are pleased the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced the addition of Tropical Storm (TS) coverage as an option to the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsements for [Read More …]

Fight BRD on Three Fronts

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) costs the cattle industry an estimated $900 million annually in death loss, reduced feed efficiency and treatment costs.1 When it comes to BRD, no vaccine or management practice can prevent infection [Read More …]

Don’t Overlook the Opportunities with Small Grain Silage

Data Distillations is published quarterly and utilizes Rock River Laboratory’s vast database of feedstuff information from across the United States, along with our expert team, to share important insights. In an effort to help the [Read More …]

DCHA auction generates $15,000 for scholarship fund

The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) celebrated its heritage and legacy by holding a reunion and auction in conjunction with its annual conference and trade show, held April 11-13, in Prior Lake, Minn. The [Read More …]

USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission to the Netherlands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor launched the first-ever regional agribusiness trade mission to the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Under Secretary Taylor and her delegation of [Read More …]

Apply for Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge by May 12

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report in advance of Earth Day

Sustainability conversation to continue at Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit The Animal Agriculture Alliance released its updated Sustainability Impact Report ahead of Earth Day on April 22. The U.S. farm and food community continues to be [Read More …]

USDA Invests Over $46M in Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which has funded farmer-driven grants and grassroots education programs resulting in [Read More …]

Real California Milk Launches Second Volume In California Freesyle Ad Campaign

In Support of California Dairy California Freestyle: The Remix features music tracks and videos connecting the unique sounds, flavors, and locations of the Golden State Vivid colors, diverse locations and delectable foods made delicious with [Read More …]

A manure digester in Northwest Ohio converts energy stored in cow manure

The Weaver Family: Dairy Farmers from Montpelier, Ohio The Weaver family has been involved in dairy farming for six generations and purchased Bridgewater Dairy in 1998. Chris and his father Leon have grown their farm [Read More …]

USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural Areas

$20 million in Technical Assistance Funding is Available to Plan High-Speed Internet Projects in Rural Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $20 million to deliver broadband technical assistance resources for [Read More …]

Strengthening sustainable livestock systems through animal science

State-of-the-art facility to improve reproductive strategies, impact industry through innovative technologies in field and classroom Reproduction issues are a major concern for livestock producers as they can greatly affect their bottom line and ultimately impact [Read More …]

Dr. Chris Wolf to Discuss Federal Milk Market Order Reform During Webinar on April 26

The Free Webinar Will Be Held on April 26 at 12 p.m. and Provide Dairy Market Updates The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on [Read More …]

Proper Semen Handling Techniques

Proper semen handling is crucial for the overall reproductive success of an operation utilizing artificial insemination. Artificial insemination is used to enhance the production potential of the operation, rapidly implement new genetics or consolidate calving. [Read More …]

Clover Sonoma® Sets Itself Apart from the Herd

Debut of Clover the Rainbow® Milk with a Splash of Flavor: USDA Organic, 2% Lactose Free Milk with No to Low Added Sugar Available in Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry Clover Sonoma®, a third-generation family-owned and [Read More …]

Risk Management Agency Adds Tropical Storm Option to Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index Endorsement

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are pleased the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced the addition of Tropical Storm (TS) coverage as an option to the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsements for [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Advancing Sustainability Series on Food Chain Chats

The #ScienceHearted team at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production aim to support customers across the food system with the products, technologies and resources they need to achieve their sustainability goals. To further this commitment, ARM [Read More …]

Northern PA Dairy Producers: Join Us at Free Workshop on April 25

If you’re a dairy producer in Northern Pennsylvania, or know someone who is, join us for the last Animal Care Workshop in the series! The free workshop will be held in Potter County, Pa. next Tuesday, April 25 [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Awards For $12.8 Million For The California Underserved And Small Producer Grant Program

For The California Underserved And Small Producer Grant Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm Equity announces that it is awarding $12.8 million in grants to 14 projects throughout the [Read More …]

Register for Dairy Council’s Virtual Meet & Greet

I would like to invite you to join Dairy Council of California’s VIRTUAL Meet and Greet. This virtual event is an opportunity to connect with Dairy Council of CA and learn about how we elevate the health [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Decide Legislative Policy Positions

Mid-Year Policy Meeting Held Recently in Nashville, Tenn. American Agri-Women (AAW) updated its legislative policy positions in the areas of natural resources, commodities and education, and ag business and economics at its annual mid-year meeting [Read More …]

Can CRISPR Cut Methane Emissions From Cow Guts?

TED Audacious Project Funds $70-Million UC Collaboration for Health, Climate University of California, Davis, scientists are teaming up with UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco researchers on a $70-million donor-funded initiative that aims in part [Read More …]

Vytelle Closes $20MM in Series B Funding to Accelerate Genetic Progress in Cattle