2024-05-30T20:00:00-04:00 | Dairy Business News

UPDATE on DairyVoice Podcast with Olympic Athlete Elle Purrier St. Pierre

June 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Editor’s Note: DairyVoice Podcast Update: Last week, dairy’s favorite olympic runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre advances to 1,500 meter semifinal at U.S. Track & Field Trials. Elle finished first place in her heat in [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Joel Hastings and Mike Opperman Talk About the National Dairy Shrine and Their 75th Anniversary

June 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hastings returns to DairyVoice to have a conversation with his longtime friend Mike Opperman about an organization that’s important to the dairy industry. The National Dairy Shrine, which is headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Closes Out Dairy Month by Helping Neighbors in Need

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

40 Feeding America® partner food banks receive significant lactose-free milk donations Prairie Farms Dairy is closing out its National Dairy Month celebration in a big way by making large donations of lactose-free milk gallons to [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Domino’s Partnership Keeps Delivering Innovation

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

There’s a bit of a culinary debate going on with the Domino’s New York Style Pizza. Do you fold the large slices in half, or do you eat them with a knife and fork? Either [Read More …]

Do You Know About Mycoplasma bovis?

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Help protect your calves against a leading contributor to BRD and lifelong profitability implications. Most producers know that calfhood pneumonia, or bovine respiratory disease (BRD), is one of the leading health concerns impacting calves on [Read More …]

Productive Life Series: Hoof Care

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Welcome to the second installment of our Productive Life Series, where we delve into the essential aspects of dairy farming that set the stage for a successful and sustainable operation. In this article, we will [Read More …]

Embracing Lactose-Free Dairy For Optimal Health

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Lactose intolerance is a common concern among many people that impacts their ability to enjoy the nutritional benefits of dairy without discomfort. Many people are excluding milk and dairy foods from their diet in response [Read More …]

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Follow Safety Protocols When Filling Silos and Bunkers

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Over the next several months, farmers will be harvesting forages and putting high-powered equipment to work. While that equipment poses its own safety risks, the upright silos and bunkers that store the forage offer another [Read More …]

What’s your marketing plan for beef-on-dairy calves?

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Is your farm prepared for future market swings? The recent market has been brighter than bright for dairies selling dairy-beef crossbred calves. It is not unheard of for these day-old calves to bring $600 to [Read More …]

Class III Prices are Low. What Can be Done?

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Class III milk for cheese makes up more than 50% of the total U.S. milk usage and the price is low. The current Class III milk price index published by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) [Read More …]

What If Stuff Happens?

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

There is a process that I like to complete each year with my Clients, usually in the early months of the year. I call it the “Objectives & Challenges” process. The Objectives setting part of [Read More …]

How To Freeze Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, and Other Dairy Foods

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Using your freezer is one of the best ways to save money and reduce food waste. It’s also a great way to store meals and smoothie ingredients you prep in advance. But can you freeze dairy foods? [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium: Nurturing Future Leaders in Dairy Management

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium (USDETC) stands as a beacon of opportunity and innovation in the realm of dairy education. Established in 2008, this program has emerged as a pivotal platform for students [Read More …]

Livestock Water Quality

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

We regularly test our soil, plants, manure, and feed, so why aren’t we testing our water? Water is an aspect often overlooked but has important implications to livestock nutrition and feed intake. You may think [Read More …]

New Research Shows Reduced Clinical Mastitis Risk and More Comfort with Bovikalc® Dry

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Intervention at dry-off has a ripple effect on cow health through the entire next lactation. “Our industry has done a great job getting cows to produce more milk,” said Luciano Caixeta, DVM, PhD, associate [Read More …]

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Learn basic accounting principles and QuickBooks to run your farm business. This course includes instructor interaction and webinars. The online, instructor-led course teaches you how to set up and maintain your financial records using the [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Employee and Summer Intern

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Mason-Faith and Hoover Join the Center’s Team Supporting the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Valerie Mason-Faith as the Risk Education Program Manager to help Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families better understand the [Read More …]

Cornell Cow Convos New Podcast Series

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY Submit a topic suggestion here This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry [Read More …]

USDA to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Help Dairy Producers Offset Milk Loss Due to H5N1 Confirmed H5N1 Positive Test Results Required for Recovery Assistance The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications starting on Monday, July 1 through its [Read More …]

Finalists Selected for 6th Annual Real California Pizza Contest

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Eight Chefs to Showcase Innovative Pizzas with Real California Cheeses at Napa Bake-Off Event The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced eight chef finalists in the 2024 Real California Pizza Contest (RCPC) – the [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards $90,000 in Higher Education Scholarships

June 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farm Credit East, the Northeast’s largest agricultural lender, recently awarded $90,000 in higher education scholarships to 41 student recipients. Farm Credit East’s scholarship program supports students with diverse career aspirations in agriculture, commercial fishing, forest [Read More …]

Just 3 things : Harvest prep by Sealpro®

June 27, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

1. To-Do: Make a Harvest Plan It’s never too early to think about harvest. See our 12-Step Silage Success article in the June 2024 issue of Feedlot Magazine. Yes, It’s a beef magazine, but silage [Read More …]

Save the Date for Dairy Financial Conference on September 11

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Financial Consultants and Representatives Are Invited to the Annual Event Dairy financial consultants, lending representatives, and interested dairy producers are encouraged to save the date for the 15th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference. [Read More …]

Clean Energy Opens Renewable Natural Gas Station in Philadelphia – South Jersey Area to Serve Fleets

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Carney’s Point Station to Provide Clean, Lower-carbon RNG and is Part of Growing National Fueling Network for Heavy-Duty Fleets Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) announced the opening of a new renewable natural gas (RNG) station in Carney’s [Read More …]

Norway starts stockpiling grain again, citing the pandemic, war and climate change

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Norwegian government on Tuesday signed a deal to start stockpiling grain, saying the COVID-19 pandemic, a war in Europe and climate change have made it necessary. The deal to store 30,000 tons of grain [Read More …]

Lindsay Ferlito named PRO-DAIRY animal welfare specialist

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

As dairy animal welfare specialist with PRO-DAIRY, Lindsay Ferlito will help New York dairy farmers improve dairy welfare and cow comfort on their farms, be compliant with industry animal care program requirements, and work collaboratively with industry [Read More …]

AFIA Celebrates 73 Graduates at Feed Industry Institute

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Key Points: The AFIA celebrated 73 graduates from its biennial FII in Minneapolis, Minn., last week. Attendees participated in a four-day educational forum, featuring 24 expert speakers from across the animal food industry who covered [Read More …]

Team aims to improve safety of fertilizers made from wastewater sludge

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New list of possibly toxic contaminants commonly found in biosolids nation-wide Fertilizers manufactured from the sludgy leftovers of wastewater treatment processes can contain traces of potentially hazardous organic chemicals, according to a new study by [Read More …]

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AgWest Farm Credit Awards $3 Million to 52 Organizations

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Guided by their Local Advisory Committee (LAC), AgWest Farm Credit is proud to award $3,065,050 to 52 organizations in communities throughout the West. As a cooperative, AgWest’s purpose is to champion agriculture by serving as [Read More …]

Nine Students Begin On-Farm Internships on Progressive Dairy Farms

June 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

These Internships Provide Students With On-Farm Learning Experiences This Summer Nine college students who are pursuing careers in dairy production recently began on-farm summer internships on progressive dairy farms in Pennsylvania and New York. The [Read More …]

Month: June 2024

UPDATE on DairyVoice Podcast with Olympic Athlete Elle Purrier St. Pierre

DairyVoice: Joel Hastings and Mike Opperman Talk About the National Dairy Shrine and Their 75th Anniversary

Prairie Farms Closes Out Dairy Month by Helping Neighbors in Need

Checkoff’s Domino’s Partnership Keeps Delivering Innovation

Do You Know About Mycoplasma bovis?

Productive Life Series: Hoof Care

Embracing Lactose-Free Dairy For Optimal Health

Follow Safety Protocols When Filling Silos and Bunkers

What’s your marketing plan for beef-on-dairy calves?

Class III Prices are Low. What Can be Done?

What If Stuff Happens?

How To Freeze Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, and Other Dairy Foods

U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium: Nurturing Future Leaders in Dairy Management

Livestock Water Quality

New Research Shows Reduced Clinical Mastitis Risk and More Comfort with Bovikalc® Dry

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Employee and Summer Intern

Cornell Cow Convos New Podcast Series

USDA to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program

Finalists Selected for 6th Annual Real California Pizza Contest

Farm Credit East Awards $90,000 in Higher Education Scholarships

Just 3 things : Harvest prep by Sealpro®

Save the Date for Dairy Financial Conference on September 11

Clean Energy Opens Renewable Natural Gas Station in Philadelphia – South Jersey Area to Serve Fleets

Norway starts stockpiling grain again, citing the pandemic, war and climate change

Lindsay Ferlito named PRO-DAIRY animal welfare specialist

AFIA Celebrates 73 Graduates at Feed Industry Institute

Team aims to improve safety of fertilizers made from wastewater sludge

AgWest Farm Credit Awards $3 Million to 52 Organizations

Nine Students Begin On-Farm Internships on Progressive Dairy Farms

Building Confidence Through Support

What is Causing Financial Volatility in the Dairy Industry? Digging Deeper – Part II

Rethinking Protein Quality: Why Canola Meal Stands Out for High-Producing Dairy Cows

Do You Care Enough to Fix It?