Year: 2024

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the planning and management organization that oversees the national dairy checkoff program on behalf of America’s dairy farmers and importers, has posted its 2023 annual report at https://dairycheckoff.com/about-us/annual-report. The report provides checkoff [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Congratulates President-Elect Trump and Vice President-Elect Vance on Election Win

American Agri-Women (AAW), the nation’s leading coalition of women in farming, ranching, and agribusiness, congratulates President-Elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance on their victory in the 2024 presidential election. AAW extends its [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates Dairy (WASDE) November

The milk production forecast for 2024 is raised from the previous month. Based on the most recent Milk Production report, lower reported milk cow numbers for the third quarter of 2024 were more than offset [Read More …]

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Have a “Dairy” Great Idea or Program? Applications for Dairy’s Foundation Grants Due Dec. 1

Grants of up to $10,000 available to programs educating dairy producers, students and communities Have a unique idea to share the story of modern dairy production? An existing dairy exhibit or project that needs updating? [Read More …]

Zimdars Promoted to WFBF’s Director of Local Government

Nate Zimdars has been named Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Director of Local Government. This role replaces the Member Advocacy and Issues Coordinator. The redefined role will be one that works closely with county Farm Bureaus [Read More …]

Two Approaches to the History of Ancient and Medieval Cheesemaking

November 11, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join ACS for a webinar at 11am MT/1pm ET on Friday, November 8th. This dynamic webinar includes two papers, by academic researchers who specialize in the history of cheesemaking. In the first paper, “Making and [Read More …]

Cheese Markets Take a Big Step Back

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 8, 2024 CME spot Cheddar blocks plummeted 11.75ȼ and closed at $1.72 per pound, their lowest price since April. Barrels lost a dime and finished at [Read More …]

September DMC Margin Sets Second Consecutive Monthly Record

The monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program rose by $1.85/cwt from August’s previous record level to $15.57/cwt, again the highest since margin protection became the basic dairy safety net program in January [Read More …]

Pasture to Plate: How Sustainable Farming Fuels Flavorful Cheeses

In the heart of Philadelphia’s trendy Fishtown neighborhood, where culinary innovation meets artisanal craftsmanship, dairy farmer Sue Miller eagerly approaches the popular restaurant Pizzeria Beddia, with its open kitchen, polished concrete floors and Miller’s Red Cat [Read More …]

Sharing Thoughts From 2024 Annual Meeting DMI

I recently returned from Phoenix, site of the 2024 joint annual meeting of the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). I attend a [Read More …]

Natural Disaster Relief for Farmers: Incomplete Since 2022

Growing $20 Billion Disaster Loss Gap Threatens Farmers Weather-related production risks are unavoidable on the farm or ranch. From heavy rain and hail to snow, high winds and drought, farm families prepare their land, plant [Read More …]

September DMC Margin Sets Second Consecutive Monthly Record

The monthly margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program rose by $1.85/cwt from August’s previous record level to $15.57/cwt, again the highest since margin protection became the basic dairy safety net program in January [Read More …]

Applied Dairy Management Series: Transition Cow Systemic Inflammation

Learn about systemic inflammation in dairy cows, including the latest findings, management strategies, and economic impacts in our bimonthly webinar series. Applied Dairy Management Series: Transition Cow Systemic Inflammation – The Good, the Bad, and [Read More …]

From Field to Feed: 2024 Crop and Mycotoxin Analysis

Mycotoxin Analysis,” a live event on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 10–11 a.m. ET / 4p.m. CET, streamed directly from Alltech headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. Join us for this live event as we delve into the [Read More …]

Calf Transportation, Organization Vision, Market Updates Take Center Stage

November 11, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

PDP presents opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature timely topics as producers prepare for the [Read More …]

The 2025 Indiana Dairy Forum January 28th & 29th

Indiana Dairy Producers would like to invite you to the 2025 Indiana Dairy Forum Cost: Early Bird prices: (ends December 31st, 2024) $200 for first farm or business member $125 for additional farm or business [Read More …]

USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $58 million available for assistance to dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024. ODMAP 2024 helps mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, [Read More …]

DHIA

NMC webinar addresses ‘Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor Performance Information to Boost Employee Compliance’

Join the National Mastitis Council (NMC) for its next webinar – Leveraging Milk Monitoring and Parlor Performance Information to Boost Employee Compliance – on Dec. 4, presented by Curtis Horsens, Merck Animal Health. The free, one-hour [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) this week announced the launch of the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) program, allocating $15 million to expand access to organic dairy products in educational [Read More …]

Showbox Sires announcs the release of their new bull ASHER-RED

In this podcast episode, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires announce the release of their new bull ASHER-RED 744HO17546. Tim and Mike speak with Joe Brantmeier of Hilrose Dairy about the cow family [Read More …]

IDFA’s Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling Webinar Series

November 13-14, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Only ONE WEEK left to register for IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” webinar series! Join us to hear the most up-to-date, essential information you [Read More …]

DCHA webinar highlights emerging calf technologies

“Top Calf Technologies that Excite Calf Specialists” headlines the Nov. 21 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. Bethany Dado-Senn, Vita Plus Corporation calf and heifer technical specialist, will share her “Top 5” calf technologies [Read More …]

IDFA Women’s Summit

Know Your Worth The 2025 IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to continue building their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and [Read More …]

Business Consultants Available to Help Dairy Farm Families With Succession Planning, Business Planning and More

The Center Offers One-on-One Consulting Support at No Charge to Dairy Farm Families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning, business management consulting, and risk management planning, the Center for Dairy Excellence has [Read More …]

Nominations Due on November 18 for PA Dairy Industry Awards

The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are due by November 18 for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry [Read More …]

DEC Declares Drought Watch for 15 New York Counties

Map of New York State Drought Conditions The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today declared a drought watch for 15 New York counties because of a significant shortage of rainfall and declining levels of streamflow and [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Congratulates President-Elect Trump

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the election of Donald Trump to be the 47th President of the United States of America. “Farm Bureau congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his election to [Read More …]

Happening Tomorrow: New Year, New Strategy – Capturing Opportunity and Managing Dairy Market Volatility

Free Webinar Our global economy has created tremendous opportunities to experience higher dairy farm gate prices, but we need to be proactive and strategic to navigate the volatility that comes along with dairy markets as well. Join us TOMORROW for [Read More …]

National Farmers Union Congratulates President-Elect Trump

Following the call of the 2024 presidential election by the Associated Press in favor of Donald Trump as president-elect, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement: “On behalf of National Farmers [Read More …]

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