Year: 2024

There’s an adage that says, “If you’ve seen one dairy, you’ve seen one dairy.” From different climates, to facility types, to technology use, even to the breed of cows, no two dairies are the same. [Read More …]

Get to know your dairy (stuff)

The Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) spends a remarkable amount of time discussing s**t (or stuff, or manure, or waste) in one form or another. The technology involved in the handling of manure continues to [Read More …]

Healthful milk protein puffs are an easy snack to swallow

Catering to an aging population in the U.S., Cornell food scientists have devised a nutritious snack made from milk proteins envisioned for people who have trouble swallowing and lactose intolerance. These protein puffs dissolve in [Read More …]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Here! What Will You Do?

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to highlight October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Together, DATCP, [Read More …]

Dairy Convenes with a Full Policy Agenda

NMPF’s member cooperatives are preparing for our organization’s premier annual event: the Joint Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the United Dairy Industry Association and the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. This year’s event is [Read More …]

Peak demand, fewer cows: Your update on the shifting milk market

October 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As summer fades, we’re moving into peak demand season for the U.S. dairy market. Keep on top of shifting trends with The Milk Check. Guest host Josh White and a panel of industry experts discuss [Read More …]

New Logo Adds Transparency to Dairy Cattle Genetic Evaluations

The U.S. dairy industry will soon see a new symbol with genetic evaluations – Powered by CDCB – when the information is provided by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). Use of this mark [Read More …]

Modesto Junior College Sweeps the International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

Modesto Junior College came out on top as they secured the Overall Team, Overall Reasons Team, High Individual, and High Individual Reasons honors at the 34th International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. The team consisted of [Read More …]

New York Claims Victory in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

New York took the top honors in the 102nd National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo®. The New York team was comprised of Elise Donlick, Alexis Schultz, Mason Ziemba and Alysha Kuhn, coached by [Read More …]

Wisconsin Youth Shine at 2024 WDE Youth Showmanship Contest

World Dairy Expo® welcomed 445 competitors to the colored shavings for the Youth Showmanship Contest on Saturday, September 28, and youth from Wisconsin rose to the top in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions. Brent [Read More …]

Senior Male Tops the World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest

Youth across North America participated in the 2024 World Dairy Expo® Youth Fitting Contest on Saturday, September 28 at the Alliant Energy Center. There were 41 participants registered, representing 12 U.S. states and one Canadian province. Contestants, ages [Read More …]

House, Senate Pass Short-Term Government Spending Package

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government running until Dec. 20. The funding measure will delay decisions on fiscal year 2025 appropriations bills until well into the fiscal year [Read More …]

Why Falling Milk Production Masks U.S. Dairy Industry’s Capacity for Growth

Key milk components required to produce cheese, butter and other dairy products keep growing while fluid milk production has steadily declined The U.S. dairy industry has long relied on monthly milk production data from the [Read More …]

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Speak at Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will speak at the Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI on Friday, October [Read More …]

Focus on Manure Application Safety, Health Tips and Digital Dermatitis

Timely opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics This Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide important information for the safety and health of [Read More …]

MSU scientists awarded two new grants over $1M each to address PFAS impacts on agriculture

The grants will support a multidisciplinary approach evaluating the impact of PFAS on a Michigan farm. Two Michigan State University scientists have been awarded grants of more than $1 million each to address the emerging [Read More …]

Paulsen Defending the Checkoff: Webinar

Checkoff programs are under fire from all sides—critics are questioning their value, and Washington is threatening their future. Amidst this, anti-checkoff groups are making their voices heard, but what about the real story? Paulsen is [Read More …]

On Building Connections and Belonging

Do you remember a time when you walked into a room and felt like you didn’t belong? It might have been the first day in seventh grade after you moved three counties away. Or it [Read More …]

Zoetis and Danone Announce Strategic Partnership to Pioneer Sustainable Innovation in Dairy Farming Using the Power of Genetics

Zoetis and Danone recently announced a joint business development plan to drive sustainable practices on today’s dairy farms through the power of genetics for healthier cows. Combining Danone’s commitment to environmental stewardship with Zoetis’ expertise [Read More …]

How a DFA farmer-owner’s raffle win fueled the fight against hunger

When John Jenkins, a DFA farmer-owner in Troy, Vt., decided to try his luck at DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA’S (DFA) Annual Meeting earlier this year by spinning a raffle wheel, he won an opportunity to donate to [Read More …]

Cassandra Long Recognized as Inaugural Recipient of Harding Award

Award Established to Honor Service of Janet Harding Ruslavage Cassandra Long, owner of Kolb’s Farm Store in Chester County, Pennsylvania, was recently recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Janet Harding Ruslavage Memorial Service & [Read More …]

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

October 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Program Improvements Include Increased Payment Rate and Production Cap The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $58 million available for marketing assistance to eligible organic dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 [Read More …]

NMPF, USDEC Call for Immediate Government Intervention to Resolve Port Labor Strike

“The administration must act now to bring both sides back to the table. The stakes are too high,” said Gregg Doud, president and CEO of NMPF. “This strike puts the livelihoods of American dairy farmers [Read More …]

Corn Ear Rots and Mycotoxins

October 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There are many pathogens that cause ear rots. Identify which ones are associated with mycotoxin contamination! With corn harvest approaching, the combinations of different weather patterns impacting corn production raise concerns about ear rots, sprouting, and [Read More …]

Port Strike Along East and Gulf Coasts Detrimental to Dairy Industry

International Longshoremen Association (ILA/union) dockworkers began a strike at 36 United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) terminals along the East and Gulf Coast because they had not reached a new six-year labor contract. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., [Read More …]

Top Health and Wellness Trends in Dairy Products for 2024

Revolutionizing Dairy with Health and Wellness Innovations As we step into 2024, the dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a surge in health and wellness trends. Dairy products are no longer just [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes Brings ‘Farmcore’ Aesthetic to Life with Latest Campaign

This Fashion Week, Land O’Lakes is bringing Farmcore to life in the best way they know how. While Farmcore has been making the rounds on social media, it’s far from just an aesthetic. It’s a [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: U.S. Dairy Markets See Strong Exports and Consumption Growth

The U.S. average all-milk price stayed constant from June to July, even as futures markets and USDA estimates indicate rising prices in upcoming months. Still, the cost of dairy feed, as calculated by the Dairy [Read More …]

DeLaval Shifts Teat Spray Robot Production to the U.S. From Overseas

The DeLaval TSR2 is now being produced in Missouri to enhance North American market support DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming technology, has moved the production of its teat spray robot TSR2 from Tumba, [Read More …]

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Developing a New Dairy Program? Applications Now Open for Dairy’s Foundation Grants