Month: January 2025

The Monthly Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, January 15 at 1 p.m. EST Pennsylvania continues to monitor the rapid acceleration of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle across the United [Read More …]

Water Shorts

The first snow survey of the season took place this week. The snowpack is well ahead of last year at this time and slightly higher than average for this time of year. The State Water [Read More …]

USDA and Wisconsin Award $23.2 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to award $23.2 million for 30 projects through the [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces Promotions Amongst Senior Leadership

Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) recently announced several promotions among senior staff members. The promotions and new positions, along with the plethora of products, programs, and services offered, position HAUSA well to continue to serve Registered [Read More …]

Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship — CDFA efforts continue to moderate antibiotics in animal care

CDFA’s Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program, created by legislation in 2017, provides leadership in animal health circles for innovative approaches to antibiotic resistance and responsible use of medications. The program looks closely at antibiotic sales, [Read More …]

Thinking about Farm Succession? Workshop

In this workshop, Joy Kirkpatrick and Kelly Wilfert, both Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialists, will provide a framework to help farms identify legal risks in farm succession and estate planning and begin those first conversations [Read More …]

Free Animal Care Record-Keeping Books Available to Dairy Farmers and Veterinarians

The Books Help PA Dairy Farms Comply with National FARM 5.0 Requirements As we begin a new year, the Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering free copies of Animal Care Protocol Record-Keeping Books [Read More …]

$950,000 to boost northeastern dairy farms

Dairy farmers across the Northeast can now apply for the Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant through the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). With a total of $950,000 in funding, this grant will support [Read More …]

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America’s Dairy Farms Are Disappearing, Down 95% Since the 1970s — Milk Price Rules Are One Reason Why

Milton Orr, an agriculture adviser for Greene County, Tennessee, looked across the rolling hills in northeast Tennessee. “I remember when we had over 1,000 dairy farms in this county. Now we have less than 40,” [Read More …]

USDA creates milk testing strategy to combat H5N1 in dairy cattle

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new federal order, as well as accompanying guidance, on December 6 as part of its new National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS). This builds on measures taken by USDA [Read More …]

Butter Is Up and Ice Cream Is Down- US Annual Dairy Consumption Data Shows What Consumers Are After

Cheese consumption edged up in 2023 after setting an all-time record in 2022. Americans ate about 42.3 pounds of cheese per capita, with increases in both American and cottage cheese. Cottage cheese consumption reached the highest [Read More …]

U.S. dairy points the way to sustainable growth, nutrition at COP29

USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden and Dairy Management Inc. Chair Marilyn Hershey co-led the U.S. dairy delegation to this year’s UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year’s conference, which ran from Nov. [Read More …]

2024 an eventful year for dairy companies on the global stage

Our yearly review highlights mergers, acquisitions, expansions, executive hires and other company news. Our yearly review highlights mergers, acquisitions, expansions, executive hires and other company news. Across the international dairy sector, business activity has been [Read More …]

How Long Can Milk Sit Out?

Everyone wants to keep their milk fresh as long as possible, but did you know that how long your milk sits out can impact that? In general, perishable foods like milk should not sit out [Read More …]

USDA Market Outlook

Milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been revised upward, driven by an expected increase in the number of dairy cows, partially offset by slower growth in milk yield per cow. Domestic dairy use [Read More …]

Dairy Summit Speakers Share Sneak Preview

Designing our future in the dairy industry — whether that’s the direction you want your farm to go or how you want to excel as a dairy professional — starts with the decisions we make today. [Read More …]

Rock River Laboratory Expanding into South Dakota

Rock River Laboratory Inc. is expanding with a new location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Offering access to accurate feed and forage analysis, tools, and insights for beef and dairy operations, the lab continues the [Read More …]

Grazing Technologies, Aspirin Use and 2025 Dairy Outlook

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) kicks off 2025 with episodes focused on new technologies, cow health and today’s dairy [Read More …]

Ag Workforce Central Announces First Webinar of 2025

Authorization to Work and the I-9 Form” – Register Now! Ag Workforce Central is kicking off the new year with its first Virtual Office Hour of 2025, offering expert guidance on a critical topic impacting [Read More …]

Penn State Extension Crops Day

January 6, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join us at Crops Day 2025, where Penn State Extension Field and Forage Crops Specialists will provide an informative recap of the 2024 crop production season. Discover new innovations for the upcoming season and gain valuable [Read More …]

Milk Production Improving Facilitated by Mild Winter Conditions

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 3, 2025 Most parts of the country report that milk production is improving, facilitated by mostly mild winter conditions. However, with more frigid temperatures forecast for [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: The 2024 crop year and impact it’s had on the northeast dairy farm

January 6, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Tom Eaton & Darren Usinowicz of Agriculture Consulting Services (ACS). They discuss the 2024 crop year and the impact it has [Read More …]

Checkoff’s Recipe Strategy Keeps Dairy in Season Year-Around

The holiday season is synonymous with family gatherings, traditions and plenty of food. But here’s another thing that’s always in season: increased butter sales. Butter traditionally enjoys a strong presence in November and December, accounting [Read More …]

DairyBusiness News Top Stories of 2024

2024 is over and a lot happened. DairyBusiness News remains committed to provide daily important and relevant news to dairy producers to help make the best decision during these trying times. We look forward to [Read More …]

Benefits of High-Oleic Plenish Soybeans

Optimize Your Dairy Feed with the SoyRoaster Since 1979, A.N. Martin Systems has been working alongside farmers, providing reliable grain handling and storage solutions. Now, we’re bringing that same dedication to the dairy industry with [Read More …]

34th Butter Sculpture Unveiled: “From Moo to Marvel: Dairy Cows Power Pennsylvania”