Month: March 2025

Today, Governor Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1149 into law. This bill helps Hoosier farmers by creating a new online portal, giving them a one-stop shop for tools to communicate with the state government [Read More …]

USDA Announces Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as NIFA Director

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). As Director, Dr. Hamby will lead [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results

Farm Credit East reported solid 2024 financial results at its annual meeting held earlier this week. Continued loan growth coupled with strong earnings allowed Farm Credit East to distribute a combined $140 million in patronage [Read More …]

West Virginia Joins Virginia, California in Banning Certified Color Additives in Schools

The Governor of West Virginia signed into law a statewide food additive ban, providing that any food or beverage with butylate hydroxyanisole (BHA), propylparaben, and FD&C certified colors Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, [Read More …]

IDFA Warns USTR Shipbuilding Proposal Will Lead to 8% Decline in Dairy Exports, Skyrocketing Shipping Costs

IDFA Supports Administration’s Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Shipbuilding, Urges USTR to Reconsider Proposal The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today submitted formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) urging the agency to reconsider [Read More …]

Teachers Invited to Join “Adopt a Cow” Spring Live Chats With 33 Dairy Farms

Those Interested in Learning More About Dairy Farming and Adopt a Cow Program Can Join The more than 43,000 classrooms participating in Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program for the 2024-25 school year will be [Read More …]

Why the Farm Bill affects everyone-not just farmers

You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care [Read More …]

USDEC and NMPF Sign Partnership with Guatemalan Dairy Association

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and Guatemalan Dairy Development Association, ASODEL, signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday that will strengthen ties between the U.S. and Guatemalan dairy industries as they [Read More …]

Business management practices grant funding available

Plan for long-term business viability Grant funds are available to engage the services of dairy professionals for farm business planning, operational planning, record keeping and advisory team projects through the Dairy Advancement Program. The Dairy [Read More …]

March 21st HPAI Afternoon Update

A new case has been reported in Franklin County for HPAI. The following PA counties currently have an open Control Zone for commercial poultry cases: Franklin Lancaster You can continue to find out if your dairy farm is [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Donates $50,000 to the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization

Supports Its Educational Advancement Program Inaugural donation will foster agricultural education and leadership opportunities for future industry talent Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a [Read More …]

Calving Corner Exhibit Reaches Hundreds of Thousands of Consumers Thanks to Industry Support

The Calving Corner Exhibit Is Part of the PA Farm Show Each Year To help share the story of Pennsylvania dairy farming directly with consumers and families, the 2025 Calving Corner exhibit reached hundreds [Read More …]

DCHA webinar highlights coccidiosis prevention, treatment, control

March 25, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Coccidiosis in Calves: Natural Alternatives Compared to Ionophores for Coccidiosis Control” headlines the April 3 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. Michael Ballou, Texas Tech University, and Ellie Burroughs, Anpario technical product manager, will [Read More …]

CowManager introduces Youngstock Monitor at Canadian Dairy XPO

CowManager, a global leader in cow monitoring systems, is excited to announce its participation in the 2025 Canadian Dairy XPO and the launch of Youngstock Monitor to producers in Canada. Youngstock Monitor is a new [Read More …]

Gopher Dairy Camp Registration is Opening Soon!

Registration is opening on April 15th for the 2025 Gopher Dairy Camp, which will be held June 12-14, 2025. The Gopher Dairy Camp is open to youth who have completed grades six through nine but [Read More …]

Dairy’s Pronounced Advantage Over Plant-Based Alternatives

“This is a list of ingredients from foods — carrageenan, riboflavin, monosodium glutamate and 20 others that I can’t pronounce.” – HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This column isn’t here to call out specific [Read More …]

What Manure Technology Did You See at World Ag Expo?

Thankfully the first two days of the Expo had great weather. There were some exciting new creations for agriculture. Like you, I clocked miles walking around, kicked tires, listened to pitches, and asked questions. I [Read More …]

Real California Milk Kicks Off Annual Search For The Best Pizza Recipes Featuring California Cheese & Dairy

2025 Real California Pizza Contest features more finalists, new categories and $30,000 in total cash prizes The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today launched the seventh annual Real California Pizza Contest, a nationwide search for [Read More …]

Bankers Perspective, Leadership Insights and Nitrate Research

PDP presents opportunities for dairy professionals to learn from experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide an opportunity for dairy producers to interact with experts [Read More …]

Alltech Wisconsin announces dairy farm Most Valuable Employee Award winner

March 24, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Alltech Wisconsin is pleased to present the 2024 Most Valuable Employee (MVE) Award to Hector Lobato of Schilling Farms in Darlington, Wisconsin. This award recognizes one outstanding dairy farm employee in Wisconsin, Minnesota or northern Illinois each [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Products Are Still Competitively Priced

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 21, 2025 Better demand could also lift the dairy markets out of the bargain basement. Even after accounting for new tariffs, U.S. dairy products are competitively [Read More …]

New Checkoff Conservation Resource Goes Live

Dairy Conservation Navigator simplifies conservation, sustainability for farms. The dairy checkoff has launched the Dairy Conservation Navigator, an online resource hub designed to provide farm advisors, stakeholders and conservation professionals with science-based information on sustainable [Read More …]

Jayne Sebright: Life in the Moment

As little kids growing up on the farm, we are always taught to stay busy. My dad used to tell us that if it was light outside, we should be outside doing something. Then, as [Read More …]

NMPF, USDEC sign partnership with Guatemalan dairy association

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and Guatemalan Dairy Development Association (ASODEL), signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday that will strengthen ties between the U.S. and Guatemalan dairy industries as they advocate [Read More …]

Agriculture Marketing and Promotions Advisory Board Meeting on March 28

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Marketing and Promotions Advisory Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28. This is a regularly scheduled board meeting that will be held at the KDA office at [Read More …]

Women Leading in Dairy

Strong leadership is critical to ensure that the dairy industry continues to grow, innovate and thrive. What makes a good leader? How can leaders step up to support their teams and continue building a successful [Read More …]

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. These appointees will lead efforts to advance President Trump’s America First agenda and ensure that [Read More …]

American Agri-Women applauds the appointment of Karen Budd-Falen as Associate Deputy Secretary for the Department of Interior

American Agri-Women applauds the appointment of Karen Budd-Falen as Associate Deputy Secretary for the Department of Interior. American Agri-Women President Rose Tryon said, “I am so thankful that Karen made the difficult choice to leave [Read More …]

Purina Animal Nutrition is offering $20,000 in scholarships to assist students in agriculture