Month: April 2025

During spring, Valio’s dairy farms will be able to use the new Esko tool facilitating ESG sustainability reporting. The ESG management tool for dairy farms will help the farms to generate a clear ESG [Read More …]

New Research Reveals How Consumers Define “Truth” in Food & Agriculture

Consumers No Longer Trust Science: Game-Changing Research Redefines “Truth” in Food & Agriculture New consumer research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), in partnership with FMI – The Food Industry Association, challenges conventional wisdom about what’s [Read More …]

Honoring Excellence in the Cheese Industry

The American Cheese Society (ACS) bestows awards upon individuals based on their contributions to the industry, their support and promotion of American cheese, and their volunteer service to the association. These honors celebrate dedication, leadership, [Read More …]

Understanding the New Tariffs

Trade has become a hot topic this year, with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions being made in Washington will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel report is part of [Read More …]

State’s new robotic milking barn unveiled at UMaine’s Witter Farm

The University of Maine unveiled its new robotic milking barn — the third of its kind in Maine and a new resource for bolstering the agricultural workforce and pursuing research activities — at Witter Farm [Read More …]

Snacks The Way We Like Them

The Wall Street Journal article last week was ostensibly about Ozempic, and how weight-loss drugs are curbing consumer appetites. But it’s the stats about snacking that stood out. According to data compiled by the Journal using [Read More …]

INFLATION!

This post will cover a subject not typically covered in documents related to milk producers. But dairy products consumer demand can impact producer milk prices. Food inflation is often mentioned as a U.S. problem. This [Read More …]

Avian flu in raw milk found to be broadly sensitive to heat

In March 2024, when the first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were identified in dairy cows in Texas, Cornell researchers – led by Diego Diel, associate professor of virology in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) [Read More …]

USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for FY 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for FY 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market [Read More …]

Farmers and researchers tackle manure management together

On-farm research puts numbers to farmers’ lived experiences. Since 2022, the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) team at Cornell University has worked on the Value of Manure project. This project is part of the NMSP New York On-Farm Research [Read More …]

May 5 in Modesto: Public Hearing Related to Petition to Terminate the Quota Implementation Plan

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (Department) has scheduled a public hearing to receive comments from the California market milk producers and the general public on a petition titled “Petition [Read More …]

Making Every Drop Count: Midwest Dairy Releases 2024 Annual Report

The Annual Report highlights how Midwest Dairy grew trust, increased sales, invested in research, and developed leaders in 2024. “Collaboration is key to maximizing our investment,” said Charles Krause, Midwest Dairy Board Chair. “The report includes [Read More …]

Technology & Team Building: Doug Hubby, Shamrock Farms

Peggy Coffeen sits down with Doug Hubby, general manager of Shamrock Farms. Doug manages 12,000 cows and over a hundred employees, emphasizing his role as a professional problem solver. The conversation with Doug highlights three [Read More …]

Indiana Wet Weather Conditions

High winds and tornados have impacted many communities across Indiana lately, but heavy rain forecasts may be keeping dairy producers awake also. Attached is guidance from Indiana Department of Environment Management for those who may [Read More …]

Snacks the Way We Like Them

April 7, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wall Street Journal article last week was ostensibly about Ozempic, and how weight-loss drugs are curbing consumer appetites. But it’s the stats about snacking that stood out. According to data compiled by the Journal using [Read More …]

Intensifying Trade War

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 4, 2025 An intensifying trade war is likely to further complicate the outlook for U.S. dairy exports, which had already come under pressure. During February, U.S. [Read More …]

Fifth California Dairy Sustainability Summit Attracts 500 Attendees

April 7, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Editor’s Note: Joel Hastings is based in Madera, Calif., the author is editor emeritus of DairyBusiness News and a reporter for WaterWrights.net. The California Dairy Sustainability Summit, held March 25 in Visalia, attracted over 500, [Read More …]

What Role Does Inbreeding Play in Genetic Base Changes?

Genetic base changes include both corrections for observed genetic trends in the population and adjustments to account for future inbreeding. When reviewing the calculations before the April 2025 run, members of CDCB’s Dairy Evaluation Review [Read More …]

Uncovering the value of manure: Sustainable farming in the NYC watershed

The Value of Manure project aims to help farmers understand the value of cow manure and use it as efficiently as they can, reducing reliance on nitrogen (N) based synthetic fertilizers. Jointly funded by the New York Farm [Read More …]

Select Sires adds 16 sires to daughter-proven lineups

Select Sires graduated 11 Holstein and five Jersey sires to the daughter-proven lineups following the April sire summary. “The April sire summary was accompanied by a base change, new genetic evaluation methods and several index [Read More …]

Crop Rotations, Locating Drainage Tile, and Healthy Eating

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 “food for thought” for the upcoming growing season [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Sheboygan County

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Sheboygan County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences launches master’s and PhD programs in animal and dairy sciences

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences (ADS) in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences recently received approval from the UW Board of Regents to launch master’s and PhD graduate programs in animal and [Read More …]

Grant Program Now Open for Large Animal Veterinarians to Review Biosecurity Plans

The Grants Will Reimburse Veterinarians For Time Spent Assisting Their Dairy Farm Clients in PA The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications from large animal veterinarians for the Biosecurity Plan Veterinary Review Program. The [Read More …]

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