Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

A Pennsylvania high school agriculture teacher was awarded a $1,000 Educator Scholarship through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program to fund professional development conferences or workshops. Melanie Berndtson of Wellsboro Area [Read More …]

Danone North America Joins National Movement to Turn Food Waste into Renewable Energy

Danone North America is the latest company to join the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance founded by Vanguard Renewables, Unilever, Starbucks, and Dairy Farmers of America Vanguard Renewables®, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, is [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Dairy Processor Grants through October 13

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for dairy processor grants through October 13, 2023. These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the [Read More …]

Ag tech can cut billions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions

As the Earth’s human population grows, greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s food system are on track to expand. A new study demonstrates that state-of-the-art agricultural technology and management can not only reduce that growth, [Read More …]

NMPF Advances Farm Bill Priorities, Ag Labor, Sustainability

Advocated for farm bill policies that maintain and strengthen gains made in 2018 Prepared farmer cooperative members for farm bill listening sessions Helped obtain a commitment from House leadership to work on ag labor reforms [Read More …]

College Aggies Online scholarship program kicks off September 11

Top individual to receive $3,000 and top club to earn $2,000 in scholarships The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) program kicks off on September 11. Influencers Emily Schaapman, known online as @DairyGirlFitness, [Read More …]

Free Dairy Education Programs and Curriculum Available to Teachers

September 4, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Discover Dairy Program is Free for Teachers to Expose Students to Dairy Farming To help elementary and middle school teachers expose their students to agriculture and dairy farming this school year, the Discover Dairy [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Gets Going

There was a lot of hard work put in this week at the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing in Carmel, Indiana. Issue #1, the Milk Component change proposals, were for the most part completed. [Read More …]

Central Valley Water Board Postcards Mailed to Priority 2 Dairies, Bovine Operations

September 4, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On August 14, the Central Valley Water Board mailed a postcard to water quality permit holders in so-called “Priority 2” areas as part of their Nitrate Control Program. The mailing to about 1,000 water quality permit holders [Read More …]

Dairy Braces for Next Heatwave

September 4, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 1, 2023 Midwestern dairy producers report that milk yields dropped hard last week and then recovered. They’re bracing for the next heat wave. Temperatures are projected [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Thomas Matthews of Dairy One talks about technology on the dairy farm

Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers speaks with Thomas Matthews, a Dairy Specialist with Dairy One. His technical acumen, along with his family history with Milky Way Farm, give him a unique perspective on the trend [Read More …]

Leadership Program Applications and Nominations Open September 1

NIAA is now accepting applications and nominations for the 3rd cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) is now accepting nominations for the second cohort of [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Releases 2023 Vintage of Rogue River Blue

The Southern Oregon Cheesemaker’s seasonal blue cheese is one of the world’s most premier artisan cheeses Cheese lovers around the world are eagerly anticipating the return of Rogue Creamery’s Rogue River Blue cheese. Released every [Read More …]

DeLaval Rotary E500 Selected as ‘Dairy Productivity Solution of the Year’ in 2023 AgTech Breakthrough Awards

DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming solutions, is proud to announce that the DeLaval Rotary E500 was selected as the “Dairy Productivity Solution of the Year” in the 2023 AgTech Breakthrough Awards. The DeLaval [Read More …]

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” is back this fall with the most up-to-date, essential information you need to produce compliant and effective labels for your products. This webinar series will provide you and [Read More …]

Start-up Fighting Cow-Burped Methane Raises US$29MM in Series B Funding

Bringing Total Investment to US$47MM CH4 Global will meet growing global demand for enteric methane mitigation solutions in animal agriculture. CH4 Global, Inc., a climate tech company on the path to radically reducing GHG emissions [Read More …]

2024 Delegate Election Underway for Holstein Association USA’s 138th Annual Meeting

Holstein Association USA’s delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the following year’s Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting. [Read More …]

Exporters Workshop at World Dairy Expo

Date: October 4, 2023 Location: Madison, Wisconsin The United States is recognized around the world for the ability to produce large volumes of high-quality dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goats, horses, and other livestock. DATCP’s International Agribusiness Center and the Livestock [Read More …]

American Agri-Women “Road to Influence” Inaugural Leadership Training Held

American Agri-Women (AAW) gathered the candidates accepted into their first “AAW Road to Influence” class recently in Reno, Nev. for an orientation and their first leadership training session. Candidates selected for the 15-month program include [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America announces the expansion of its team

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America announces the expansion of its team with the addition of four people: Katelyn Dei, Associate Brand Manager Mandy Marks, Territory Business Manager Brandon Mazanec, Territory Business Manager Josh Myers, Field [Read More …]

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NMC calls for Award of Excellence nominees

Award recognizes members who foster excellence in udder health, milk quality The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened nominations for its Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. This award honors an NMC [Read More …]

The Milk Check Episode: Bears in the T.C. Jacoby office

Butter remains a strong exception to a pretty solid rule across the Jacoby team at the moment. We’re bearish. Producers aren’t reporting strong sales. Milk is long across most product categories. There aren’t any great [Read More …]

2023 PDPW Herdsperson Workshops to Feature Fertility, Cow-Side Care, Transition Cow Care

Oct. 11, 12 program includes dairy tours, simultaneous Spanish translation A successful reproductive program is the foundation of today’s high-performing dairy farms. The 2023 Herdsperson Workshops presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will take a [Read More …]

Value-Added Feed Ingredients Buyers Mission at World Dairy Expo