Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

The Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is part of a new 12-state effort aimed at providing education, resources and support to farmers, agriculture service professionals and mental [Read More …]

Trends in Ice Cream Packaging and Where We Are on the Pathway to Sustainability

December 1, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Never before has the dairy industry witnessed such pressure from consumers, governments, and environmental groups to address sustainability in all aspects of our businesses. Plastics are being painted [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 33 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 33 of The Dairy Signal™educational programs. In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month [Read More …]

All Eyes on the CME Spot Cheddar Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 13, 2020 All eyes were on the CME spot Cheddar markets this week as blocks, and especially barrels, moved decisively lower. Spot barrel prices plunged in [Read More …]

DBA sets Dairy Strong speakers, programs

The Dairy Business Association announced the program lineup and keynote speakers for Dairy Strong, one of the Midwest’s premiere conferences for the dairy community, on Jan. 19-21. The conference, which will be virtual, will bring [Read More …]

Costa endorsed for Agriculture Committee Chair on record of accomplishment and experience

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), who announced he will seek the chairmanshipof the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, received key endorsements from 70 agricultural organizations because of his extensive experience and effectiveness in delivering results for [Read More …]

YC’s Weber navigates the challenges of launching a dairy

James Weber is learning as he goes along – but the coronavirus pandemic, disrupted international markets, shifting technology and turbulent political debates make life as a beginning dairy farmer challenging, as Weber, explains in this [Read More …]

In coming year, USTR must address key trade barriers harming U.S. dairy

Given the national and strategic importance of U.S. dairy exports, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today released an Executive Summary of its recent detailed analysis of the intricate web [Read More …]

Dairy Innovator Dialogues Live – Siobhan Talbot, Managing Director, Glanbia

Nov 18th 11:00 am ET Live Virtual Dialogue, 1-hour Dairy Innovator Dialogues is back this November with a special, live question and answer session with Siobhán Talbot, Group Managing Director of Glanbia. Join Siobhán and [Read More …]

Connecting with U-Animal Science Virtual Showcase

Save the date and plan to join us as we showcase and celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni over the past year. This event is open to alumni, industry partners, students, and [Read More …]

Harris Beach & Farm Credit East present webinar on H-2A labor

90-minute webinar is the second in a Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series Join Harris Beach, PLLC and Farm Credit East on Tuesday, November 17 at 9 a.m. for a webinar titled, “H-2A: Getting [Read More …]

Dairy Business Association sets Dairy Strong speakers, programs

Conference looks forward through innovation, sustainability The Dairy Business Association today announced the program lineup and keynote speakers for Dairy Strong, one of the Midwest’s premiere conferences for the dairy community, on Jan. 19-21. The [Read More …]

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, EPA Announce Memorandum of Understanding

MOU will further collaboration on efforts related to the environment and dairy The checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will open [Read More …]

Alice in Dairyland to Usher in Christmas Tree Season With Virtual Tree-Cutting Nov. 18

73rd Alice in Dairyland Julia Nunes will mark the start of the 2020 Christmas tree season with a ceremonial tree cutting Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/DATCPAliceInDairyland/posts/1764991596987383 (Note: The farm will be closed to [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Select Sires Reveals Dynamic Website with Advanced Sire Search

Select Sires invites farmer-owners to visit the cooperative’s new website to access exciting news, sire announcements and the enhanced dairy sire search tool. The website has been refreshed with a modern design, improved functionality and [Read More …]

US bovine AI industry invests in next generation of geneticists and andrologists

Three weeks left to apply for unique scholarship The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) would like to remind students that applications are still welcome for the 3rd Annual NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship. Named after [Read More …]

DCRC Annual Meeting features digital technologies, genomics

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) members from 27 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces and 26 countries gathered virtually, Nov. 10-12, for the group’s 2020 annual meeting. Nearly 300 attendees, representing reproductive physiologists, animal health researchers, [Read More …]

Four Dairy Snack Startups Compete For $200,000 In Real California Milk Snackcelerator Competition Finals

Two Savory, Two Sweet Competitors Preparation for Final Showdown to Make it to Market Ice cream infused with vegetables, to-go premium cheese snacks, decadent chocolate mousse and flavored paneer make up the finalists announced today [Read More …]

EU to Impose Tariffs on $4 Billion in U.S. Goods

The European Union recently announced tariffs of $3.99 billion on U.S. aircraft, as well as a range of agricultural and industrial goods. This is the latest move in a long line of moves related to [Read More …]

Episode 5 of The Dairy Download: Let’s Go Shopping!

Let’s Go Shopping is not only the title of Episode 5 of The Dairy Download—it’s also a call to action as the nation prepares for the holiday retail rush. How is the pandemic changing America’s [Read More …]

Who’s championing the next farm bill?

The key players of agricultural policy in Congress will have some new faces next year. Gone from the U.S. Senate and U.S. House will be three of the four main negotiators of the most recent [Read More …]

USDA to collect final 2020 crop production, crop stocks data

As the 2020 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of [Read More …]

NMPF statement on EU’s retaliatory tariffs on dairy

NMPF issues statement on EU imposition of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agriculture exports In response to the European Union’s (EU) imposition of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agriculture exports, which escalates the dispute over World Trade [Read More …]

fairlife®: Now Made With 100% Canadian Milk

The delicious, better-for-you milk is now locally made and sourced from Canadian farms Starting this month, fairlife is bringing Canadians the great-tasting, nutritious milk they know and love, now made with 100% Canadian dairy. The [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast features Ryan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks Consistent breeding and careful attention to the details.

In episode 30 of DairyVoice, Ryan Matheron of Hilmar Holsteins talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about breeding and managing the 2000-cow herd he owns and manages with his family. Consistent breeding and careful [Read More …]

DCRC recognizes dairy herds with outstanding reproduction

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) presented awards to 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 10-12, via a virtual format. Platinum recognition [Read More …]

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