Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Many of the groups receiving awards will be using funds to benefit others The 2017 Farm Technology Days Grant Committee, based in Kewaunee County, Wis., is proud to announce the committee will be awarding $89,792 [Read More …]

Bayer maintains strong position in seeds index

No. 3 in advancing smallholder productivity and income on Access to Seeds Index Bayer ranks number 3 on the global Access to Seeds Index published on January 28, 2019. The Index is an independent measure that evaluates [Read More …]

DCRC launches Scholars program

Program offers one travel scholarship to a full-time dairy graduate student Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council introduces its Scholars program, which offers one travel scholarship to a full-time graduate student focusing on some aspect of dairy [Read More …]

National DHIA awards 15 scholarships

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The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected 15 high school seniors and college students as recipients of $1,000 scholarships. Judges evaluated applicants on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community activities, and [Read More …]

NMPF “Road Map” Petition to FDA Outlines Next Steps in Dairy-Labeling Rules

The National Milk Producers Federation today filed a citizen petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, outlining a labeling solution to the use of dairy terms on non-dairy products as the agency considers public [Read More …]

Basketball Legend and Robotics All-Stars to Meet in Minneapolis

Hoops-Shooting Robots to Compete in Land O’Lakes Bot Shot Challenge Land O’Lakes, Inc. today announced “Land O’Lakes Bot Shot,” a robotics competition between students from seven universities vying for a $10,000 grand prize during a [Read More …]

PDPW Conference sessions to fit your business needs: Maximize your time with sessions tailored for you

With two days packed with best-in-class education and networking, dairy farmers and allied industry can build a schedule to perfectly fit their business needs, interests and learning style at the 2019 PDPW Business Conference. 5 [Read More …]

DCRC launches Scholars program

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) introduces its Scholars program, which offers one travel scholarship to a full-time graduate student focusing on some aspect of dairy cattle reproduction. The award recipient earns an expense-paid trip to [Read More …]

California Dairy Districts Seek Ambassadors To Serve As 2019 Dairy Princesesses

Each year, a special group of young women are selected to represent the state’s more than 1,300 dairy farm families who contribute to making California number one for milk production in the U.S. These Dairy [Read More …]

Interview with Lauren Evangelo on The Western Classic Junior Dairy Show (video)

The Western Classic Junior Dairy Show has become a popular event in Central California dairy circles, attracting several hundred junior exhibitors along with family and friends. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Lauren Evangelo, [Read More …]

Young Dairy Leaders Institute Completes Phase I

Sixty young adults from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico stormed Phoenix, Ariz., February 6-9, as Class 11 of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) assembled. YDLI is the cornerstone program of the [Read More …]

Perdue to keynote 2019 Commodity Classic

The 2019 Commodity Classic will be held Feb. 28-March 2 in Orlando, Florida U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Commodity Classic, held Feb. 28-March 2 in Orlando, [Read More …]

Dairy co-op offers college scholarships

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is looking to award two $1,000 college scholarships Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is looking to award two $1,000 college scholarships to children of its members. Applicants must be high school seniors, [Read More …]

Will China keep promises to stop bad behavior?

Meaningful trade deal with China should also has enforcement built into it Talks between the U.S. and China to end the trade war appear to be in trouble with the March 2 deadline for a deal fast [Read More …]

2019 EUROPEAN COMPETITION “Made in Belgium” – D-50 days

Everything is coming together! The European Holstein and Red Holstein Competition is a highly anticipated event for international Holstein breeders. Organised every three years by a member of the European Holstein and Red Holstein Confederation [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Industry Leaders Recognized at Dairy Summit

The Center teamed up with the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania to recognize four industry leaders through the Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards Program. Awards were presented during the 2019 Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships Awarded to Elite K-State Animal Science & Industry Undergraduates

Since 2012, the Henry C. Gardiner scholarship application process creates an environment for qualified students to compete for elite undergraduate scholarships. Academic standing, community service, work ethic and future goals are taken into consideration. A [Read More …]

a2 Milk Company™ Achieves National Distribution

Kroger, Albertsons/Safeway stores added to its lineup Capitalizing on strengthening demand among American consumers, The a2 Milk Company™ today announced expanded sales agreements with leading supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway. These additions complete the company’s [Read More …]

AFIA Announces PISC Agenda, Early-Bird Registration Rates Ending

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce details for the upcoming Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC) May 14-16, in Orlando, Fla. Hosted by AFIA, the one-of-a-kind event attracts more than 600 [Read More …]

New IDF Publication Confirms Health Benefits of Milk Pasteurisation

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) today released a new Bulletin, which provides an overview of some key technological, microbiological and nutritional aspects of milk pasteurisation and reaffirms that the process does not significantly impact the [Read More …]

Ritchie Bros. sells US$23+ million of equipment at its largest Tipton auction ever

Last week Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Tipton, CA auction ever, selling more than 2,250 equipment items and trucks for US$23+ million on February 15. A record 4,850+ people from 44 countries registered to bid [Read More …]

The 52nd World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

The 2019 World Ag Expo® came to a close on Thursday, February 14, 2019, with busy attendee traffic, a visit from NASA and wet weather. Celebrating its 52nd show, the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition [Read More …]

Farmers reminded about dangers of grain bins

Nationwide campaign educates farmers about safety procedures for grain bins Working in grain bins can be deadly, so insurers want to remind farmers of the dangers. Nationwide insurance is helping sponsor a campaign to educate [Read More …]

Trade war risks irreparably damaging U.S. dairy

Statement from Laurie Fischer, CEO of the American Dairy Coalition Making the News Mexico imports nearly a quarter of the U.S. dairy industry’s exports annually. It’s a critical $1.4 billion marketplace. And it’s one that President [Read More …]

MDA grant to help schools purchase milk coolers