Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Some USDA activities will be shut down, reduced with lapse in government funding U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today detailed which functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will remain available in the [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy featuring Dr. Robert Collier of the University of Arizona

For over 30 years, the Southwest Nutrition Conference has been an important event for dairy producers and nutrition professionals. This week, Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Dr. Robert Collier of the University of [Read More …]

Dairy Strong speakers address challenges, offer insights

One of the Midwest’s premiere conferences for the dairy community will be held Jan. 23 and 24 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wis. Dairy Strong 2019 will bring together more [Read More …]

Dairy’s Positive Impact on U.S. Economy

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Dairy’s coast-to-coast economic ripple effect generates jobs in other industries and tax revenue in every state. The U.S. dairy industry creates nutritious and delicious products and ingredients like milk, cheese, butter and whey protein. It also [Read More …]

Heart of America Dairy Expo Program Announced

Dairy farmers from all over the Midwest will be gathering in Springfield, MO, January 17-19, for the seventh annual Heart of America Dairy Expo presented by Hiland Dairy Foods. The Heart of America Dairy Expo [Read More …]

I-29 Winter Workshop: Barn Benchmarks for Success

Description I-29 Moo University, a collaboration of dairy extension faculty from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, is hosting a Winter Workshop Series titled, “Barn Benchmarks for Success.” The workshop series will be [Read More …]

Groundbreaking on $24M expansion at Byrne Dairy

Initial phase will create 30 new jobs and includes a 42,000 square foot expansion Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the groundbreaking of Byrne Dairy’s Ultra Dairy plant $24 million expansion—the first phase of the [Read More …]

Building a Productive Culture – Cows, Crops and People

The 2019 Operations Managers Conference is about a month away, and we are thrilled to be presenting a variety of topics that offer education and applicable strategies for management teams, whether their focus is cows, [Read More …]

The Land O’Lakes Co-op Farmer Member Health Plan Enrollment Deadline Has Been Extended

Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Gravie announced today that the deadline to enroll in either the Minnesota or Nebraska Cooperative Farmer Member Health Plan has been extended. Eligible farmers who are members of participating Land O’ [Read More …]

Lely Announces Winner Of The Way To Dairy Award

Lely North America is proud to announce Dustin Takes of Takes Dairy Farm in Ely, Iowa, has been named the winner of the prestigious The Way to Dairy Award. Takes was given this top honor [Read More …]

Friends of Expo Honored in Madison

World Dairy Expo’s annual Friends of Expo Party was held on Monday, December 10, recognizing the efforts and contributions of WDE’s nearly 500 volunteers. The evening was highlighted with the presentation of the 2018 Friend [Read More …]

Farmers, dairy producers face tough decisions

Farmers are starting to plan for next year As farmers hustle to finish the harvest, there is no sign of a letup in the long-term slump in commodity prices that are now being fed by [Read More …]

Latest Livestock Facility Siting Review Board Decision a Mixed Bag for Animal Agriculture

On November 30, 2018, Wisconsin’s Livestock Facility Siting Review Board (Board) upheld the Town of Ledgeview’s decision to deny a dairy farm a zoning approval authorizing the dairy’s expansion.1 The review required the Board to [Read More …]

Operations Managers Conference Emphasizes Building a Productive Culture

The 2019 Operations Managers Conference on January 22 – 23, 2019 in East Syracuse, New York emphasizes building a productive culture. Presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA), this conference [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management Spanish Online Course

Para ver la información en español, haga clic aquí Have you… Been working with dairy cows and are looking to increase your knowledge of reproductive management? Had some formal training or course work but want [Read More …]

Risk management webinar offered for dairy farmers

“Focus on Risk for Dairy Farmers” webinar planned for Jan. 24, 12:30 to 1:15 PM Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY are partnering to offer a “Focus on Risk for Dairy [Read More …]

FARME Institute November 2018 Management Report

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For November, our example herd was Down. Protein dropped $0.38/lb. and fat decreased $0.02/lb. On a hundred-weight basis, Statistical Uniform Price (3.5% fat) decreased $0.57/cwt and Class III price decreased $1.09/cwt which resulted in PPD [Read More …]

DFA enters into agreement with Agropur

Acquisition adds aseptic and expands extended shelf life to DFA’s processing capabilities Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Agropur announced that they have entered into an agreement for DFA to acquire Agropur’s St. Paul, Minn., [Read More …]

CWT Assisted Export Sales Top 131 Million Pounds of Dairy Products in 2018

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Total 2018 Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) assisted member sales reached 72.5 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 17.4 million pounds of butter (82% milkfat) and 41.6 million pounds of whole milk powder. The milk equivalent of [Read More …]

Show-Me Select Heifer educational seminar Jan. 4

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration for the convention is not required, nor is pre-registration for this event The Show-Me Heifer Program Educational Seminar will focus on heifer development and use of EPD’s and genomic evaluation. (Courtesy of University of Missouri Extension) [Read More …]

Farmer Barbie outfitted to bring ag to young girls

December 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

From 2007-12, the number of women operators grew by 10%, bucking the national decline Red tractor. Pink trailer. Chickens, a lamb, a calf. And a good pair of overalls. Farmer & Tractor Barbie is outfitted [Read More …]

USDA Releases Final Rule for BE Food Disclosure

December 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Thursday, December 20, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a pre-publication copy of the final rule establishing the national bioengineered (BE) food disclosure standard. This rule is the first time that a [Read More …]

Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry into California by State Veterinarian

December 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December 24 and in the early [Read More …]

National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

December 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA to establish mandatory standard for disclosing foods that are or may be bioengineered U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Friday announced the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law, passed [Read More …]

Register for the 2019 Western Dairy Management Conference

December 22, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register to Attend the 2019 Western Dairy Management Conference!! Monday, February 25 – Thursday, February 28, 2019 Peppermill Casino Resort Spa – Reno, NV WDMC Early Bird Registration Deadline – February 1, 2019 Hotel Room [Read More …]

IDF Mastitis Conference

Registration and abstract submission are open! We are proud and happy to announce that the next IDF Mastitis Conference will take place from 14 to 16 May 2019 in Copenhagen. The venue will be DGI-BYEN [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Farm bill signing includes AMPI member

New dairy program is significant shift for dairy farmers Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) Chairman of the Board Steve Schlangen, Albany, Minn., represented dairy farmers at today’s signing ceremony for the 2018 Farm Bill. The [Read More …]

SEMEX’S MILLIONAIRE SIRE MANIFOLD PASSES AWAY

Semex is saddened to announce that its 12th Millionaire Sire, 0200HO00402 Mainstream Manifold, has passed away. Manifold was from a strong cow family known for production and was backed by eight generations of VG or EX dams. [Read More …]

54th National DHIA Annual Meeting

March 5 – 7, 2019 San Diego, California The NDHIA Leadership Workshop and 54th Annual Meeting will be held March 6th and 7th (Wednesday and Thursday). Shoulder meetings will be held the day prior to the [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks President Trump for Signing Farm Bill