Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted 10 offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 1.116 million pounds (506 metric tons) of Cheddar, and Gouda cheese and 4.242 million [Read More …]

ADC Supports the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019

The American Dairy Coalition supports the efforts of Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) with his introduction of the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. This bill will make it necessary for the president to submit to [Read More …]

January 2019 Component Prices

January has a slight upturn. Fat was flat, protein increased $0.05/lb (less than expected) and solids increased 4%. For our example herd, component prices increased $0.16/cow/day. January PPD will likely decrease $0.02/cwt ($0.016/cow/day) resulting in [Read More …]

Dairy refs make some good calls with their Super Bowl-themed digital ads

With Super Bowl Sunday weekend arriving, Dairy Management Inc. is using the opportunity to take its Undeniably Dairy campaign to the next level. DMI has created two entertaining 30-second spots that will be running and promoted on [Read More …]

DCHA offers continuing education credits

The American Registry of Professional Animal Sciences approved Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s application for continuing education credits. ARPAS members may earn up to 16 credits for attending the DCHA Annual Conference, April 9-11, at [Read More …]

Farmers, ranchers need USMCA

February 3, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. agriculture needs strong trade agreements to access customers around the world The following statement was released by American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farmers need the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and the sooner the [Read More …]

Commitment to farming, community earns Strauss top advocate award

The presenter on the stage at the Dairy Strong conference on Jan. 23 painted a picture of someone who invests money, time and resources into promoting dairy farming and bettering the community, even in ways [Read More …]

Crave named president of DBA board

February 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Business Association’s board of directors elected a new president and vice president, and the membership chose three new directors during the organization’s annual business meeting today at the Dairy Strong conference. Tom [Read More …]

Charts Show Projected Impact of New Japanese Trade Agreements on U.S. Dairy Exports

A new economic impact report released by USDEC forecasts that without a strong U.S.-Japan trade treaty, U.S. dairy exports could lose $1.3 billion in sales over 10 years. A study released Wednesday by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects that new [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Freshman Lawmakers’ Support for Enforcing Dairy-Labeling Rules

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) strongly supports the newly elected members of Congress who wrote to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb calling for stricter enforcement of the agency’s long-standing dairy standards [Read More …]

ADC Applauds Bipartisan Work on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2019

The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) and the dairy producers we represent across the nation applaud the efforts of Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) on the introduction of [Read More …]

Congress expands State Ag Mediation Program

Mediation services now include leases, transitions, conflicts, organic certification Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill significantly expands the thirty-year-old program that helps farmers resolve disputes outside of a courtroom. The Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 [Read More …]

Minnesota manure management workshop in Le Center

University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Dairy Initiative will host a series of free, dairy-focused educational events throughout the winter of 2019. This Winter Dairy Series includes three meetings from January to March that cover [Read More …]

WFU members set 2019 policy priorities

Delegates from across the state adopt policy that will guide organization’s work in 2019 At the 88th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 25-27 in Appleton, delegates from across the state adopted policy that [Read More …]

NFU urges strengthening farm safety net

February 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Supports strengthening farm safety net to help families weather coming years As the slump in farm commodity prices persists and trade disputes compound these market challenges, family farmers’ and ranchers’ economic security is at significant [Read More …]

Farmer group: Time to end ‘anything goes’ dairy labeling of plant-based products

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative submits comments to FDA Given the blitz of dairy imitation foods hitting grocery stores and the corresponding customer confusion, a cooperative representing dairy farmers throughout the Midwest is demanding the U.S. [Read More …]

Dairy One moves deeper into farm technology

Dairy One’s Agricultural Management Resources group has been working with farms to provide farm technology solutions for more than 20 years. Our unique knowledge of dairy production systems, combined with a commitment to service, have [Read More …]

Pro-DAIRY: MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM

A Unique Management Education Opportunity February 26 – 27, 2019 Doubletree Hotel 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, New York 13057 Topic Area 1: Lean Systems Lean systems is a systematic method for waste minimization [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Support Legislation Allowing Whole Milk in School Meals

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) welcome the introduction of legislation sponsored by Reps. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Collin Peterson (D-MN), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, allowing [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER Adds Two Members to US Ruminant Team

ARM & HAMMER™ announced today the additions of Brenda Siefken, PMP, and Brad Clyburn, Ph.D., to the Animal and Food Production team as ruminant account managers. Siefken and Clyburn will focus on supporting and expanding [Read More …]

Summit panel to explore how to engage influencers about animal agriculture

Photo contest offers opportunity for farmers to win free registration Early registration rates are available through Friday, February 1 for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2019 Stakeholders Summit themed, A Seat At The Table. The event [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy featuring an interview with Joao Durr, CEO of the CDCB

On Monday February 25, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) is hosting a meeting entitled, “Genomic Revolution: The Next 10 Years.” The day-long session will be held on the day before the start of [Read More …]

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Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan

A study released today by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects that new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in lost U.S. sales of [Read More …]

EEX and GDT take next steps towards joint venture for a European Dairy Auction

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) and Global Dairy Trade (GDT) have successfully concluded the initial consultation period regarding the establishment of a joint venture to operate a European-based auction mechanism for European dairy products. The [Read More …]

USDEC: Better Balance Expected for 2019

The U.S. Dairy Export Council is pleased to share the latest Global Dairy Market Outlook, our take on global dairy trade, international market drivers and U.S. performance. Global dairy markets rallied in the first month [Read More …]

ARPAS approves DCHA’s continuing education application

The American Registry of Professional Animal Sciences (ARPAS) approved Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s (DCHA) application for continuing education (CE) credits. ARPAS members may earn up to 16 credits for attending the DCHA Annual Conference, [Read More …]

NYSERDA PON 3739 – Demonstration of New Business Models for Anaerobic Digester to Electricity

Funding Opportunity Detail: Demonstration of New Bus. Models, Marketplace Dev. of ADG-to-Elec. Category A&B (PON 3739 – A & B) NYSERDA is making approximately $7.75 million in funding available for demonstration of new ADG business [Read More …]

Change headlined 2018 for GENEX

Engaging cooperative members is focus for future Dairy and beef cattle producers serving as member-elected delegates of GENEX attended the cooperative’s annual meeting Jan. 23 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Delegates from 25 states represented the cooperative’s [Read More …]

2019 Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates world feed production increased by 3 percent to 1.103 billion metric tons