Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

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 …]

Dairy Pricing Association making humanitarian cheese purchases

141,330 pounds of cheddar cheese is arriving at food pantries throughout the United States in an effort to boost class III milk prices while filling the kitchens of needy families across the country. Dairy Pricing [Read More …]

Dairy Bedded Packs Discussion Part of First NYCO Meeting in 2019

New York Certified Organic (NYCO) begins its 26th year as an organic field crop and dairy discussion in 2019. The meetings bring together grain and dairy farmers to hear guest speakers on topics of organic [Read More …]

US-China trade war: Deal agreed to suspend new trade tariffs and China will buy a “very substantial” amount of agricultural

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to halt new trade tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks, the US says. At a post-G20 summit meeting in Buenos Aires, [Read More …]

NYFB on agreement of 2018 Farm Bill

New York Farm Bureau comments on Congressional agreement of 2018 Farm Bill “New York Farm Bureau is pleased that Congressional leaders have reached a consensus on the 2018 Farm Bill ahead of the current Farm [Read More …]

Global dairy associations call for WTO support

International dairy groups issue statement for G20 ministers, meeting this week The International Dairy Foods Association, the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council joined their global counterparts in issuing the following [Read More …]

HR – it’s more than paperwork

HUMAN RESOURCES WORKSHOP Wednesday, December 12 Wisconsin Dells, Wis. This program will put the “human” back in human resources. Forget the paperwork and checklists. How do we care for each other and ourselves? Pinpoint the stressors, [Read More …]

Sustainability Summit Relevant in Today’s Tough Dairy Economy

“Productivity will continue to drive sustainability,” explained Dr. Frank Mitloehner of UC Davis, internationally recognized leader in dairy environmental issues. The most efficient and productive cows and farms leave the smallest carbon footprint while providing [Read More …]

The Global Economy’s Impact on the Dairy Market in 2019 and Beyond

INTL FCStone’s second annual Global Markets Outlook, March 3-5, 2019, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, will provide new perspectives and outstanding networking opportunities for producers, consumers and intermediaries across the entire commodity [Read More …]

The 3 Year Price Cycle Never Existed

It’s a bold statement that flies in the face of many articles written by others over the past five years and I might catch some flak for it, but it’s what I believe and I [Read More …]

Focus on Who, Not How

In a recent lesson from my business coach Dan Sullivan of The Strategic Coach organization during my most recent workshop, he pointed out that for most entrepreneurs, the first question we ask is “How can [Read More …]

Cheese Exports Fall

Export/import data is now available through September. This post will deal exclusively with cheese analytics. Cheese prices are linked very closely to the Class III milk price. This is illustrated in Chart I and the [Read More …]

Trade Wars Trigger Crisis for Dairy Farmers How long will the President and Legislators allow this to continue?

Times are tough for farmers across the nation, milk prices are low and dairy producers have been hit hard by tariffs on the products they export to some of our major dairy trading partners. This [Read More …]

Widespread Concern Increases Over Lack of Evidence for Controversial USDA Upheaval of Research Arm

American Statistical Association calls on Congress to intervene, requests independent analysis of department’s claims The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s reorganization plan, which would relocate a key agricultural research agency outside Washington, DC, has drawn [Read More …]

Illinois Dairy Farmer Participates in McDonald’s Sustainability Experience

McDonald’s hosted a McCafé Sustainability Journey Experience in downtown Chicago on Nov. 29. The event was designed to bring consumers to a Columbian coffee farm and show how McDonald’s is committed to making McCafé beverages [Read More …]

CA: California Dairy Quality Assurance Program Celebrates 20 Years

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP), the California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) released a new document highlighting the impact that CDQAP has had on the environment and [Read More …]

CA: USDA Invests in California Water Management

USDA is investing more than $449M to help build an innovative water management system U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $449 million to [Read More …]

CA: Dairyman Valadao Defeated in Reelection Bid

Three-term Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) was defeated in his bid for reelection from his central California district in Kings and Fresno counties. He was one of very few in Congress with an active affiliation with [Read More …]

Chilton farmer wins Leopold Conservation Award

For the 11th year, a Wisconsin farmer has been singled out for utilizing conservation practices and a land ethic that fit with those established by one of the state’s revered conservationists — Aldo Leopold. Chilton [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy Adds Custard to Flavored Milk Lineup for the Holidays

December 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Hiland Dairy Custard is a favorite holiday drink in the mid-south, increasing popularity has brought it to all Hiland markets Hiland Dairy Foods Company, a leading farmer-owned dairy producer, is pleased to announce a new [Read More …]

MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM A Unique Management Education Opportunity

February 26 – 27, 2019 Doubletree Hotel 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, New York 13057 AGENDA Topic Area 1: Lean Manufacturing Lean manufacturing is a systematic method for waste minimization within a manufacturing system [Read More …]

Edge co-op: USMCA is critical step forward

Dairy farmer group commends administration for advancing deal, urges end to separate damaging tariffs Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, representing the voice of milk across the Midwest, applauded today’s signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) [Read More …]

Illinois Dairy Farmer Participates in McDonald’s Sustainability Experience

McDonald’s hosted a McCafé Sustainability Journey Experience in downtown Chicago on Nov. 29. The event was designed to bring consumers to a Columbian coffee farm and show how McDonald’s is committed to making McCafé beverages [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin promote butter

Americans are embracing butter more than they have in nearly five decades With holiday baking season fast approaching, check the label to make sure it’s local Wisconsin butter that you’re buying at the grocery store. [Read More …]

VetLink facilitates rural animal care

Researchers take an innovative approach, give veterinarians an upgrade Technology has greatly enhanced our abilities to communicate and continuously evolve in developing more efficient ways to solve problems. A team of Prairie View A&M and [Read More …]

USDA invests in rural community facilities

$291M will help build or improve community infrastructure and essential services Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $291 million (PDF, 142 KB) to [Read More …]

Considerations for buying corn seed in 2019

Hybrid selection is one of the most important agronomic decisions for corn production Hybrid selection is one of the most important agronomic decisions for corn production. As results from yield trials continue to roll in, [Read More …]

AFIA Turns Eyes to Congress Following USMCA Signing

Following the signing ceremony of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), held today in Argentina during the G-20 Summit, the American Feed Industry Association looks to Congress to approve the trade agreement for the betterment of the [Read More …]

Dairy Groups Applaud Final Signing of Modernized NAFTA Pact; Urges Congress to Approve Swiftly

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended the Trump Administration today for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which had been agreed to in principle on Sept. 30. The [Read More …]

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