Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

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 …]

Targeted leadership development for dairy

Three tracks available in PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy to be held March 12-13 Leading with professionalism is critical to one’s success in today’s fast-changing dairy industry. The PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™, presented by the Professional [Read More …]

NY lawmakers review spending on ag programs

Legislature to return to Albany in January to begin work on next year’s budget New York lawmakers are taking a close look at state spending on agricultural programs. The state Assembly’s agriculture committee is undertaking [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Commends House and Senate Agriculture Committee for Reaching a Deal on the 2018 Farm Bill

“American Farmland Trust commends the House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership and staff on their tireless work to reach a bipartisan compromise on the Farm Bill. We look forward to further analyzing the contents of [Read More …]

Agriculture leaders awarded for inspiring youth

Award will help support and grow agriculture youth programs. Milk Products, maker of Sav-A-Caf® products, is excited to announce the 2018 Youth Impact Award winners: Richard Peters, Oklahoma and Debbie Grusenmeyer, New York. “It is [Read More …]

Wednesday Webinars (in Spanish) Dairy Cow Management Seminarios Web en Español- Días Miércoles Manejo de Vacas Lecheras

The movement of cows to and from the parlor “El movimiento de vacas hacia y desde la parla” ? 12:30-1 pm, January 30, 2019 | 30 de enero de 2019 Join the webinar/ Participe en [Read More …]

College agriculture advocates take home scholarships for the holidays

Students win more than $25,000 while advocating for farmers and ranchers Six college students and three collegiate clubs from Oklahoma State University, University of Georgia, Mississippi College, Western Illinois University and Northwest Missouri State University [Read More …]

One in six pints of milk thrown away each year, study shows according to research conducted at Edinburgh University

Analysis suggests 116m tonnes of dairy products are wasted globally, with almost half lost before they even reach a store One in six pints of milk produced around the world is lost or wasted, according [Read More …]

SomaDetect Begins Early Adopter Installations at Cornell University

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SomaDetect is pleased to announce it has begun installations of its Version 2 in-line milk monitoring system at Cornell University to further develop its groundbreaking automated in-line milk monitoring system. This installation is the first of 28 the [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy: Dr. Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis on Myths of Livestock Impact in Greenhouse Gases

Dr. Frank Mitloehner dispels myths of livestock impact on methane and air pollution. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness interviews Dr. Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis, who gave a feature presentation at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit [Read More …]

Milk: One of the most needed, least donated items

Great American Milk Drive calls for donations to feed hungry families this holiday season Passing a glass of milk to loved ones during the holidays means passing the feeling of comfort, togetherness and wellbeing. But [Read More …]

Projects aim to reduce dairy methane emissions

CDFA now accepting comments on draft guidelines for new demonstration projects CDFA is accepting public comments on draft guidelines for new demonstration projects designed to achieve reductions of methane emissions from California dairy and livestock [Read More …]

“Managing the Storm: A Farmers Panel”

December 10th at the Glencoe City Center in Glencoe University of Minnesota Extension, in collaboration with the Minnesota Dairy Initiative – SouthCentral Region, have announced the upcoming schedule for the 2018 McLeod & Sibley Counties [Read More …]

Learn how to find and apply for agricultural grants

Farm Credit East to host webinar on finding and appying for grants for Northeast agriculture Northeast producers are invited to participate in a webinar that will provide information regarding grants, incentives and cost-shares available to [Read More …]

Workshop on federal tax law changes in Indiana

On Dec. 3, Purdue Extension will offer a free workshop for agriculture professionals Changes to federal tax laws could impact the bottom line of farmers and those with ag-related businesses. On Dec. 3, Purdue Extension [Read More …]

The ins and outs of prepaid expenses

There are three tests for prepaid expenses We have all witnessed the prepaid December scramble: a farmer running all over town writing checks because a tax preparer just advised that an additional $40,000 in expenses [Read More …]

RMA announces new crop insurance option

New coverage option provides increased flexibility to producers Farmers now have a low-cost option for insuring small parcels of land in one county by combining them into a single enterprise unit with land in a [Read More …]

TechMix Global Hires Sjors Zuurhout

TechMix Global has hired Sjors Zuurhout to support its international business unit in marketing efforts and distributor relations. International business growth for TechMix Global has prompted the call for additional staffing. TechMix Global has built [Read More …]

Recognizing and preventing lameness in dairy cows

Lameness is one of the most expensive herd health problems Lameness in your dairy cows is detrimental not only to herd health, but to your bottom line as well. Economically, the results of foot disease [Read More …]

Charlie Daniels Band at 2019 Commodity Classic

The band will perform Saturday night to close the three-day event The Charlie Daniels Band will provide the Evening of Entertainment at the 2019 Commodity Classic, held Thursday, February 28 through Saturday, March 2 in [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On Draft Guidelines For New Demonstration Projects Related To Dairy Methane Reduction

CDFA is accepting public comments on draft guidelines for new demonstration projects designed to achieve reductions of methane emissions from California dairy and livestock operations. The demonstration projects are two new components of CDFA’s existing [Read More …]

Idaho dairy farmers back immigrant legal services

The Community Council of Idaho’s newly formed immigration legal services program, Familias Unidas, recently received backing from the Idaho Dairymen’s Association with a financial award to assist with services for migrant families. Familias Unidas provides [Read More …]

NAAB is seeking an Associate Service Director

NAAB is seeking an Associate Service Director for CSS and Associate Technical Director for NAAB with a primary focus on auditing programs and services of NAAB member organizations. For more information, see the attached position announcement [Read More …]

Farm Credit East to Host Informational Webinar on Finding and Applying for Grants for Northeast Agriculture