Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Day 1 of our parallel conference sessions has been outlined below – make sure you are not left out of the debate! Tuesday 16 October – Farm Management, Dairy Policy & Economics, Dairy Science & [Read More …]

USDA details trade damage estimate calculations

Detailed account available of how USDA calculated estimated damage from trade disruptions U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today released a detailed accounting of how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calculated estimated damage from [Read More …]

NCBA pleased by USDA lab-grown meat meeting

USDA and FDA to hold meeting on the use of animal cell culture technology Danielle Beck, Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, released the following statement in response to the announcement [Read More …]

Dr. Ken Olson speaks of the potential move of ERS and NIFA out of Washington DC (Video)

USDA Secretary Perdue has proposed to move the Economic Research Service and the National & Institute of Food & Agriculture out of Washington DC. This effort caught many ag organizations by surprise, creating concern about [Read More …]

AFIA Strikes Liquid Gold at 48th Liquid Feed Symposium

The American Feed Industry Association held its 48th annual Liquid Feed Symposium this week in San Diego, Calif., bringing together leaders in the liquid supplement industry to hear from experts on the latest news, research [Read More …]

Cargill Animal Nutrition Stops to Rally for Safety

On Thursday, September 6, all Cargill Animal Nutrition plants, labs, warehouses, innovation centers, offices, farms, construction projects and sales teams worldwide stopped to rally for safety. “Complete safety is one of our primary goals at Cargill [Read More …]

NCDA&CS hotline to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence

The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies. The toll-free number is [Read More …]

Hurricane Florence resources for farmers

We hope that you, your families and friends, your homes, and your farms are safe As Hurricane Florence barrels toward the Carolinas, it’s likely that many of you are preparing your farms for the worst. [Read More …]

Timing manure application to avoid nuisances

A weather forecast and a little knowledge of odor dilution can be a powerful tool Roughly half of all neighbor complaints of livestock odors originate from land application of manure. A weather forecast and a [Read More …]

Big Crops Could Get Bigger

New Records for Corn and Soybean Yields The September 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projected the 2018 U.S. average corn yield at a record-high 181.3 bushels per acre. That exceeds the previous record of 176.6 [Read More …]

AFIA Opens Registration for Fall Online Feed Manufacturing Course

The American Feed Industry Association has opened registration for its online feed manufacturing course, conducted in partnership with Kansas State University, Oct. 29-Nov. 30. The five-week, “AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing” distance education program [Read More …]

Valley Agricultural Software (VAS) Hosts Parlor Management Training Classes

Valley Agricultural Software (VAS) will host two parlor management training classes in October 2018 and January 2019 as part of the VAS Dairy Management School: October 23-25, 2018 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (register by clicking [Read More …]

Educational program addressing milk quality on dairy farms

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA DAIRY EXTENSION Please join us for an educational program addressing Milk Quality on dairy farms. Experts and dairy farmers will provide insights on employee engagement, performance monitoring, mastitis control, and proper use [Read More …]

Dairy linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease

Dairy consumption of around three servings per day is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality, compared to lower levels of consumption, according to a global observational study of over 130,000 people in [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Lends Support to Future Bovine Practitioners

As part of its ongoing commitment to the practice of veterinary medicine, Merck Animal Health is pleased to announce $90,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 18 exemplary bovine veterinary students. The company presented each [Read More …]

New Zealand dairy giant posts its first-ever loss

New Zealand’s largest company, which sells dairy products, says it will completely review its business after a disastrous financial year saw it post its first-ever loss. Fonterra lost hundreds of millions of dollars on its [Read More …]

Kirk Bowman Inducted Into Liquid Feed Hall of Fame

The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce Kirk Bowman as its 2018 Liquid Feed Hall of Fame inductee. AFIA’s Liquid Feed Committee presented the award – the highest award offered in the liquid [Read More …]

You gotta know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, and know when to pay taxes on ’em.

If you gamble, be sure you understand the tax consequences. Both wins and losses can affect your income tax bill. And changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) could also have an impact. [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show to Feature U.S. Industry’s Finest, Build Workforce Skills Crucial to Future of Dairy Production

The bright future of agriculture will be on display as the 55th All-American Dairy Show comes to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex September 15-20, bringing 1,200 national competitors in 22 individual contests exhibiting 2,200 of [Read More …]

Fibre to Take Centre Stage at AB Vista’s Cornell Nutrition Conference Symposium

The latest nutritional and technological strategies for optimising fibre utilisation in dairy herds will be showcased at AB Vista’s post-conference symposium, set to round off the Cornell Nutrition Conference on 18th October in New York, [Read More …]

Iowa farmers take message to Washington

Farm bill and trade troubles highlight major issues As Iowa farmers face low commodity prices, consolidation in agribusiness, and volatile trade conditions, Iowa Farmers Union members will confront members of the Trump Administration and Congress [Read More …]

CFIA Approves Chromium Propionate Use in Canada

Kemin Industries, a global leader in developing feed ingredients for animal nutrition and health, today announced the approval for use of chromium propionate in beef and broiler diets in Canada, effective immediately. The Canadian Food [Read More …]

Register for MN Nutrition Conference

Pre-registration closes at 11:59 pm on September 12 Save time at check-in! Register now for the 79th Minnesota Nutrition Conference. Pre-registration closes at 11:59 pm on September 12, 2018. Pre-registration – $200 On-site registration – $225 Student [Read More …]

Officials to discuss animal cell culture technology

USDA and FDA announce joint public meeting on use of animal cell culture technology U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, DVM and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. today announced a joint [Read More …]

Jersey Cattle Association offers scholarships

Apply for the 2019 Fred Stout Experience awards by December 1st Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2019 [Read More …]

Post-Conference Symposium: Unlocking the Energy Potential of Fiber

AB VISTA POST-CONFERENCE SYMPOSIUM Please join us immediately following the Cornell Nutrition Conference. Thursday, October 18 from 12:15 – 4:00 PM 12:15 PM Post-Conference Symposium lunch and Live Demonstration of NIR4 Farm, sponsored by [Read More …]

Claims Filing Deadline in Syngenta Corn Seed Class Action is October 12, 2018