Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Based on the latest agricultural news headlines, the sector may not seem like one that would be attracting investment. But that’s not the sentiment at Alden-Iowa based Summit Agricultural Group. Recently, the investment and farm [Read More …]

CWT Assists with 10.4 Million Pounds of Cheese, Butter and Whole Milk Powder Export Sales

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted 15 offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture contracts to sell 1.98 million pounds (896 metric tons) of Cheddar cheese, 317,466 pounds (144 metric tons) [Read More …]

USDA launches trade mitigation programs

Stopgap measure will allow President Trump time to strike long-term trade deals U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Tuesday launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified [Read More …]

Hurry, Registration for MN Nutrition Conf Closes Sep 12

Hurry! Pre-registration for the 79th Minnesota Nutrition Conference Closes at 11:59 PM on September 12, 2018. Save $25 on the registration fee and save time at check-in by pre-registering before the deadline. Register today at: [Read More …]

Sentera Announces Series A Funding

Investment to accelerate adoption of AI and drone provider’s analytics platform Sentera, a Minneapolis-based digital agriculture technology provider, announces that it has raised an additional $14 million in Series A funding. A premier group of [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Releases Report on Grants and Incentives

There are a number of grants and incentives available for Northeast agriculture businesses, but learning about their availability and navigating the application can be a challenge. To help with this process, Farm Credit East recently [Read More …]

UC Davis has encouraging early research findings on cows, seaweed and methane

University of California researchers are feeding seaweed to dairy cows in an attempt to make cattle more climate-friendly. UC Davis is studying whether adding small amounts of seaweed to cattle feed can help reduce their [Read More …]

Amelicor Herd Conference Keynote Speaker Announced

Meet Sean Haynes Sean co-founded AgriCFO in 2015 with the belief that agriculture based businesses must be able to analyze and communicate their financial health, gain access to adequate capital, and have a comprehensive risk [Read More …]

New class selected for ag leadership program

24 individuals selected for Class 49 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 49 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. [Read More …]

Rotational benefits from alfalfa to corn

Corn grown after alfalfa usually has increased yield Corn grown after alfalfa usually has increased yield, reduced nitrogen requirement from fertilizer or manure, and reduced pest pressure compared to when corn follows other crops. The [Read More …]

Workshops on sustainable ag funding

Workshops will explain the grants’ purpose, help participants refine their ideas Purdue University Extension is hosting a series of free workshops to help farmers, educators and researchers with projects related to sustainable agriculture get the funding [Read More …]

Cattle Industry Works Together on Traceability at NIAA Strategy Forum

“The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and NIAA have often worked together on issues that impact the beef industry,” says Jennifer Houston, 2018 NCBA President-Elect and Opening Speaker at the 2018 NIAA Strategy Forum on [Read More …]

Canadian dairies fret impact of US milk

Farmers say denting supply management in NAFTA deal would be ‘devastating’ Nearly 1,000 kilometres from Washington, where a team of top Canadian negotiators sit in 11th-hour NAFTA discussions, Peter Strebel works under a cloud of [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment rises

Opinions split over potential impact of aid package Agricultural producer sentiment increased modestly in August after dipping sharply in July according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading. The barometer, which is based on [Read More …]

Zoetis introduced Core EQ Innovator™

Helps protect horses from all five core equine diseases in one smooth vaccine Zoetis introduced Core EQ Innovator™, the first and only equine vaccine to contain all five core equine disease antigens — West Nile, Eastern [Read More …]

Reducing cow methane emissions with diet

UC Davis researchers add seaweed to cattle feed to reduce emissions University of California researchers are feeding seaweed to dairy cows in an attempt to make cattle more climate-friendly. UC Davis is studying whether adding [Read More …]

Maurice E. Core of Columbus, Ohio Obituary

It is with great sadness the family of Maurice E. Core, 89, Columbus, Ohio announces his passing at Brookdale Pinnacle, Grove City, Ohio on August 29, 2018. Born in Pleasantville, Iowa 1928, Core moved to [Read More …]

The a2 Milk Company™ Launches into Costco

A true natural innovation, a2 Milk® continues to build retailer partnerships as it aggressively drives brand awareness and national distribution The a2 Milk Company™ today announced that it has secured exclusive distribution of a 3-pack a2 [Read More …]

Farm bureaus to host financial risk workshops

Financial risk management sessions will help build a better understanding of risks Managing a farm and agribusiness against financial risk will be the topic for upcoming Ohio Farm Bureau Financial Essentials workshops scheduled in September. [Read More …]

Dairy co-op Arla will give entire 2018 profit to farmers hit by drought

‘We care deeply about the livelihood of our farmers and we recognize that this summer’s drought in Europe has been extraordinary’ Arla Foods, one of the world’s biggest dairy firms, is to pay out its entire [Read More …]

Agronomy/Soils Field Day held

About 215 farmers, agricultural extension agents and crop consultants attend About 215 farmers, agricultural extension agents and crop consultants soaked up the latest data on crop production, pest management and soil science at the UW [Read More …]

Agribusiness and Feed Alliance calls for trade tariffs resolution

Farmers and associations recently met at New York State Fair to air their concerns The Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance (NEAFA) joins with numerous other farmers and agribusiness associations to call for a speedy end [Read More …]

The Alltech ONE Ideas Forum goes global

13 countries, 15 stops, ONE unforgettable experience The Alltech ONE Ideas Forum will soon be making stops around the globe, giving more people than ever the opportunity to experience the power of ONE: The Alltech [Read More …]

DeLaval Offers Farm Tours, Insight into Latest Innovations at World Dairy Expo

See the all-new VMS™ V300, attend the Robotics PROductivity Tour and more Continuing a tradition of showcasing the latest dairy innovations, DeLaval is prepared to share their integrated dairy solutions at booths EH 3011-3315 and [Read More …]

White House to sign renegotiated NAFTA

NFU recommends provisions that support family farmers and rural communities After more than a year of renegotiations, President Donald Trump sent Congress notice of intent to sign an amended North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). [Read More …]

ADC Encourages Legislators to Pass the AG and Legal Workforce Act (HR 6417)

Farmers need a federal, mandatory verification system to protect themselves and their employees from hiring identity fraudsters The 30,000 farmers represented by the American Dairy Coalition are asking Congress to immediately pass the AG and [Read More …]

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