DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

ImmuCell team expands

July 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

ImmuCell, a growing animal health company, is pleased to announce the recent growth of its sales and marketing team to align with product demands. “We continue to experience strong growth with our current First Defense® [Read More …]

Dairy Forage Consultant to Speak at 2018 Empire Farm Days Tuesday, August 7

July 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Empire Farm Days special events lineup includes a program by alfalfa and forage consultant Tom Kilcer of Advanced Ag Systems, Kinderhook, NY, as part of an informational social event sponsored by HarvXtra Alfalfa on [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner Blends Local Ingredients for an Unforgettable Experience

July 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Wisconsin Farm to Table presents the fifth annual Farm to Table Dinner at Darlington Ridge Farms on Saturday, August 4th, starting at 5 p.m. Located at 24425 St. Peters Rd, Darlington, Wis., the Darlington [Read More …]

Dairy organizations encouraged by FDA commissioner’s comments on dairy labeling regulations

July 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Scott Gottlieb said FDA will soon begin enforcing regulations that define milk as an animal product. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said that FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told an audience at a July 17 [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes intros squeezable butter spread

July 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The brand unveiled its new Soft Squeeze Butter Spread, which is made with such ingredients as canola oil, buttermilk, butter, cream and salt. This is the first time the Arden Hills, Minn.-based brand has dipped [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy: Interview with Steve and Pat Maddox of RuAnn and Maddox Dairies

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This week Steve and Pat Maddox of RuAnn and Maddox dairies explain several of the related genetic businesses they run as part of their dairy operations – nearly 5000 milking age registered Holstein cows. The fourth generation of [Read More …]

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Ag Leaders meet with Governor Brown on Trade Tariffs

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and State Board of Food and Agriculture President Don Cameron joined a group of agricultural leaders yesterday to discuss trade issues and tariff impacts with California Governor Jerry Brown. California is [Read More …]

Dr. Sophie Eaglen Named Naab International Specialist

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) is pleased to announce that Dr. Sophie Eaglen has been appointed as the NAAB International Specialist. Dr. Eaglen will begin her duties in mid-September, 2018. Dr. Eaglen [Read More …]

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NMC seeks Award of Excellence nominations. Award recognizes NMC leaders for contributions to milk quality improvement

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened nominations for its coveted Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. This award recognizes an NMC member who has provided sustained contributions to mastitis prevention and [Read More …]

Farmers can ill afford timing of trade retaliation

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Decision to place tariffs on trading partners comes at a bad time for growers Agriculture is bearing the brunt of retaliation by trading partners at a time when farmers can’t afford it, the president of [Read More …]

Lawmakers threaten action on Trump’s tariffs

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lawmakers appear to be putting the Trump administration on notice Lawmakers are losing patience with the Trump administration’s reliance on tariffs to win trade disputes and are talking increasingly about legislative action to protect U.S. [Read More …]

ISU Extension: Calf management training resources now available (English and Spanish)

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

ISU Extension and Outreach training videos are available in both English and Spanish Having properly trained employees is critical for the health, growth and development of dairy calves and for the profitability and sustainability of [Read More …]

Stearns County Dairy Field Day August 7

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join University of Minnesota Extension at Borgerding Dairy Join University of Minnesota Extension at Borgerding Dairy for the Stearns County Dairy Field Day this summer! Dairy field days are offered around the state in order [Read More …]

A ‘shocking’ new way to stabilise nitrogen

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Excessive nutrient loading in the Mississippi River and its tributaries has contributed to a massive, annually-occurring “dead-zone” in the Gulf of Mexico – an area where water-borne nitrogen and phosphorous levels are so high, fish [Read More …]

Field day Aug. 3 on the Hammer- Kavazanjian Farm

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

UW Discovery Farms will be present to participate in the discussion The Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water are set to host a field day August 3 on the Hammer- Kavazanjian Farm [Read More …]

NETZSCH announces NEMO® progressing cavity pump for dairy applications

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Gently conveys high viscosity products in nearly pulsation-free manner NETZSCH Pumps North America and its German headquarters NETZSCH Pumps & Systems announce that the company’s NEMO® progressing cavity pumps are ideal for dairy applications. NEMO [Read More …]

Kubota Announces Expanded Support for Farmer Veterans with Launch of Product Discounts through Geared to Give Program

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Kubota Tractor Corporation, in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), now provides additional support for the non-profit’s farmer veteran members by offering customer rebates on select Kubota equipment. The discount program is an extension [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Association, Inc. Announces $15,000 Awarded in Annual Scholarships

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Northeast Dairy Association, Inc. (NDA) has announced 10 scholarship recipients to college students for the 2018-19 academic year totaling $15,000. Applicants must be an immediate family member of a current NDA member company or [Read More …]

Join Farm Tours and Community Discussions at 2018 On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings

July 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Four Wisconsin Dairy Farm Families to Host Events August 27-30 It’s no secret that dairy farms and the dairy industry are an important part of Wisconsin’s rural communities and economy. However, community leaders, elected officials [Read More …]

Newtrient Releases Progress on Dairy Manure Management and Nutrient Recovery Solutions

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Newtrient LLC published its inaugural progress report, reporting on its advancements in nutrient management, manure-based products and market-driven solutions. “Newtrient’s mission is to reduce the environmental footprint of dairy and make it economically viable [Read More …]

Agriculture Data: Uncertainty In Ag Industry Influencing Land Values

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

REGIONAL LAND VALUE REPORTS Iowa Iowa saw less ag land being sold last year than normal, which continues the trend down from the high number of transactions experienced several years ago. “During 2017, Farmers National [Read More …]

Reducing nitrate concerns in cover crops

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Planting cover crops after wind or hail damage to crops becoming increasingly common Planting cover crops after severe wind or hail damage to crops is becoming increasingly common. Often growers are planting species that have [Read More …]

Dairy grazing pasture walk

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The event will be held on Wednesday, July 25 from 10:30am to 3:00pm Those with an interest in grazing are invited to the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Summer Fling Pasture Walk at Wagner Organic Dairy Farm. [Read More …]

Soy “milk” may need to find alternative name

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FDA plans to enforce federal standard that defines “milk” as coming from cows Soy and almond drinks that bill themselves as “milk” may need to consider alternative language after a top regulator suggested the agency [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY: Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Profit Seminars have become a regular stop for dairy producers, dairy farm staff and agribusiness professionals at Empire Farm Days. This year’s show is slated for August 7 through 9 at the Rodman [Read More …]

Forage Resources in Drought

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Recently some areas of the state received a nice shot of rain while other areas have received zero. Joe Lawrence, PRO-DAIRY Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, has been receiving questions about emergency forages and has updated [Read More …]

Virginia agriculture gains new leaders as VALOR graduates latest class

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) program, the commonwealth’s premier agriculture-leadership training program, celebrated the graduation of its third class of leadership fellows at the Hotel Roanoke on July 14. The program, which is [Read More …]

Are there ‘weak links’ in your fresh cow treatment program?

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

3 keys to reduce your risk of relapse and residues As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Is it possible there are “weak links” in your fresh cow [Read More …]

Ag Progress Days Industry Breakfast

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension Dairy Team are hosting a Dairy Industry Breakfast for dairy professionals and business representatives on Wednesday, August 15, from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. in the Red [Read More …]

New Employees Gather at Select Sires for Orientation and Training

July 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thirty-nine new employees and summer interns participated in Select Sires’ orientation program held July 10 and July 11. Employees and interns from eight member cooperatives, Select Sires GenerVations, World Wide Sires and Select Sires Inc. [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

ImmuCell team expands

Dairy Forage Consultant to Speak at 2018 Empire Farm Days Tuesday, August 7

Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner Blends Local Ingredients for an Unforgettable Experience

Dairy organizations encouraged by FDA commissioner’s comments on dairy labeling regulations

Land O’Lakes intros squeezable butter spread

This Week in Dairy: Interview with Steve and Pat Maddox of RuAnn and Maddox Dairies

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Ag Leaders meet with Governor Brown on Trade Tariffs

Dr. Sophie Eaglen Named Naab International Specialist

NMC seeks Award of Excellence nominations. Award recognizes NMC leaders for contributions to milk quality improvement

Farmers can ill afford timing of trade retaliation

Lawmakers threaten action on Trump’s tariffs

ISU Extension: Calf management training resources now available (English and Spanish)

Stearns County Dairy Field Day August 7

A ‘shocking’ new way to stabilise nitrogen

Field day Aug. 3 on the Hammer- Kavazanjian Farm

NETZSCH announces NEMO® progressing cavity pump for dairy applications

Kubota Announces Expanded Support for Farmer Veterans with Launch of Product Discounts through Geared to Give Program

Northeast Dairy Association, Inc. Announces $15,000 Awarded in Annual Scholarships

Join Farm Tours and Community Discussions at 2018 On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings

Newtrient Releases Progress on Dairy Manure Management and Nutrient Recovery Solutions

Agriculture Data: Uncertainty In Ag Industry Influencing Land Values

Reducing nitrate concerns in cover crops

Dairy grazing pasture walk

Soy “milk” may need to find alternative name

PRO-DAIRY: Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

Forage Resources in Drought

Virginia agriculture gains new leaders as VALOR graduates latest class

Are there ‘weak links’ in your fresh cow treatment program?

Ag Progress Days Industry Breakfast

New Employees Gather at Select Sires for Orientation and Training

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage