DairyBusiness News Team DP, Author at Dairy Business News

Real California Cheeses Bring Home 32 Awards at American Cheese Society Competition in Pittsburg, PA.

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cow’s milk cheesemakers that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 32 awards from the 2018 annual cheese competition held by the American Cheese Society (ACS), July 25-28, 2018 in Pittsburg, Pa. The American [Read More …]

32nd Annual Futurity Show Aug. 11

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

15 will compete to become the next WHA Futurity champion The Wisconsin Holstein Association would like to invite everyone to attend the 32nd annual Futurity Show on Saturday, August 11th at 6 pm in the [Read More …]

Reminder: Holstein America returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The hour-long program pays tribute to the iconic, black-and-white cow Nothing says summer quite like ice cream. A double-scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry, the options for this favorite treat are endless. And it’s all [Read More …]

U.S. Inventories for total cheese and other natural cheese were at record levels for the month of June

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cheese – Western U.S. Report 31 – Released on August 01, 2018 Western cheese production is steady, and manufacturers say they have plenty of milk for cheese vats. Even with summer heat suppressing milk volumes and [Read More …]

Access to new drugs for animals on horizon

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Senate approves Roberts’ efforts to improve access to new drugs for animals U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today said late last night, the Senate approved legislation to speed access to new animal drugs for veterinarians through [Read More …]

You’re Invited to AgAssembly in New Mexico

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

September 6 II 10:30 am – 4:00 pm New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum II Las Cruces, NM Join us on September 6th to connect with some of the most influential and forward thinking [Read More …]

EPA Incorporates Farm Air Emissions Reporting Exemption into Regulations

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Four months after Congress enacted the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method (FARM) Act to exempt farms from reporting air emissions under a federal environmental cleanup statute, EPA has issued a rule incorporating the FARM Act into [Read More …]

ADC applauds Rep. John Faso (R-NY) for encouraging FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to enforce the already established definition of “milk.”

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The American Dairy Coalition’s members appreciate Rep. John Faso’s (R-NY) recent letter written to FDA Commission Gottlieb where Rep. Faso explains that the definition of milk is crystal-clear for determining what constitutes “milk,” yet there [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy with Dr. Marj Faust DairyBusiness Genetics Columnist

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Genetic evaluations are issued next week by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. DairyBusiness genetics columnist Dr. Marj Faust gives us a preview. Then, watch her column in Monday’s DairyBusiness Digital magazine for a unique [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers and Industry Experts Converge in Minneapolis to Engage in Real Conversations About the Changing Consumer and the Impact on Dairy

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Inaugural Dairy Experience Forum focused on opportunities to focus on consumer values, provide them with a better dairy experience and help drive dairy demand Last week, dairy farmers, industry experts and partners who attended the [Read More …]

Crop Management Field Days in western Wisconsin

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Aug. 15 field days in Chippewa Falls, Waumandee & La Crosse; Aug. 16 in Tomah & Viola The UW-Extension offices of Buffalo, Chippewa, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, and Vernon are hosting a series of Crop [Read More …]

International farm safety group holds conference

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nearly 150 people attended from five countries, including 26 U.S. states The largest annual gathering of professionals dedicated to farm safety took place in late June when the International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) [Read More …]

Rural communities encouraged to apply for loans

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Department’s latest investments to benefit 165,000 people across 24 states Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced a historic commitment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to upgrade and rebuild rural [Read More …]

Alfalfa & forage research grants awarded

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California Alfalfa & Forage Research Foundation awards research grants The California Alfalfa and Forage Research Foundation (Foundation), formed in 2015, is pleased to announce that it has awarded its first round of research grants. In [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. reports results for second quarter 2018

August 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmer-owned cooperative posts net earnings of $67.2 million on $4.2 billion in sales Land O’Lakes, Inc. today reported quarterly net sales of $4.2 billion and net earnings of $67.2 million in the second quarter ending [Read More …]

Setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the World’s Largest Cheese Board in Digitally Fabricated Custom Barn

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

WHO: The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin will be setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the “WORLD’S LARGEST CHEESEBOARD.” WHAT: Nearly TWO TONS of artisanal Wisconsin cheese will be artistically displayed on a show-stopping [Read More …]

Statement on Senate’s 84-14 Rejection of Lee-Booker Effort to Block FDA Food Labeling Standards Enforcement

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“We are very pleased with the Senate’s overwhelming rejection of Sen. Lee’s blatant attempt to interfere with the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to enforce standards of identity for dairy products and other [Read More …]

China’s dairy group likely to buy stake in Pakistan firm

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region-based dairy group plans to acquire a stake of no more than 51 percent in Pakistani dairy maker Fauji Foods Ltd, aimed at expanding itself overseas via the proposed deal. North [Read More …]

An Exciting Addition to Our Elite Cow Donor Program

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

[Advertisement] BUDJON-JK EMILYS EDAIR (2E-95) 5-11 2X 365d 37,850m 3.5% 1307f 3.0% 1133p Res. All-American and completes 4 gens of All-American heritage From 7 gens of EX dams, the heart of the Broker Elegance family. [Read More …]

Defending the Good Name of Milk

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“An almond doesn’t lactate, I will confess.” Sometimes, the simplest, most obvious declarations here in Washington are also the most impactful. With this statement, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced at [Read More …]

2019 Annual Meeting Delegate Election Now Underway

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA’s delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the following year’s Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting, [Read More …]

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DMI: Dairy Market Report July 2018

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Overview Fallout from the developing tariff conflict between the United States and some of its major trading partners has already had a major, negative impact on the price outlook for U.S. dairy farmers. But these tariff actions [Read More …]

U.S. farmers want trade partners not handouts

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Agricultural economist explains attitudes toward trade disputes, emergency relief The Trump administration plans to give American farmers and ranchers hurt by the current trade war US$12 billion in emergency relief to mitigate the impact of tariffs on [Read More …]

Addressing aflatoxin challenge in dairy cows

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Injectable trace minerals improve oxidative stress after aflatoxin challenge When dairy cattle consume aflatoxin-contaminated feed, they are lethargic, their appetite wanes, they produce less milk, and their immune system goes awry. Some of those symptoms [Read More …]

Spotlight on Dairy in Sustainable Development: IDF World Dairy Summit 2018

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A premier event in the dairy sector, the forthcoming IDF World Dairy Summit taking place in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October, is expected to draw more than a thousand international delegates. It bears the [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert : Mortality Disposal Guidance

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has issued a letter to New York dairy and livestock producers signed by David Smith, DVM, Director, Division of Animal Industry, with Mortality Disposal Guidance. Many [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN announces acquisition of Agren

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In major step forward for on-farm soil health, acquisition builds on prior work by Agren and Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN to deliver best-in-class precision conservation planning Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN announced today Land O’Lakes, Inc. has acquired [Read More …]

Make a Smooth Transition to New Corn Silage

August 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Opening up new silage is commonly associated with a dip in milk production, but the transition can be smoother — and less costly for producers — with a few easy fixes. “In the fall, producers [Read More …]

Alliance releases report from 2018 Taking Action for Animals Conference

July 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Speakers discuss strategies and tactics to advance animal rights through legislation The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a report today detailing observations from the Taking Action for Animals Conference, held July 20 – 23 in Arlington, [Read More …]

Win a change-out of Evolution Square or Triangle Liners

July 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Enter by liking and sharing Evolution Liner posts on Facebook Dairy producers now have a chance to win a barn full of square or new triangle barrel Evolution Liners, up to a $2,500 value, in [Read More …]

Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Real California Cheeses Bring Home 32 Awards at American Cheese Society Competition in Pittsburg, PA.

32nd Annual Futurity Show Aug. 11

Reminder: Holstein America returns Aug. 9 on RFD-TV

U.S. Inventories for total cheese and other natural cheese were at record levels for the month of June

Access to new drugs for animals on horizon

You’re Invited to AgAssembly in New Mexico

EPA Incorporates Farm Air Emissions Reporting Exemption into Regulations

ADC applauds Rep. John Faso (R-NY) for encouraging FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to enforce the already established definition of “milk.”

This Week in Dairy with Dr. Marj Faust DairyBusiness Genetics Columnist

Dairy Farmers and Industry Experts Converge in Minneapolis to Engage in Real Conversations About the Changing Consumer and the Impact on Dairy

Crop Management Field Days in western Wisconsin

International farm safety group holds conference

Rural communities encouraged to apply for loans

Alfalfa & forage research grants awarded

Land O’Lakes, Inc. reports results for second quarter 2018

Setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the World’s Largest Cheese Board in Digitally Fabricated Custom Barn

Statement on Senate’s 84-14 Rejection of Lee-Booker Effort to Block FDA Food Labeling Standards Enforcement

China’s dairy group likely to buy stake in Pakistan firm

An Exciting Addition to Our Elite Cow Donor Program

Defending the Good Name of Milk

2019 Annual Meeting Delegate Election Now Underway

DMI: Dairy Market Report July 2018

U.S. farmers want trade partners not handouts

Addressing aflatoxin challenge in dairy cows

Spotlight on Dairy in Sustainable Development: IDF World Dairy Summit 2018

PRO-DAIRY e-Alert : Mortality Disposal Guidance

Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN announces acquisition of Agren

Make a Smooth Transition to New Corn Silage

Alliance releases report from 2018 Taking Action for Animals Conference

Win a change-out of Evolution Square or Triangle Liners

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress