Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Wilson Organic Farms will host a free field day on Tuesday, July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to showcase the operation’s organic grain production and dairy. The farm, located near Cuba City, Wisconsin, [Read More …]

2018 On-the-Farm Twilight Meetings

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 …]

Speaker Ryan: Unprecedented Number of Ag Groups Request Your Immediate Action

An unprecedented number of agriculture groups have endorsed the bipartisan AG and Legal Workforce Act. More than 200 agriculture groups support the bill including dairy, horse, cattle, sheep, chicken, pork, turkey, wine, aquaculture, corn, seafood [Read More …]

ImmuCell team expands

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 21, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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