Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Lee Mielke is a veteran dairy journalist and broadcaster, currently carried in a dozen Ag newspapers nationally. This column is prepared especially for the readers of DairyBusiness. Based in Lynden, Wash., he can be reached [Read More …]

NZ farmers brace for disease cull decision

In a decision that could change New Zealand farming, the government is set to announce whether it will cull or contain cattle infected with a bovine disease. Farmers across New Zealand are in for a [Read More …]

MPP-Dairy – If You Are Not Signed Up – Should You Reconsider?

While spring field activities are well underway, a key deadline is approaching quickly – June 1 to participate in the MPP-Dairy program. In February 2018 Congress approved modifications to the MPP program, which potentially changed [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline is June 1, 2018

Current sign-up information and details can be found at your local FSA Office. The current FSA Dairy MPP factsheet and Dairy decision tool are available by searching Dairy MPP on the USDA Farm Service Agency [Read More …]

Weather Outlook for Pennsylvania Brings Much-Needed Reprieve

Most reporting stations have reported above normal precipitation over the past 30 days in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, all of the rains that fell early in the week will have moved out of the state. A [Read More …]

Crops & Chemicals USA 18 to Feature Regulatory Updates

Speakers include regulators from EPA, FDA, and USDA Federal regulators representing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) are among the presenters at this year’s Crops [Read More …]

Manure Expo: Learning first-hand

In-field, hands-on learning environments offer the ability to engage and learn in a way that cannot be readily duplicated in a classroom setting. This is why the 2018 North American Manure Expo – being held [Read More …]

Indy 500 Rookies Dine with Indiana Dairy

The tradition of race drivers and dairy farmers at the Indianapolis 500 continues Memorial Day weekend at the 102nd race. In addition to the longstanding bottle of milk being awarded to the winning driver, American Dairy [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy: Interview With Michael McMahon of E-Z Acres Farm

Joel Hastings talks with Michael McMahon of E-Z Acres Farm in Homer, N.Y. Mike and his family milk 700 cows and farm 2300 acres south of Syracuse. They are one of three dairy farm families [Read More …]

Indy 500 2018: Here’s what type of milk the drivers prefer

We all look forward to those iconic photos of Indianapolis 500 winners with their milk mustaches. Well, here’s the list you’ve been waiting for: What kind of milk do they like to drink — or to [Read More …]

Kids get the chance to learn about dairy

Wisconsin Holstein Association teams up with Kids Express Learning Center Students at Kids Express Learning Center (KELC) in Madison, Wis. will get the chance to learn about the wonders of the dairy industry with the [Read More …]

Dare Not to Dairy – How the Industry Can Respond to the Rise of Dairy-Free

Dairy alternatives are on a rise as consumers are increasingly going dairy-free, particularly when it comes to fluid ‘milk’ used on things like cereal or in coffees. More recently, biotechnology has entered the arena, brewing [Read More …]

2018 Advanced Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse

Interested in attending? Be sure to register by Thursday, May 31! Full course agenda is available! This shortcourse is designed primarily for experienced nutritionists and allied industry professionals seeking a more in-depth exposure to selected [Read More …]

Novus International Increases Price for Methionine Products

Novus International, Inc., St. Charles, Missouri, USA, announced an 8 percent price increase for its methionine hydroxy analog feed supplement products, effective immediately. These products include ALIMET®, MHA® and MHA® SP feed supplements. Prices quoted [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo® Virtual Farm Tours Highlight Unique Features

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have been bringing the best dairy operations in North America to Madison for more than 15 years. The eight dairies selected this year are no exception, highlighting topics ranging [Read More …]

Ag communications student receives national honor

Fresno State senior Alexis Ford was named the 2018 Alpha Zeta McClure Outstanding Chronicler of the Year by the national agricultural honorary leadership student organization. An agricultural communications major from Pine Mountain, Ford is a [Read More …]

For Some, New MPP Makes Plenty of Cents

In February 2018, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 made several modifications to USDA’s Dairy Margin Protection Program and directed the department to reopen signup for the 2018 coverage year. The modifications made to MPP were designed [Read More …]

The New DeLaval European Distribution Centre Inaugurated

Stockholm, Sweden, 23 May, 2018 – The new European Distribution Centre, in northern Germany, is now inaugurated. An inauguration ceremony, with 30 external guests and the 230 employees on location, was held on 17 May. [Read More …]

Campaign highlights dairy’s impact on economy

“Got Jobs?” campaign shines a spotlight on positive effects of dairy’s economic engine Most Americans know milk and other dairy products are an essential part of a healthy diet. But less well-known is dairy’s contribution [Read More …]

As ag-tech activity surges, Alltech’s global accelerator program continues to attract top startups

A unique global accelerator backed by the late Dr. Pearse Lyons, Irish entrepreneur and founder of Alltech Six of last year’s accelerators featured in the Global Top 100 ag-tech startups The Pearse Lyons Accelerator evolves [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY Webinars in Spanish: 5/30 and 6/13

Spanish Wednesday Webinars | Seminarios Web en Español Dairy Cow Management | Manejo de Vacas Lecheras 12:30 – 1:00 PM EST ?Registration is not required | No hay que registrarse Join the webinar/ Participe en [Read More …]

Farm on the verge of collapse revived by community

Generally a buoyant and optimistic farmer, Dale Cihlar was in the depths of despair — several of his prized dairy cows had died, the price paid for milk was plummeting and he was facing another [Read More …]

Plaut chosen to lead Purdue Agriculture

Karen Plaut has served as interim dean of the College of Agriculture since July 2017 Karen Plaut (Purdue University) Karen Plaut is the new Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture at Purdue [Read More …]

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National Dairy Council-Funded Study Shows Yogurt Plays Key Role in Reducing Inflammation in Women

A new study funded by National Dairy Council (NDC) shows that healthy, pre-menopausal women who consumed low-fat yogurt before meals reduced their risk for inflammation following the meal. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to [Read More …]

Perdue applauds red tape reduction for farmers

“These numbers were designed for billion-dollar government contractors, not everyday farmers” “I’m pleased Congress helped us to achieve one of our regulatory goals of cutting red tape for producers utilizing conservation programs by exempting them [Read More …]

Farmers struggle with rising fuel costs

Farmers worldwide are feeling the pinch as fuel costs rise to near four-year highs just as they plant and harvest their fields, eroding agricultural income already hamstrung by depressed crop prices. The agricultural sector from [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association Announces Communications Intern