Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

The National Milk Producers Federation, the largest U.S. dairy-farmer organization and the industry’s premier policy voice in Washington, submitted its final, formal legal “brief” on their behalf for Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization to [Read More …]

USDA Secretary Faces Tense Budget Questioning by House Appropriations Subcommittee

Since the hearing reported below, we have had multiple conversations with Central Valley Congressional staffers about how the exchange between Congressman Valadao and Secretary Vilsack highlights the frustration we have had getting producers resources to [Read More …]

How a Texas Dairy Beats the Heat to Hit 55% Conception Rate

Welcome to central Texas, where summer days exceed 100 degrees and heat stress is one of the greatest threats to cow health, reproduction and performance. But since adding monitoring technology to their 1,250-cow herd last [Read More …]

The Latest Update on Disease Detected in Multiple Dairy Herds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state veterinary and public health officials, are continuing to investigate Highly Pathogenic Avian [Read More …]

Cornell Cooperative Extension Collects Survey Data to Help NY Farmers

Having solid data and helpful resources is important for any business owner – but this information is critical for farmers looking to diversify and adjust to meet the unique challenges that face the agricultural industry. [Read More …]

NIAA Annual Conference: HPAI session added and rates increase April 2

Annual Conference – The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture, will be hosted in Kansas City at the Kauffman Foundation, April 8 – 10, 2024. Due to the recent news of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) spreading [Read More …]

CDFA recognizes National Farmworker Awareness Week – March 25 – 31

As we recognize National Farmworkers Awareness Week (March 25 – 31), we celebrate the essential role farmworkers play in our food system. CDFA supports our essential agricultural workforce across California. By leveraging partnerships, CDFA supports initiatives that [Read More …]

CDC confirms person in contact with infected dairy cattle tested positive

As reported earlier today, CDC has confirmed HPAI H5N1 virus infection in a person in the U.S. – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that a person in the U.S. has tested [Read More …]

DeLaval participates in artificial intelligence exhibit at Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C.

DeLaval Plus Behavior Analysis represents dairy industry in the exhibit highlighting AI use from multiple Swedish companies DeLaval, the Sweden-based leader in global dairy farming solutions, has been invited to share its farm management tool [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies In Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing [Read More …]

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Antarctic Time Capsule of Whole Milk Powder Sheds Light on the Enduring Qualities—and Evolution—of Dairy Products Past and Present

A new Journal of Dairy Science® comparative study demonstrates that the milk powder fueling our ancestors is remarkably similar to the milk powder we enjoy today In a remarkable discovery, whole milk powder manufactured in [Read More …]

New York Monitoring Cases of HPAI in Farm Animals in Midwestern and Southern States

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is continuing to monitor the evolving situation of confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas. The United States Department [Read More …]

Student Leader Scholarships Now Open

The annual Student Leader Scholarship program is now open for undergraduate students, including college students and high school seniors, who are pursuing a career in a dairy-related field. This year, twelve $3,000 scholarships are available through a partnership between [Read More …]

State of the Ag Economy by Dairy Download

Consumer debt is on the rise. Interest rates and land values remain high. Global agricultural trade has been flat while production increases. So, where is the ag economy headed? Joining us this week on The [Read More …]

SDSU student Grace Sargent receives Central Plains Dairy Foundation scholarship

The Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) awarded its $500 Tonneson Scholarship to Grace Sargent from Pierre, S.D., who is a sophomore studying agricultural communications and agricultural leadership at South Dakota State University (SDSU). Annually, [Read More …]

Update on Disease Affecting Dairy Cattle Herds

Join us on Wednesday, April 3 at 12 p.m. EST for a Dairy Industry Conference Call. With the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirming highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two dairy cattle herds in Texas and [Read More …]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Detected in Michigan

Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Michigan dairy herd that had recently received cows from Texas. This confirmation is in addition to those made on Monday [Read More …]

Avian Influenza in dairy cattle impact on overall milk supplies has been minimal

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 29, 2024 On Monday, the USDA announced that it had identified the mystery disease affecting dairy cattle in Kansas and Texas as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [Read More …]

USDA Confirms Avian Influenza in One Additional Dairy Herd in Michigan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on one additional dairy cattle herd in the state of Michigan that had recently received cows from Texas. This confirmation is in addition [Read More …]

IDFA Accepting Applications for 2024 Workplace Safety Excellence Awards

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today began accepting applications for the Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards. Now in its 21st year, the awards honor dairy processing facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety [Read More …]

Bovine Leukemia Virus, Grazing Dairy Heifers and Carbon Markets

As the calendar turns to April, The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature episodes with timely information for animal health, farm finances and market opportunities. Learn about bovine leukemia virus on Tuesday, [Read More …]

New Research Fuels GENYOUth’s Mission to Nourish Children

I probably took for granted the milk I consumed at school growing up on a farm in rural Oklahoma. It was always available, and we knew it was nutritious. My school milk experience helped set [Read More …]

National DHIA 59th Annual Convention Plans for Change

The 59th annual meeting of the National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) was held March 5 and 6, 2024 in New Orleans, La. The trade group for state and regional DHI milk recording organizations, NDHIA [Read More …]

Winners of Farm Credit East’s Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award Announced

At Farm Credit East’s Annual Meeting held earlier this week, the financial cooperative was pleased to announce two winners of the Lipinski Rural Initiatives award. This year’s recipients are being recognized for their innovative [Read More …]

Beef farmer? Dairy farmer? Wearing Both Hats

Beef farmer? Dairy farmer? Producers in the dairy world are wearing both hats today. With the increased use of sexed semen on progressive dairy operations, dairy producers have the perfect opportunity to implement a [Read More …]

Follow five principles to control parasites in heifers

If you plan to turn your replacement heifers out on pasture this summer, don’t overlook the importance of deworming. Most dairy farms have room for improvement when it comes to parasite control programs in heifers. [Read More …]

Productive Life Series: Calf Care

Welcome to the first installment of our Productive Life Series, where we delve into the essential aspects of dairy farming that set the stage for a successful and sustainable operation. In this article, we will [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Shares Continued Progress and Future Opportunities

The Cooperatives 26th Annual Meeting: Farmer-Owners Vote on New Board Members and Corporate Resolutions to Guide the Cooperative Forward. Last week, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned and governed by family farmers, [Read More …]

Evaluate your dairy’s sand bedding options

Sand is sand is sand, correct? Not really, especially when it comes to choosing sand bedding for your dairy. There may be subtle or substantial differences in sands depending on the source. As a result, [Read More …]

2023 Semen Sales Report Reflects Global Trends