Articles by DairyBusiness News Team DP

Are you looking to make an improvement to boost efficiency on your dairy operation? Whether you want to install a fan or sprinkler system in your freestall barn, upgrade your feed mixer in your feeding [Read More …]

Making More From Milk Returns!

After three years of COVID-caused cancellations, Karen Nielsen of Global Dairy Outreach and I are VERY HAPPY to announce that we are once again offering “Making More From Milk.” This two-day course is an absolute [Read More …]

Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition Launches with $365,000 in Awards

Funds to support innovation in value-added products made from Northeast dairy A new competition for producers of value-added dairy products is now open for applications.The Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition supports food innovators in launching products made from dairy ingredients produced in [Read More …]

The plant-based lie that needs to die

There it was, #5 on a New York Times list of “10 Nutrition Myths Experts Wish Would Die.” “Plant Milk is healthier than dairy milk.” “It’s just not true,” said Kathleen Merrigan, professor of sustainable [Read More …]

Who’s got the best silage? Find out at World Ag Expo!

Sealpro® Forage Contest winners announced Tuesday, February 14 at noon DS 106 Just west of the Dairy Center WAE: February 14 – 16, 2023 Trying to cut your high moisture corn and forage losses? We [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Pleased New USDA School Meal Proposal Keeps Low-Fat Flavored Milk in Schools

Call for Expanded Dairy Options The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association today expressed optimism for USDA’s proposed updates to school meal nutrition standards, specifically USDA’s plans to maintain low-fat flavored [Read More …]

Interseeding Crops, Social Media Tips, Genomics

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will share research highlights and recommendations in key areas for today’s dairy farmers. Tuesday’s episode will review results of interseeding during the 2022 [Read More …]

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NMC honors Norm Schuring as its Award of Excellence recipient

The 2009 NMC president spent his career in the milking systems industry Norm Schuring, Elgin, Ill., received the National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. The 2009 NMC [Read More …]

MMPA dairy farmers shine in national quality award program

Sixteen Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) dairy farms were awarded National Dairy Quality Awards by the National Mastitis Council (NMC). Recognized during the NMC Annual Meeting today in Atlanta, these MMPA members make up 35 [Read More …]

“Empower Success” at 2023 PDPW Business Conference

Producer panels provide real-world insights on dairy’s pressing challenges, promising opportunities No matter your learning style, farm or business goals, there is something for everyone in the dairy industry at the 2023 Business Conference. Presented [Read More …]

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Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin, dairies win NMC awards

Award-winning dairies excel in quality milk production and animal care National Mastitis Council (NMC) recognized the U.S. dairy industry’s “cream of the crop” for producing quality milk at its Feb. 2 National Dairy Quality Awards [Read More …]

Natalie Glumm Named Director of Development for Professional Dairy Producers Foundation

Waukesha native to lead partnership efforts for organization focused on the future of the dairy community Natalie Glumm has been named the director of development for Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known as Dairy’s Foundation. [Read More …]

CAM Integrated Solutions Partners With Amp Americas

CAM to Support One of Largest Dairy RNG Project Pipelines in the Country CAM Integrated Solutions, LLC (CAM), announced today their partnership with Amp Americas, a leader in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry providing [Read More …]

Hay supply near 50-year low, prices near record highs

Short hay supplies and demand have now pushed hay bale prices toward record high prices Hay supplies remain short and prices continue to rise as Texas cattle ranchers try to feed herds through winter, according [Read More …]

New Polling Shows Widespread Support for Prioritizing Sustainability

And Growing Healthy Foods in 2023 Farm Bill Ahead of Food Not Feed Summit, national polling shows 84% of voters support policies that incentivize farmers to implement sustainable and resilient agriculture practices A new poll [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts February 13 on RFD-TV

Every dairy has a story, and for six years, Holstein America has shared modern-day farm life with audiences around the world. The documentary series, produced by Holstein Association USA, pays tribute to U.S. Registered Holsteins®, [Read More …]

Additional Pandemic Market Volatility Program Payments Announced after Months of NMPF Advocacy

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and leading congressional dairy advocates on Jan. 23 for providing $100 million in additional, targeted payments under the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program. The [Read More …]

U.S. establishes second USMCA dispute panel on Canadian dairy policies

Dispute panel launched under USMCA concerning Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quota United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that the United States is establishing a dispute settlement panel under the United States – Mexico – Canada [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council elections

Members of the Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council recently elected a new chair, welcomed two members, and honored retiring members on Jan. 23 during the group’s first meeting of 2023. The Dairy Innovation Hub, which launched in 2019, [Read More …]

Gordon Brothers to Sell Machinery & Equipment Formerly Used by José Sánchez Peñate

Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, is offering for immediate sale by private treaty machinery and equipment from four plants in the Canary Islands formerly leased by the firm to the Spanish [Read More …]

Organic Valley helps secure resources for small organic family farms

Company supports USDA’s new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program Inflation threatens farmers across the U.S. as the farm crisis deepens with small family farms facing feed price shocks and consolidation pressures. Organic Valley, working within [Read More …]

Challenges to Supply Chains and the Outlook for the Global Freight Market

Join us in person or virtually │ February 23–24, 2023 Geopolitics, China’s COVID-19 policy, climate change, as well as labor and energy shortages continue to challenge supply chains. Join us in person or virtually at [Read More …]

Newtrient invests in Athian, a Carbon Credit Marketplace, to Advance Dairy’s Environmental Efforts

Newtrient, an environment and technical resource company assisting U.S. dairy farmers with economically reducing their environmental footprint, announced an investment in Athian, a carbon credit marketplace for livestock producers to work collaboratively to reach dairy [Read More …]

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