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United industry action on spore control has expanded powder exports For the United States to become a preferred supplier in the reconstituted/recombined milk segment, a key priority was to control spores to produce “high-specification” powders [Read More …]

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 20th 2019

This Year Began With a Whimper But Will Finish With a Bang. This year began with a whimper, but it will finish with a bang. Assuming a 50/50 blend of Class III and IV values, dairy producers pocketed [Read More …]

Register Today – Anaerobic Digestion Shortcourse

Anaerobic Digestion Process Fundamentals and Management Shortcourse for Agricultural, Food Processing, Industrial and Municipal Operations January 15 – 16, 2020 | Cornell University [Read More …]

Farm Aid Distributes More Than $1 Million In 2019 Grants

In the midst of the worst farm crisis since the 1980s, Farm Aid announced that it distributed more than $1 million in grant funding in 2019. Farm Aid prioritized organizations working to address challenges created by the dominant industrial agricultural system, which [Read More …]

USDA, USTR seek experts for ag trade committees

Members provide technical advice and guidance on international trade issues The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on [Read More …]

Dairy Assistance program enrollment reopened

Applications for second round of payments due by December 31, 2019 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reopening enrollment in its Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program for eligible milk producers through [Read More …]

A new Phosphorus Index for NY: Part 1. What farmers need to know.

In the past 20 years, more than 600 dairy and livestock farms in NY have come under regulations and invested millions in best management practices. Annual fertilizer phosphorus purchases have been cut substantially and many [Read More …]

USDA Farm Programs Help Farmers and Ranchers During 2019 Challenges

USDA farm programs helped producers weather a tough 2019, marked with prevented planting, delayed harvests, and unjustified foreign retaliatory tariffs. USDA’s farm program agencies – the Farm Service Agency(FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Risk [Read More …]

NMPF Thanks Congress for Prodding FDA to get the Job Done on Fake Dairy

The National Milk Producers Federation commended Congress for including language in the report accompanying the final 2020 government funding measure to urge the Food and Drug Administration to finally enforce dairy-product standards of identity. [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Applaud Passage of USMCA in House of Representatives

The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) applauds the efforts of the House of Representatives on the passage of the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA). This an important step forward in providing market stability for dairy producers across the [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Praises House Passage of USMCA, Urges Senate Action

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised the House of Representatives for today approving legislation implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “USMCA will bring tangible benefits to the U.S. [Read More …]

DeLaval and Fair Oaks Farms Toast New Robotic Experience

DeLaval and Fair Oaks Farms celebrated the completion of a state-of-the-art robotic milking facility built for optimal cow comfort and efficiency – as well as thousands of visitors. The Robotic Dairy Visitor Center at Fair [Read More …]

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DFA Ingredients Business Units Come Together to Form DFA Ingredient Solutions

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has realigned its Ingredients division, including dairy powders, dairy food ingredients, DairiConcepts and Berkshire Dairy, to form DFA Ingredient Solutions. This new group offers a vast portfolio of award-winning, dairy-based [Read More …]

REAL® Seal Program Unveils New Website to Help Consumers Choose Authentic Dairy Foods

To help consumers find real dairy foods in an increasingly confusing retail marketplace, the National Milk Producers Federation today unveiled a completely redesigned website for the REAL® Seal, www.realseal.com, complete with a buyer’s guide that [Read More …]

Cornerstone Dairy Academy – Targeted Leadership Development for Dairy Professionals

Three Tracks Available, Held March 17-18 in Madison, Wis. Leadership is a result of blending abilities and experiences. Leading with professionalism and confidence is critical to a businesses’ success in today’s fast-changing dairy industry. The [Read More …]

New ‘Destination Dairy’ exhibit hall planned for 2020 Farm Show

Destination Dairy will feature interactive, dairy-themed activities for families The new “Destination Dairy” Northeast Hall will be unveiled during the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 4-11 in Harrisburg, Pa. Destination Dairy will feature the [Read More …]

Tara Bohnert joins Nedap’s North American dairy team

Nedap Livestock Management, a global leader in automated dairy herd management technology, announces that Tara Bohnert has joined its North American dairy team as a business development manager. In her role, Bohnert will [Read More …]

Save with Early Bird Rates

Early Bird Rates Extended! We’re in the holiday spirit, and who couldn’t use a little more time to complete their “shopping”? Early bird rates have been extended to Thursday, January 9. But, don’t wait too [Read More …]

PDPW Managers Academy’s Out-of-Industry Tours Elevate Experience

PDPW Executive-Level Program, Held Jan. 14-16, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texas The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals™ will be held Jan. 14-16, 2020, at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, 900 North [Read More …]

2020 World Ag Expo® Top-10 New Product Winners Announced

Results are in for World Ag Expo’s® Top-10 New Products Competition, sponsored by Bank of America. The winners will be showcased February 11-13, 2020, during the World Ag Expo® in Tulare, California. The competitive field [Read More …]

PDPW Webinar Series Outlines Business Strategies for Managing Costs on Dairy Farms

Learn How Top 20% Manage Financials to Minimize Cost, Jan. 8 & Feb. 5, 202 Dairy farmers are always looking for strategies to fine-tune their dairy’s financials and mitigate rising costs, especially in the category [Read More …]

Expert discussion & networking at dairy events

Master Grazier Roundtable Jan. 3; Darmer panel, “The Future of Dairy” Jan. 9 Network with fellow dairy producers and learn from experts in the field as Sustainable Farming Association and Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship host two [Read More …]

PA Farm Show welcomes cows on “Moo-ternity” leave

With just a few days left before the big “push,” four Pennsylvania-based dairy farmers will each bring four of their pregnant herd to the Calving Corner, a veritable birthing center, to nest during the PA [Read More …]

Team finds bovine kobuvirus in US

Bovine kobuvirus found in about 10 countries in Asia, Europe, South America & Africa A virus that afflicts cattle that was first discovered in Japan in 2003 has made its way to the U.S., researchers [Read More …]

USDA Invites Input on Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), USDA’s flagship program that helps producers plan and implement 150-plus [Read More …]

Representatives Massie & Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Interstate Traffic of Raw Milk

Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Interstate Milk Freedom Act (H.R. 5410) today. This bill prohibits federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged [Read More …]

2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit to Feature more than 15 Breakout Sessions

The Sessions Are Designed to Reignite Optimism About Dairy and Boost Collaboration To remain profitable and innovative in an ever-changing industry, dairy producers are invited to the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 5-6 at [Read More …]

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