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OHG – the breeding center for Holsteins in Germany and supplier of high quality livestock, semen & embryos in more than 50 countries worldwide – is well-known for the high genetic level and breeding progress. [Read More …]

Researcher Dr. Dan Whitehead Receives Prestigious Innovation Award

December 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

The Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) has awarded the 2019 Dr. Fred Bisplinghoff FPRF Innovation Award to Dr. Dan Whitehead, of Clemson University. Dr. Whitehead is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry [Read More …]

Jersey Youth Recognized for Achievement by National Jersey Association

Ten young Jersey cattle owners were recognized Saturday, November 9 in Louisville, Ky., for their accomplishments in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding achievement by junior Jersey owners in four areas: [Read More …]

ADM Expands Research and Development Capabilities with Opening of New Animal Nutrition Technology Center

ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), has opened a new Animal Nutrition Technology Center in Decatur, Illinois. The industry-leading facility builds upon ADM’s legacy of innovation in Animal Nutrition, [Read More …]

Noosa boosts protein content with launch of HiLo yogurt

Dive Brief: Noosa Yoghurt is launching a new high-protein, low-sugar line called HiLo which features 12 grams of protein and 12 grams of sugar per 5.3-ounce cup, according to a release sent to Food Dive. [Read More …]

2019 Feed Dealers Seminars

Register now to attend seminars! The Feed Dealer Seminars are targeted to nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They blend the latest concepts in [Read More …]

Unique corn silage delivers significant feed efficiency gain in dairy cattle

Providing a crucial benefit for dairy producers in a challenging economy, Enogen® Feed corn silage delivers significantly higher feed efficiency than conventional corn silage, according to newly released results from a Penn State Universityfeeding trial. The [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports of NDM/SMP, cheese and lactose gain in October

Value of overseas sales tops $500 million for the second straight month. U.S. exports in October were paced by record shipments of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP) to Southeast Asia, plus strong sales of [Read More …]

Fourteen Sires Join Daughter Proven Ranks at Select Sires

The combined lineups of Select Sires, Accelerated Genetics and GenerVations graduates fourteen sires to proven lineups in Holstein, Jersey and Ayrshire breeds. Once again, industry rankings of new sire data show that Select Sires Inc. [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Recognizes 5 Lawmakers and Policy Leaders for Efforts to Support Dairy

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized five individuals whose careers have positively impacted the trajectory of U.S. dairy. At an annual event called the Celebration of Dairy attended by nearly 300 people in Washington, [Read More …]

MSD Animal Health Supports Young Bovine Scientist With Gustav Rosenburger Memorial Award

At the 2019 European Bovine Congress MSD Animal Health presented the Gustav Rosenberger Memorial Award to Delower Hossain, DVM, Lecturer, Department of Medicine and Public Health, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Gustav Rosenberger Memorial [Read More …]

ASV Announces Frank Gangi as National Accounts Manager

December 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Frank Gangi has been promoted to national accounts manager for ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers. Gangi will be responsible for supporting and growing ASV’s [Read More …]

2019 Jersey Youth Scholarship Winners Announced

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) has awarded 13 Jersey youth over $30,000 worth of scholarships, the most money ever awarded, for the 2019-20 school year. Selection was based on scholastic achievement as well as [Read More …]

NMPF Urges Producers to Enroll in DMC and MFP With Signup Deadlines Approaching

Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage program signup and Market Facilitation Program payments are nearing for dairy farmers, and the National Milk Producers Federation is urging producers to visit their local Farm Service Agency offices to [Read More …]

Proposed Rule Would Level Playing Field for Organic Dairy Farmers

A policy that allows a one-time transition of dairy cows from conventional to organic production has been inconsistently enforced, putting farmers who play by the rules at a competitive disadvantage and undermining the integrity of [Read More …]

Earn Continuing Education Credits at 2020 Dairy Summit

Continuing Education Credits Are Available Through Four Industry-Recognized Organizations Dairy professionals who are looking for continuing education opportunities are invited to attend the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on February 5-6 at the Penn Stater Hotel [Read More …]

Outlook Improves for 2019 Farm Economy, but Uncertainty Remains

Net Farm Income Projected at $92.5 Billion USDA-Economic Research Service’s recently updated forecast for U.S. farm sector income, finances and wealth projects total gross income in U.S. agriculture, which includes cash receipts from crop and [Read More …]

Signup for Market Facilitation Program by Dec. 6

Producers in NY reminded to signup for Market Facilitation Program by Friday, Dec. 6 USDA reminded producers in New York that the nationwide deadline to sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) is Dec. [Read More …]

HGTV Star Clint Robertson Builds Holiday Food Memories With Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese

Entertaining at the holidays builds memories for a lifetime, but for busy people, finding the time to cook or bake can be a challenge. Cheese is the ideal solution – it’s naturally delicious as is, [Read More …]

France to retaliate if US doubles Champagne, cheese prices

France is bristling at a U.S. threat to slap 100% tariffs on French cheeses, Champagne and other products, with the French leader telling President Trump on Tuesday that the move would amount to an attack [Read More …]

Dairy management Mondays webinar

Next webinar is December 16 at 1 p.m. Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Management Monday webinar at 1 p.m., Dec. 16. This webinar will [Read More …]

COOPERATIVES WORKING TOGETHER SETTLEMENT LIFTS LEGAL CLOUD

The National Milk Producers Federation today announced it has reached a settlement agreement to end a class-action lawsuit concerning a herd retirement program that ended in 2010 and was administered through NMPF’s Cooperatives Working Together [Read More …]

Organic cream buyers, sellers can finally benchmark prices for U.S. sales

In its first year, Mercaris quarterly auctions provided price transparency Buyers and sellers of organic cream found price transparency for the first time, thanks to quarterly auctions from the nation’s only organic and non-GMO data [Read More …]

Penn State research demonstrates significant increase in feed efficiency with unique corn silage

Research by Penn State University found a 4% increase (6% increase uncorrected) in ECM feed efficiency with Enogen® Feed corn silage – with no negative effect on rumen fermentation.1 The unique Syngenta hybrids, available from [Read More …]

2019 Max Gordon Award Recipient Honored at National Jersey Jug Futurity

The American Jersey Cattle Association has named Steve Bachelor, Angola, Ind., as the 17th recipient of the Max Gordon Recognition Award. Bachelor was honored at a ceremony held during the National Jersey Jug Futurity in [Read More …]

Online cheese sales to surpass half BN dollars

Wisconsin lists the top 12 holiday gift baskets selected from specialty retailers Online cheese sales are experiencing major growth. By the end of 2019, IRI data shows that e-commerce sales will surge past $440 million. [Read More …]

Farm Credit East to Host New York State Labor Regulations Webinar

To prepare New York producers for the agricultural labor laws taking effect on January 1, 2020, Farm Credit East will be hosting a webinar, cosponsored by the New York Farm Bureau and the Northeast Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Canada shows a side of Santa rarely seen in a new campaign for holiday 2019

‘Santa Surprise’ launches early December; connects timeless holiday traditions with milk To celebrate the holidays, Dairy Farmers ofCanada (DFC) has launched Santa Surprise, a sentimental campaign that connects the quality and care of Canadian milk [Read More …]

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