Articles by DairyBusiness News Yoda

Despite growing beef cattle inventories since 2014, dairy animals have been a stable source of beef and continue to play a key role in filling U.S. beef demand. In 2018, the dairy sector contributed 5.6 [Read More …]

Michigan Ag Leaders Urge USMCA Passage; Regional Discussions Upcoming

As the dairy and agriculture industry work towards the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is urging the constituents of key congressional districts in Michigan and Minnesota reach out [Read More …]

Growing Need for Agribusiness On-Farm Training

Full-immersion APPs Experience held June 18-20, 2019, Madison, Wis. With less than two percent of the U.S. population living on farms, it requires a significant number of non-farm professionals to work in food production and [Read More …]

NCIMS Delegates Pass 39 PMO Proposals at Recent Conference

Members of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) met last week in St. Louis, Mo., to consider 75 proposed changes to the Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), which regulates all dairy plants [Read More …]

The World Food Prize Celebrates 21 Years of its International Internship Program and Selects 24 Students

The World Food Prize Foundation announced today that it will send 24 high school students abroad for the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship program at renowned international research centers and NGOs this summer. These exceptional students hail [Read More …]

Ben & Jerry’s forms dairy advisory council

The council comprises experts in environmental health, animal protection and more. Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, Burlington, Vt., said it formed a dairy advisory council comprising experts in environmental health, the animal protection movement, [Read More …]

Boehringer Ingelheim Seeks 2019 Producers for Progress Applicants

Three dairy producers to be recognized for demonstrating judicious antibiotic use Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) is once again accepting applications for its Producers for Progress Recognition Program. The program honors those who have demonstrated commitment to [Read More …]

Farmers speak out on genomics

“How I use genetic information to better manage my herds” will be the focus of a dairy farm breeder panel at the National Genetics Conference on June 26 to June 27. Holstein Association USA’s Lindsey [Read More …]

Trial Lawyers Are Once Again Coming For U.S. Farmers and Dairy Producers

It isn’t often that US farmers and dairy producers’ side with the EPA. However, in the case of a growing number of suits targeted at farming practices, and one ingredient in particular, US farmers and [Read More …]

Research and innovation key to Wis. dairy’s future

Dairy Task Force 2.0 meetings emphasize the need to look to the future From the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0’s early meetings, members highlighted the need for research and innovation to maintain Wisconsin’s world leadership [Read More …]

Joao Dorea joins UW–Madison dairy science dept.∂

Research by Dorea lays groundwork for tech. that could warn farmer of sick animal The same technology that alerts a self-driving car that there’s a pedestrian in the crosswalk could also warn a dairy farmer [Read More …]

U.S. and China End Talks with No Deal

U.S. and Chinese Negotiators End This Week’s Talks With No Deal Trade talks ended on Friday with no deal other than a commitment to continue to talk. President Trump said that he would give China [Read More …]

Farm Bureau discusses USMCA with Pence

Farm Bureau members expressed the importance of getting the USMCA done Farm Bureau and FFA leaders from Minnesota met with United States Vice President Mike Pence at Clay County Farm Bureau member’s R & J [Read More …]

Senate adopts bill to strengthen dairy industry

Sen. Jake Corman’s bill would establish the Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission The Senate voted unanimously to establish the Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission under a plan authored by Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, R-34. The measure [Read More …]

Raw milk cheese from Mecox Bay Dairy farm recalled due to possible listeria

No illnesses have been reported, but consumers should toss any Mecox Sunrise purchased after March 1. The farm has stopped selling all cheeses for now. Consumers should not eat a raw milk cheese produced by the Mecox [Read More …]

NNYADP posts dairy labor trends survey results

New 25-page report summarizing regional dairy labor trends is now available online Labor is the second largest single expense on a dairy farm after feed cost. A new 25-page report summarizing regional dairy labor trends [Read More …]

Trump says China tariffs help, not hurt the US

According to the USDA, China bought $9.2 billion in U.S. agricultural exports in 2018 After U.S.-China trade talks broke off, President Donald Trump said that “conversations into the future will continue” but that new tariffs the [Read More …]

Webinar sponsored by Merck Animal Health

Friday, May 10 webinar features Grant Crawford, Ph.D. Join us Friday, May 10, 2019, at noon (Central time) for a webinar featuring Grant Crawford, Ph.D., Merck Animal Health, Beef Cattle Technical Services. He will be [Read More …]

Chautauqua County Dairy Industry Celebrates

Dairy princesses crowned and local farms recognized with Dairy of Distinction Awards A new year of dairy promotions has begun in Chautauqua County! On Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Bemus Point United Methodist Church, [Read More …]

Have ties to Karlstad Farmers Elevator?

Farmers who have not received payment, had grain stored at elevator advised to file claims The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with the Karlstad Farmers [Read More …]

U.S. Cheese Exports Hit Highs in March

Overall export volume highest in seven months, but sales to China plummet as retaliatory tariffs continue. U.S. suppliers moved record volumes of cheese in March, finding a growing customer base in South Korea, Japan, Southeast [Read More …]

Shhhhh, Big Dairy Is in Bed With Almond Milk

Dairy farmers are indignant about beverages calling themselves milks when they are actually made of oats or almonds or sunflower seeds. Even worse, these impostors have been draining away at the market share of what [Read More …]

Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment Dedicates New Organic Dairy Training Facility

The Center launched an innovative partnership with Stonyfield Organic in 2015 to train the next generation of organic dairy farmers. The completion of this facility represents a major milestone in this program. Wolfe’s Neck Center [Read More …]

Peterson statement on VP Pence’s remarks in Glyndon, Minnesota

“Yesterday, Vice President Pence visited my district to urge me to get the Speaker of the House to bring up a vote on the U.S. Mexico Canada trade agreement. As a supporter of USMCA I’m [Read More …]

Speak at Dairy Strong 2020

Call for proposals The organizers of Dairy Strong are looking for innovative topics and speakers for seminars at the 2020 Dairy Strong Conference. WHO SHOULD APPLY? Dairy Strong is accepting proposals for seminar topics, presenters [Read More …]

Tariffs as High as 45% Inflict Risk on Chinese Food Companies, Pain on U.S. Dairy Farmers

Chinese importers want to mitigate supply-chain risk by adding more U.S. dairy products, but tariffs make that strategy too expensive. If Chinese food companies can import more whey protein, cheese, milk powder and other dairy products from the United States they [Read More …]

Dairy producers seek funds for methane reduction

Record high number seek Alternative Manure Management Program funds The state reports record high numbers of California dairy and livestock producers seeking funds to switch to alternative manure management, upgrade their operations and reduce their [Read More …]

Alfalfa winterkill: what now?

It is important to dig up some alfalfa plants to evaluate crown and root health There have been reports of alfalfa stands across Minnesota with varying levels of winter injury and winterkill. Areas most-often affected [Read More …]

Herd-based veterinary diagnostic service available

Program addresses production, milk quality, cow loss, and other concerns The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds dairy farmers and local farm-service professionals that veterinary diagnostic support is available to help [Read More …]

Dairy Technology Showcase is June 28