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GENEX Scholarship Deadline Set for April 2

February 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

GENEX, a global dairy and beef cattle genetics cooperative, offers a scholarship program for individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree in an agricultural field. “We are committed to supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers,” [Read More …]

You be the Judge! Sealpro® Forage Contest Returns

February 19, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Win cash prizes and claim bragging rights by entering the second annual Connor Agriscience / Sealpro® “You be the Judge” Forage Contest. Based off last year’s wildly successful World Ag Expo event, this virtual contest [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood on talking with consumers and life on the farm

February 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On this episode of DairyVoice, this Maine dairy farmer shares her sometimes unconventional insights with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about talking with consumers. Jenni Tilton-Flood, a partner with her family on a 1500-cow dairy operation, [Read More …]

A Dairy Farmer’s Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for U.S. dairy farmers, who remain committed to implementing CDC-recommended workforce best practices to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus on farms. Access to one of two [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on animal welfare considerations

February 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) March 9 webinar features “Consumer Perceptions and Animal Welfare Considerations.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 1 p.m. Central time. Marissa Hake, director of animal welfare and sustainable [Read More …]

Dr. Amy Boileau of the National Dairy Council sets the record straight on lactose-free dairy

February 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Those of us who enjoy eating all types of dairy foods sometimes seem a bit put off when folks talk about lactose intolerance. Is it just an excuse to move away from dairy, maybe even [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Mike Opperman and Dr. Dennis Funk discuss the National Dairy Shrine

January 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Like the dairy industry itself, National Dairy Shrine continues to evolve. Executive Director Mike Opperman and Board President Dr Dennis Funk talk with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about scholarships and the Museum, along with [Read More …]

Lancaster DHIA seeking to hire full-time General Manager to lead the collaborative and innovative team

January 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

General Manager Position Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Manheim, PA, is an independent, nationally certified DHIA, founded in 1994. With over 3,000 members throughout nine states in the Northeast region, Lancaster DHIA strives to help [Read More …]

Katie Brown of the National Dairy Council discusses dairy as a healthy food and the recently released Dietary Guidelines

January 21, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans will set the stage for federal nutrition programs for the next five years. Happily, dairy continues to be a stand-alone food group along with meats, whole grains, fruits [Read More …]

Former CALS dean Neal Jorgensen, professor emeritus of dairy science, dies at 85

January 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Jorgensen also served in American Dairy Science Association, other Wisconsin and national organizations Neal Jorgensen, an emeritus professor of dairy science who served the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences in numerous [Read More …]

Dr. Kenneth Kalscheur on canola meal, which seems to be an almost perfect protein source to meet the needs of lactating cows.

January 15, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With everyone taking an even harder look at the cost of protein in the dairy ration, we found this latest research about canola meal pretty interesting. Canola seems to be an almost perfect protein source [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Seeks Award Nominations

January 14, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine is seeking nominations for the dairy industry’s most prestigious recognition awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, and Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder. The Guest of Honor is given to an active contemporary dairy leader [Read More …]

Select Sires Recognizes Field Staff with Excellence Awards

January 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Select Sires honors more than 50 team members from local cooperatives and Select Sires GenerVations for excellence in sales and service in 2020. “The Select Sires brand promise, Your Success Our Passion, defines our commitment [Read More …]

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New Wave of Holstein Genetics at IPS

January 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Following the December sire summaries, International Protein Sires (IPS) released a new wave of Holstein genetics. “We are delighted with the introduction of our latest genomic tested sires. These new genetics, with varied pedigrees, bolster [Read More …]

NMPF statement on electoral-vote certification and condemnation of insurrection at U.S. Capitol

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The National Milk Producers Federation congratulates incoming President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and we applaud the culmination of the democratic process achieved at the U.S. Capitol early this morning under previously unimaginable [Read More …]

CHEMSWEEP 2021 Registration Deadline by February 28, 2021

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CHEMSWEEP provides Pennsylvania farmers and other licensed pesticide applicators with a means to dispose of canceled, suspended, or unwanted pesticide products. Through CHEMSWEEP, applicators can legally dispose of unwanted pesticides, generally at little or no [Read More …]

Farm Show 2021 Town Hall Meeting Virtual Experience

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Get your questions answered during the virtual Town Hall Meeting at Pennsylvania Farm Show! Join College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Rick Roush and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding for a live event to learn more [Read More …]

Nebraska Vet Services secures $17 million investment to expand footprint

January 11, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Main Street Invests $17.0 Million in Northeast Nebraska Vet Services, PC & Heritage Animal Health, LLC Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) (“Main Street”) is pleased to announce that it recently completed a new portfolio investment [Read More …]

Farmers Union Condemns Violent Effort to Undermine Democracy

January 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As Congress prepared to verify the results of the 2020 presidential election today, a group of far-right insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol building, vandalizing and stealing federal property, assaulting Capitol police officers, and threatening lawmakers [Read More …]

World Wide Sires Celebrates 50 Years

January 7, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Wide Sires (WWS) is celebrating its 50-year anniversary in 2021! What started as a passion for cows and international people for one California pioneer, soon grew into a global business that has become a [Read More …]

Premier Select Sires Scholarship Deadline Is January 31, 2021

January 6, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The deadline to apply for the 2021 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program offered by Premier Select Sires is January 31, 2021. Premier will award up to $20,000 to students within the cooperative territory through [Read More …]

Farm Credit West increases cash dividends amid pandemic

January 6, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Board of Directors has voted to distribute a patronage dividend to customer-owners Farm Credit West, ACA recently announced the Board of Directors has voted to distribute a patronage dividend to customer-owners equal to 150 basis [Read More …]

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Live town hall, webinars highlight Penn State programs for virtual Pa. Farm Show

January 6, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show will be held virtually Jan. 9-16 An online, town-hall-style event featuring the dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and the secretary of the state Department of Agriculture will highlight Penn State [Read More …]

Seven dairy herds recognized for reproductive efficiency

January 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Seven herds with 12-month pregnancy rates of 34 percent or higher were recently recognized with the CentralStar Cooperative ReproStar Award. Deluur Future, Marlette, Mich.; Rademacher-Meier Dairy, Sun Prairie, Wis.; Reid Dairy Farm, Jeddo, Mich.; Latham [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces Barry Cavitt as National Sales Manager

January 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Barry Cavitt to National Sales Manager. Cavitt is an experienced leader, communicator, motivator, and collaborator equipped to foster an accountable, effective, and dynamic sales team. [Read More …]

Registration is now open for the Invest in Your Future Workshop!

January 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy youth and Parents Registration is now open for the Invest in Your Future Workshop! Saturday, February 13 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Form here Please register by January 22. You don’t want to miss this fun [Read More …]

John Ellsworth talks about dairy production efficiencies and consideration of risk management on DairyVoice

December 31, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As 2020 winds down, financial consultant John Ellsworth of Success Strategies reflects on the roller coaster year and looks ahead to 2021 in his conversation with host Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News. He encourages his [Read More …]

Thank You For Your Advocacy And Support On The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Community, Thank you for participating in our advocacy on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Thanks to your efforts, we preserved three daily servings of dairy and dairy as a separate food group [Read More …]

Veterans receive tuition support for online classes

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Funding will be available beginning Spring Semester 2021 until August 31, 2022 Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) is pleased to announce that U.S. military veterans will qualify for reimbursement of tuition for classes taken through its [Read More …]

Proposal shifts livestock biotechnology regulations to USDA

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Secretary Perdue announces proposal to transfer ag animal biotechnology regulatory framework to USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering. [Read More …]

GENEX Scholarship Deadline Set for April 2

You be the Judge! Sealpro® Forage Contest Returns

DairyVoice Podcast: Maine dairy farmer Jenni Tilton-Flood on talking with consumers and life on the farm

A Dairy Farmer’s Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

DCHA webinar focuses on animal welfare considerations

Dr. Amy Boileau of the National Dairy Council sets the record straight on lactose-free dairy

DairyVoice Podcast: Mike Opperman and Dr. Dennis Funk discuss the National Dairy Shrine

Lancaster DHIA seeking to hire full-time General Manager to lead the collaborative and innovative team

Katie Brown of the National Dairy Council discusses dairy as a healthy food and the recently released Dietary Guidelines

Former CALS dean Neal Jorgensen, professor emeritus of dairy science, dies at 85

Dr. Kenneth Kalscheur on canola meal, which seems to be an almost perfect protein source to meet the needs of lactating cows.

National Dairy Shrine Seeks Award Nominations

Select Sires Recognizes Field Staff with Excellence Awards

New Wave of Holstein Genetics at IPS

NMPF statement on electoral-vote certification and condemnation of insurrection at U.S. Capitol

CHEMSWEEP 2021 Registration Deadline by February 28, 2021

Farm Show 2021 Town Hall Meeting Virtual Experience

Nebraska Vet Services secures $17 million investment to expand footprint

Farmers Union Condemns Violent Effort to Undermine Democracy

World Wide Sires Celebrates 50 Years

Premier Select Sires Scholarship Deadline Is January 31, 2021

Farm Credit West increases cash dividends amid pandemic

Live town hall, webinars highlight Penn State programs for virtual Pa. Farm Show

Seven dairy herds recognized for reproductive efficiency

Holstein Association USA Announces Barry Cavitt as National Sales Manager

Registration is now open for the Invest in Your Future Workshop!

John Ellsworth talks about dairy production efficiencies and consideration of risk management on DairyVoice

Thank You For Your Advocacy And Support On The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Veterans receive tuition support for online classes

Proposal shifts livestock biotechnology regulations to USDA

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest