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USDA announces $15 million in funding opportunities to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced approximately $15 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and [Read More …]

Insurance program for cattle, swine sees improvements

Subsidies have been added and are based on the deductible selected by the producer USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced changes to the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance program for cattle and swine beginning [Read More …]

New NJHA board members elected in the maroon jacket

VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) was held July 10-15 in Kansas City, Missouri Four National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members were elected to the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors at the [Read More …]

Mitigation of greenhouse gases in dairy cattle through genetic selection

Study targets reducing methane production by 20 percent in 10 years according to research in the Journal of Dairy Science® Researchers in Spain propose mitigating methane production by dairy cattle through breeding. In an article [Read More …]

DMI’s Paul Ziemnisky gives an update on work with fast food companies

July 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DMI’s Paul Ziemnisky talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News and gives an update on work with fast food companies during the pandemic. It has stopped development of new products that use more dairy. Check [Read More …]

Heat stress in gestating dairy cows impairs future generations

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® studies lasting effects of heat stress on dairy cows It is estimated that in the United States, environmental heat stress in cows costs the dairy industry more than [Read More …]

2020 RWDCA Albrecht Memorial Scholarship Recipients

July 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Every year, the Red and White Dairy Cattle Association presents 3-$1,000 scholarships to deserving members continuing their education to pursue careers in the dairy industry. Receiving Scholarships this year are; Cael Hembury from Muncy, PA. [Read More …]

New Series High Average Set for National Heifer Sale

July 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The record for high average in history for the National Heifer Sale was broken for the third consecutive year on June 26, 2020, as 16 lots were struck off for an average of $10,996.88. The [Read More …]

Management Tip Topic: Build a Healthy Rumen Environment

July 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The health of your herd starts with good rumen management. Healthy cows perform better, and better performance can lead to greater production and ultimately greater profitability. Without a well-functioning rumen, your herd could be more [Read More …]

Rapid sensor test for cattle disease

July 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Purdue team gets $1 million to develop new BRD testing option Bovine respiratory disease (BRD), one of the most prevalent and costly illnesses in the beef and dairy industries, accounts for about half of all [Read More …]

Heat stress in gestating dairy cows impairs performance of future generations

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® studies lasting effects of heat stress on dairy cows It is estimated that in the United States, environmental heat stress in cows costs the dairy industry more than [Read More …]

APHIS seeks comment on production of FMD vaccine on U.S. soil

Vaccine manufacturer seeks approval to produce foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on a petition from a vaccine manufacturer seeking [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Heat Stress Webinar: July 21st and 22nd

CCE specialists discuss key considerations for caring for cattle in the heat Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest and Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Programs, with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, would like to invite dairy producers [Read More …]

Cultivating Plum Pride Holsteins’ Future

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Host of Conservation Practices Regenerates Dairy Making good conservation decisions to keep the family farm productive and regenerative for future generations is a top priority at Plum Pride Holsteins, LLC. Marv Biese, of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, [Read More …]

Final Federal Dietary Committee Report Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

Affirms Dairy’s Place in Healthy Foods Category with Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following statement today in response to the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) final [Read More …]

When promises are no longer enough

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Following the Annual General Meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), which brought together some 200 dairy farmers from across the country in a virtual format, dairy farmers expressed concern that they have waited [Read More …]

Vytelle, GrowSafe create leader in bovine biotechnology

July 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New company links genetic evaluation, reproduction technologies into a streamlined process Vytelle and GrowSafe Systems, Ltd. announced today the combining of their companies with the aim of accelerating genetic advances in bovine biotechnology. The companies will operate as [Read More …]

Commodity Marketing to Consumer Marketing is a Big Shift for Smaller Dairy Farms

Fourth generation dairyman Michael Turley has launched a premium line of dairy products from his 120-cow Registered Holstein herd in southern Illinois. After a career culminating as CEO of one of the largest agriculture advertising [Read More …]

Farm Science Review will be a virtual show in 2020

For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, The Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, will not be held in-person. Instead, a virtual show will be implemented [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Value VS. Volume Key To Understanding The Lie

In a world of “lies, damned lies, and statistics,” plant-based marketing combines all three. A pro tip: When reading about the alleged competition between dairy products and plant-based beverages, carefully note whether the statistics being [Read More …]

USDA increasing private investment in rural America

Invites comment on regulation streamlining through OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to increase private investment in rural [Read More …]

Register for online manure composting workshop

Videos will be posted on August 4; live follow-up online discussion August 11, 1-3pm University of Minnesota Extension, in conjunction with North Dakota State University Extension, is hosting an online manure composting workshop. The workshop [Read More …]

Heat Stress: Key Indicators & Management Strategies

Free webinar available in English and Spanish, on July 21st from 12:30 – 1 PM Cornell PRO-DAIRY, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of NWNY and CCE of SWNY are offering a webinar in English and Spanish [Read More …]

Colorado Student Learns About Cows and Production Agriculture while in Wisconsin

The first of June marked the start of Mariah Estrada’s three-month internship at Mayer Farms. The Mayer’s dedication to the education and wellbeing of their interns and animals made it an easy decision for Mariah [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires new group of employees

CentralStar Cooperative serves dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. During all the uncertainty of COVID-19, CentralStar hired several new employees to expand business, replace retiring staff, and fill their internship program. These [Read More …]

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NMC webinar addresses protocols for optimal milk quality

National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar features “Milking Procedures for Optimal Milk Quality and Milk Harvest.” This one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Sept. 10, and will be presented in Spanish. [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Announces Scholarships for 2020!

Kildee Scholarship This scholarship has been awarded since 1950 to an outstanding graduate student in a dairy related field. Dean H.H. Kildee was a renowned educator at Iowa State University and this scholarship honors his [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Names New Executive Director

National Dairy Shrine is pleased to announce that Mike Opperman will become Executive Director for the organization on August 1, succeeding Dr. David Selner who is retiring on July 31. Opperman comes to National Dairy [Read More …]

Jason Robinson Assumes Full-time Role As Southeast/Deep South Area Representative