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Alltech commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Global Compact and Science Based Targets

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Alltech has taken a significant step toward its sustainability goals and its vision for a Planet of Plenty™. Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, signed a letter to the secretary-general of the United [Read More …]

Changes Announced for Entries and Check-In Process at the All American Jersey Shows

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) has announced changes to their entries and check-in process for the 2019 dairy shows. Changes to the dairy show include the following: • Dairy cattle will [Read More …]

National Jersey Queen To Be Selected During The All American

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The search for the 62nd National Jersey Queen is underway. New rules have expanded opportunities for participation in the selection process which will take place November 9, 10, 11, 2019 during The All American Jersey [Read More …]

Holstein USA launches Red Book Plus Online

August 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Video user guide tutorials are available for every aspect of the program Holstein Association USA launches Red Book PlusTM Online, a web-based bull search and information program. Users can quickly and easily find comprehensive information on [Read More …]

The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition: All Star Advocates

August 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition is proud to present ALL-STAR ADVOCATES, a new and exciting opportunity to enhance your ag-vocacy skills. If you’re a passionate dairy farmer or advocate for the dairy industry in New York [Read More …]

Trade deal with Japan critical to U.S. dairy industry

August 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. risks losing $5.4 billion in dairy export business without swift action to deliver a strong trade agreement with one of the world’s largest dairy buyers. Japan is the largest cheese importer in the world [Read More …]

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NMC calls for Award of Excellence nominations

August 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Award honors NMC leaders for milk quality improvement work The National Mastitis Council (NMC) is accepting nominations for its coveted Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. This award recognizes an NMC [Read More …]

Geiger, Hallberg Join CDCB Board

August 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CDCB Board of Directors will welcome two new directors, Corey Geiger and Dave Hallberg, at their upcoming August meeting, according to its recent newsletter issued Aug. 16. On the CDCB Board, Corey Geiger of Mukwonago, [Read More …]

Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance on importance of your insurance program

August 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

While an insurance program may not be the most exciting aspect of dairy management, it can be one of the most important. In this week’s conversation, Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance, an American National [Read More …]

AgLetter Reports Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly in First Quarter

August 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

AgLetter reports farmland values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District were down 1 percent in the second quarter of 2019 from a year earlier. Values for “good” agricultural land in the District were unchanged from [Read More …]

Risk Management Agency Expands Coverage in the Northeast

August 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are pleased the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced the extension of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) coverage in 2020 for Northeast farmers that produce peaches, pears and potatoes. [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative awards seven scholarships

August 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

$1,000 scholarships awarded to students pursuing education in agricultural-related fields CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is awarding seven individuals with scholarships this summer for the upcoming school year. [Read More …]

Expo Seminars to Focus on Finances and Other Key Dairy Topics

August 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Tools for Dairy’s Progress, the 2019 World Dairy Expo theme, is a fitting description of this year’s Expo Seminars to be held during the annual event, October 1-5. Presented daily by industry leaders in the [Read More …]

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NYAAC launches All-Star Advocates

August 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Program for dairy farmer or advocate for the dairy industry in N.Y. The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition is proud to present ALL-STAR ADVOCATES, a new and exciting opportunity to enhance your ag-vocacy skills. If [Read More …]

2019 Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Distinction Award

August 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

On behalf of all organizations involved in the Canadian dairy cattle improvement industry, Lactanet Canada is pleased to announce Bonnie Cooper as the 2019 recipient of the Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Distinction Award. “Bonnie Cooper [Read More …]

Cost of genomic testing with USJersey lowered

August 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cost of a uLD genomic test was reduced by $2 each and the cost of A2 testing also decreased Genomic testing for Registered Jerseys just became less expensive. The American Jersey Cattle Association announced this [Read More …]

Seven scholarship recipients awarded by CentralStar Cooperative

August 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is awarding seven individuals with scholarships this summer for the upcoming school year. CentralStar is the result of a May 1, 2019, merger [Read More …]

Breeders improving sources of SCN resistance

August 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

SCN causes the most yield loss of any soybean pathogen in North America Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) causes the most yield loss of any soybean pathogen in North America, with economic impact in excess of [Read More …]

Register for the 2019 Dairy Financial Conference

August 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy Financial Professionals Will Share Risk Management Fundamentals Gary Sipiorski, Dairy Development Manager at Vita-Plus, Inc., will provide benchmarking information to help dairy professionals avoid financial risk on Wednesday, September 11 during the Center for [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch discussion of the Dairy Experience Forum

August 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch describes to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News how the entire consumer supply chain… “from the farm to the fridge”… was the focus of the Dairy Experience Forum held July 16 [Read More …]

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NMC seeks manuscript submissions

August 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Research highlights milk quality, udder health, mastitis research The National Mastitis Council (NMC) is now accepting manuscripts for its 2020 Technology Transfer Session (TTS). Manuscripts will be accepted through Sept. 30. TTS will be held [Read More …]

2020 annual Holstein meeting delegate election

August 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The 2020 Annual Meeting will be held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, June 25 – 26 Holstein Association USA’s delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state [Read More …]

Expo Seminars to Focus on Finances and Other Key Dairy Topics

August 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Tools for Dairy’s Progress, the 2019 World Dairy Expo theme, is a fitting description of this year’s Expo Seminars to be held during the annual event, October 1-5. Presented daily by industry leaders in the [Read More …]

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NMC seeks manuscript submissions

August 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Research highlights milk quality, udder health, mastitis research The National Mastitis Council (NMC) is now accepting manuscripts for its 2020 Technology Transfer Session (TTS). Manuscripts will be accepted through Sept. 30. TTS will be held [Read More …]

Crop Growers offers insurance coverage to protect haying and grazing land for up to 90% of normal rainfall

August 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Forage losses from natural hazards, especially drought, can be a significant risk for forage and livestock producers. That is why Crop Growers, LLP, is pleased to provide Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance. PRF can [Read More …]

Reminder: Empire Farm Days and the Dairy Profit Seminar series August 6, 7 and 8

August 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Dairy Profit Seminars at Empire Farm Days, set for August 6, 7 and 8 at Seneca Falls, New York, will feature on-target presentations, food and music. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness describes the session set [Read More …]

St. Albans Farmers Approve Merger With Dairy Farmers Of America

August 1, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Farmer owners of the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery voted Monday to merge their co-op into the much larger Dairy Farmers of America, based in Kansas City. The vote was held at the American Legion in [Read More …]

AUCTION RAISES OVER $11,000 FOR JERSEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

July 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The endowment of the AJCC Research Foundation added $11,115.00 from proceeds of its annual benefit auction held June 27 as part of the 2019 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey [Read More …]

FOREMOST FARMS USA ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT & CEO RETIREMENT

July 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Michael Doyle to Retire After More Than 20 Years in Food Industry Foremost Farms USA® announced today that Michael Doyle will retire as Foremost Farms President and Chief Executive Officer by the end of the [Read More …]

Speakers, celebrity guest and Customer of the Year Award announced for 32nd annual Northeast Dairy Convention

July 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc. and Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association, Inc., in conjunction with then Pennsylvania Association of Milk Producers will be convening for the 32nd annual Northeast Dairy Convention from September 11-13, 2019 [Read More …]

Alltech commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Global Compact and Science Based Targets

Changes Announced for Entries and Check-In Process at the All American Jersey Shows

National Jersey Queen To Be Selected During The All American

Holstein USA launches Red Book Plus Online

The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition: All Star Advocates

Trade deal with Japan critical to U.S. dairy industry

NMC calls for Award of Excellence nominations

Geiger, Hallberg Join CDCB Board

Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance on importance of your insurance program

AgLetter Reports Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly in First Quarter

Risk Management Agency Expands Coverage in the Northeast

CentralStar Cooperative awards seven scholarships

Expo Seminars to Focus on Finances and Other Key Dairy Topics

NYAAC launches All-Star Advocates

2019 Dairy Cattle Improvement Industry Distinction Award

Cost of genomic testing with USJersey lowered

Seven scholarship recipients awarded by CentralStar Cooperative

Breeders improving sources of SCN resistance

Register for the 2019 Dairy Financial Conference

Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lensch discussion of the Dairy Experience Forum

NMC seeks manuscript submissions

2020 annual Holstein meeting delegate election

Expo Seminars to Focus on Finances and Other Key Dairy Topics

NMC seeks manuscript submissions

Crop Growers offers insurance coverage to protect haying and grazing land for up to 90% of normal rainfall

Reminder: Empire Farm Days and the Dairy Profit Seminar series August 6, 7 and 8

St. Albans Farmers Approve Merger With Dairy Farmers Of America

AUCTION RAISES OVER $11,000 FOR JERSEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

FOREMOST FARMS USA ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT & CEO RETIREMENT

Speakers, celebrity guest and Customer of the Year Award announced for 32nd annual Northeast Dairy Convention

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage