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Severe consequences for if U.S. fails to confront EU on common food names A new study commissioned by the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Consortium for Common Food Names forecasts severe consequences for U.S. [Read More …]

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Is a gene-edited animal a drug?

Ruling may hinder use of gene editing to introduce useful attributes into livestock We eat mutations every day. All the vegetables, grains, fruits and meat humans consume as part of their diet is jam-packed with [Read More …]

Charlie Arnot of the Center for Food Integrity on the distrust felt for Big Ag and Big Food

Videography by Blodgett Communications A keynote speaker at the Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada spoke about the distrust consumers feel for Big Ag and Big Food, in spite of the fact that today’s [Read More …]

Maximize learning with hands-on sessions

Three Dynamic Hands-on-Hub Sessions The Hands-On Hub stations at the PDPW Business Conference engage all the senses. They blend cutting-edge knowledge with a hands-on approach so you not only see and hear about your topic of [Read More …]

NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 15

February 27, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual scholarship program. Applications are accepted from March 1 until the deadline of April 15. Official scholarship application award forms are available on the [Read More …]

Eight Dairy Farmers of WI positions up for election

Submit a nomination form to represent your district as a DFW director The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy producers interested in serving the state’s dairy industry to submit a [Read More …]

Berge Begins as WDE Trade Show Coordinator

February 27, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Mikayla Berge, Trade Show Coordinator, is the newest addition to the World Dairy Expo staff. World Dairy Expo is pleased to welcome Mikayla Berge as Trade Show Coordinator. Berge’s responsibilities include assisting with all aspects [Read More …]

Dr. Tom Overton featured in Reno at the Western Dairy Management Conference this week!

February 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

YOU’RE INVITED! Join us in Reno for the Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health pre-conference session at Western Dairy Management Conference. Dr. Tom Overton Professor; Director, PRO-DAIRY, Cornell University Topic: Feeding for High Milk Components Tuesday, [Read More …]

Apply for 4-H dairy award

February 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applications are due May 1, 2019 The James W. Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership Award program provides recognition to youth who have excelled in their fair project. The James W. Crowley Dairy Management and Extension Fund [Read More …]

Dairy farms take $4M hit from cows lost in blizzard

February 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

More than 1,800 dairy cows perished in a blizzard earlier this month Officials say the more than 1,800 dairy cows that died in a blizzard in southern Washington state earlier this month were a nearly [Read More …]

National DHIA awards 15 scholarships

February 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected 15 high school seniors and college students as recipients of $1,000 scholarships. Judges evaluated applicants on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community activities, and [Read More …]

DCRC launches Scholars program

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) introduces its Scholars program, which offers one travel scholarship to a full-time graduate student focusing on some aspect of dairy cattle reproduction. The award recipient earns an expense-paid trip to [Read More …]

California Dairy Districts Seek Ambassadors To Serve As 2019 Dairy Princesesses

Each year, a special group of young women are selected to represent the state’s more than 1,300 dairy farm families who contribute to making California number one for milk production in the U.S. These Dairy [Read More …]

Interview with Lauren Evangelo on The Western Classic Junior Dairy Show (video)

The Western Classic Junior Dairy Show has become a popular event in Central California dairy circles, attracting several hundred junior exhibitors along with family and friends. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Lauren Evangelo, [Read More …]

Young Dairy Leaders Institute Completes Phase I

Sixty young adults from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico stormed Phoenix, Ariz., February 6-9, as Class 11 of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) assembled. YDLI is the cornerstone program of the [Read More …]

2019 EUROPEAN COMPETITION “Made in Belgium” – D-50 days

February 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Everything is coming together! The European Holstein and Red Holstein Competition is a highly anticipated event for international Holstein breeders. Organised every three years by a member of the European Holstein and Red Holstein Confederation [Read More …]

The 52nd World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

The 2019 World Ag Expo® came to a close on Thursday, February 14, 2019, with busy attendee traffic, a visit from NASA and wet weather. Celebrating its 52nd show, the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition [Read More …]

Groundwater contamination devastates a New Mexico dairy

February 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For months, Clovis dairy farmer Art Schaap has been watching his life go down the drain. Instead of selling milk, he is dumping 15,000 gallons a day – enough to provide a carton at lunch [Read More …]

DCHA: Scholarship Applications Due Wednesday!

Scholarship applications due February 20. Get yours in today! Each year the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) offers a $1,000 scholarship. Students currently enrolled in an agriculture-related field at an accredited college or university are eligible [Read More …]

Semen handling: Semen collection and proper handling for successful AI

February 19, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

WEBINARS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Semen handling: Semen collection and proper handling for successful AI Manejo del semen: Obtención del semen y manejo adecuado para una inseminación exitosa 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM, February 27, [Read More …]

USDA Dairy Outlook February 2019

2018 Retail Price Data Shows Consumers Paid Slightly Less for Some Animal Proteins, More for Others December retail price information issued by the Economic Research Service and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that, compared with 2017 [Read More …]

Vote: “A Seat At The Table” Farmer Photo Contest

The entries are in for the “A Seat At The Table” farmer photo contest! Take a look at all the photos and vote for your absolute favorite in the poll at the end of this post. [Read More …]

The Alltech Ideas Conference to feature species sessions with global perspective on the agriculture industry

Register before March 31 at one.alltech.com to save $200 ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE19), held May 19–21 in Lexington, Kentucky, will bring together producers and industry experts from around the world to share insights [Read More …]

John Ellsworth of Success Strategies Announces Dairy Mastermind Groups