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Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times

February 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

March 20, 2019 from 9 am to 12 noon at Tundra Lodge, Green Bay Agriculture is an industry known for hard work, resilience, strength, and supportive community. However, farm families often experience many challenges such [Read More …]

2019 Jersey Youth Academy has been selected

February 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Jersey Youth Academy will be held July 14th to 19th in Columbus, Ohio Jonathan Merriam, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), today announced the class for the sixth Jersey Youth Academy, July [Read More …]

Showers limiting days for spreading manure

February 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Manure ponds, lagoons are filling up fast Rain falls, and that might make some farmers happy, depending on the time of year. Then, a lot of rain falls, off and on, for months, and not [Read More …]

Dr. Frank Mitloehner points out the fallacies in the EAT-Lancet report

February 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In an interview with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, the “Green House Guru”, points out the fallacies in the EAT-Lancet report issued last month. A professor of air quality and Extension specialist [Read More …]

2019 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference

February 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join other feed industry representatives, agriservice personnel, veterinarians, and dairy producers to increase your knowledge of current herd health and nutrition management techniques while interacting with other professionals. Topics Nutrition and Reproduction Current Concepts in [Read More …]

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NMC meeting draws milk experts from 23 countries

February 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World-renowned presenters discuss mastitis, milk’s value, communications Milk quality, mastitis and udder health researchers, dairy producers and dairy industry partners gathered for the 58th National Mastitis Council Annual Meeting, held Jan. 29-Feb. 1, in Savannah, Ga. [Read More …]

‘Money Matters on the Farm’ workshops set in Wisconsin

February 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

First workshop to be held Feb. 15 In February and March, Wisconsin Farmers Union is partnering with Golden Sands RC&D for three beginning farmer workshops in Juneau, Green Lake, and Waushara Counties. The workshops, titled [Read More …]

USDA to release Agricultural Projections to 2028

February 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Projections will include farm income, global commodity trade, among other topics On Feb. 14, 2019 at 12 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release the complete set of tables prepared for the [Read More …]

World Ag Expo opens 52nd show

February 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Ag Expo® kicks off its 52nd show on Tuesday, February 12, in Tulare, California. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. The red carpet rolls out on Tuesday for Opening Ceremonies at 8:00 a.m. in the [Read More …]

Have you seen the latest Holstein America yet?

February 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The February 2019 Holstein America is now available for easy viewing online! Just click below to watch:

Online Calf and Heifer Management Course offered by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY

February 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY is offering a seven-week Calf and Heifer Management Course online in from March 29 to May 17, 2019. Register online at prodairy.cals.cornell.edu by March 11 to receive a $25 early bird discount. [Read More …]

FFA members prepare for National FFA Week

February 8, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FFA members are celebrating agriculture & leadership Saturday to Saturday, Feb. 16-23 Agriculture is part of our daily lives—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Next week, nearly 670,000 FFA members across [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy Featuring Larry Schirm President of National Dairy Shrine

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Shrine is focused on preserving the history of dairy, recognizing current leaders and supporting the future with student scholarships. In this interview with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, the current president, Larry Schirm, [Read More …]

University of Illinois to Hold 2019 Midwest Dairy Challenge® at Highland Community College

February 7, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

University of Illinois will host college dairy students at the Midwest Dairy Challenge, February 13-15, 2019, in Freeport, Illinois. Dairy Challenge® is a prominent educational event for students planning a career in the dairy industry. [Read More …]

National DHIA awards $1,500 scholarships to 3 veterinary medicine students

February 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected three college of veterinary medicine students – Amanda Aker, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Elizabeth Endres, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, [Read More …]

USDA awards trade promotion funding

February 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $200 million to 57 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and [Read More …]

Farm Credit Dairy Center to Again be Hub of World Ag Expo

February 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 100,000 expected to attend annual event in Tulare from February 12-14 When the World Ag Expo kicks off its three-day run on February 12 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, the Farm Credit [Read More …]

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NMC Annual Meeting draws milk quality experts from 23 countries

February 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World-renowned presenters discuss mastitis, milk’s value, communications Milk quality, mastitis and udder health researchers, dairy producers and dairy industry partners gathered for the 58thNational Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, held Jan. 29-Feb. 1, in Savannah, [Read More …]

With Dairy’s Strong Will, There’s Always a Way

February 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A new year always brings hope, but dairy’s economic conditions remain difficult. In response, NMPF has continued seeking ways to get the best policy solution to help dairy farmers – the dairy provisions of the [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy featuring an interview with Joao Durr, CEO of the CDCB

January 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Monday February 25, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) is hosting a meeting entitled, “Genomic Revolution: The Next 10 Years.” The day-long session will be held on the day before the start of [Read More …]

ARPAS approves DCHA’s continuing education application

January 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The American Registry of Professional Animal Sciences (ARPAS) approved Dairy Calf & Heifer Association’s (DCHA) application for continuing education (CE) credits. ARPAS members may earn up to 16 credits for attending the DCHA Annual Conference, [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts Feb. 7 on RFD-TV

January 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Even during challenging times, dairy farmers across the nation are committed to preserving this business and way of life. It is early mornings, late nights and caring for the cattle every day of the year. [Read More …]

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Prepare now to protect animals from extreme cold

January 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ensure animals have adequate food, water and shelter during cold weather With below zero temperatures forecasted through next week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is warning pet and livestock owners [Read More …]

Better heifers, better cows management Feb. 22 Wisconsin

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Market volatility has been and continues to be a common theme is the dairy sector Market volatility has been and continues to be a common theme is the dairy sector. UW-Extension Dairy Team’s annual Better [Read More …]

GROWMARK offers nationwide ag scholarship

January 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Open to students in the United States and Ontario, Canada High school seniors or students at any level of higher education may complete the application, which can be found at http://www.growmark.com/scholarship. Applications are due by midnight [Read More …]

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Vytelle Welcomes Knock as National Sales Manager

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vytelle™ announced today Jared Knock has joined the team as national sales manager. In this role he will work alongside veterinarians, reproductive specialists and producers to grow Vytelle’s IVF business. “We are excited for Jared [Read More …]

2019 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader Announced

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Rebecca Long Chaney, of Elwood, Neb., is the 2019 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader recognized by the Holstein Foundation. The Holstein Foundation recognizes one Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) graduate annually who has [Read More …]

WGBA sponsors essay calf contest

January 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One fortunate Wisconsin youth will be the recipient of a registered Guernsey calf All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 22, 2019. (USDA via Flickr) One fortunate Wisconsin youth will be the recipient of a [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy with Dr. Mike Brouk on the Western Dairy Management Conference

January 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Mike Brouk of Kansas State, a Co-chair of the Western Dairy Management Conference, talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about this year’s event to be held February 26 – 28 at the Peppermill Resort [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Recognizes Top BAA Herds

January 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA has released the lists of the top Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) herds for 2018 classifications. Herds participating in the Classic or Standard options of the Holstein Classification program receive an overall [Read More …]

Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times

2019 Jersey Youth Academy has been selected

Showers limiting days for spreading manure

Dr. Frank Mitloehner points out the fallacies in the EAT-Lancet report

2019 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference

NMC meeting draws milk experts from 23 countries

‘Money Matters on the Farm’ workshops set in Wisconsin

USDA to release Agricultural Projections to 2028

World Ag Expo opens 52nd show

Have you seen the latest Holstein America yet?

Online Calf and Heifer Management Course offered by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY

FFA members prepare for National FFA Week

This Week in Dairy Featuring Larry Schirm President of National Dairy Shrine

University of Illinois to Hold 2019 Midwest Dairy Challenge® at Highland Community College

National DHIA awards $1,500 scholarships to 3 veterinary medicine students

USDA awards trade promotion funding

Farm Credit Dairy Center to Again be Hub of World Ag Expo

NMC Annual Meeting draws milk quality experts from 23 countries

With Dairy’s Strong Will, There’s Always a Way

This Week in Dairy featuring an interview with Joao Durr, CEO of the CDCB

ARPAS approves DCHA’s continuing education application

Holstein America Broadcasts Feb. 7 on RFD-TV

Prepare now to protect animals from extreme cold

Better heifers, better cows management Feb. 22 Wisconsin

GROWMARK offers nationwide ag scholarship

Vytelle Welcomes Knock as National Sales Manager

2019 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader Announced

WGBA sponsors essay calf contest

This Week in Dairy with Dr. Mike Brouk on the Western Dairy Management Conference

Holstein Association USA Recognizes Top BAA Herds

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