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Dairy farmers and their advocates are calling for dairy to maintain its premier position in the next iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans via an NMPF call to action as the guidelines’ Advisory Committee [Read More …]

Ruark named faculty director of Dairy Innovation Hub

Matt Ruark, a professor and extension specialist in the UW–Madison Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, has been named faculty director of the Dairy Innovation Hub. In this role, Ruark will work closely with deans, faculty and researchers at UW–Madison, UW–Platteville and UW–River Falls, as well as industry partners, to coordinate research, teaching and [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment reaches lowest levels since 2016 as income expectations weaken

In September, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016. Declining income expectations pushed farmer sentiment down as the barometer fell 12 points to 88, and the Index of Future Expectations [Read More …]

Maola Local Dairies to Combat Hunger Through Virginia State Fair Milk Sales

In honor of Hunger Action Month, Maola Local Dairies, The Dairy Alliance, and Virginia State Dairymen’s Association (VSDA), are partnering with the Federation of Virginia Food Banks to combat food insecurity through the Milk For Good program. From September 27 [Read More …]

Bailey Bags Another Win at the International Jersey Show

For the second year in a row, Stoney Point Joel Bailey claimed Grand Champion of the International Jersey Show, after winning the Six-Year-Old & Older Cow class. She is owned by Vierra Dairy Farms [Read More …]

Tessah Takes Grand Champion of the International Junior Jersey Show

During the 2024 International Junior Jersey Show, Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET was awarded Grand Champion Female after claiming Intermediate Champion honors. Owned by Brent Rocha and Coltan Seals, of Tillamook, Ore., Tessah will receive the [Read More …]

Lauretta Lands Grand at the International Milking Shorthorn Show

Gin-Val Logic Lauretta-EXP claimed Grand and Senior Champion of the International Milking Shorthorn Show on Tuesday, October 1. The winning Aged Cow is owned by Cory and Kristen Salzl of Lichfield, Minn. Lauretta received the [Read More …]

Zora Does it Again at the International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show

Out of the 123 entries for the 2024 International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show, Heavenly Zora-ET owned by Dillon Freeman, of Bremen, Ind., was awarded Grand Champion of the Junior Show after claiming Senior Champion honors. Zora will [Read More …]

Victory for Vieux Village at the International Ayrshire Show

October 7, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vieux Village Gentleman Joy, owned by Florent Foley of Piopolis, Quebec, Canada was named Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show after winning the Five-Year-Old Class and being named Senior Champion. She is the recipient [Read More …]

The Butter Market Put the Fall in Fall

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 4, 2024 The dairy markets have once again proven the old trading adage that the best cure for high prices is high prices. Butter buyers seem [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Veteran Johnny Ware Joins Soy Best® Team

October 7, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Johnny Ware, a seasoned professional in the dairy industry, has joined the Soy Best® team as a Sales Manager. With his extensive experience and knowledge, he is poised to contribute significantly to our operations. We [Read More …]

Farm Credit East offers Development Seminars for the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit East is hosting GenerationNext seminars this fall and winter to help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills to manage a successful business. Anyone who would like to sharpen their [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Dairy Welcomes SmithFoods to its Family of Companies

October 5, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Combined legacies span over 20 decades of producing high quality dairy products Prairie Farms Dairy is pleased to announce the acquisition of the SmithFoods manufacturing facilities in Orrville, Ohio. Prairie Farms Dairy is an Illinois-based [Read More …]

Wisconsin Youth Wins the 2024 Merle Howard Award

Jacob Harbaugh was named the 20th Merle Howard Award winner at the 57th World Dairy Expo on Friday, October 4. Harbaugh is as hard-working and passionate about the industry as anyone out there. Like many [Read More …]

Bailey Beats All as Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo

October 5, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Stoney Point Joel Bailey, owned by Vierra Dairy Farms of Hilmar, Calif., rose to the top at World Dairy Expo 2024, claiming the prestigious title of Supreme Champion on Friday, October 4. In addition to [Read More …]

Twigs Takes All in the International Holstein Show – Reserve Grand Champion Oakfield Solomon Footloose-ET by Showbox Sires

October 4, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show, is Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs, exhibited by Doeberiener, Bowen and P.Conroy of West Salem, Ohio. Twigs topped the Four-Year-Old Cow class, before going on to win Senior [Read More …]

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“Dish” on sustainability at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Call for speakers issued; registration opens in January Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the theme of its 2025 Stakeholders Summit and issued a call for speaker proposals. The theme of the 2025 event, set for [Read More …]

What Happens When a Farm Bill Dies? TOPICS Farm Bill Roger Cryan Chief Economist rogerc@fb.org

Washington, D.C., September 30, 2024 The 2018 farm bill will die tonight. It could be revived later this year (or early next year) with another extension, but its time has come. In some ways, this [Read More …]

The Dairy Solutions Group (TDSG) Announces Acquisition of Performance Dairy Service (PDS)

The purchase enhances TDSG’s footprint in California, the nation’s top dairy producing state TDSG, LLC, doing business as The Dairy Solutions Group, is pleased to announce it has finalized an agreement to acquire Performance Dairy Service (PDS), [Read More …]

Center to Host Next HPAI Dairy Industry Conference Call on October 9

October 4, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Next Dairy Industry Call Will Be Held on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 p.m. EST The Center for Dairy Excellence will host the next Dairy Industry Conference Call on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 p.m. [Read More …]

Cornell Nutrition Conference

We hope you will plan to join us for 3 days of industry-leading research and information. The event kicks off with a pre-conference symposium sponsored by Phibro Animal Health Corporation, focused on the unique mineral [Read More …]

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John Deere and DeLaval launch groundbreaking Milk Sustainability Center

Dairy farmers have a new tool that will help them enhance efficiency and sustainability while accommodating changing regulations that affect their operations. Launched today and available for customer registration, the Milk Sustainability Center from John [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Welcomes Samuel Alcaine, Ph.D., as Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

Jeffrey Cullen as Director of Video Production and Digital Communications The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its team. Samuel Alcaine, Ph.D., will join IDFA [Read More …]

Take Dairy Business and Financial Acumen to the Next Level at New PDP Workshop

Register today for PDP Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop, set for Oct. 30-31, 2024 Dairy owners, consultants, lenders and other dairy stakeholders have a new opportunity to amplify their HR management and financial literacy [Read More …]

A New York Minute for the International Junior Holstein Show

The winning Five-Year-Old Cow, Oakfield Tato Tender-ET, took home Senior and Grand Champion titles at the 2024 International Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo® on Sunday. For this honor, Tender and owners, Chloe and ClaireLamb, [Read More …]

University of Minnesota Repeats in The National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest