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July 22, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2024 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards that have been published today after a careful assessment by a prestigious jury of [Read More …]

Soaring Temperatures and Suffocating Humidity

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 19, 2024 Dairy producers have just cashed a very big milk check, and they’re looking forward to similarly lucrative payments for the rest of the summer [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 31 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting in Buffalo, New York

California Cheese and Dairy Producers Win a total of 53 Awards in Annual Celebration of North American Makers Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 31 awards [Read More …]

Future of Dairy Farming Highlighted in World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours

World Dairy Expo Virtual Farm Tours have brought some of the best dairy operations from near and far to Madison for over 20 years. The four dairies to be featured during WDE 2024 continue that [Read More …]

Top Finishes for Prairie Farms Cheeses at the ACS Judging and Competition

Prairie Farms’ Neufchâtel cheese made at Luana, Iowa earns 1st Place The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, one of the largest cheese judging events for American-made cheeses just concluded with Prairie Farms earning a [Read More …]

Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Latest Dairy Technologies during PDP Farm Tours

PDP Innovation & Technology Farm Tours set for August 21, 22 New technologies and innovations have the potential to boost dairy productivity and animal well-being in nearly every aspect of dairy farming, but it can [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Texas Impacted by Hurricane Beryl

Agricultural operations in Texas have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Beryl and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from [Read More …]

Receptors make dairy cows a prime target for influenza

As highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread in dairy herds across the U.S., the virus is being detected in raw milk. A new study by a broad team of researchers at Iowa State University’s College [Read More …]

Survey Aims to Help USDA Understand Landowner Conservation Choices

If you are a grazing or forest landowner or manager, you may be asked this summer to participate in a survey designed to help the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) improve the financial and technical [Read More …]

Nominate a Young Individual for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Service Award

Do you know an individual between the ages of 18 and 30 who has demonstrated exceptional service to and promotion of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry? Consider nominating them for the Jan Harding Ruslavage Service Award! The award has been [Read More …]

Taranis Transforms Agronomic Decision Making with Groundbreaking Ag Assistant™

The agriculture industry’s first generative AI-powered agronomy engine transforms crop input and farm management decision making Taranis, the global leader in crop intelligence, announces the launch of the industry’s first AI-powered agronomic engine, Ag [Read More …]

Butter Pecan and Cookie Dough Enter America’s Top 5 Favorite Flavors Ahead of National Ice Cream Day

Americans have been enjoying ice cream since the founding of the United States, and for the first time ever, Butter Pecan and Cookie Dough have cracked top five favorite flavors. In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on [Read More …]

Family Farm Transition: Setting Up for Success

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is discussing the complexities of family farm transitions with Jay Retzer, with Compeer Financial. Join Jay and Peggy as they explore both successful and challenging [Read More …]

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2024 College Aggies Online scholarship program starts September 9

Sign-ups now open; $20,000 in scholarships awarded last year College students, clubs, and classes are invited to sign up to participate in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. The nine-week program kicks off on [Read More …]

Innovative Cheese, Butter and Yogurt Products Fueling Dairy Market Growth

Despite slipping fluid milk sales, refrigerated dairy aisle remains the largest category in retail U.S. consumers are drinking less milk with each passing year, but overall dairy sales are on a multiyear winning streak. Cheese, [Read More …]

World of Cheese: From Pasture to Plate

2024 Course Dates: August 27-30 (welcome reception August 26) | Registration opens July 2 | Course Fee: $1185 Course Description This comprehensive short course is designed to educate retailers, cheese mongers, culinary professionals, end users and [Read More …]

AFBF Statement on Failed Assassination Attempt

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commented on the failed assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump yesterday at a political rally in Pennsylvania. “We condemn in the strongest terms the failed [Read More …]

Dairy MAX Hosts Events in Colorado to Highlight National Dairy Month

In celebration of National Dairy Month, Dairy MAX hosted two events in Denver, Colorado, with So Damn Gouda cheese shop and Kids Menu Milk Grant recipient, Cuba Cuba Café & Bar. The Kids Menu Milk Grant was created by Dairy [Read More …]

Submit Your Nominations for FARM Excellence Awards!

July 18, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Now is the time to submit your nominations for 2024 Excellence Awards! Nominations for FARM’s annual Excellence Awards are open until 11:59 p.m. PDT Aug 1. Every year, FARM recognizes participating farms and FARM Evaluators that [Read More …]

Podcast: Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires Visits Tatarka’s Mow Ten Vue Holsteins

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with William Tatarka of Mow Ten Vue Holsteins in beautiful Boseman, Montana. In this ongoing series on the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim discusses the history of the [Read More …]

Mark your Calendar for ACE Twilight Meetings on Four Wisconsin Dairies

It’s no secret that agriculture is a key driver of Wisconsin’s economy and rural communities. In fact, agriculture delivers a total value of $105 billion to the state, making it critical for community members, elected [Read More …]

Three Finalists Selected For New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

Annual Award Recognizes a New York Farm and its Nominating Soil and Water Conservation District for Dedication to Protecting the Environment Winner Will be Honored Later This Summer New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. [Read More …]

NIAA Council to Convene Leaders to Address Lameness Across Species

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture will host animal agriculture leaders to discuss and address lameness across food animal species January 27-28 at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia. NIAA’s Animal [Read More …]

Third Annual DairyTech Conference Showcases Power of Artificial Intelligence for Dairy

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Ever.Ag are excited to announce that registration for the third annual DairyTech conference opens today. DairyTech 2024 will showcase the pioneers and pioneering applications bringing transformative potential of [Read More …]

Free Webinar on July 26: “The Nuts and Bolts of Climate-Smart Grants”

Dairy producers, how can Climate-Smart Grants benefit your operation? In this free webinar on Friday, July 26 at 8 a.m., learn the nuts and bolts of the Climate-Smart Grants that are available through the CARAT Project conducted by The Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Research confirms X-Zelit® improves blood calcium concentrations

Offers other benefits for pre-fresh dairy cows In a recent study done at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by Frizzarini et al. (2024)*, researchers compared three close-up diets and their implications on blood calcium and performance. The three diets [Read More …]

Nominations Open for Jan Harding Ruslavage Service Award to Recognize Young Individual