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Dairy farmers from Coshocton, Ohio Father-son duo Bill and Kyle Daugherty are sixth and seventh generation dairy farmers. Together with Bill’s wife Caroline and father Martin, the family cares for 220 dairy cows and farms [Read More …]

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Study suggests Holstein dairy cows not harmed by producing beef crossbred calves

June 17, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The practice, which involves dairy cows carrying larger offspring, could produce more profitable herds for farmers Facing economic challenges, dairy farmers are increasingly crossbreeding some of their Holstein cows with beef breed bulls to add [Read More …]

Domestic Cheese Demand Pushes Class III Futures to Highs

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 14, 2024 Strong domestic cheese demand propelled Class III futures to fresh life-of-contract highs this week. On Thursday, third-quarter contracts settled at an average of $21.28 [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Named Official Milk Partner for the Danville Dairy Daddies

LegenDAIRY Partnership Brings Fresh Events to Virginia Baseball Season Spring has arrived and it’s time to play ball! The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by dairy farm families in the Southeast, is excited to [Read More …]

Lactose Intolerance

This may surprise you, but lactose intolerance is a type of food sensitivity — not an allergy! It is the result of not having enough lactase, an enzyme that digests lactose, the natural carbohydrate in milk. Lactose [Read More …]

IDFA’s 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Draws More Than 1,000 Members of Congress and Congressional Staff

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today hosted more than 1,000 members of Congress and congressional staff at its 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party—Washington’s must-attend summertime event. IDFA staff and leaders from U.S. ice [Read More …]

WVU animal scientists say solar panels could make cattle grazing lands more profitable

West Virginia University researchers are shining a light on the benefits of solar panels on small cattle farms with the support of $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. Matt Wilson, professor of animal sciences in [Read More …]

Secretary Vilsack Announces USDA and FFAR Innovation Challenge to Catalyze Agricultural Solutions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) today launched a global challenge to advance scientific research that will produce major breakthroughs for nutrition security while mitigating climate [Read More …]

Low Carbon Technologies partners with Resonant to offer products that boost economic and environmental vitality

June 14, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Low Carbon Technologies (LCT) and Resonant Technology® Group have entered into a distribution agreement to expand LCT’s product offering to maximize the productivity and sustainability of livestock operations. LCT was founded in 2023 as Select [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Judy Moody and Dr. David Cook Talk About Data Tracking and Use on the Farm

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience talks with Judy Moody of Dairy One and Dr. David Cook of BoviSync on the benefits of having tracking software [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates June 2024

Milk production forecasts for both 2024 and 2025 are unchanged from last month with slight adjustments to cow inventories offset by slower growth in milk per cow. For 2024 commercial exports are raised on a [Read More …]

April dairy exports rise 3%

Another big month for cheese, improving whey volumes and a gain in butterfat overcome milk powder and lactose declines. Year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports rose 3% in April in milk solids equivalent terms (MSE). The [Read More …]

NMPF statement on Senate Ag GOP farm bill framework

“Dairy farmers and their cooperatives commend Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, for issuing a strong farm bill framework that marks another important step toward enacting a bipartisan farm bill into law this [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope

Fill a Glass with Hope® is an effort led by the American Dairy Association North East to bring fresh milk to families in need. Fill a Glass With Hope® is an effort led by American Dairy [Read More …]

Researchers develop model to guide milk processors’ food safety decisions

Certain strains of bacteria can withstand heat treatments such as pasteurization of milk and possess the potential to induce foodborne illness. To help minimize and predict the magnitude of this risk, a team led by [Read More …]

Ohio State to host Manure Science Review in August

The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the 24th annual Manure Science Review on August 6, 2024 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Aimed at [Read More …]

AgriTech Analytics Unveils Cutting-Edge ‘Weigh Day’ Data Collection Program for DHIA Field Service Technicians

AgriTech Analytics, a leading Dairy Records Processing Center, proudly announces the launch of Weigh Day, a groundbreaking data collection program designed specifically for DHIA field service technicians. This innovative solution promises to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Leaders Empower One Health Discussions Ahead of UN General Assembly

White papers, farm tours, and One Health leader collaborations to inform U.S. leaders for UN General Assembly meetings on AMR and stewardship in animal agriculture The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has released the [Read More …]

Wisconsin Requires Influenza A Testing Prior to Movement of Lactating Dairy Cattle to Fairs and Exhibitions

In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) in dairy cattle, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement [Read More …]

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers to Enjoy Summer With California Dairy Snack With The Return of Retail Campaign

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer snacking with Real California dairy products. Snacking has risen in popularity over recent years, which has shifted consumers [Read More …]

Secretary Vilsack Announces USDA and FFAR Innovation Challenge to Catalyze Agricultural Solutions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) today launched a global challenge to advance scientific research that will produce major breakthroughs for nutrition security while mitigating climate [Read More …]

NNYADP dairy research results to be presented at June 16-19, 2024 American Dairy Science conference

Miner Institute to Share Cow Comfort Before-and-After Cooling Fans Data with Dairy Industry Professionals The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) has announced that the result of its latest dairy cow heat stress abatement [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Celebrates Successful 2024 Fly-In!

The 2024 American Agri-Women (AAW) Fly-In, a groundbreaking event that brought together women from across the agricultural and natural resource industries, took place this past week in the nation’s capital. The AAW Fly-In was opened [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Senate Ag GOP Farm Bill Framework

“Dairy farmers and their cooperatives commend Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, for issuing a strong farm bill framework that marks another important step toward enacting a bipartisan farm bill into law this [Read More …]

DATCP Secretary Encourages Wisconsinites to Support Dairy this June

A commentary by Secretary Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) For some, June kicks off the summer months as the weather gets warmer and school is finishing up for [Read More …]

Integrated DNA Technologies Announces New Primers and Probe Set to Identify H5N1 Avian Influenza

PCR/qPCR solution will support surveillance and monitoring of the current H5N1 strain of bird flu in response to multi-state outbreak in U.S. dairy cows Amidst growing concerns from U.S. federal, state and local agencies over Highly [Read More …]

2024 Dairy MAX Scholarship Recipients Announced

Dairy farmers are committed to their communities and giving back to the next generation. With 17 applicants this year, Dairy MAX has awarded $7,500 in scholarships to three students across the region who have ties [Read More …]

ADM Animal Nutrition Expands Recall to Include Additional Lots of Various Feed Products

Specific lots may contain elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride and/or phosphorus; may harm cattle, chickens, equine, goats, lambs, llamas, rabbits, sheep and swine ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM (NYSE: ADM), is [Read More …]

More Than 20 Dairy Partners Display Dairy Trends, Sustainable Ingredients In Real California Milk’s street of Dairy at 2024 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of innovative, on-trend sustainably sourced dairy products at the 2024 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) show in Houston, Tex. June 9-11. As a key [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Included in Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill Framework and Other IDFA Priorities