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The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is taking several additional actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and poultry. In the two months since the initial detection of H5N1 [Read More …]

DCRC’s July 11 webinar addresses dairy cattle monitoring technologies

Register for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) next webinar – Use of monitoring technologies to improve reproductive performance and health in U.S. dairies – set for July 11, starting at 2 p.m. Central time [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on New Funding to Protect Livestock Health Amid H5N1 Outbreak

“We thank USDA for its leadership and important work with dairy farmers in meeting the challenges posed by H5N1. Collaboration and communication across all levels of government, and among all segments of the livestock industry, [Read More …]

Explore 5 Ways Dairy is Strengthening Diets in Communities

Dear Dairy Community, This June Dairy Month, IDFA will share information, resources, and surprising facts about how dairy can fit into the diets and lifestyles of Americans of all ages, from all backgrounds and communities, [Read More …]

How do the Producers Maintain Class III Revenue?

The Upper Midwest Federal Milk Order used 30.5 trillion pounds of Class III milk for cheese in 2023. This is far above the volume of any other Federal Order. The Upper Midwest is and has [Read More …]

IDFA Urges DGAC To Enhance Dairy’s Role in Healthy Diets and Improve Access to Dairy for All Americans

IDFA’s comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee highlighted the latest science on dairy fats and the importance of dairy nutrition to all Americans The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments to the [Read More …]

Tune into PDP’s The Dairy Signal® for Feed Solutions, Family Farm Stressors and Market Update

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and join interactive conversations with leading experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature discussions on challenges facing many of today’s dairy operations. [Read More …]

Maola proud to donate 200 half-pint milks to the Bike2DC

Earlier this month, Maola was proud to donate 200 half-pint milks to the Bike2DC – Ride to Honor event. That event saw more than 50 cyclists ride from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. in honor of fallen police [Read More …]

Purdue Dairy Judging Team garners success at recent contest

The Purdue Dairy Judging Team competed in the Western National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest where the team won several awards on May 14. The team was awarded 1st Team Overall, 1st Team Reasons, and 1st Team Placings. The [Read More …]

Dairy Discovery Zone Wraps Up Successful Spring Season with Record Engagements

This spring, the Dairy Discovery Zone (DDZ) made stops at notable events including National Western Stock Show, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, and Rodeo Austin. The traveling, interactive exhibit features a nostalgic Divco Milk Truck showcasing [Read More …]

Keeping Cows Cool: NNYADP dairy research going to American Dairy Science Conference

June 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NNYADP DAIRY RESEARCH RESULTS TO BE PRESENTED AT 2024 AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE CONFERENCE Miner Institute to Share Cow Comfort Before-and-After Cooling Fans Data with Dairy Industry Professionals Northern New York; May 28, 2024. The Northern [Read More …]

Butter Springs High Last Week and Plunges This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 31, 2024 After notching a new spring high last Friday, butter values plunged early this week. The Tuesday morning selloff was steep but ultimately short-lived. By [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University webinar on June 13 to focus on dairy facility design in a changing climate

The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, June 13 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT. In this webinar, Nesli Akdeniz, assistant professor and extension specialist in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of [Read More …]

New General PA Quarantine Order for Exhibition of Dairy Cattle

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued a General Quarantine Order for the Exhibition of Dairy Cattle that would take effect IF a case of Bovine Influenza A has been confirmed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and [Read More …]

California Dairy Families and Raley’s Food For Families Partner to Deliver Nutritious Milk and Dairy Foods

To Families Facing Food Insecurity In California, over 3 million households face food insecurity. In honor of June as National Dairy Month, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced a partnership with Raley’s Food [Read More …]

DGN Now Enrolling for Summer Spanish on la Granja (on the Farm) Courses

June 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Enrollment is now open for Spanish on la Granja (on the Farm) online courses through Dairy Girl Network (DGN). DGN will offer Level 1 and Level 2 courses, open to the dairy community, this summer. [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann Discuss Merck’s New Technology That Revolutionizes Calf Care

Connie Kuber from ConnorAgriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann of Merck Animal Health about their new technology SENSEHUB® Dairy Youngstock. The product is the first of its kind [Read More …]

“Feed for the Future” Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting June 1, Supports On-Farm Internships

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the annual “Feed for the Future” [Read More …]

Study Demonstrates How Balanced Front of Pack Nutrition Labeling Can Help Positively Inform Consumer Food Choices

Accurate front of pack nutrition labeling (FOPNL) can be helpful to both consumers and food companies to ensure relevant nutrition information is accessible when consumers are making product choices in-store. However, when the nutrition information [Read More …]

Are Poisonous Weeds in Your Pastures?

Below is a summary of common poisonous weeds in pastures; learn about how certain weeds can be toxic to livestock. During drought, other poor environmental conditions, and summer slump that reduce forage growth, there are [Read More …]

‘Add Milk!’ Program Launches in Mother’s Nutritional Center Stores Across Southern California

A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families purchase healthy fluid milk products is expanding to California. The Add Milk! program is being launched in grocery stores to provide a dollar-for-dollar match for participants in [Read More …]

Bird Flu: Diverse Range of Vaccines Platforms “Crucial” for Enhancing Human Pandemic Preparedness

Vaccination remains the most effective strategy for avian influenza prevention and control in humans, despite varying vaccine efficacy across strains. That’s according to the authors of a new review which delves into existing research into [Read More …]

Eligible Frontline Dairy Farm Workers Could Be Eligible for $600 Relief Payment

Beginning March 1, 2023, frontline farm workers (including those on dairy farms) who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a one-time $600 relief payment through this [Read More …]

CLAAS Asks Dairy Farmers to “Say Cheese”

June Dairy Month Promotion Celebrates Dairy Farmers through Selfies with Cows and a Year’s Supply of Cheese Dairy farmers of America, are you and your most photogenic bovine ready for your close ups? CLAAS is celebrating the dairy [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Local Economic Development Initiatives

That Advance Opportunities for Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Workers and Communities at June 4th Meeting The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss local economic initiatives that advance opportunities within agricultural communities at its [Read More …]

Engagement Essential for Younger Producers

Dairy farmers are descending on Washington next week, as NMPF’s Young Cooperators lead the organization’s annual fly-in. Hannah and Matthew Lansing, this year’s chairs for the YC Program, say policy engagement is critical to dairy’s [Read More …]

Council On Dairy Cattle Breeding Outreach Specialist to Address USJersey National Meetings