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Over the last few days, several new updates and resources have been released about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and the steps PA dairy farmers can take moving forward. Here’s an overview of these updates: Send [Read More …]

Tommy Oesch on Succession Planning on the Farm

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen sits down with Tommy Oesch, a partner at Swisslane Farms in Michigan to chat about all things succession planning. Today, you will hear Tommy as he discusses the [Read More …]

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

July 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) announced that it will offer $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college undergraduate students. Applicants must be full-time, incoming or continuing students at a technical college or [Read More …]

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires Announces The Releases KINGME P

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Andy and Tyler Carter of Carters Corner in Illinois on the newly released Showbox Sires bull KINGME-P 744HO17422. They discuss KINGME’s dam Noble 695-ET and what type of [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Dairy Cattle Show Entries Now Open

Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 57th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin are now being accepted, exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com. The first entry deadline is September 2 at 11:59 p.m. (CDT). Late entries, [Read More …]

Add Milk! Program Expands in 500 Meijer Stores Across the Midwest

The Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Project titled “Add Milk!” provides a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP participants who purchase nutrient-dense, non-fat and low-fat (1%) milk products, including lactose-free options A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income [Read More …]

AgWest Farm Credit awards $3 million to 52 organizations

Guided by their Local Advisory Committee (LAC), AgWest Farm Credit is proud to award $3,065,050 to 52 organizations in communities throughout the West. As a cooperative, AgWest’s purpose is to champion agriculture by serving as [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Wisconsin Impacted by Tornadoes and Flooding

Agricultural operations in Wisconsin have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes and flooding and the USDA is here to help. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help [Read More …]

Indiana May Milk Production 2023-2024

July 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy herds in Indiana produced 388 million pounds of milk during May, down 0.8 percent from a year ago, according to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Production per cow in Indiana [Read More …]

Export and Domestic Milk Demand Soars While Cheese Stocks Shrink

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 28, 2024 Cheese stocks typically grow throughout the spring, as the flush pushes more cheap milk to cheese processors, and demand ebbs. But this year, spot [Read More …]

Two-Part Series on Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms

Leading experts to provide updates, answer questions on July 10, July 24 episodes The United States Department of Agriculture is expected to release recommendations for reforms to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) in coming [Read More …]

On-Farm Mortality Composting Training Scheduled for July 13th from 10am – 3pm in Bath, NY

Join CCE, Cornell’s Waste Management Institute, and the Weaver Family for a practical overview and approach to on-farm composting of livestock mortalities. Composting is one of the effective, practical ways to dispose of animal carcasses [Read More …]

GROWMARK Becomes New Owner of Grain Facility on Calumet River in Chicago

In a deal that closed Thursday, June 27, with COFCO International, GROWMARK became the sole owner of one of the most influential grain warehouses in the state of Illinois due to its connection with the Chicago [Read More …]

Usjersey to Offer More Than $30,000 In Scholarships/Educational Awards

Monday, July 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Link to apply: https://www.usjersey.com/Portals/0/AJCA/2_Docs/Youth/24-NationalJerseyYouthScholarship.docx The funds will provide financial support for young Jersey owners [Read More …]

DHIA

Rethink how you use your herd health tools

Health-focused herd management tools provide powerful insights to improve cow care and your bottom line. Preventive measures are key to keeping your herd healthy and profitable. But when unforeseen factors like environment, weather or disease [Read More …]

IDFA Regulatory RoundUP

Overview IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference returns this summer with a jam-packed lineup of current and former federal regulatory officials and regulatory experts from IDFA and other organizations serving the food and beverage and nutrition [Read More …]

Why dairy: The first 1,000 days

Let’s work together to provide nutrition that supports global health and wellness, maximizing dairy’s impact on children’s early development for a healthy first 1,000 days and beyond. June is National Dairy Month, a time to [Read More …]

Biting Flies on Dairy Farms Can Spread Bovine Mastitis

July 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Highlights: Bovine mastitis is a potentially fatal condition with myriad known causes, including bacteria. Biting flies may help cause mastitis, but the mechanisms are not well elucidated. Researchers characterized microbial diversity in biting flies and [Read More …]

Adjusting Nutrient Management Plans Due To Excessive Wet Conditions

In nutrient management planning, we are always looking ahead to the future at the time plans are written. It is important to remember that they are plans and that plans can change. This spring, for [Read More …]

Dairy Companies Volunteer to Clean Up Warner Park in Madison, Donate Nutritious Cheese to Second Harvest of Southern Wisconsin

June 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Leaders from dozens of top dairy companies turned out at Madison’s Warner Park yesterday for an afternoon park cleanup organized by the IDFA Foundation and Wild Warner, an organization created to preserve and maintain Warner [Read More …]

UPDATE on DairyVoice Podcast with Olympic Athlete Elle Purrier St. Pierre

Editor’s Note: DairyVoice Podcast Update: Last week, dairy’s favorite olympic runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre advances to 1,500 meter semifinal at U.S. Track & Field Trials. Elle finished first place in her heat in [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Joel Hastings and Mike Opperman Talk About the National Dairy Shrine and Their 75th Anniversary

June 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Joel Hastings returns to DairyVoice to have a conversation with his longtime friend Mike Opperman about an organization that’s important to the dairy industry. The National Dairy Shrine, which is headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Closes Out Dairy Month by Helping Neighbors in Need

40 Feeding America® partner food banks receive significant lactose-free milk donations Prairie Farms Dairy is closing out its National Dairy Month celebration in a big way by making large donations of lactose-free milk gallons to [Read More …]

What’s your marketing plan for beef-on-dairy calves?

Is your farm prepared for future market swings? The recent market has been brighter than bright for dairies selling dairy-beef crossbred calves. It is not unheard of for these day-old calves to bring $600 to [Read More …]

Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Farm Business: Instructor-Guided

Learn basic accounting principles and QuickBooks to run your farm business. This course includes instructor interaction and webinars. The online, instructor-led course teaches you how to set up and maintain your financial records using the [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Employee and Summer Intern

Mason-Faith and Hoover Join the Center’s Team Supporting the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Valerie Mason-Faith as the Risk Education Program Manager to help Pennsylvania’s dairy farm families better understand the [Read More …]

Cornell Cow Convos New Podcast Series

Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY Submit a topic suggestion here This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry [Read More …]

USDA to Begin Accepting Applications for Expanded Emergency Livestock Assistance Program

Help Dairy Producers Offset Milk Loss Due to H5N1 Confirmed H5N1 Positive Test Results Required for Recovery Assistance The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications starting on Monday, July 1 through its [Read More …]

Finalists Selected for 6th Annual Real California Pizza Contest

Eight Chefs to Showcase Innovative Pizzas with Real California Cheeses at Napa Bake-Off Event The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced eight chef finalists in the 2024 Real California Pizza Contest (RCPC) – the [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards $90,000 in Higher Education Scholarships