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Wisconsin Farm Bureau wouldn’t be what it is without our most important asset: our members. As a member you provide policy directives that guide us legislatively, feedback on our programming and events that drive our next version and direction [Read More …]

Growing the Rural Bond with Trayton Greenfield

Trayton Greenfield reflects on his 50-year Farm Bureau membership recruitment legacy. Of the 102 years that Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau has been in existence, a familiar face has graced the board for over half that [Read More …]

Karen Jordan, DVM receives National Institute for Animal Agriculture Meritorious Service Award

We’re #DFAProud that Karen Jordan, DVM, a DFA farmer-owner from N.C., recently received the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA)’s Meritorious Service Award. It’s the longest-standing award within the organization and is presented to leaders within animal agriculture [Read More …]

Global dairy market: Price recovery will be slower than expected, but the outlook remains positive

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A recent Rabobank report indicates that the initial surge in dairy prices seen in late 2023 and early 2024 was largely due to a period of restocking at lower prices rather than a robust uptick [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Connie Kuber Talks With Midwest Dairy’s New CEO Corey Scott

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Corey Scott, the new CEO of Midwest Dairy. They discuss Corey’s history, what Midwest Dairy does, and what her top [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson on the final DOL ruling that could impact your employees

May 12, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Department of Labor has issued a final ruling that could impact your employees, both salary and exempt. In this video, Ashlie explains the ruling and how it works. What does this mean for dairy [Read More …]

The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) has awarded 500 endorsements, in addition to 10-year certification, to farmers and landowners across the state.

The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) has awarded 500 endorsements, in addition to 10-year certification, to farmers and landowners across the state. There are currently five MAWQCP endorsements. The integrated pest management, soil [Read More …]

New York dairies hit milestone

More than 20 percent of New York milk assessed for its nutrient footprint. Cornell University’s Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) is helping farmers evaluate their nutrient use through the Cornell whole-farm nutrient mass balance (NMB) tool. This [Read More …]

Insect Update: Three Insect Pests to Consider

A variety of pests are active as the growing season progresses; we will address black cutworm moths, alfalfa weevil, and cereal leaf beetle. As the growing season gains momentum, insect challenges are bubbling up around [Read More …]

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Transferring Farm Operating Assets at Retirement

Retirement means different things to different farmers. For some, retirement is the slow, gradual process of turning over the farming operation to the next generation. For others, retirement may be the immediate sale of operating [Read More …]

Safety Recognition Awards

The annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards program, co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Foods magazine, honors U.S. dairy facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety. Now in its 21st year, the program continues to [Read More …]

Compeer Financial Awards $183k in High School Scholarships

122 high school students receive awards from Compeer Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, has awarded 122 scholarships to graduating high school students across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Each [Read More …]

U.S. and Mexico Dairy Industries Renew Commitment to Cross-Border Cooperation

Leading dairy representatives from the United States and Mexico met this week in Chihuahua, Mexico to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate on mutually beneficial dairy policies. This was the sixth meeting between leading [Read More …]

Judges For The All-American Dairy Show Announced

Meet the nine individuals who will be placing the 60th Anniversary All-American Dairy Show and Premier National Junior Shows taking place this September at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Mike Creek of Hagerstown, [Read More …]

Independent IFCN study confirms smaXtec health management system enables financial advantages for dairy farmers

A recent independent study conducted by the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN) has shed light on the significant economic benefits of utilizing the unique smaXtec bolus technology on dairy farms. The study, which focused on [Read More …]

3 Human Resource Hacks to Take Control of Turnover Today

If you are spending way too much time on hiring new employees, training and retraining, only to keep experiencing the exhaustion of turnover, this episode is for you. Peggy Coffeen’s guest is a higher performer [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Seeking Media Interns For 2024 Event

As the 57th World Dairy Expo approaches, Expo is searching for college students passionate about the dairy industry to be part of the 2024 media team. Four students will be hired to experience the storied event [Read More …]

Dairy Food Safety Alliance Tour & Hybrid Meeting: May 30, 2024

Save the date to join the Dairy Food Safety Alliance on Thursday, May 30 for a tour of Henning’s Cheese, practical presentations on the latest in food safety research and regulatory practices, and a chance [Read More …]

What do you believe is the biggest challenge facing the dairy industry in the future?

Several years ago, there appeared a cartoon in an Indianapolis, Indiana, newspaper. The cartoon showed a small boy and girl looking under a bush and observing a container holding four-quart bottles of milk. The caption [Read More …]

Lueken Dairy Farm, Union Go Dairy Chosen as Featured Farmers at the Indiana State Fair

The Corteva Featured Farmer Program at the Indiana State Fair is designed to celebrate and put a face on Hoosier agriculture by connecting consumers with fellow Hoosiers who grow the food they eat. It is [Read More …]

Feeding Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions

The 32nd annual Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference was held in Fort Wayne, IN, in April, 2024. One of the main areas of focus was dairy sustainability and Dr. Alex Hristov from Penn State University was a [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Companies Donate 53,000 Meals and a Truckload of Milk to Reduce Hunger in Savannah

The IDFA Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated a truckload of milk and $10,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank today to address hunger in the greater Savannah area. The donations were [Read More …]

HitchPin Launches Redesigned iOS App

Revolutionizing the Way Farmers and Ranchers Buy and Sell Agricultural Products and Services HitchPin, the leading online marketplace for the agriculture industry, is proud to announce the release of its completely redesigned iOS app. This [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Accepting Applications to Support Northeast Farmers’ Markets

The application period is now open for Farm Credit East’s Farmers’ Market Grant program. This annual program provides small grants to Northeast farmers’ markets to support their promotion and development efforts. Interested farmers’ markets must [Read More …]

Crop Insurance Provides a Critical ROI for Taxpayers

For nearly 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation has evolved to meet the needs of farmers and consumers alike. Agriculture’s role [Read More …]

Milk: The Better Way to Hydrate

Hydration is of huge importance to many Americans. We are always on the move, and so are our oversized bottles with words of encouragement on the side. We are all trying to do better with [Read More …]

Are Commodity Inventories Impacting Producer Milk Prices?

The most important commodities for pricing producer milk are butter and cheese. Butter prices are very high. Cheese prices are stable, trading within a close range. Butter prices since the start of 2018 have ranged [Read More …]

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Apply Today for Dairy’s Foundation Grants to Support Education, Outreach Efforts

Grants to support programs educating dairy producers, students and communities The application deadline for grants from Dairy’s Foundation is June 1, 2024. Grants of up to $10,000 for new programs to build the skills of [Read More …]

Make the Most of Ag Industry Internships with 2024 PDP Accelerate

Build skills, network to prepare for career in July 24 training session Summer internships provide valuable opportunities for college students to gain real-world experiences and pave the way for job opportunities and success after graduation. [Read More …]

GROWMARK Welcomes 95 Summer Interns