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As we gear up for another Stakeholders Summit here at the Animal Agriculture Alliance, I want to take a moment to share an exciting personal update with all of you. Earlier this year, I got [Read More …]

DCHA webinar showcases ‘Building Better Beef Crosses Starts on Day 1’

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) May 22 webinar features “Building Better Beef Crosses Starts on Day 1.” Olivia Genther-Schroeder, Purina Animal Nutrition, will lead this free, one-hour educational offering, which starts at 12 p.m. [Read More …]

May Is Mental Health Month, Resources Available

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is not often something farmers want to talk about or are even willing to admit could be a challenge for us. As dairy farmers, we inheritably [Read More …]

DCRC webinar, presented in Spanish, focuses on genomics and cow health

“Effective use of genomics to improve dairy cow health and fertility” (Uso eficaz de la genómica para mejorar la salud y fertilidad de vacas lecheras), presented in Spanish, headlines the May 30 Dairy Cattle Reproduction [Read More …]

DCHA Webinar: Building Your Mental Health Toolbox

Join Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar set for May 7, at 12:00 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Ashley Machado will lead this free, one-hour educational offering. During this webinar, Machado will [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on House and Senate Farm Bill Frameworks

“Dairy farmers are heartened that today, both House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-PA, and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, each released documents providing an overview of their farm bill priorities and [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces 2024 Executive Committee Officers

The California Milk Advisory Board is pleased to announce the officers of the 2024 Executive Committee. The Newly elected 2024 officers of the California Milk Advisory Board Executive Committee are (top row, left to right): Member-at-Large [Read More …]

Farm Credit Mid-America announces the candidates running for its 2024 Board of Directors and 2025 Nominating Committee

Farm Credit Mid-America announced the candidates running for its Board of Directors and 2025 Nominating Committee. Customer-owners with voting stock in the financial services cooperative that serves farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, [Read More …]

Alltech to distribute and sell Agolin® direct in the U.S. and Canada, partner with Feedworks USA

Alltech, a global leader in agriculture and animal nutrition, is pleased to announce that the company will serve as the primary importer and distributor of Agolin® products in the United States and Canada beginning May 1, 2024. [Read More …]

Your Support Needed to Add Cheese, Yogurt, and Whole Milk to Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects!

Michael Dykes is asking you to sign on to a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson expressing our industry support for expanding the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects (HFMIP) to include cheese, yogurt, and all varieties [Read More …]

A Winemaking Byproduct Can Reduce Dairy Cattle Emissions

Low-Cost Wine Industry Additive Improved Feed Efficiency and Milk Quality California’s wine industry could play a role in reducing methane emissions from dairy cattle. Researchers at University of California, Davis, added fresh grape pomace left [Read More …]

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New research examines the effects of a plant-based feed additive on organic dairy cow methane emissions, as well as milk composition and quantity

Key Research Finding Supplementing Agolin Naturu, a blend of essential oils in the diet of organic dairy cows improves feed efficiency and reduces methane, which is produced through belching following enteric fermentation (a digestive process that [Read More …]

APHIS Bolsters Animal Disease Traceability in the United States

Today, by amending and strengthening its animal disease traceability regulations for certain cattle and bison, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is putting in place the technology, [Read More …]

US to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows

The U.S. government said on Monday it is collecting samples of ground beef at retail stores in states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows for testing, but remains confident the meat supply is [Read More …]

Nominees Announced for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 13 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Eight districts are up for election [Read More …]

Joint NEDPA and New York Farm Bureau Webinar on HPAI in Dairy Cows

Noon EST | May 2, 2024 The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus remains a concern for New York farmers who are looking to protect their livestock while also maintaining consumer confidence of the food supply. This [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for the 7th Annual ODPA Golf Outing

ODPA invites you to attend our annual golf outing Friday, June 28 at the Pines Golf Club in Orrville to raise funds for ODPA’s advocacy initiative and the ODP PAC. Registration begins at 8:00 am with a light breakfast, and the opportunity to [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Support Agricultural Education

Farm Credit East recently awarded $33,000 in scholarships to support 22 Northeast educators’ attendance at Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) institutes this summer. CASE institutes provide educators with training and resources to teach CASE [Read More …]

Kansas Responds to Concerns about HPAI in Dairy Cattle

FDA Studies Confirm Safety of Pasteurized Milk The Kansas Department of Agriculture has been actively working with the Kansas dairy industry to respond to the nationwide concerns due to the discovery of highly pathogenic avian [Read More …]

How Good Can We Get? with Megan Schrupp, DVM, NexGen Dairy

“How good can we get?” That’s a question high-performers ask themselves and the teams they lead every single day. It’s also a question Megan Schrupp, DVM, at NexGen Dairy in Eden Valley, Minnesota, uses to push the [Read More …]

Graeter’s Unveils Limited-Edition Mystery Ice Cream Pack: An Exciting Blind Tasting Experience

May 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Exclusive Six Pack of Brand’s Upcoming Summer Bonus Flavors Available to the Public at Graeters.com Graeter’s Ice Cream, family-owned craft ice cream maker since 1870, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest creation, the Mystery Tasting [Read More …]

Dairy Aisle Reinvention

ADA North East works to engage shoppers by bringing clarity and organization to different shopping segments in the dairy aisle. Many grocers have updated produce sections to include farmer imagery, meat sections to clearly label [Read More …]

How This Dairy Manager Slayed the Time-Consuming Data Monster

May 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If data has turned into the time-consuming monster that is stealing your focus, delaying decisions and dragging down your progress, you will want to keep listening because Peggy has something important that could change the [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Wins 2024 Good Food Award for Touvelle Cheese

May 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Renowned Oregon cheesemaker Rogue Creamery has been honored with a 2024 Good Food Award for its Touvelle Cheese. This prestigious accolade recognizes the creamery’s commitment to innovative and sustainable cheesemaking practices. Out of nearly 2,000 [Read More …]

How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores

Sub-title at top of article: What the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers What are viral fragments of avian flu, and can they pose risks to people? It’s [Read More …]

Producer Review Board Meeting This Week

The Producer Review Board (PRB) will be meeting Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Tulare County Ag Commissioner’s office, 4437 S Laspina Street, Tulare, CA. On the agenda are some updates on the Quota Administration Program, consideration [Read More …]

New York Governor Hochul Announces Record Investment in Agricultural Stewardship Programs

Fiscal year 2025 budget provides nearly $82 million for programs that assist farms to implement environmentally sustainable best practices, protect soil and water quality, and reduce greenhouse gases Announces $28.75 million is now available for [Read More …]

USDA Shares HPAI Federal Order Guidance

Earlier today, USDA shared the following resources regarding the Federal Order to assist with developing a baseline of critical information and limiting the spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle. Frequently Asked Questions APHIS Requirements and [Read More …]

T.C. Jacoby: Our pre-ADPI outlook and thoughts on 2024