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New research from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University finds that dairy producers overtreat cows diagnosed with non-severe cases of clinical mastitis, which increases farm costs and loss of milk. Pamela Ruegg, [Read More …]

USDA Launches Program to Support Agricultural Employers and Farmworkers

The Biden Administration today announced that agricultural employers can begin to apply for a pilot program designed to improve the resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain by addressing workforce challenges farmers and ranchers [Read More …]

61st Farm Science Review Brings Agricultural Innovation, Education and Exploration to the Midwest

September 25, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than 116,786 attendees made the trip to the Molly Caren Agricultural Center this week for the 61st annual Farm Science Review and left with new products, new ideas and new connections. The three-day farm [Read More …]

CME Spot Butter Soars

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 22, 2023 CME spot butter soared an astounding 28.25ȼ this week and closed right at the $3 mark. Exports are out of the question, but domestic [Read More …]

John Deere and DeLaval form Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Milk Production

John Deere and DeLaval have joined efforts to create the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC), a digital ecosystem to help dairy farmers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their operations. The ecosystem will be open for [Read More …]

Cover Crop Seeding Rates

September 25, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Fine tuning cereal rye seeding rates: Cash- vs. Cover-crop. October is cover crop seeding season across the Commonwealth. Cereal rye remains an important dual-purpose cover crop in the region due to its winter hardiness, nitrogen [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Report – 9-22-23

The Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing in Carmel, Indiana only met three days this week because the venue where the hearing is held was not available on Thursday and Friday. On Monday, the processors, [Read More …]

Latest Transparency Research: Transparency As The Currency Of Trust

250+ attendees | 20+ speakers | 10+ learning & workshop sessions Are you Transparent Enough? Transparency is no longer optional. Join stakeholders from across the food supply chain to explore the challenges and opportunities of [Read More …]

It’s Time to Open New Markets for U.S. Food and Ag

The United States has not entered into a new trade agreement opening an overseas market to U.S. food and agricultural products in over a decade. This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting that [Read More …]

Fonterra’s profit more than doubles on demand for dairy ingredients, shares rise

New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-Operative Group (FCG.NZ) on Thursday reported a more than doubled annual profit on strong margins from its cheese and protein portfolio, and declared a higher final dividend, sending its shares higher. The world’s biggest [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Celebrates National Farmer’s Day

National Farmer’s Day is October 12 and The Dairy Alliance, a leader in the dairy industry in raising awareness about the nutritional advantages of milk, is celebrating with Live Virtual Farm Tours. The tours will take [Read More …]

Dairy from Farm to School

Teaching students where their food comes from is a fundamental step in the development of healthy eating habits. Dairy foods can play a unique role in Farm to School efforts because they are made year-round [Read More …]

California enlists governments around the world in pledge to reduce methane emissions

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is taking its climate action around the world and launching a new pledge to cut global methane emissions. NEW YORK – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California is launching a new [Read More …]

USDA Provides $5 Million in Second Round of Payments to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a second round of payments for dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP), providing an additional $5 million to help dairy producers mitigate market [Read More …]

Grants Available to Pair PA Dairy Farms With Professional Consultants in 7 Areas

The Center’s Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Program Is Now Open The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for the Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Grant Program for the 2023-24 year. Through the grant program, [Read More …]

DBIA Fall Update: Grant Deadline and World Dairy Expo

A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants and Dairy Industry Impact Grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern [Read More …]

Leadership Boot Camp Training Series

The Leadership Boot Camp Training Series is hosted by the Promotion and Education Committee and serves as a fast-paced, challenging, one-day training session. Boot Camp gives Farm Bureau members the opportunity to get leadership development [Read More …]

Yogurt may be the next go-to garlic breath remedy

Study finds proteins in particular have strong deodorizing effect It turns out yogurt may have a previously unknown benefit: eliminating garlic odors. A new study conducted in a lab – with follow-up human breath tests [Read More …]

Potential spoilage microbe found in microfiltered milk

A new filtration process that aims to extend milk’s shelf life can result in a pasteurization-resistant microbacterium passing into fluid milk if equipment isn’t properly cleaned early, Cornell food scientists have found. Microfiltration – a [Read More …]

Hannaford becomes first major supermarket to join Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership

Hannaford “Local Matters” campaign highlights, supports local organic dairy farms in New England and New York Hannaford Supermarkets has become the first supermarket to join a major effort to support organic dairy farms facing challenges [Read More …]

Marketing, Branding and Labeling Consultant Grants

If you’re a value-added dairy business looking to build your brand, develop an effective label, create a marketing plan, and identify appropriate strategies to increase product sales and consumer access, consider applying for this NEW Marketing, Branding [Read More …]

CentralStar announces paid internship opportunities for summer 2024

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, is announcing the opening of several paid-internship positions for summer of 2024. “These opportunities cater to students passionate about the agricultural industry and offer [Read More …]

2024 On-Farm Internship Program Now Open for Applications for Students & Host Farms

College Students and High School Graduates Can Apply for an Internship and Dairy Farms Can Apply to Host an Intern Undergraduate students, high school graduates, and host farms are encouraged to apply for the 2024 [Read More …]

Hands-On Workshops, Cutting Edge Research on Tap for 2023 PDPW Calf Care Connection

Each daily program will be simultaneously translated into Spanish Getting calves off to the right start and using data to track progress will be the focus of the 2023 Calf Care Connection workshops presented by [Read More …]

USDA Announces Date for the 100th Agricultural Outlook Forum

USDA’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Cultivating the Future” will take place on February 15-16, 2024, at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The forum is USDA’s longest-running and largest public event and aims [Read More …]

Complete Navel Care: It’s Not Just About Navel Dip!

Respiratory disease, joint ill, hernia surgery – these are all potential and expensive outcomes of umbilical, or navel, infections in dairy calves. The umbilical cord is the vital link providing nutrition to the fetus as [Read More …]

EPA Resolves Longstanding Litigation to Protect Endangered Species, Ensure Pesticides That Feed and Fuel America Remain Available