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DARI LLC, a trailblazer in the dairy industry, announces a new taste challenge, “Approve of MOO’V,” supporting Children’s Hospitals in the upper Midwest. To celebrate June Dairy Month, DARI will donate $1 to Children’s Hospital [Read More …]

Dairy’s future found in new markets, new leaders

Dairy’s future will be increasingly global and diverse, as emerging markets increase demand and women take on greater leadership roles in the industry, this year’s chairwoman of the NMPF Young Cooperators program said in a [Read More …]

Bill seeks to strengthen US foreign animal disease response

A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives and senators has introduced legislation that would strengthen federal programs combating destructive foreign animal diseases (FAD) that threaten U.S. livestock. Introduced in the U.S. House and Senate on May [Read More …]

Many MFU priorities passed in 2023 legislative session

Several priorities of Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members were included in bills passed during the final days of the 2023 legislative session, including a public option that will allow farmers to buy into MinnesotaCare starting [Read More …]

Abed Abdo Joins Organic Valley as Chief Financial Officer

Abdo brings two-decade financial leadership tenure and passion for sustainable agriculture and mission-driven organizations to the farmer-owned cooperative. Organic Valley proudly welcomes Abed Abdo as the farmer-owned cooperative’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over [Read More …]

Jackson, Minnesota, Facility to Become Home of Fendt in North America with the Fendt Lodge Customer Experience Center

Opening in 2024, the Fendt Lodge will host customer visits, dealer meetings, product launches, and company events. Fendt’s Rogator applicator and track tractors, as well as other AGCO machinery, are currently manufactured in the Jackson [Read More …]

Mental Health, Discovery Farms Research, Milk Replacer to be Featured on PDPW’s The Dairy Signal

Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will highlight research in several areas key to today’s dairy farmers. Tuesday’s episode will feature mental health research and stress-reduction strategies. Tune in [Read More …]

Transitioning Your Dairy to the Next Generation: Communication

Family business succession planning evolves over time, continual planning and open conversations are key to successful transitions. Many farms have multiple generations involved in the farming operation. Preparing each generation for an upcoming transition of [Read More …]

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Passes 17 Bills To Strengthen America’s Supply Chain

As strong advocates for policies that will bring relief to our dairy industry’s supply chain challenges, we have been in touch regarding bills being considered by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and I [Read More …]

Real California Milk Cheeses Win Big At 2023 California State Fair Cheese Competition

May 30, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cheesemakers that use the Real California Milk seal placed in over ten categories at the California Commercial Cheese Competition held by the California State Fair on May 10, 2023 in Sacramento, Calif. Real California cow’s [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Sackett vs. EPA

“New York Farm Bureau applauds the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sackett vs. EPA to rein in extreme government overreach and the unlawful expansion of the Clean Water Act. We have long said that the [Read More …]

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Wisconsin: Experience A Local Dairy Event

May 30, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Local dairy breakfasts and events have been an iconic part of Wisconsin culture during June Dairy Month for nearly 50 years. Farm breakfasts are family-friendly events for all to enjoy. They offer opportunities for attendees [Read More …]

Time Is Running Out to Be Counted in USDA Agriculture Census

This is your last chance to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture, as there is only one week left to return the questionnaire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will [Read More …]

Virginia Ishler Retiring After a Stellar 36-year Dairy Career at Penn State

Ginny’s work has made a lasting impact on the Pennsylvania dairy industry. Virginia Ishler, known to many as “Ginny” began her Penn State career as an Extension Specialist. Prior to starting at Penn State, she [Read More …]

Re-Evaluating Pasture Utilization

May 30, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dean Kreager, Ohio State University Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Licking County (originally published in Ohio Farmer on-line) Farmland prices continue to rise and so does the value of pastureland. As I listen to discussions [Read More …]

Class III Markets Tumble

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 26, 2023 CME spot whey powder touched a record low on Monday, trading below 26ȼ for the first time in its five-year tenure at the spot [Read More …]

Partnership will build a low carbon ethanol plant in southwest Michigan to add needed biofuel supply and help lower the dairy industry’s carbon footprint.

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Canadian Dairy Distillery announced a joint initiative that will transform a dairy byproduct into the world’s lowest carbon-intensity ethanol, adding to the biofuel supply for cars and trucks. Ontario-based Dairy Distillery [Read More …]

Real California Milk To Showcase Dairy Trends, Sustainability Leadership

At 2023 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show California’s “Street of Dairy” features 20 dairy processors, on-trend culinary dishes in the Real California Kitchen The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of [Read More …]

39th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party to Feature America’s Favorite Treats

Chocolate ice cream, ice cream sandwiches top lists of favorite ice cream flavors and novelties, according to IDFA Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the annual [Read More …]

Food Fights in the Courtroom

May 26, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Annual Litigation Update Food labeling decisions continue to be driven by litigation across the country and not FDA regulations. With each year, new court decisions help shed light on what consumers might reasonably expect from [Read More …]

Three ways to tackle inaccurate dairy data

May 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Accurate animal identification is the foundation for making effective herd management decisions. What’s the big deal if a data point is off here and there? Or a couple of cows are in the wrong pen? [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces Promotions, Including Lindsey Worden as COO

Today, Holstein Association USA, Inc. Chief Executive Officer John M. Meyer stated, “I’m excited and happy to announce ten promotions that will have a positive influence on the Holstein Association USA, Inc. well into [Read More …]

ADC sends letter of support for USDA hearing on NMPF petition

“Our farmers agree the Class I mover should be restored to the ‘higher of’ as soon as possible.” American Dairy Coalition sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking USDA to grant a hearing [Read More …]

DCRC names University of Missouri graduate student as DCRC Scholar

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) selected Isabella Sellmer Ramos, a master’s degree student at the University of Missouri, as the 2023 DCRC Scholar. As the award recipient, Ramos earned an expense-paid trip to attend [Read More …]

Entries Open for 2023 World Forage Analysis Superbowl

Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America. The 2023 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award over [Read More …]

USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). This facility, which offers the [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Announces 90th Anniversary Celebration

The Southern Oregon cheesemaker will host several events to commemorate its local history on the Autumnal Equinox weekend, Sept. 22-24 In 1933, a small creamery opened its doors in Southern Oregon, creating jobs and supporting [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Plans 2023 June Dairy Month Events