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Process for virtual dairy farmer participation included American Dairy Coalition applauds the USDA notice of public rulemaking through a national hearing for all Federal Milk Marketing Orders, set to begin August 23 in Carmel, Indiana. [Read More …]

Timely Water Reading

For those interested in digging into other water news, I’m sharing these articles from the Family Farm Alliance and California Policy Center. Senate ENR Water and Power Subcommittee to Hear Testimony on Western Water BillsCourtesy of the Family Farm [Read More …]

Inaugural George Miller Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Kylie Konyn

July 24, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The first George Miller Memorial Scholarship was presented to Kylie Konyn of Escondido, California during the 2023 National Holstein Convention in Lexington, Kentucky. Kylie received her $1,000 scholarship during the Junior Awards Luncheon on June [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Keep Climbing

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 21, 2023 Like the mercury in Phoenix, the dairy markets just kept climbing this week, and the heat wave began in the most unlikely of places. [Read More …]

PA Department of Agriculture On Discarding Dove Song Dairy Brand Raw Goat Milk

July 24, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Agriculture Department Warns Consumers to Discard Dove Song Dairy Brand Raw Goat Milk Products Due to Possible Contamination The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that consumers should immediately discard raw goat milk sold from [Read More …]

2021 EPA Emissions Inventory Demonstrates Agriculture’s Continuing Advancements in Sustainability

The Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks has been published annually by the Environmental Protection Agency since 1990. It provides an annual estimate of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions sources in the U.S. as well [Read More …]

Navigating Farm Stress Resources

Farming is a stressful profession. Learn about the available resources for farm community members experiencing stress. Does this sound familiar? You just invested a large amount of money in your farm operation and now the [Read More …]

Transparency As The Currency Of Trust

Watch for registration info coming soon! Join CFI and leaders from across the food system for CFI’s Transparency Summit Nov. 14-15 at Loew’s Chicago O’Hare Hotel. You will discover how food system stakeholders can integrate [Read More …]

Dairy farmers top $1 billion in losses from the 2018 farm bill change in how Class I fluid milk is priced

ADC is asking legislators: Restore the previous ‘higher of’ pricing method as soon as possible. While the dairy industry awaits Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s decision on petitions for a national Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing, [Read More …]

USDA Under Secretary Moffitt Leads U.S. Delegation to UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment in Rome

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt will lead the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome, Italy, July 24-26, accompanied by leaders [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Awarded $250,000 Grant From Legacy Health Endowment in Support of Nutrition Security in the First 1,000 Days of Life

To support its efforts to improve nutrition security during the earliest stages of life, Dairy Council of California is thrilled to partner with Community Health Centers of America on a $250,000 grant awarded by the Legacy [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance updates reports covering animal rights extremist connections and tactics

Groups bring in more than $800 million in income annually; 539 attacks targeted agriculture in 2022 Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released two reports detailing the interconnectedness of the animal rights movement, as well as [Read More …]

KDA Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

The beauty of Kansas agriculture has been celebrated throughout the state’s ag industry, and we encourage photographers to capture that beauty and share it with others through the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s annual photo contest. [Read More …]

National Jersey Leadership Named at Annual Meetings

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 23 and 24, 2023 in LaCrosse, Wis. [Read More …]

The Holstein Foundation Contests Provide Opportunities for Growth and Fun at the National Junior Holstein Convention

Young dairy enthusiasts from across the country recently put their dairy knowledge to the test during the Holstein Foundation’s national youth competitions. The contests were held in Lexington, Kentucky as part of the 2023 National [Read More …]

New Ag One president connects industry to students

It takes keen insight and critical thinking to understand the vast Central Valley agricultural ecosystem. Roger Isom, an electrical engineering alumnus from Fresno State, has interlinked it with the government, labor force and education over [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2024 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15, 2023. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance [Read More …]

Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP)

The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) was created to assist certified organic dairy producers facing a unique set of challenges in recent years, including higher costs attributed to the pandemic and drought conditions across [Read More …]

Precision technology, machine learning lead to early diagnosis of calf pneumonia

Wearable sensors, automatic feeders yield clues about onset of bovine respiratory disease Monitoring dairy calves with precision technologies based on the “internet of things,” or IoT, leads to the earlier diagnosis of calf-killing bovine respiratory [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson Discusses Employee Benefits

Ashlie Johnson with with Brooke Human Resource Solutions talks about dairy employer requirements for employee benefits. Ashlie is an accomplished HR Manager and Consultant with Brooke Human Resource Solutions. She has over 20 years of [Read More …]

Visit Suny Morrisville’s Dairy Operation During Open Farm Day

SUNY Morrisville’s Arnold R. Fisher Dairy Complex is among farms throughout Madison County that will open its doors and showcase its facility to the public during Open Farm Day on Saturday, July 29. Open Farm [Read More …]

USDEC executive recognized for global contributions to cheese industry

Angélique Hollister’s honor from the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers bolsters the growing awareness and reputation of U.S. cheeses worldwide. Angélique Hollister, Senior Vice President of Global Cheese Marketing at USDEC, has been honored by the Guilde [Read More …]

National FFA Names 2023 Star Finalists

The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2023 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. The American Star [Read More …]

Holstein Foundation Contests Provide Opportunities for Growth and Fun at the National Junior Holstein Convention