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On World Milk Day, what better way to celebrate than raising a glass of milk to toast dairy farmers? At Dairy One, we are in the business of helping dairy farmers with producing this versatile [Read More …]

USDA Extends Application Deadline for Revenue Loss Programs to July 14

June 2, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nine Partner Organizations to Provide Assistance with ERP Phase Two Applications The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: An in-depth discussion on technology and its impact on dairy labor efficiency

Mike Opperman with Black Dirt Communications hosts this episode of DairyVoice and he talks about technology and its impact on labor efficiency. The episode is a panel, including Stephanie Schroeder from Waikato Milking Systems, Tomas [Read More …]

Penn State’s 2023 Ag Progress Days on tap for Aug. 8-10

Planning is well underway for Penn State’s 2023 Ag Progress Days exposition, which will be held Aug. 8-10 in Centre County. Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences, the expo is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy Celebrates World Milk Day and National Dairy Month by Donating Milk to Area Food Banks

Hiland Dairy is kicking off World Milk Day on June 1 and National Dairy Month in June by partnering with 15 Feeding America® network food banks across a six-state area. The food banks will receive [Read More …]

What is a Milking Evaluation and How Can it Help Improve Milk Quality?

The Penn State Extension Dairy Team offers milking evaluations to help dairy producers improve their milk quality and identify issues that could be contributing to an increased Somatic Cell Count (SCC). The number of somatic [Read More …]

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National Mastitis Council calls for Scholar applicants

Graduate students will earn trip to NMC Annual Meeting in Dallas The National Mastitis Council (NMC) Scholars program offers at least four travel scholarships for full-time graduate students interested in controlling mastitis, promoting udder health [Read More …]

Support the Next Generation Through Your Everyday Feed Purchase

Submit Your Bids for Up to $5,000 Worth of Purina Dairy Feed Products If you want to support the next generation of dairy through your everyday feed purchase, submit your bid in the “Feed for the [Read More …]

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers To “Snack Happy”

The Return Of Retail Campaign Highlighting Dairy Snacks For Summer The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer snacking with Real California dairy products. Snacking has [Read More …]

Submissions open for 16th annual Indiana agriculture photo contest

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 16th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest during the month of June. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and [Read More …]

Amplimune an alternative for herd health as FDA further restricts antibiotics

As the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) heads toward full implementation of its plan for supporting veterinary antimicrobial stewardship, NovaVive Inc. offers an antibiotic alternative for cattle. Amplimune® is an emulsion of mycobacterium cell [Read More …]

California Dairy Families Partner with Raley’s Food For Families and Local Shoppers to Support Milk for Families in Need

Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross Joins Kickoff of Giving Gallons at Raley’s Freeport in Sacramento One in 5 Californians — that’s about 8 million people — currently struggle with food insecurity. California’s dairy farm families [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Hires New Employee and Summer Intern

June 1, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Hess and Anderson Join the Center’s Team of Eight Employees to Support the Dairy Industry The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Allen Hess as the Customer Relations Specialist to support dairy farmers, educators, and [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Awards $210,000

Helps Dairy Producers Enhance Efficiency & Cow Comfort The Dairy Excellence Grants Were Awarded to 42 Dairy Producers From 23 PA Counties The Center for Dairy Excellence recently awarded a collective total of $210,000 to [Read More …]

New study discovers human interaction may reduce calves’ stress during important life stage

June 1, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a new study published in the journal “JDS Communications,” scientists at the University of Florida have discovered that human interaction with calves helps to reduce abnormal oral behaviors and increase rest during early life. [Read More …]

USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0119.23 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov

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 …]

The Better Safer Canadian campaign focuses on three key message

Animal Health Canada Announces Updated CLT Training Program For Livestock Transporters Animal Health Canada (“AHC”) today announced a significant update to its Canadian Livestock Transport (“CLT”) certification program, a comprehensive training course for livestock and poultry transporters, [Read More …]

Focus on Mental Health in Agriculture Continues

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, the Kansas Department of Agriculture reminds all those in the Kansas agriculture community that mental health needs to be a priority all year round. As farmers [Read More …]

Planting the Seeds for Success at Farm Science Review 2023

Planting season is underway across Ohio and the midwest, and the Farm Science Review staff is hard at work preparing for this year’s show. The annual farm show is set to take place Sept. 19-21 [Read More …]

NIAA Graduates Animal Agriculture Leaders

The first cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed the 16-month program. The inaugural class of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed their 16-month leadership training [Read More …]

Right to Repair Momentum Continues with Michigan Bill Introduction

Momentum continues to build in the Right to Repair movement! This week, Chair of the House Agriculture Committee in Michigan, Reggie Miller (D-31), introduced the “Agricultural Equipment Repair Act” HB 4673. The bill would ensure farmers [Read More …]

DARI LLC, Creators of MOO’V High Protien Low Sugar Beverage, Announces Taste Challenge to Benefit Children’s Hospitals

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