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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

Celebrate the State’s World-Class Industry, Farmers and Delicious Dairy Foods and Beverages with Milkshake Fans June Milkshake Pop-Up Partners include the Lancaster City Bureau of Police, Renewal by Andersen of Central PA and Weis Markets In [Read More …]

Comparing commercial processing of dairy and plant protein ingredients

This research brief introduces the objectives and methodologies as well as key learnings and implications from a recent study compiling and assessing on a comparative basis how different sources of proteins are isolated, concentrated [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk prices under pressure

The current extended period of milk production growth has so far been the weakest of all such periods since 1996, but downward pressure on prices continues even as inflation ebbs and consumer demand for dairy [Read More …]

Research Proves PCR Technology Outperforms Traditional Culture Testing

New research demonstrates how on-farm milk testing with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology that detects specific DNA fragments outperforms traditional on-farm microbiological culture testing. The results open new horizons for dairy producers to quickly detect [Read More …]

Moo University Webinar to Focus on Progressive Milk Pricing Reform

Milk pricing reform, federal policy and other updates to be covered June 22 The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, June 22 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT with a focus on milk pricing [Read More …]

Challenges and Opportunities of Managing Transition Cows on AMS

Join us for a live webinar on June 1st, 2023, at noon (ET), where we will discuss the challenges and opportunities of managing transition cows on automated milking systems (AMS). Advancements in technology have made [Read More …]

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit Announce Intent to Pursue Merger

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit recently signed a letter of intent (LOI) to merge the two associations. Under the terms of the LOI, each Board unanimously voted to move forward [Read More …]

New York State Department of Labor announces Nearly $150,000 Wage Theft Recovery For Two Dairy Farm Workers

Commissioner Reardon Issues Warning to Unscrupulous Employers The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced a settlement in a wage theft case that resulted in two farm workers receiving nearly $150,000 in back wages. [Read More …]

Early Season Herbicide Injury to Corn