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With Earth Day tomorrow placing a spotlight on environmental stewardship, dairy cooperatives are a critical link in ensuring dairy-farmer leadership in meeting ambitious sustainability goals, said Lindsay Reames, executive vice president of sustainability and external [Read More …]

Dairy Council of CA Awards $5,000 Grant to Centennial Farm

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, has awarded a $5,000 community grant to Centennial Farm in Orange County, California, to enhance the farm’s community-based agriculture, literacy and nutrition programs. “The [Read More …]

6 Simple Ways to Engage Your Farm Employees

We tried something new at the Dairy Summit this year by hosting discussion group sessions on three different topics. One of those topics was employee engagement, and we asked a human resources consultant and a [Read More …]

Distinguished professor edits book on sustainable dairy cattle nutrition

Alexander Hristov, Penn State distinguished professor of dairy nutrition, edited a recently published book, “Advances in Sustainable Dairy Cattle Nutrition,” which focuses on how the dairy sector could reduce the carbon footprint of milk and [Read More …]

Reproduction, Milk Nutrition and Effective Delegation

Dairy producers can interactive discussions with leading research and experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will highlight best practices and new research on some of the most pressing challenges [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show Seeks Promotions Intern for 2023 Show

The All-American Dairy Show and Premier National Junior Events is seeking a Promotions Intern to work with the shows’ advertising committee to provide journalistic coverage of the 2023 show through press releases, social media, and [Read More …]

Judges Named For 2023 All American Jersey Shows

The judges have been selected for The 71st All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the three shows [Read More …]

Fruity Flavors and Inclusions Shine at 2023 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

H-E-B’s ‘Honey Sopapilla’ Declared Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor; ‘Lemon Bar Sandwich’ from DFA Dairy Brands Takes Home Honor of Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty Banana Graham Ice Cream. Smooth Blended Cottage Cheese with Strawberry. [Read More …]

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Animal Agriculture Alliance has updated the Sustainability Impact Report for 2023

The U.S. animal agriculture community has an impressive sustainability story and serves as a global leader. No matter where you sit along the supply chain, we know that you share the same values as today’s [Read More …]

DeLaval committed to making sustainable food production possibleDeLaval, a global leader in dairy innovation, recently published its 2022 Sustainability Report.

DeLaval, a global leader in dairy innovation, recently published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The dairy sector nourishes over six billion people while providing livelihoods to one billion people around the world. In anticipation of Earth [Read More …]

Spring Forage and Drought Stressed Corn Silage

April 24, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Potential corn silage yield and quality reductions have some producers considering harvesting small grain forages early. Producers in Pennsylvania experienced a widespread drought in 2022. Corn silage production has twofold challenges under drought. On one [Read More …]

Milk Production Climbs Slowly

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 21, 2023 With more cows in the barn, milk production climbed, but the increase was far from formidable. Our competitors overseas also reported modest growth. Milk [Read More …]

Rural Americans Call on Congress for Affordable Prescription Drugs

April 24, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Tuesday, the Rural & Agriculture Council of America (RACA) and American Agri-Women (AAW) sent a joint letter to Congressional leaders asking them to preserve the 340B Drug Pricing Program. “The cost of prescription drugs [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery’s Smokey Blue Honored as a 2023 Good Food Awards Winner

The smoked blue cheese made by the Southern Oregon cheesemaker was recognized at the Good Food Foundation’s annual Awards Ceremony in Portland, OR on April 21, 2023 Recognized for its innovative and sustainable approach to [Read More …]

Federal Milk Market Order Reform: Where Are We Now?

Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar Where are we at with Federal Milk Market Order Reform? On Wednesday, April 26 from 12-1 p.m. EST, join us for a special edition of our monthly “Protecting Your [Read More …]

Resources available for California farms affected by flooding

After the driest three years on record, California dairy producers are reeling from storms that have displaced families and cattle, damaged farms and feed supplies, and severely impacted crops being grown to feed the state’s 1.7 million [Read More …]

Here’s What It Truly Means to Be a Farmer-Owned Cooperative — and Why It Matters

April 21, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If cooperatives hadn’t been around for so long, I think they would be considered an amazingly new modern business structure. Cooperatives are formed to provide their members exclusive benefits in the form of buying or [Read More …]

Joel Hastings with Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett have a major announcement to the global breeder industry.

Joel Hastings interviewed Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett for a DairyVoice podcast to be released next Monday (May 1). This exclusive news is huge for the global breeder industry. Take a look at the video [Read More …]

Risk Management Agency Adds Tropical Storm Option to Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index Endorsement

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are pleased the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced the addition of Tropical Storm (TS) coverage as an option to the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsements for [Read More …]

Fight BRD on Three Fronts

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) costs the cattle industry an estimated $900 million annually in death loss, reduced feed efficiency and treatment costs.1 When it comes to BRD, no vaccine or management practice can prevent infection [Read More …]

Don’t Overlook the Opportunities with Small Grain Silage

Data Distillations is published quarterly and utilizes Rock River Laboratory’s vast database of feedstuff information from across the United States, along with our expert team, to share important insights. In an effort to help the [Read More …]

DCHA auction generates $15,000 for scholarship fund

The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) celebrated its heritage and legacy by holding a reunion and auction in conjunction with its annual conference and trade show, held April 11-13, in Prior Lake, Minn. The [Read More …]

USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission to the Netherlands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor launched the first-ever regional agribusiness trade mission to the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Under Secretary Taylor and her delegation of [Read More …]

Apply for Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge by May 12

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report in advance of Earth Day

Sustainability conversation to continue at Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit The Animal Agriculture Alliance released its updated Sustainability Impact Report ahead of Earth Day on April 22. The U.S. farm and food community continues to be [Read More …]

USDA Invests Over $46M in Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which has funded farmer-driven grants and grassroots education programs resulting in [Read More …]

Real California Milk Launches Second Volume In California Freesyle Ad Campaign

In Support of California Dairy California Freestyle: The Remix features music tracks and videos connecting the unique sounds, flavors, and locations of the Golden State Vivid colors, diverse locations and delectable foods made delicious with [Read More …]

A manure digester in Northwest Ohio converts energy stored in cow manure

The Weaver Family: Dairy Farmers from Montpelier, Ohio The Weaver family has been involved in dairy farming for six generations and purchased Bridgewater Dairy in 1998. Chris and his father Leon have grown their farm [Read More …]

USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural Areas

$20 million in Technical Assistance Funding is Available to Plan High-Speed Internet Projects in Rural Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $20 million to deliver broadband technical assistance resources for [Read More …]

Strengthening sustainable livestock systems through animal science