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“NMPF is disappointed that once again dairy farmers, who every day strive to be leaders in environmental stewardship, may need to live under a WOTUS rule that is cumbersome, unclear and overly complicated. Because the [Read More …]

Fluid Milk Consumption Continues Downward Trend, Proving Difficult to Reverse

Fluid cow’s milk has long been a grocery staple for most U.S. households. However, as dietary habits change, individuals are drinking less milk on average. The USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS) Food Availability (Per Capita) Data [Read More …]

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Need for ag workforce solutions remains

Dairy farmers disappointed by lack of ag labor reform Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third-largest dairy cooperative in the country, issued a statement after Congress left any agricultural workforce legislation out of the omnibus spending [Read More …]

Predicting Dry Matter Intake – Comparing New Versus Old Approaches

The Extension dairy team evaluates the ration focused equation. Production perspective: The release of the 2021 Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle – Eighth Revised Edition offers two approaches to estimating dry matter intakes (DMI). One focuses on [Read More …]

Partnership with Western Kentucky University and Holstein Association USA

Collecting and measuring information from thousands of data points throughout a dairy operation is no small feat. Fortunately, today’s advances in on-farm technology make it easier to gain actionable insights into dairy herds. Cainthus by [Read More …]

Precise parlor data is a must for today’s dairy farms

Timely, accurate information is essential to optimize your farm’s potential There’s no doubt dairy farming is in the middle of a data-driven technological revolution. This trend opens new and exciting opportunities in cow care and [Read More …]

Sid Miller to be sworn in to 3rd term as Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Will be sworn in on Tuesday, January 3rd, at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced he will be sworn into office for a third term on Tuesday, January 3rd, at [Read More …]

National Animal Health Laboratory Network

Protecting the American Agriculture System for 20 Years NAHLN is a network of federal, state and university-associated veterinary diagnostic laboratories that provides ongoing disease surveillance; responds quickly to disease events; communicates diagnostic outcomes to decision [Read More …]

On Farm Biosecurity and Mortality Management

January 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Reviewing your on-farm mortality management system and biosecurity practices ensure your farm is ready for emergencies. As we move into the end of the year and winter months, cattle and livestock mortality management should be [Read More …]

New Genetic Leaders at IPS

The December sire summaries resulted in new genetic leaders at International Protein Sires (IPS). “As a result of the recent sire proofs, we are excited with the new group of superior Holstein sires. These new [Read More …]

Harris Beach and Farm Credit East Present H-2B Webinar

Join Harris Beach, PLLC and Farm Credit East for the final webinar in their seasonal business labor and immigration series. This webinar, titled “H-2B: Navigating the Maze,” will be held on Wednesday, January 11, at [Read More …]

Tips for Updating Nutrient Management Plans

January 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Before planting every year, your nutrient management plan needs some tender love and care. It is important to remember that a nutrient management plan is not stagnant. It is a living document that is constantly [Read More …]

Mark Adam selected CentralStar Pioneer Award recipient

The CentralStar Cooperative Board of Directors recently announced Mark Adam of Eaton Rapids, Mich., as the 2022 Pioneer Award recipient. Established in 1977, the Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who, through selfless and dedicated service and [Read More …]

SUNY Morrisville dairy receives herd award for sixth consecutive year

January 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The SUNY Morrisville dairy facility celebrated its 20th anniversary with kudos, receiving a 2022 Progressive Genetics Herd Award. High upon a hill overlooking the SUNY Morrisville campus, students, faculty and staff are working long before [Read More …]

Dairy Shrine Seeks Award Nominations

The Dairy Shrine is seeking nominations for the dairy industry’s most prestigious recognition awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, and Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder. The Guest of Honor is given to an active contemporary dairy [Read More …]

Some no-till crop rotations on dairy farms could benefit from strategic tillage

Herbicides may have negative environmental and human health affects Many no-till growers are reluctant to implement any soil disturbance due to concerns about negative impacts on soil health. However, a new study by a team [Read More …]

DEC issues 2022 Statewide Greenhouse Gas Report

Implements Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of the 2022 Statewide Greenhouse Gas Report. The report details statewide greenhouse gas [Read More …]

Daniela Roland joins Penn State Extension’s Dairy Team

Roland has more than 20 years of experience working with farmers in dairy industry Penn State Extension recently hired Daniela Roland as a dairy educator in Franklin County. Roland has more than 20 years of experience [Read More …]

Forage sorghums growing in High Plains importance

Water-stress climate favors sorghum hybrids Producers in the Texas High Plains are reevaluating the forages they grow because of declining irrigation capacities and increasing forage demands from the region’s dairy herds. The Texas A&M AgriLife [Read More …]

Former White House Press Secretary to headline Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo in downtown Fort Worth

Dana Perino will headline the 2023 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo® in downtown Fort Worth March 24-26 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), the largest and oldest livestock association based in Texas, announced former White [Read More …]

EPA and Army finalize rule establishing definition of WOTUS

Ruling restores essential water protections that were in place prior to 2015 under the Clean Water Act Today [December 30, 2022], the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the [Read More …]

Statement by Secretary Vilsack on FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill

U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement after the U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations [Read More …]

Get INSPIRED at Dairy Forum 2023

Your best (and easiest) New Year’s resolution is to connect with dairy’s top executives, celebrate our industry’s continued growth, and learn from the leading thinkers in business and politics at Dairy Forum 2023. Register today [Read More …]

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