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Available in English and Spanish Language Uterine Diseases: Calling Things by Their Names – Accurate Disease Definition will cover important concepts regarding having accurate disease definitions in dairy farms in order to properly monitor uterine diseases [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY seeks farm partners for new project

Project will study greenhouse gas emissions from manure storage PRO-DAIRY Dairy Environmental Systems (DES) is seeking farm partners for a study of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from manure storage sites. The project aims to improve GHG emission estimates [Read More …]

Milk your corn silage for all it’s worth

Plan harvest right to make the most of this forage for the coming year Corn silage is a staple in dairy and beef animal diets across the United States, providing valuable nutrients for growth and [Read More …]

Sun Genomics and NZMP Expand Partnership to Uncover Added Health Benefits of Precision Probiotics

August 1, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Building on a Successful Pilot Study, the Two Companies are Further Validating the Link Between Gut Health and Happiness Sun Genomics, creator of Floré, the world’s only fully customized precision probiotic, and NZMP, the ingredient-solutions brand by [Read More …]

Bulls and Bears Square Off and Fight for Control

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 29, 2022 The bulls and bears squared off in Chicago this week, and the dairy markets lurched this way and that as the two sides fought [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $900,000 for Technical Assistance Providers to Expand Access to Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces $900,000 in grants are being awarded for technical assistance providers (TAPs) to expand access to the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (HRGP) [Read More …]

Jeff Ziegler Receives Award for Meritorious Service from USJersey

Jeff Ziegler, Ostrander, Ohio, received the Award for Meritorious Service given by the American Jersey Cattle Association and the National All-Jersey Inc. in ceremonies June 24, 2022, during the association’s 154th Annual Meeting in Portland, [Read More …]

Bill and Marion Barlass Receive Jersey Distinguished Service Award

Bill and Marion Barless, Janesville, Wis received the Distinguished Service Award given by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) in ceremonies June 24, 2022, during the association’s 154th Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. [Read More …]

AFT releases 2023 Farm Bill advocacy platform

Protecting land from development, combating climate change, enabling new farmers American Farmland Trust released its 2023 Farm Bill advocacy platform on July 26 as part of a virtual event. The platform consists of a series [Read More …]

Jeff and Alta Mae Core Receive USJersey Master Breeder Award from USJersey

Jeff and Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., received the Master Breeder Award given by the American Jersey Cattle Association in ceremonies June 25, 2022, during the association’s 154th Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. [Read More …]

Berks County Dairy Producer Gives an Honest Look at Transition Planning Process

When Jared Kurtz of Kurtland Farms in Berks County, Pa. made the decision to return to his family’s dairy farm more than six years ago, they began broaching the topic of transition planning. With Jared [Read More …]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $401 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Areas

July 29, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Funding Will Provide High-Speed Internet Access to 31,000 People and Businesses in 11 States with More on the Way from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced [Read More …]

Connie Kuber Discusses Mental Health on the Farm With Monica Kramer McConkey & Amanda Borkowski

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, host Connie Kuber of Sealpro talks with Monica Kramer McConkey, Rural Mental Health Counselor of Eyes on the Horizon Consulting and Amanda Borkowski of the Dairy Girl Network. They [Read More …]

New Cornell Cooperative Extension Spanish videos

Spanish video series complements Understanding and Mitigating Lameness programming A series of videos created in Spanish by Cornell Cooperative Extension staff complements the recent Understanding and Mitigating Lameness program. El Manejo del Recorte de Pezuñas [Read More …]

DBIA to launch new round of Dairy Business Builder Grants in September

Application materials for the Dairy Business Builder grants will be made available September 19, 2022 A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants is coming in September 2022 for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, [Read More …]

Milk your corn silage for all it’s worth

Plan harvest right to make the most of this forage for the coming year Corn silage is a staple in dairy and beef animal diets across the United States, providing valuable nutrients for growth and [Read More …]

Livestreamed Farmfest forums on farm bill, ag outlook

Minnesota Farmfest is a farm trade show, Aug. 2-4 in Redwood County, Minn. National farm and ranch leaders will gather at Minnesota Farmfest Aug. 2-3 to discuss the farm bill, the outlook for agriculture in [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA commend dairy provision in child nutrition bill, will work to protect access to nutritious dairy

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following joint statement today on the House Education and Labor Committee’s passage of the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act, a bill [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Commend Dairy Provision in Child Nutrition Bill

Will Work to Protect Access to Nutritious Dairy The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following joint statement today on the House Education and Labor Committee’s passage [Read More …]

Recording Available: Dairy Market Outlook Webinar

If you missed today’s webinar with Jayne Sebright and Beverly Hampton Phifer, the recording is now available. Jayne reviewed the latest data and updates about the milk marketplace and welcomed Beverly Hampton Phifer, Director of Animal [Read More …]

5 Fun Facts about the Butter Cow Display

In the heat of the summer, one of Ohio’s coolest traditions takes shape year after year. In the early 1900s, butter sculpting contests were held at the Ohio State Fair and sponsored by The Ohio [Read More …]

Miner Institute to host Open House August 6!

Event will showcase modern agriculture, offer plenty of fun for families Come learn about the research, education, and demonstration programs at Miner Institute at our Open House on Saturday, Aug. 6 from noon to 4 [Read More …]

Dairy farmers to Congress: Risk management programs critical

Dairy farmer voices critical to crafting federal farm programs that serve the nation On July 25, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended farmers from member cooperatives who are speaking up for dairy’s needs at [Read More …]

INFB promotes ag at 2022 Indiana State Fair

Popular events and sponsorships return amid construction on new facility Indiana Farm Bureau will once again support agriculture at this year’s Indiana State Fair. The sponsored events and programming showcase INFB’s commitment to youth in [Read More …]

Grain storage hazards the focus of Ag Progress Days farm safety demonstrations

Free health screenings, pesticide safety trainings also available Visitors to the Farm Safety Demonstration Area at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 9-11, can learn about the hazards of flowing grain in confined-space grain storages and [Read More …]

The Threat Cockroaches Pose to Your Operation

Cockroaches may seem like a harmless, unsightly nuisance, but for a major operation like yours, they carry so much more of a threat. Cockroaches are notorious for spreading a range of diseases, as both a [Read More …]

Wisconsin Wins Quarter of All Awards at ACS (American Cheese Society) Competition

Wisconsin cheese, butter and yogurt makers win the most awards of any state, totaling more than one-fourth (26%) of all awards at the 2022 American Cheese Society Judging and Competition in Portland, Ore. That’s twice [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Names Kevin O’Donnell as Senior Vice President of Sustainability

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) today announced the appointment of Kevin O’Donnell as the Cooperative’s new senior vice president, sustainability. In this role, Kevin will be responsible for steering DFA’s sustainability activities and evolving the [Read More …]

IDFA’s ESG Learning Series, Session 1: ESG Overview