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Dairy Council of California and Let’s Eat Healthy support free summer meals As schools let out for the summer, childhood hunger does not take a vacation. Summer can be a time when millions of California [Read More …]

The Dairy Signal: Heifer nutrition, barn microclimates and beef checkoff update

PDPW presents webinars with experts for dairy producers for learning, interaction Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature experts sharing new information about heifer nutrition, animal welfare and [Read More …]

KDA Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

Kansas agriculture has a beauty like no other and we strive to acknowledge and appreciate it throughout the state. You can show us the true beauty of the state’s ag industry through the Kansas Department [Read More …]

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Sign up now open for the 2022 College Aggies Online scholarship competition, kicking off September 12

June 13, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Collegiate clubs and students invited to build their resumes while competing for scholarships The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently announced that its annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program will return this fall, kicking off September [Read More …]

The Butter Market Sprints Uphill

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 10, 2022 The butter market illustrates the conundrum that besets much of the dairy complex. Stocks are relatively low and production is falling seasonally. Milk [Read More …]

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Plan Ahead and Purchase World Dairy Expo Admission Passes Online

The countdown for the 55th World Dairy Expo is on as there are only four months left until the global dairy industry meets once again in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to a new schedule, [Read More …]

IDFA Supports the Nomination of Doug McKalip to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

Becky Rasdall, Vice President of Trade Policy and International Affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA), released the following statement today on President Biden’s intent to nominate Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in [Read More …]

Dairy supports nomination of Doug McKalip for Chief Ag Negotiator

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) – representing America’s dairy farmers, exporters and manufacturers – today offered their support and praise for President Biden’s selection of Doug McKalip [Read More …]

Four students begin on-farm internships on progressive dairy farms

Internships provide on-farm learning experiences to next generation of dairy Four college students who are pursuing careers in dairy production recently began on-farm summer internships on progressive dairy farms in Pennsylvania and beyond. The [Read More …]

Kicking off first week of Dairy Month

Providing up to $1.5 million for Masters Gallery Foods expansion Gov. Tony Evers kicked off the first week of Dairy Month, visiting with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural [Read More …]

Agribusiness course joins cattle industry, animal health officials

Focus is agribusiness operational concerns, business continuity related to animal disease outbreaks A new Texas A&M AgriLife course hosted by the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases, IIAD, is providing executive-level state animal health officials, SAHOs, with important insights [Read More …]

USDA Invests in New HBCU Agribusiness Innovation Center at NC A&T State University

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $1.92 million investment to establish an Agriculture Business Innovation Center at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NC A&T) State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) [Read More …]

Agoro Carbon Alliance Distributed More Than $9 Million to Farmers and Ranchers Across the U.S.

June 10, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One-year post launch, the company reflects on its success Agoro Carbon Alliance has distributed more than $9 million in payments to U.S. farmers and ranchers in its first year, carving a unique position in the [Read More …]

Don Schindler and Scott Wallin discuss the importance of social media to the dairy industry

Don Schindler, Senior Vice President of Digital Initiatives and Scott Wallin, Vice President of Industry Media Relations, both at at Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), spend a few minutes talking about the importance of social media to [Read More …]

Wustenberg comes out of retirement to help ImmuCell’s commercial team launch novel subclinical mastitis treatment Re-Tain®

ImmuCell Corporation is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Wustenberg, a veterinarian and seasoned industry professional with extensive milk-quality experience on both dairy producer and processor sides has come out of early retirement to [Read More …]

Dairy Revenue Protection – June 2022

Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is a risk management tool for U.S. dairy producers. Set a floor on market prices when the time is right. Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is an insurance program for U.S. dairy [Read More …]

Plan now to attend Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

Three locations to offer daylong programs Penn State Extension’s Youth Dairy Day has expanded into Youth Dairy and Livestock Day. This free program is open for youth ages 8 to 18 and is being offered [Read More …]

Growing Great People: Workshop for Dairy Farmers

Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer Cornell Ag Workforce Development and the regional Cornell Cooperative Extension teams are offering a series of hands-on regional training workshops “Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers. Become an [Read More …]

Facility Factors Related to Automatic Milking Systems

The AMS is a complete, coordinated system that impacts housing, feeding and overall dairy herd management. Adoption of automatic milking systems (AMS) continues to gain popularity on dairy farms. The AMS removes routine, intensive and [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment plummets as production costs skyrocket

Barometer dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to its lowest level since April 2020, down 22 points in May to a reading of 99. Agricultural [Read More …]

AgFest starts June 10-18 in Stockton

Event features jr. livestock shows and auction The San Joaquin AgFest Junior Livestock Show and Auction will take place June 10-18, 2022 at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. All San Joaquin County 4-H, Grange, and [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Do Not Leave Cash on the Table – Revisit Milk Components

Take steps to prevent your milk components from going south. Production perspective: The spring and summer months are challenging to dairy cows, especially to maintain strong milk fat and protein pounds. Components usually start going [Read More …]

Grazing Management for Organic, Grass-Fed, or Conventional Dairies

Effective management of pastures leads to greater success. In Pennsylvania, many dairies utilize grazing as a management tool for dairy cow nutrition. Organic and grass-fed dairies intensely manage pastures as a component of milking cow [Read More …]

How to Protect Yourself From Animal Activism

A Recap of This Summit Session With warmer weather over the summer months, you may be hosting community events or inviting more people onto your farm. While it’s important to open the barn doors and [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER Adds Two to Its Customer-Driven Dairy Team

To help unlock more opportunities for customers and serve the needs of the dairy industry, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production recently hired two new team members. Each brings a wealth of experience in [Read More …]

What’s in your feed can help dairy cattle during heat stress

The imminent summer season means the animals in your care will be at risk of suffering from heat stress. Heat stress can negatively affect the productivity and health of dairy cattle by impacting dry matter [Read More …]

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Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Announces 2022 Sustainability Award Winners

The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program recognized a class of seven exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices and technologies that have a broad and positive impact. [Read More …]

CDFA announces on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee