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Bill offers tax credit options to help beginning farmers get a foothold On April 18, HB 95 was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine. The law establishes an income tax credit for beginning farmers who [Read More …]

Championship Cheese Auction sets record

April 21, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Funds support Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association education, scholarship programs Enthusiastic dairy processors, marketers and suppliers raised an impressive $333,125 at the 2022 Chr. Hansen Championship Cheese Auction, held April 13 at CheeseExpo in Milwaukee, [Read More …]

Part 2: Ashlie Johnson, Brooke Human Resource Solutions on Inclusivity and preventing harassment.

In Part 2 of our dairy HR series, Ashlie Johnson talks about Inclusivity and preventing harassment on your farm. Protect your business. Ashlie Johnson, PHR is an accomplished HR Manager and Consultant with over 20 [Read More …]

Why Heifer Maturity Matters

Today’s Real Science Exchange episode is focused on one of our most important resources: calves. Calves set the trajectory of our herd and represent our future productivity and profitability. In this Real Science Exchange [Read More …]

Mental Health Workshop on April 26 Now Being Held as Virtual Webinar

If you’re still interested in gaining tools for navigating mental health issues in the agriculture community, the free mental health workshop on Tuesday, April 26 is now being held virtually. The webinar will run from [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University alfalfa production webinar

Producers encouraged to attend and “Make Your Best Alfalfa Ever in 2022” The I-29 Moo University 2022 Dairy Webinar Series continues Wednesday, May 4 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. with a focus on [Read More …]

Nominations open for 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest

The grand prize winner will win a year’s worth of Purina dog food and $5,000 in prize money Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East’s 2021 annual report now available

Themed ‘Building the Farmer-Consumer Connection’ to build trust and sales in dairy American Dairy Association North East’s 2021 annual report – Building the Farmer-Consumer Connection – is now available online here, or it can be [Read More …]

Thompson-Weeman to lead Animal Ag Alliance

Longtime leader Kay Johnson Smith will depart to join Dairy MAX The Animal Agriculture Alliance board of directors has announced that Hannah Thompson-Weeman, currently serving as the Alliance’s vice president, strategic engagement, has been [Read More …]

After IDFA Advocacy, NYC Mayor Adams Allows Flavored Milk in NYC Schools

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today celebrates the decision by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to allow New York City public schools to continue to serve nutritious, low-fat and fat-free flavored milk [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report – April 2022

U.S. milk production lagging behind year-ago levels, combined with robust demand for dairy domestically and overseas, are driving milk prices toward record highs, even as inventories remain relatively balanced. Higher feed costs continue [Read More …]

After IDFA Advocacy, NYC Mayor Adams Backs Off Proposed Ban

We are pleased to share the news that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has agreed to allow New York City public schools to continue to serve nutritious, low-fat and fat-free flavored milk with [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Introduces Herd Health Tool and Feedlot Diseases App to Assist Caretakers in Managing Herd Health

Merck Animal Health has introduced two new tools to bring important cattle health information to cattle producers’ fingertips. The Merck Animal Health Herd Health Manager guides producers and their veterinarians to build a customized herd [Read More …]

FARM Animal Care Program Details Farm Selection Process for Third-Party Verification

While second party evaluations are the core component of a robust animal care quality assurance program, third party verification is equally as integral to demonstrating the integrity of the FARM Animal Care Program. This [Read More …]

Want to be the first to try Starbar® products?

Now’s your chance! Get products delivered right to your operation with the Starbar® Beta Tester Program. The only catch? We want to hear first-hand feedback from agriculture professionals like you! Interested? Enter below to [Read More …]

Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference set for June 1 and 2

Learn the latest information about dairy nutrition and management at the 2022 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference on June 1 and 2 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. This conference features [Read More …]

Winners of Farm Credit East’s Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award Announced

At Farm Credit East’s Annual Meeting, the financial cooperative was pleased to announce two winners of the second annual Lipinski Rural Initiatives award. This award was created by Farm Credit East’s Board of Directors in [Read More …]

Sharing the good news on the Texas dairy industry

I recently had the opportunity to educate a group of state veterinarians from around the U.S. about the size and scope of the Texas dairy industry at a meeting in the Panhandle hosted by [Read More …]

Feeding Strategies, Selective Dry Cow Therapy and Pain Management on Tap for The Dairy Signal™

PDPW to present online webinars with the latest research and insights from dairy’s experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will feature top dairy researchers from across the [Read More …]

Producer Milk Prices are High! How Long Will they Continue?

Dairy is a business. Like any business, cash flow, revenue, and profits are what keeps a business humming. Producer milk prices are currently high. This post will look in the rear-view mirror, comparing the current [Read More …]

Passing of Mike Gamroth

It is with a sad heart that I report Mike Gamroth passed from this life on Sunday. As you know, Mike had many heath struggles in the past few years. Sorry for the delay [Read More …]

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New Genetic Leaders at IPS

The April sire summaries surfaced new genetic leaders at International Protein Sires (IPS). “Through the recent sire summaries, we are excited with these new Holstein genetic leaders. Trends around the world show an increased [Read More …]

Defending Dairy: Protecting Against Cyber and Physical Threats

Criminal actors—whether they be halfway across the globe or within our own companies—pose significant risks to dairy business operations, food and workplace safety, and our industry’s reputation. They can attack at any time, from [Read More …]

Pa. Farm Bureau applauds Pa. House passage of whole milk bill