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USDA and Boehringer Ingelheim Expand Summer Research Opportunities For Veterinary Students

December 14, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Veterinary Students Will Work with USDA Scientists to Research Emerging Diseases with Potential to Affect Animals and Public Health Boehringer Ingelheim and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are [Read More …]

Alltech enhances service offering with new customer experience manager

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

As part of Alltech’s ongoing commitment to offering superior customer service, the company is pleased to announce Kristina Lukehart’s new role as the company’s customer experience manager. In this key strategic and operational [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Of America Closing Country Delite Plant In Nashville

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced today that it plans to discontinue operations at its Nashville, Tenn., Country Delite Farms™ manufacturing facility in February 2022. “Business decisions that impact people’s lives are always difficult,” said [Read More …]

USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers and Restore Renewable Fuel Markets Hit by the Pandemic

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Up to $800 Million Will Help Biofuel Producers and Rural Americans Build Back Better U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support [Read More …]

Researchers create contamination test for dairy products

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The technology is also expected to be effective for use with other foods and beverages Researchers have developed a test to reveal bacterial contamination in dairy products well before they have a chance to [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment weakens as production cost concerns mount

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Rising production costs, including those for fertilizer, farm machinery, seed and fuel, are of increasing concern to farmers The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer slipped 5 points in November to a reading of 116 as [Read More …]

Real California Milk begins holiday season with Mornings Mean More campaign

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Initiative encourages families to celebrate family time with breakfast recipes made with dairy The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the launch of a consumer promotion focused on holiday breakfast traditions with dairy. [Read More …]

Bulls Run Unchecked in the Dairy Pits

December 13, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 10, 2021 From the darkest corners of the Board of Trade building, the bears whispered their concerns about the health of the global economy and accelerating [Read More …]

Krentz re-elected Wisconsin Farm Bureau president

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dave Daniels from Union Grove in Kenosha County was re-elected VP Kevin Krentz was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company. Krentz is a dairy farmer from Berlin [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Announces New Director of Innovation and Product Development

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production is pleased to announce the new Director of Innovation and Product Development. Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production is pleased to announce Dr. Xandra Smith will be stepping into [Read More …]

DCHA offers $1,000 scholarship

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Apply for the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member; or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due Feb. 23, 2022. An [Read More …]

Heifer Freestalls: Size Does Matter

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Check out the Dairy Idea Plans developed by the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering & Penn State Extension. Freestall shelters can be a good choice for dairy heifers. The overall building footprint and [Read More …]

Financial Losses from Transition Period Diseases

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Direct and Indirect costs contribute to reduced farm profits. Good management practices help reduce loss. Replacing dairy cows in the dairy herd is a major cost for the operation. The 2018 USDA/NAHMS Health and Management [Read More …]

Standard Operating Procedure for the Milking Facility

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Following standard milking SOP is essential for all employees and family members who assist with milking. The employee performing the milking on your farm is a very important part of your team. The milkers [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Swift Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996): “Supply chain bottlenecks—including those at our ports—have [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub holds inaugural symposium

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Videos of symposium sessions are available online The UW Dairy Innovation Hub held its inaugural Dairy Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 18 at Union South on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The event, which drew [Read More …]

Calving Corner seeking volunteers for 2022 Farm Show

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy cow birthing center offers educational insight for families Individuals who have experience working in the Pennsylvania dairy industry are invited to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show from [Read More …]

MSU Football Players Partner with UDIM to Promote Dairy

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Michigan State University football quarterback Payton Thorne and wide receiver Jayden Reed join dairy farmers in sharing the importance of dairy to fuel athletes. United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) has partnered with Michigan State [Read More …]

USDA Establishes Food Purchase Program to Transform the Food System, Build Back Better via Local Food Purchase

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Up to $400 million in funding now available to support food purchases with an emphasis on purchasing from underserved farmers and ranchers; another $50 million available for TEFAP Reach and Resiliency Grants The U.S. [Read More …]

Farmer-owned MMPA to acquire innovative dairy processor Superior Dairy

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), based in Novi, Michigan, today announced it will acquire Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio, a subsidiary of LEL Operating Company. Under the terms of the acquisition, all of [Read More …]

USDA Forecasts Lower Milk Production, Higher Prices

December 10, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) issued on Dec. 9 by USDA, the milk production forecasts are projected lower for 2021 and 2022 on lower expected dairy cow numbers and slower growth [Read More …]

Wisconsin Women in Conservation Offers December 9 Lunch N Learn: Zoom Workshop on Conservation Planning

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

On Thursday, Dec 9, from noon to 1pm, Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) will offer a free Zoom workshop to train women farmers and landowners on the importance and development of Conservation Plans for [Read More …]

Search Underway for World Dairy Expo’s Next General Manager

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The World Dairy Expo® Board of Directors has begun the search for a new general manager after Scott Bentley announced he will be retiring after eight years of dedicated service to the organization. “We [Read More …]

Real Stories Drive Real Results

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy MAX’s “Dairy Up Close” video series connects consumers with real stories of real farm families Launched earlier this year, “Dairy Up Close,” a new documentary-style video series created by Dairy MAX garnered big [Read More …]

Washington Dairy Federation Opens Relief Fund for Flood Victims

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Donations taken by check or online contribution to an account at Washington Dairy Federation Flooding in Whatcom and Skagit counties has been devastating, with 1200 homes damaged in Sumas, 75 percent of businesses and [Read More …]

SomaDetect team growth adds seventy years of deep dairy-industry experience

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

SomaDetect CEO, Bethany Deshpande, is pleased to announce two recent appointments to the company’s leadership: Tom McArthur and Dr. Roger Saltman. Tom McArthur, formerly Head of the Precision Livestock Business Unit at Zoetis, joins as [Read More …]

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USDA and Boehringer Ingelheim Expand Summer Research Opportunities For Veterinary Students

Alltech enhances service offering with new customer experience manager

Dairy Farmers Of America Closing Country Delite Plant In Nashville

USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers and Restore Renewable Fuel Markets Hit by the Pandemic

Researchers create contamination test for dairy products

Farmer sentiment weakens as production cost concerns mount

Real California Milk begins holiday season with Mornings Mean More campaign

Bulls Run Unchecked in the Dairy Pits

Krentz re-elected Wisconsin Farm Bureau president

ARM & HAMMER™ Announces New Director of Innovation and Product Development

DCHA offers $1,000 scholarship

Heifer Freestalls: Size Does Matter

Financial Losses from Transition Period Diseases

Standard Operating Procedure for the Milking Facility

IDFA Urges Swift Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

Dairy Innovation Hub holds inaugural symposium

Calving Corner seeking volunteers for 2022 Farm Show

MSU Football Players Partner with UDIM to Promote Dairy

USDA Establishes Food Purchase Program to Transform the Food System, Build Back Better via Local Food Purchase

Farmer-owned MMPA to acquire innovative dairy processor Superior Dairy

USDA Forecasts Lower Milk Production, Higher Prices

Wisconsin Women in Conservation Offers December 9 Lunch N Learn: Zoom Workshop on Conservation Planning

Search Underway for World Dairy Expo’s Next General Manager

Real Stories Drive Real Results

Washington Dairy Federation Opens Relief Fund for Flood Victims

SomaDetect team growth adds seventy years of deep dairy-industry experience

NMC Meeting Registration is Open!

Producer Price Differentials are Positive! Why?

Emma Shirley of Robbins Family at North Harbor Dairy talks about agri-tourism and their successful virtual farm tour.

2022 Top-10 New Product Winners Announced

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage