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March 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Lon Whitlow hosts “Introduction to Molds and Mycotoxins” webinar on Phibro Academy Any number of harvest, storage and handling practices can set the stage for mold and mycotoxin growth, which can be detrimental and [Read More …]

Sealpro® Forage Contest Winners Announced

“We had exactly 100 entries – 32 more than last year – in the second annual Sealpro® Forage Contest. Lab results of three categories were placed by an independent nutrition consultant: Alfalfa Haylage, Winter Forage, [Read More …]

USDA awards over $11.5M to help small & mid-sized farms

24 grants awarded to 20 universities and organizations The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today [March 23, 2021] an $11.5 million research investment to help ensure America’s small and medium-sized farms become more profitable [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association recognizes exceptional Holstein breeders

March 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Distinguished Holstein Breeder and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder awards given The Wisconsin Holstein Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Holstein Breeder and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder awards. Erik and Brenda [Read More …]

Spot Cheese Market Recovers From Whiplash After Price Dip Then a Rally

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 26, 2021 Cheese manufacturers report that demand has improved from both domestic and international sources. Even with improved demand, supply remains more than ample and inventories [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Foundation awards scholarship to University of Minnesota dairy student

Ashley Hagenow studies agriculture communications & marketing and is involved in collegiate dairy judging The Central Plains Dairy Foundation has selected the winner of the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Dairy Leadership Scholarship for 2021. Established [Read More …]

The 2021 National Holstein Convention

The 2021 National Holstein Convention is planned for June 20 – 24, 2021 in Lancaster, Penn. The in-person event will follow all site, local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines. Convention activities will take [Read More …]

USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Cattle, Row Crop Producers

Other Assistance Still Under Review USDA announced today more than $12 billion for the Pandemic Assistance for Producers, which will help farmers and ranchers who previously did not qualify for COVID-19 aid and expand assistance [Read More …]

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Select Sires now offers SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos nationwide

A diversified breeding strategy can help dairy farmers maximize return on investment. Select Sires and the J. R. Simplot Company’s Animal Sciences division are pleased to announce Simplot’s SimVitro® HerdFlex™-branded beef embryos are now available [Read More …]

Bel Brands USA partners with Land O’Lakes, Inc. to pilot sustainable agriculture program

Information obtained on sustainable agriculture practices will help shape the dairy industry’s future Bel Brands USA is pleased to announce a new program in partnership with Land O’Lakes, Inc. – one of America’s premier [Read More …]

DFA Reports 2020 Financial Results

Cooperative Remains Financially Strong and Continues to Grow Commercial Investments Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national dairy cooperative owned by family farmers, reported its 2020 financial results today for the 12-month period ending Dec. [Read More …]

United Dairy Industry of Michigan Annual Meeting Highlights 2020 Achievements

March 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michigan dairy promotions rose above challenges to support farmers, expand access to dairy nutrition and strengthen consumer trust in dairy foods. From Michigan dairy farmers’ unwavering support for schools, food pantries and food banks to [Read More …]

Cheese Stocks Heavier Than Expected

In his weekly update issued on Mar. 25, Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight at StoneX, reports: February U.S. cheese stocks were much heavier than expected (+5.4% YoY) and butter stocks were lower than [Read More …]

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on D.C. Circuit Court’s Decision Regarding ABAWDs Rule

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision to allow USDA to withdraw its appeal on the previously vacated final rule, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents [Read More …]

How Do Your Heifers Measure Up?

Dairy heifers represent the future potential of a dairy operation – so although costly and labor-intensive, improving efficiency can have a significant impact on overall profitability of the dairy. The recommended age at first calving [Read More …]

Exploring Sustainability in Animal Agriculture – A Comprehensive Approach

Our Annual Conference, Exploring Sustainability in Animal Agriculture – A Comprehensive Approach will convene April 21-April 23, 2021. The 2021 conference theme and agenda provide the opportunity to engage with visionary leaders as, together, we explore their insights and expertise. The annual conference, which overlaps Earth Day on [Read More …]

New technologies, innovations explored at PDPW Business Conference

On-demand version now available; 2022 Business Conference dates, theme announced The dairy community converged last week on Wisconsin Dells, Wis., to take part in the 2021 PDPW Business Conference. Featuring 42 presenters speaking on a [Read More …]

Professional Dairy Producers Foundation silent auction raises over $17,000

Plant A Seed fundraising campaign also off to a strong start The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF) raised $17,030 during a silent auction held at the recent Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Business Conference in Wisconsin [Read More …]

NMPF urges more balanced dairy purchases

Officials urged to effectively allocate dairy products in successor to Farmers to Families Food Box Program National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President for Policy Strategy and International Trade Jaime Castaneda today urged federal officials [Read More …]

Finding a balance between demand and supply to get to groundwater sustainability

The San Joaquin Valley has begun to grapple with implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Figuring out the math of balancing water supply and demand in ways that cause the least economic harm to [Read More …]

Milc group Launches Watchdog, A Barn Monitoring Platform

Watchdog is a sensor-based system that alerts dairies if barn processes, like washup, fail and is customizable to work on all dairy operations. Milc group is proud to offer a barn monitoring system called Watchdog. [Read More …]

USDEC highlight America’s trade priorities for top trade official

National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President for Policy Strategy and International Trade Jaime Castaneda today urged federal officials to effectively allocate dairy products as a source of high-quality, cost-effective nutrition in any successor to the Farmers [Read More …]

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CRV Feed efficiency now based on data from 8000 milking cows

In December 2020 CRV became the first herd improvement organisation in the world to introduce a breeding value for feed efficiency based on real feed intake data. Currently feed intake data from 8,000 cows is [Read More …]

International ICAR-Interbull Conference

We hereby inform you about the international ICAR-Interbull Conference, which is to be held from April 26 till April 30 2021 as a virtual conference. We are grateful to host this conference in Leeuwarden (The [Read More …]

Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation awards five scholarships for PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy

Five students accepted into the 2021 PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™ were awarded scholarships from the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF). Presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) March 16-17 at the Kalahari Resorts and Convention [Read More …]

PAACO Continues to Innovate Animal Welfare Auditor Training

The global COVID-19 pandemic caused the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) to redesign its entire training schedule and transition to virtual delivery in 2020. Because demand for certification and animal welfare training continued, PAACO [Read More …]

Farm Credit East reports strong financial results