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All fair activities reopened if certain health conditions are met Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that the Ohio Department of Health issued a revised order that allows for the reopening of all fair activities if [Read More …]

Renewal options for Conservation Stewardship Program participants

CSP is USDA’s largest working lands conservation program with more than 90 million acres enrolled The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is accepting Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) renewal applications through March 31 [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year nominations now open

Up to four regional runners-up and People’s Choice Pup also will be recognized Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2022 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, supported by Purina. This is [Read More …]

Could super-charged cattle embryos solve world food challenges?

What if, in the next five to 10 years, we could double or triple milk and meat availability in developing countries without converting more land to cattle production? Millions of hunger-related deaths and nutritional deficiencies [Read More …]

Troubleshooting Herd Health Issues on Your Dairy

with Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY EPISODE 16 Dry Cows CCE Dairy Specialist, Casey Havekes, is joined by Dr. Tom Overton, Professor of Animal Science and director of PRO-DAIRY at [Read More …]

Ag labor reform’s time is now, NMPF’s Larson says

An ebbing COVID-19 pandemic, an appreciation of the labor crisis in agriculture, and a heightened bipartisan desire for immigration reform all make 2021 a unique opportunity for progress in ensuring a secure dairy workforce if [Read More …]

2021 PDPW Business Conference Content Now Available On-Demand

All conference sessions archived for 60 days in virtual format The 2021 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Business Conference featured two days of keynotes, presentations and panel discussions representing 46 dairy experts and producers from around [Read More …]

USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

The 2020 milk production estimate is adjusted to reflect recent data revisions. For 2021, the milk production forecast is lowered slightly from last month as a higher expected cow inventory is more than offset by [Read More …]

PDMP and NEDPA Hosting Power Surge Discussions

With climate change becoming more and more front and central, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association will host a series of Dairy “Power Surge” Discussions to give farmers the [Read More …]

Food Union Innovates Flavours That Entice Consumers In Denmark

As a Fast Moving Consumer Good Company operating in several European markets, Food Union must craft products featuring unique flavours tied to local preferences to grow its local brands and deliver innovative ice cream. “A [Read More …]

Farm Credit West Reports Strong Financial Results for 2020

Earlier, Farm Credit West – a cooperative lending institution focusing exclusively on the agriculture industry – announced strong financial results for 2020 with continued growth in net income, earning assets and capital. These strong results [Read More …]

Chairman Scott Opening Statement: A Look at Food Insecurity in America

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today’s hearing entitled: “A Look at Food Insecurity in America”: Good morning and thank you to everyone for coming a little early today so [Read More …]

How did Dairy Exports and Imports do in 2020?

This post will review the dairy exports and imports for 2020 compared to prior years. Only cheese and butter will be reviewed in this post as they are the most important commodities used to price [Read More …]

Pa. Dairymen’s Association announces new partnership with Kennie’s Market

March 16, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Milkshakes On The Moo-ve” Food Truck Pop Ups this weekend The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, known for those popular and famous milkshakes sold at the PA Farm Show and around the state, announces their NEW partnership with Kennie’s [Read More …]

Study examines fermented milks’ potential benefits for decreasing high blood pressure through modulation of gut microbiota

Potential for the development of tailor-made fermented milks to help reduce hypertension, according to the Journal of Dairy Science® In recent years, fermented dairy foods have been gaining attention for their health benefits, and a [Read More …]

NYFB on exclusion of farmworkers from vaccine eligibility list

“It is time do what is right and prioritize the essential workers who help ensure New Yorkers have food on their tables.” The following statement was released by NYFB President David Fisher: “It is frustrating [Read More …]

Application deadline for REAP Program is near

Deadline for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is March 31, 2021 The application deadline for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is on March 31, 2021, 4:30PM MST. The REAP program is [Read More …]

What the New Relief Bill Means for Agriculture

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package. The bill, which was passed by the Senate over the weekend, now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature. At [Read More …]

Quesalupa Returns to Taco Bell, Thanks to Dairy Checkoff Support

The Quesalupa is making a comeback to Taco Bell’s menu and this version is cheesier than its predecessor, thanks to dairy checkoff scientists. The Quesalupa made its debut in early 2016 as a limited-time only [Read More …]

Organic Valley to Pioneer use of Satellite Technology to Improve Pasture Grazing

Regenerative farming system leader taps new technology to improve cow nutrition, sequester carbon in the soil Organic Valley is launching a pilot program that uses satellite photography to measure pasture health on its dairy farms, providing its farmers [Read More …]

MWC Wins ‘ProFood World Magazine’ 2021 Manufacturing Innovation Award

MWC has won the prestigious “ProFood World Magazine” 2021 Manufacturing Innovation Award for its new cheese processing and whey drying facility in St. Johns, Michigan. MWC will be honored with the award at PACK EXPO [Read More …]

March 15 Deadline Approaching for 2021 ARC and PLC Enrollment

March 15, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

March 15 is the deadline to enroll in the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) or Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) programs for 2021. Program enrollment, which farmers can do on a commodity-by-commodity basis, is required to participate [Read More …]

One Year After Pandemic Declared Normalcy on the Horizon

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 12, 2021 Over the past year, the dairy markets have exhibited extreme volatility, adjusting to drastic shifts in both supply and demand. Consumer behaviors are shifting [Read More …]

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Support Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Promotion

Show your love and support for Wisconsin dairy farmers while reminding consumers to buy real Wisconsin dairy products. In an effort to drive dairy sales, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin created signs to encourage consumers to support local dairy farmers. Order your sign early [Read More …]

March 15th deadline to enroll in risk management programs

Complete election & enrollment for 2021 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage Programs Agricultural producers who have not yet elected and enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for [Read More …]

U.S. dairy industries unite in seeking Canadian TRQ reform

Dairy industry: Canada must reform its policies regarding the administration & allocation of TRQs The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued joint comments on Canada’s Phase [Read More …]

Michigan, Ohio veterinary students receive National DHIA scholarships

The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship Committee selected two veterinary medicine students – Marina Sweet, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Kathryn Osborne, Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary [Read More …]

AMP Americas Expands National Footprint – Brings Largest Dairy RNG Project Online

Minnesota’s First Biogas-to-Transportation Fuel Project Will Convert 700,000 Gallons per Day of Dairy Waste into 100% Renewable Transportation Fuel Amp Americas, a pioneer in the renewable transportation fuel industry, today announced that its fourth biogas [Read More …]

New Employees Collaborate with Experts at Select Sires

Select Sires hosted a new employee orientation and sales training February 23-26 at Select Sires Inc. headquarters in Ohio. Statewide safety precautions, including masks, temperature recordings, limited contact and added sanitation, were maintained to keep [Read More …]

Wisconsin dairy uses planting, cropping strategies for sustainability