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Holstein Marketplace Sires is thrilled to welcome 712HO01014 PINE-TREE DANTE SHERLOCK-ET to the line-up. He is bred and owned by Matthew J. Steiner in Marshallville, Ohio. SHERLOCK brings a combination of elite GTPI, extreme components and solid conformation [Read More …]

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NMC webinar focuses on mastitis diagnostics

May 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Test results help drive data-driven management decisions National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar features “From Dairy Lab to Veterinary Lab: The Do’s and Don’ts of Mastitis Diagnostics.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 2 [Read More …]

Cornell University Publishes ‘Call for Innovation’ for New York Agrifood System

Analysis highlights strengths and opportunities expressed by dozens of experts; provides a roadmap for state’s agrifood potential Cornell University released a first-of-its-kind report today designed to guide inventors and investors toward urgent technology needs within [Read More …]

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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Director Nominees Announced, Election Underway

May 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified ten nominees that are eligible for election to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) (dba Dairy Farmers of [Read More …]

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Checkoff Working With Entrepreneurs To Address Industry Challenges

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has entered a partnership that will provide access to a network of inventors and entrepreneurs tasked with providing marketplace solutions for industry challenges focused on health and sustainability. DMI is partnering [Read More …]

U.S. Trade Representative Calls Out EU GI Abuses and Impacts on U.S. Exporters

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today commended Ambassador Katherine Tai and U.S. Trade Representative Office staff, as well as the U.S. Department [Read More …]

Wisconsin Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying to Begin in May

Beginning in early to mid-May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat 14 western Wisconsin counties for gypsy moth. Residents can expect to see and hear loud, low-flying planes [Read More …]

Fifty-six students benefit from Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. scholarships

Fifty-six students demonstrating community involvement and academic performance will each receive a scholarship toward their higher education through Hilmar Cheese Company’s annual scholarship program. This is Hilmar Cheese Company’s nineteenth year awarding scholarships. The scholarship [Read More …]

Mitigation Strategies Help Producers Offset Mycotoxin Contamination

Dr. Dennis Nuzback hosts “Smart Strategies for Mycotoxin Management” webinar; third of seven-part mycotoxin webinar series on Phibro Academy platform It’s been said that two things in life are unavoidable — death and taxes. Farmers [Read More …]

American DairyENGAGED provides farmers with marketing tools

Social media resource helps build trust in dairy farmers and dairy products Looking for quick, accurate information and visuals about modern dairy farming to easily share with consumers? American DairyENGAGED is here to help. American [Read More …]

USDA improves livestock crop insurance policies with new options

Updates aim to improve options for producers and to create additional opportunities for producers to participate The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating livestock insurance policies to improve options for producers and to create additional [Read More …]

Flush is in Full Swing and Milk is Plentiful

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 30, 2021 The bulls continued their leisurely stroll through the dairy pits this week and the milk markets moved higher. The bulls continued their leisurely stroll [Read More …]

NFU: What You Need to Know About Biden’s Congressional Address

During his first joint address to Congress, President Joe Biden struck an optimistic tone, highlighting the progress the United States has made on pandemic recovery and laying out his priorities for the months and [Read More …]

Connecting the Dots with Dr. Food Launches May 6

Start your day with CFI and Dr. Food Thursday, May 6 7:45 to 8 a.m. CDT It’s a small world, with happenings “across the pond” impacting the U.S. food chain. The Center for Food Integrity [Read More …]

Organic Valley Challenges Families to Get MOOving This May

Organic Valley Dairy Cows Are More Active in a Single Day Than Most People and Are Ready to PrOOve It After a long year indoors and with the arrival of spring, Organic Valley is launching [Read More …]

Organic alfalfa hay cost study released

A new study that outlines costs and returns of establishing and producing organic alfalfa hay has been released by UC Cooperative Extension, the UC Agricultural Issues Center and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural [Read More …]

The 32nd Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium

The 32nd Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium will be virtual from May 12 to May 14, 2021. The Symposium is recognized as one of the premier conferences for gathering the latest information about advances in [Read More …]

The American Families Plan Honors America’s Family Farms

The American Families Plan encourages family farms to stay in the family and does not tax farm and asset transfer to family members upon death The American Families Plan includes critical tax reform to ensure [Read More …]

Trimona To Use A2A2 Tested Milk Exclusively

In March 2020, Trimona Foods, the maker of Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt, started using only A2A2 Tested milk for all of its products. It is the only yogurt available nationwide to use A2A2 tested milk exclusively. [Read More …]

Ag Safety and Health Springtime Preparations

Spring is one of the busiest times of the year on a farm. Sometimes things are so busy that safety is not given the priority necessary to keep everyone safe. Below are some ways to [Read More …]

Dairy farmer groups propose Class III Plus

Plan focuses on stability, protection from negative PPDs Four Midwestern dairy groups today announced a Federal Milk Marketing Orders proposal aimed at creating long-term stability in fluid milk pricing and reducing the likelihood of negative [Read More …]

WFBF launches Heroes of Hope Contest

Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light on rural heroes To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is recognizing farmers through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope [Read More …]

Farm Credit East announces board election results

16-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest products Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. [Read More …]

Tips to Manage Heat Stress in Calves and Heifers

Join the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next one-hour webinar set for: May 6, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Sponsored by: Cargill Jennifer Trout, DVM, calf and heifer specialist, Cargill Animal Nutrition, [Read More …]

USDA Hosts First-Ever Virtual Fair on Food Waste Reduction Innovations and Leaders

April 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on May 26 (12 – 4 p.m. ET), to showcase USDA investments and business leadership [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Bill Itle and Carissa Itle Westrick discuss their farm and processing plant

You’re a dairy producer in Pennsylvania processing your own milk supplying 20 school districts. Coronavirus closes the schools… what next? Bill Itle and his daughter, Carissa Itle Westrick, talk with DairyBusiness News in episode 41 [Read More …]

Inaugural U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable Advances Critical Global Issues

Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman Darin LaHood, and CEOs of Deere & Company, Syngenta and ADM Headline Opening Session Given the critical importance of U.S.-China collaboration in addressing global challenges in food security, climate volatility and [Read More …]

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt

Moffitt to Serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs “Jenny Moffitt’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs demonstrates that USDA is committed to putting the perspective of our [Read More …]

Secretary Ross praises appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as USDA undersecretary