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This is the course you’ve been waiting for: how to lead people in your farm business! Learn the essential skills for supervising more effectively and creating a great place to work. Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development [Read More …]

Operations Managers Conference Goes Virtual in 2021

Operations management on dairy farms is integral to success of the farm business. Presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association, the Operations Managers Conference provides an opportunity for the people responsible [Read More …]

Dairy Does Well in COVID Relief Bill

Win, Win, Win!!! Dairy did very well in the COVID Relief Bill passed by Congress the evening of Dec. 21. A lot of hard work went into the various efforts to get key provisions into [Read More …]

Livestock Marketing Association Applauds Congress for Passing Livestock Dealer Statutory Trust

Ensuring Payment Protection for Livestock Sellers The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) applauds Congress for passing Dealer Statutory Trust in the COVID relief package. A Dealer Statutory Trust will provide sellers of livestock much needed payment protection during dealer payment defaults. “LMA is grateful for the [Read More …]

Virginia Tech genome scientist Ed Smith elected American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow

Ed Smith, a professor of animal and poultry sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Smith, the program director of two competitively [Read More …]

CDFA awards funding to support ag education, leadership

California Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program announces recipients The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $230,981 for organizations to enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities under the 2020 California Special [Read More …]

Webinar: Beyond COVID-19 – The Future of Dairy Plants

January 14, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern COVID-19 continues to disrupt our world, but the dairy industry is experiencing massive change due to other factors as well, including shifting consumer demands, technology advancements, revolutionary food [Read More …]

Clean Energy to Make More Carbon-Negative Fuel Available for Transportation with bp

bp to Provide $50 million for Development and Construction of Renewable Natural Gas Production Facilities Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) today announced plans that it will work with BP Products North America Inc., a subsidiary of [Read More …]

Mailbox Milk Prices Expected to Normalize in 2021 Following Year of Extreme Volatility

December 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

COVID-19 pandemic broke the relationship between monthly mailbox milk prices and Class III milk prices The pandemic in 2020 caused unprecedented market volatility in dairy prices, leading to lower milk checks for dairy producers. However, [Read More …]

John Deere partners with the National FFA Organization

John Deere is donating $1 million in 2021 in support of FFA For 77 years, John Deere has worked side by side with the National FFA Organization to encourage the next generation of leaders and [Read More …]

56th National DHIA Annual Meeting & Field Service Managers’ Meeting

December 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National DHIA Annual Meeting March 10-11, 2021 Field Service Managers’ Meeting February 2 and 4, 2021 The National DHIA and QCS Boards of Directors and the staff have been planning the 56th National DHIA Annual [Read More …]

Peterson Welcomes Food and Ag Provisions of COVID Relief Compromise

December 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Monday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota announced the food and agriculture provisions of the latest COVID relief deal moving through the House and Senate this week. In addition to a [Read More …]

Apply for $1,000 DCHA scholarship

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its scholarship program. The selected applicant will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be a college student and a DCHA member (or parent/legal [Read More …]

Cornerstone Dairy Academy March 16-17, 2021

Application deadline for three-track leadership development program is January 31, 2021 Dairy producers and members of allied industry who are interested in building their leadership and professional development skills are encouraged to apply for the [Read More …]

2021 Pa Farm Show schedule of events announced

This year a move to a virtual show as Pa. continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic The Department of Agriculture today shared the schedule for the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Traditionally held in Harrisburg at [Read More …]

Vinamilk named “ASEAN Asset Class” and Vietnam’s Top Listed Company for Corporate Governance

Vinamilk is the very first and only Vietnamese company recognized as “ASEAN ASSET CLASS” and at the same time, led Vietnam’s Top 3 Listed Companies according to the 2019 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard results, a [Read More …]

Don’t forget to monitor snow loads on barns, structures

Review Safety Measures to Prevent Fires on the Farm this Winter Season With heavy snowfall blanketing several regions of New York State following Thursday’s storm, the State Department of Agriculture and Markets is reminding farmers [Read More …]

Danone North America Expands the Most Comprehensive Regenerative Agriculture Program in the Dairy Industry

Company furthers its commitment to farming practices that help mitigate climate change Danone North America, the purpose-driven food & beverage leader with a diverse portfolio of dairy and plant-based brands, continues to expand its regenerative [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Youth 4-H and FFA livestock educational programming

For youth and adults on the 2nd Thursday of the month from Jan.-May The Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program (WYLP), in connection with the University of Wisconsin Madison Animal & Dairy Sciences Department, College of Agricultural [Read More …]

Dairy is defined by giving this unique holiday season

This year of COVID-19 has been difficult for dairy, just as it has for everyone else. Challenges from roller-coaster prices to wildfires have all taken their toll. But difficult times also bring out what’s best in [Read More …]

Dairy Update video featuring Cainthus on ALUS Behavior, allows large dairies to further optimize milk production

Cainthus now releases its second product for this year: ALUS Behavior. Large dairies now have access to valuable insights on cow behavior and cow comfort, pivotal to further increase farm profitability and sustainability. Joel Hastings [Read More …]

Register for the Virtual Dairy Summit and Participate in 10+ Educational Sessions

The dairy industry has a lot to be proud of in 2020 and many positive accomplishments to celebrate as we emerge together in the new year. Join us for the 2021 virtual Pennsylvania Dairy Summit to find solutions to help [Read More …]

Teat care in winter

Research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program evaluated how different teat end treatments impact cow health under winter conditions. The project was conducted by a team of veterinarians and dairy specialists with [Read More …]

United Producers, Inc. beef on dairy manager

Growth of beef on dairy sector calls for new position to oversee opportunities United Producers, Inc. (UPI), the Midwest’s largest livestock marketing cooperative, is pleased to announce that Clay Fredericks has joined its team as [Read More …]

“Let’s Get Started” webinars

Learn about economic development financing and exporting resources The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), is wrapping up its “Let’s Get [Read More …]

AFIA awarded funding to support global market access opportunities

AFIA awarded $200,000 to support access to US animal food products The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) $200,000 for 2021 through the Market Access Program (MAP) to support increasing [Read More …]

Pasture Care and Winter Feeding