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For the first time in recent history, there is real consideration being given to whether multilateral or bilateral trade agreements and organizations like the WTO are better tools for unlocking the most potential for U.S. [Read More …]

NMPF offers webinar on dairy economy as DMC deadline approaches

With deadlines for the Dairy Margin Coverage program and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program signups approaching on Dec. 11, the National Milk Producers Federation is offering dairy farmers, cooperative members and state dairy associations a free [Read More …]

DairyBusiness Update Features Jennifer Giambroni on the Snackcelerator program

The snack food category, with $605 billion in annual sales, is growing rapidly. Supporting entrepreneurs developing new products using real California milk is the focus of the “Snackcelerator” program produced by the California Milk Advisory [Read More …]

Peekaboo Organics Wins Real California Milk Snackcelerator Competition

Ice Cream Featuring Hidden Veggies Awarded $200,000 In Support To Bring Minis To Market Yummy Industries’ Cheese-Bits Awarded $100,000 in Support as Runner Up in California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel’s Partnership to Spur Dairy [Read More …]

CDFA Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program Recognizes World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

This is World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (11/18 – 11/24). In recognition of that, CDFA is highlighting California’s innovative program focused on antimicrobial use and stewardship in livestock. Antimicrobial resistance is an issue of importance to all of [Read More …]

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November 2020 Dairy Market Report Now Available

Government dairy donation purchases, along with the differing dynamics of retail vs. food-service sales, continue to be the main movers of domestic demand and prices for dairy products as the end of 2020 draws near. [Read More …]

Driving Wisconsin Cheese Sales in 2020 and Beyond

Consumers overwhelmingly turned to digital shopping this year. About 26% of grocery purchases are now made online. According to the Food Industry Association, that figure is expected to grow to 30% by 2025. Dairy Farmers [Read More …]

Reminder: Dec. 11 deadline for 2021 dairy safety-net enrollment

September triggers fourth Dairy Margin Coverage payment for 2020 program participants The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2021 is Friday, Dec. 11, [Read More …]

IDF publishes update on dairy terms guidance

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has today (18 November 2020) published an update to its Bulletin on the Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms, also known as the GSUDT, providing the reader [Read More …]

Building a premier livestock research, education program

Texas A&M’s animal science department aims for international excellence Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Department of Animal Science is already the largest animal science department in the U.S. with more than a thousand undergraduate students, [Read More …]

Advocacy critical for dairy policy post-election

Legislative expert shares insights with Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Advocating at the federal level for dairy farmers will be crucial with new lawmakers set to join Congress and potentially a new president heading to the [Read More …]

DCHA’s December 3 webinar features creating the most valuable calves

Join the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – Genetic Focus: Creating the Most Valuable Calves Across the Dairy Herd. Presented by Matthew Cleveland, director, Global Beef Product Development, Genus ABS, [Read More …]

Learn tips on evaluating your dairy business

Plan for now, Prepare for the Future webinar series, November 24 Dairy producers and other agriculture industries are invited to join Penn State Extension for the next installment of the Plan for Now, Prepare for [Read More …]

The challenges of launching a dairy

James Weber is learning as he goes along – but the coronavirus pandemic, disrupted international markets, shifting technology and turbulent political debates make life as a beginning dairy farmer challenging, as Weber, explains in this [Read More …]

Address Mycotoxin Risks from 2020 Corn Silage

This year, producers endured multiple challenges during the corn growing and harvesting season. Today, producers find themselves feeding out newly fermented corn silage and worrying about exposing their herd to higher-than-average levels of molds or [Read More …]

Jersey All American Winners Announced By American Jersey Cattle Association For 2020

The official Jersey All American and Reserve All American winners of 2020 have been announced by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The All American events are held annually in Louisville, Ky., in conjunction with the [Read More …]

Alltech presents the 2020 Forrest Bassford Student Award

Kansas State University young leader in agricultural communications Agricultural communicators are essential to help educate and bridge the gap between rural and urban audiences on food production, innovation and technology. Traditional and new media platforms [Read More …]

Jersey Junior All American Winners Announced By American Jersey Cattle Association For 2020

Eighteen Jersey youth between the ages of nine (9) and 20 from 11 states have been recognized by the American Jersey Cattle Association as the owners of the Junior All American winners for 2020. The [Read More …]

Managing Profitability Through Continued Disruption

December 16, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern The dairy industry responded admirably to the significant disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But as we enter a new normal where disruption is a constant, our businesses [Read More …]

Study Confirms Noncompliance With Scour Vaccine Label Requirements

A wise person once told me: Don’t leave success to chance. When it comes to herd health, the odds of a good outcome are improved by intentionally understanding and carrying out best management practices guided [Read More …]

Premier Select Sires Scholarship Opportunities Total $20,000 in 2021

Premier Select Sires will award up to $20,000 to students within the Premier territory through the 2021 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. Two exemplary students will receive $2,500 scholarships through either the Johnny Daniel [Read More …]

ADSA Hosts Successful 39th Discover Conference

The 39th American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Discover Conference, The Transition Period – From Physiology to Management, held virtually October 27–29, 2020, was a great success. The program committee, consisting of Stephen LeBlanc (co-chair) of [Read More …]

Resolution of clinical disease after antibiotic therapy does not reflect resolution of lung lesions in dairy calves

Lung consolidation can recur and persist in dairy calves despite early diagnosis and multiple antibiotic treatments according to research in the Journal of Dairy Science® Respiratory disease adversely affects preweaned dairy calves in the short [Read More …]

Certainty and Stability for AEWR

DOL’s Final Rule Improves Wage Rate Calculation Under AEWR Today’s Market Intel reviews how the Department of Labor’s final rule amending the methodology for determining the H-2A program’s adverse effect wage rate provides stability and predictability in [Read More …]

Natalie Berry Crowned National Jersey Queen

Natalie Berry, Sherwood, Ore., has been crowned the 63rd National Jersey Queen. Natalie was presented the Charlene Nardone Crown by 2019 National Jersey Queen Gracie Krahn on November 8, 2020, at the start of the [Read More …]

Grow-NY’s Food & Ag Summit, Global Pitch Competition Now All Virtual

Grow-NY, one of the largest global food and agriculture business competitions, announced today that it will host its two-day Food & Ag Summit, which includes its highly anticipated pitch competition, completely virtually, on Tuesday, Nov. 17 and Wednesday, Nov. 18. The [Read More …]

Farm Center Part of A Multi-State Effort Focusing on Farmer Mental Wellness

The Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is part of a new 12-state effort aimed at providing education, resources and support to farmers, agriculture service professionals and mental [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 33 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 33 of The Dairy Signal™educational programs. In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month [Read More …]

All Eyes on the CME Spot Cheddar Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 13, 2020 All eyes were on the CME spot Cheddar markets this week as blocks, and especially barrels, moved decisively lower. Spot barrel prices plunged in [Read More …]

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