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The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) applauded today’s joint announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that they agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to [Read More …]

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National Dairy Board Scholarship Award Winners Announced

The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through [Read More …]

USDA funds conservation innovation through on-farm trials

Grants are designed to help partners implement and evaluate innovative conservation practices USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding $25 million in grants designed to help partners implement and evaluate innovative conservation practices that [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes Celebrates The Joy Of Farming Through New Digital Video Series

Where Goodness Grows–hosted by national country radio DJ Amy Brown–features inspiring stories and delicious homemade recipes from Land O’Lakes farmer-owners. Dairy farming is more than hard work. In between caring for the cows and waiting [Read More …]

Tech start-ups ready to solve major issues in dairy

Key take-aways from unique online pitch event during WDE week Lack of skilled labor, losses from mastitis and tight margins. These are some of the challenges that dairy farmers face today. A large number of [Read More …]

A Crisis Should Bring Opportunity – Not Opportunism

There’s an adage applied often in politics that “in the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity.” And while no one would ever wish for what’s happened in dairy markets over the past several months, [Read More …]

Bears Give the Bulls Free Rein of LaSalle Street

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 2, 2020 All of the CME spot markets moved higher, and cheese did so with particular verve. Once the laggard, barrels are now the leader. The [Read More …]

National DHIA and the proposed implementation of Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) as official eartags for use in interstate movement of cattle

In July, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of USDA posted a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on the possibility of making RFID ear tags the only official identification for cattle [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin on DairyBusiness News

National Farmer’s Day – Celebrate Your Dairy’s Story

National Farmer’s Day on October 12 offers the perfect opportunity to create and strengthen our connections with consumers on social media and in your community. I urge you to take a few minutes to engage [Read More …]

Factors Associated with Variations in Earnings

Comparison of Selected Measures and Costs by Quartile of Earnings 155 Dairy Farms, New York State, 2019 The 2019 year was a rebound in earnings from 2018 for farms that participate in the Dairy Farm [Read More …]

Tools to Reduce Mastitis on Your Farm

Producing a high-quality product should be a goal for everyone working on your farm. The Tools to Reduce Mastitis on Your Farm webinar can help dairy owners, managers, and employees to increase the quality of [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Brittany Olson of Barron County, Wisconsin on the need for a fair pricing system

Brittany Olson dairy farms with her husband and his family in Barron County, Wisconsin. She’s also a writer and an advocate for traditional small size operations. She believes a dairy industry with diverse farm sizes [Read More …]

Domino’s Donates $75K and Fresh Pizza to Michigan Schools and Food Banks

Donation helps support GENYOUth and UDIM’s efforts to feed Michigan kids. GENYOUth, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating healthier school communities, created their COVID-19 Emergency School Meal Delivery Fund to help feed our nation’s kids during this unprecedented [Read More …]

2020 Dairying for Tomorrow Award Winners Announced

Dairy Farms throughout the Northeast Recognized for Contributions to Environmental Stewardship, Community Outreach and Animal Care In its fifth year, the Dairying for Tomorrow Awards, sponsored by American Dairy Association North East, recognize dairy farms [Read More …]

Study Shows Dramatic Dual Reduction in Farmer Feed Costs and Cattle Methane Emissions Using Red Seaweed Supplement

Five-month study finds sustained reductions with no change in animal health and beef quality Blue Ocean Barns announced today that a recent study (biorxiv.org) out of the University of California, Davis, found that a supplement derived from [Read More …]

Register Now for “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling”

IDFA’s introductory webinar series on dairy labeling is back and refreshed with new information on the latest requirements and best practices in labeling. Whether you’re interested in learning more about the nutrition facts panel, allergens, [Read More …]

High Forage Diets: Three Factors to Consider

Ruminant Solutions by Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, is offering guidance inspired by recent research to help evaluate the nutritional and economic benefits of feeding a high-forage dairy diet. Technically speaking, a diet that is [Read More …]

Why Respiratory Protection Is for Your Prefresh Cows, Too

If you hear “respiratory protection,” your mind may go straight to your calves, but do you also think about your prefresh pen? Just like the first few days of life or at the time of [Read More …]

Future Bovine Practitioners Supported with Merck Animal Health Scholarships

As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing the practice of veterinary medicine, Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) is pleased to announce $90,000 in scholarships have [Read More …]

Plan for Now, Prepare for the Future: Get Ready for 2021, Dairy Outlook, and Risk Management Options

This webinar will discuss how dairies can adjust for the year 2021 The Plan for Now, Prepare for the Future: Get Ready for 2021, Dairy Outlook, and Risk Management Options webinar will discuss ideas on how [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

NMC webinar focuses on udder health, bedding management

Sandra Godden leads the webinar presentation National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) next webinar features “Improving Udder Health through Better Bedding Management.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Nov. 19. During [Read More …]

Consumers’ Approval of Farming & Agriculture Tops Gallup List

Gallup recently released their “Americans’ Views of U.S. Business and Industry Sectors 2020” and the results show consumers’ view of farming and agriculture has improved over the past year, jumping up 11%. Now topping the list [Read More …]

Rumen Development in the Dairy Calf

Join us for Rumen Development in the Dairy Calf webinar for a discussion on the process of rumen development, papillae formation, and the steps necessary to achieve nutritional success in the growing dairy heifer. We [Read More …]

Calf and Heifer Management Online Course

Last Chance for Early Bird Rates! Rates increase after October 1, so register today and save! Course Information The Calf and Heifer Management Online Course will cover basic calf and heifer management principles led by [Read More …]

Farm Aid 2020 rallies support for farmers as essential workers