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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 …]

DBA sets Dairy Strong speakers, programs

The Dairy Business Association announced the program lineup and keynote speakers for Dairy Strong, one of the Midwest’s premiere conferences for the dairy community, on Jan. 19-21. The conference, which will be virtual, will bring [Read More …]

Costa endorsed for Agriculture Committee Chair on record of accomplishment and experience

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), who announced he will seek the chairmanshipof the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, received key endorsements from 70 agricultural organizations because of his extensive experience and effectiveness in delivering results for [Read More …]

YC’s Weber navigates 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 …]

In coming year, USTR must address key trade barriers harming U.S. dairy

Given the national and strategic importance of U.S. dairy exports, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today released an Executive Summary of its recent detailed analysis of the intricate web [Read More …]

Dairy Innovator Dialogues Live – Siobhan Talbot, Managing Director, Glanbia

Nov 18th 11:00 am ET Live Virtual Dialogue, 1-hour Dairy Innovator Dialogues is back this November with a special, live question and answer session with Siobhán Talbot, Group Managing Director of Glanbia. Join Siobhán and [Read More …]

Connecting with U-Animal Science Virtual Showcase

Save the date and plan to join us as we showcase and celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni over the past year. This event is open to alumni, industry partners, students, and [Read More …]

Harris Beach & Farm Credit East present webinar on H-2A labor

90-minute webinar is the second in a Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series Join Harris Beach, PLLC and Farm Credit East on Tuesday, November 17 at 9 a.m. for a webinar titled, “H-2A: Getting [Read More …]

Dairy Business Association sets Dairy Strong speakers, programs

Conference looks forward through innovation, sustainability The Dairy Business Association today announced the program lineup and keynote speakers for Dairy Strong, one of the Midwest’s premiere conferences for the dairy community, on Jan. 19-21. The [Read More …]

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, EPA Announce Memorandum of Understanding

MOU will further collaboration on efforts related to the environment and dairy The checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will open [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

Select Sires Reveals Dynamic Website with Advanced Sire Search

Select Sires invites farmer-owners to visit the cooperative’s new website to access exciting news, sire announcements and the enhanced dairy sire search tool. The website has been refreshed with a modern design, improved functionality and [Read More …]

US bovine AI industry invests in next generation of geneticists and andrologists

Three weeks left to apply for unique scholarship The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) would like to remind students that applications are still welcome for the 3rd Annual NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship. Named after [Read More …]

DCRC Annual Meeting features digital technologies, genomics

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) members from 27 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces and 26 countries gathered virtually, Nov. 10-12, for the group’s 2020 annual meeting. Nearly 300 attendees, representing reproductive physiologists, animal health researchers, [Read More …]

Four Dairy Snack Startups Compete For $200,000 In Real California Milk Snackcelerator Competition Finals