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The rumination process allows animals to eat forages and other high fiber feeds that are not be able to be eaten by humans and other non-ruminant animals. Introduction to Rumination Cattle, sheep, deer, and similar [Read More …]

New Molecular Technologies Are Making Problem Solving Faster and More Effective

Wednesday, August 12 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern New molecular technologies are moving from government and academic research labs to more practical applications that can be used routinely by industry. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) has seen [Read More …]

DMC Monthly Margin Gain Shatters Record on Historic Price Surge

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program saw by far the biggest margin increase in its history in June, jumping $4.61 per cwt. from May to $9.99 per cwt. The gain was more than double the [Read More …]

Joel Hastings interviews John D. E. Roberts of Vermont on his history, farm, and the environment

Advocating for farmers and improving the environment in Vermont is the work of the Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness spoke with John D. E. Roberts, recently named Executive Director after a long [Read More …]

REAL CALIFORNIA MILK INNOVATION COMPETITION TAKES ON SNACKING WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE 2020 SNACKCELERATOR

Global snacking obsession drives California Milk Advisory Board’s second dairy product startup competition The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of its dairy product innovation competition with the launch of the Real [Read More …]

DBA and Edge ‘Policy Picnics’ connect dairy farmers with key issues

Latest events in South Dakota, Wisconsin empower members Engaging farmers and others in the dairy community in the legislative process and empowering them to stay connected with issues that affect what they do and how [Read More …]

Some unsolicited seeds identified by the USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has identified 14 kinds of seeds in the mysterious packages that appear to have been sent unsolicited to people around the country. All 50 states have issued warnings about the packages, [Read More …]

We Need Whole Milk Choice Back in Schools!

According to the proposed Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) 2020-2025, whole milk will continue to be banned from schools across the nation. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines are only updated and published every 5 years. The [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

NMC seeks Technology Transfer Session submissions

Share you milk quality, udder health research via NMC 2021 proceedings The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened its submission site for the 2021 Technology Transfer Session (TTS), which will be held in conjunction with the [Read More …]

August Class I Price Takes a Hit.

The August Class I Milk price was announced on July 22. The Class I base skim milk price moved up to $13.34 per cwt. The Advanced Class III skim price was $18.08 per cwt. and the [Read More …]

Seven scholarship recipients awarded by CentralStar Cooperative

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is awarding seven individuals with $1,000 scholarships this summer for the upcoming school year. In addition to offering school information, applicants had to [Read More …]

Irma Vermeer Hired As Data Coordinator for NAAB

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Irma Vermeer as the Data Coordinator for NAAB. Irma began fulfilling her duties on the 27th of July. As Data Coordinator, Irma will work closely [Read More …]

Congratulations to Katie Sherer ODFA’s 2020 Scholarship Recipient

Katie Sherer is a Senior in Biological and Ecological Engineering (formerly known as Agricultural Engineering) at Oregon State University. She is the daughter of Brett and Kristi Sherer, from Tillamook. Katie is actively involved in [Read More …]

July Cattle Inventory and Cattle on Feed

Last week, USDA released both its biannual U.S. cattle inventory report showing U.S. cattle totals as of July 1 and its monthly Cattle on Feed report. The reports provide inventory data for the nation’s cattle herd, including estimates [Read More …]

CDFA scientist Dale Woods retires after 35 years at agency

Dale Woods displays a congratulatory proclamation from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross in honor of his retirement after 35 years at the agency. Dale served in the Plant Health and Pest Protection Services Division and the [Read More …]

Private labels key to Wisconsin dairy demand

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese, Proudly Wisconsin Dairy badges Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is stepping private label discussions into high gear with grocery stores and restaurants to increase dairy product market opportunities. Increasing sales of private label cheese supports dairy farmers by [Read More …]

There Was a Lot of Red Ink at the CME This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 31, 2020 Although things had started to bounce back in June, the fledgling economy recovery seems to have stalled in July as the virus rages on. [Read More …]

DCHA webinar highlights feed conversion, genetics

Collectively, the dairy industry is working to increase production with fewer inputs Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar on efficient feed conversion and breeding decisions. This one-hour DCHA webinar starts [Read More …]

Dairy is still in the mix but probably more Class II products than cheese

The USDA announced round 3 of the Farmers to Families Food Box program last Friday. The operation of round 3 is going to be significantly different than the first two rounds. In the first two [Read More …]

Are You Prepared For COVID-19 Lawsuits?

Thursday, August 13 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Food producers and retailers are facing a wave of class action lawsuits by their workers and the public, challenging the adequacy of COVID-19 protections and often seeking court [Read More …]

CDFA scientists published in academic journal after developing improved method to test for mycotoxin in feed

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) scientists Bahar Nakhjavan, Nighat Sami Ahmed, and Maryam Khosravifard were recently published in an academic journal after developing an improved method to test [Read More …]

“Voice of the Green Bay Packers” Wayne Larrivee part of PDPW Dairy Fest Line-up

Dairy Fest to offer educational resources, networking, entertainment “Voice of the Green Bay Packers” Wayne Larrivee will give a glimpse of what the upcoming football season might look like when he addresses the crowd at [Read More …]

Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania Discusses some unique business partnerships, using unusual byproducts in the dairy feeding program and safeguarding the sensitive Chesapeake Bay watershed.

DairyVoice Podcast Episode 23 An innovative dairy producer and committed industry leader, Marilyn Hershey from Ar-Joy Farms in Pennsylvania tells her story in episode 23 of DairyVoice. She talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News [Read More …]

Dairy MAX and Trucking Companies Partner to Deliver More Than 200,000 Gallons of Milk

Dairy MAX and Trucking Companies Partner to Deliver More Than 200,000 Gallons of Milk to Local Food Banks Since May 2020 Nonprofit regional dairy council Dairy MAX today announced that more than 200,000 gallons of [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and Outlook Webinar

How are dairy farms doing as of mid-year 2020? Tune in to find out, Aug. 7th Join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Friday, August 7, from 12-1 p.m., that will discuss the 2019 [Read More …]

Farmers deserve a seat at the table in milk pricing policy

Organization calls for more democracy and a more equitable program for dairy farmers The American Farm Bureau Federation released its final report on priorities for milk pricing reform, calling for more democracy and a more [Read More …]

Virtual demos show many machines in action

The Farm Progress Virtual Experience will include the most extensive field demos in the history of both the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days. The merging of field demonstrations for the two largest farm [Read More …]

KDA Seeks Nominations for Kansas Ag Heroes