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Consumer Physics partners with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Vita Plus and Feed Supervisor to expand SCiO Cup sales and distribution in the U.S. Ag-tech company Consumer Physics is teaming up with Dairy Farmers of [Read More …]

Farming, ag top rated Business and Industry Sector

Farming and agriculture is best viewed sector in Gallup poll Americans recognize farmers for their hard work and dedication to feeding the world, and recently a spotlight has been placed on this essential industry. Dairy [Read More …]

68th All American Jersey Show to take place November 7-9, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky

In a release September 17, 2020, the staff of North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) released the following statement on social media: “GOOD NEWS #NAILE20! We will have a show. It will be modified from [Read More …]

The Block Market Looks Feisty Again

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 18, 2020 CME spot Cheddar blocks soared to the largest single-session increase on record. Barrels followed reluctantly and the block-barrel spread gaped. The market is on [Read More …]

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest

Properly prepare and sanitize grain storages to prevent infestations from stored grain insects. As we approach corn grain harvest, we thought it was good to remind folks to properly prepare grain storages. Several species of [Read More …]

USDA to conduct survey about hired on-farm labor

The survey will collect information about hired labor from approximately 4,000 farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey during the second half of October. The [Read More …]

Maintaining Herd Health Through All Seasons

Whether it is a small dairy farm or a large cattle ranch, herd health could be deemed as the livelihood of the business. If your herd is not as healthy as it should be, you [Read More …]

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Finalists selected for Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award

The award will be presented virtually during this winter Three finalists have been selected for the 2020 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers, ranchers [Read More …]

Improving management strategies for organic dairy herds

September 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

WCROC awarded $2.1 million for organic dairy research Organic dairy farmers will soon have additional resources for improving management strategies from the University of Minnesota (U of MN) certified organic dairy program located at the [Read More …]

Dairy environmental workshops Sept. 23 & 24

Producer-led panels and farm field tours part of recurring event Learn first-hand the techniques and technologies dairy producers are incorporating on their farms to help protect Wisconsin’s water quality and environment when Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), [Read More …]

POSTPARTUM DISEASE AND DISORDERS IN DAIRY COWS MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH MEASURABLE CHANGES IN PERIPARTURIENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND METABOLIC PROFILES

September 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines transition dairy cow health associated with first postpartum ovulation risk, metabolic status, milk production, rumination, and physical activity Postpartum disease and disorders may pose a threat to dairy cows, [Read More …]

College students urged to apply for On-Farm Internship Program

September 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farms can also apply to host an intern next summer The 2021 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for host farms and undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in dairy [Read More …]

The ins & outs of COVID-19 testing for farms and farm workers

11 a.m., EST, September 22 As farms enter peak harvest season, the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus and “cluster” outbreaks among farmworkers looms. Farm owners and workers have the opportunity to get up-to-date, [Read More …]

Climate neutrality within reach for California dairy sector

Researchers from the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) are rethinking methane and showing that climate neutrality is within reach for the California dairy sector. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is 25-28 times stronger than [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast 26 features Steve Maddox of California on his innovative management and diversified farming operations

The Maddox family of California is widely known in dairy. In DairyVoice episode 26, Steve Maddox talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about their quality cattle, innovative management and diversified farming operations. He [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2021 to Feature Peter Diamandis: Chairman, Singularity University

With the message for companies of “evolve or die,” Peter Diamandis is a dynamic, inspirational speaker who provides real value to his audience by showing them how to drive breakthrough thinking. Based on the success [Read More …]

Lactalis Group Announces Agreement To Acquire Kraft Heinz’s Natural Cheese Division

Combination Will Create Important New Opportunities for Expansion, Product Innovation,and Positive Community and Employee Impacts Lactalis Group (“Lactalis”), the world’s leading dairy group, today has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition by its [Read More …]

American Dairy Consumption Reaches All-Time High

Cheese, Butter and Yogurt Continue to Drive Growth for Dairy Industry Americans are turning to dairy products at a rate never seen before, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS). New ERS data on [Read More …]

OCM Submits Comments on FTC “Made in the USA” Rule

Ag Producer Group Outlines Inconsistencies with Meat Labeling The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) submitted public comments on a proposed rule that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would use to strengthen its enforcement program and [Read More …]

DCRC collaborates with CDCB for October 2 webinar

Join the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) for its next webinar – “Genetic impacts on calving, feed efficiency” – on Oct. 2, starting at 2 p.m. Central time. Ezequiel Nicolazzi and Kristen Parker Gaddis, both [Read More …]

FTC to Pick Up USDA’s Country of Origin Meat Labeling Slack

Family Farm Action Alliance Applauds New FTC Proposed Rule Today, Family Farm Action Alliance submitted public comments on the proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that sets out standards for product labels using “Made in [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2021 to Feature Chris Wallace, Emmy Nominated Fox News Sunday Host

September 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

IDFA is pleased to bring you Emmy Nominated Fox News Sunday Host Chris Wallace as one of the main keynote speakers at Dairy Forum 2021. As one of the country’s most seasoned journalists, Wallace draws [Read More …]

Where is Dairy Consumption in the U.S. Going?

The recent posts to this blog have been concerned with the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. dairy industry. This post will be a change. Data is now available for U.S. consumption of dairy products [Read More …]

With Congress at an impasse, look to USDA for disaster assistance, NMPF’s Bleiberg says

Election-year politics is complicating efforts to push additional agriculture aid through Congress, but already-authorized spending may allow USDA to aid dairy farmers facing unstable roller-coaster prices and shifting supply chains, said Paul Bleiberg, NMPF’s vice [Read More …]

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold final listening session on Sept. 16

Meeting will give rural Wisconsin residents opportunity to speak out The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity will hold its final virtual listening session on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. for [Read More …]

Professional Dairy Producers Environmental Workshops™ Feature Producer-led Panels

Farm Field Tours Also Part of Reoccurring Event Learn first-hand the techniques and technologies dairy producers are incorporating on their farms to help protect Wisconsin’s water quality and environment when Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), along [Read More …]

Pandemic and Economic Recovery Concerns Weigh on Dairy Values