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Rich Erdman, PhD, retired professor and former chair of the Animal and Avian Sciences Department at the University of Maryland , assumed the role of president of the American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®) during the [Read More …]

Noted Dairy Economist Dr. Mark Stephenson Discusses The Big Negative PPDs

Higher pay prices to come and the dairy roller coaster The milk price roller coaster continues. In spite of high prices for Class III at the CME, producers will not see those results in their [Read More …]

IDF launches 3rd Edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has launched the 3rd edition of its well-received Dairy Sustainability Outlook series, which provides new case studies to support the dairy sector in delivering on its commitment to sustainable development. [Read More …]

Digital options for farmers to apply for CFAP

Online portal, e-signature tool enable producers to apply from anywhere USDA’s Farm Service Agency will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online portal, expanding the options available to producers [Read More …]

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is offering $1,000 scholarships to full-time, incoming and continuing students at technical and two-year and four-year colleges/universities. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be [Read More …]

Mifflintown, Pa. farmer appointed to national committee advising EPA

David Graybill was among 33 members appointed A Juniata County dairy farmer and leader in Pennsylvania agriculture will bring his expertise and perspective to a committee advising the nation’s top environmental policymakers. David Graybill was among [Read More …]

DCHA webinar features bovine respiratory virus immunity

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) invites you to attend its next webinar – “Immunity Associated with Bovine Respiratory Viruses after Intranasal Vaccination.” This DCHA webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time on July [Read More …]

CAST Releases New Commentary on Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) and the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) have partnered together on a new paper, Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets. This publication contains [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Cooperative Spirit Carrying Dairy Through Difficulties

There’s no way around this fact: The past three months brought a near-death experience for many dairy farm families across the U.S., even as consumers boosted support and the federal government showed it understands dairy’s [Read More …]

Borden Dairy Approved for Sale to Capitol Peak Partners and KKR

A new, solvent Borden will continue employment for employees and service for customers Borden, one of America’s favorite dairy companies founded in 1857, today announced the start of a new chapter with Capitol Peak Partners [Read More …]

Agriculture groups collaborate for state fair

Three commodity organizations combine to have a presence serving food during 4-H show While the traditional Indiana State Fair will not take place, a modified Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Competition has prompted three Indiana [Read More …]

Bayer to resolve Roundup litigation

Resolution will bring closure to approximately 75% of the current Roundup litigation Bayer announced today a series of agreements that will substantially resolve major outstanding Monsanto litigation, including U.S. Roundup™ product liability litigation, dicamba drift [Read More …]

Negative PPDs to Offset Milk Price Rally

De-Pooling of Milk Also Likely Approximately 80% of the milk in the U.S. is marketed and pooled on Federal Milk Marketing Orders. FMMOs ensure the orderly marketing of milk through end-product pricing formulas, minimum price [Read More …]

Edge supports students with $1,000 scholarships

College-bound recipients stand out for academics, leadership, passion for agriculture Two young adults are getting help from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative to follow their dreams in agriculture. Edge has awarded $1,000 education scholarships to Hailey [Read More …]

Fireworks Boomed on LaSalle Street a Week Ahead of Schedule

T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week ending June 26, 2020 The fireworks boomed on LaSalle Street a week ahead of schedule. CME spot Cheddar blocks rocketed to an all-time high at $2.81 per pound. Then [Read More …]

FFA to host virtual National FFA Convention & Expo

Organization also extended its contract with the host city of Indianapolis from 2031 to 2033 The National FFA Organization has announced that the 2020 National FFA Convention & Expo will be held virtually. The organization [Read More …]

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Erie County Ag Society to introduce elite dairy cattle show

The North American Open Dairy Cattle Show is planned for this October The Erie County Agricultural Society is proud to announce the newly established North American Open Dairy Cattle Show this October on the Fairgrounds [Read More …]

Actions support NY dairy industry during Dairy Month

Nourish New York initiative has helped redistribute over 5,000,000 pounds of milk New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today highlighted several actions the Department has taken in support of New York State’s dairy [Read More …]

Chobani & Cornell announce first class of Chobani Scholars

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Scholars will pursue a variety of careers as the next generation of NY dairy professionals In celebration of National Dairy Month, Chobani and Cornell University are pleased to announce the first group of Chobani Scholars [Read More …]

Cancellation of the 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Due to our ongoing concern regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the excitement of The Royal will have to wait for another year. The Royal’s Board of Directors today made the heart-wrenching but unanimous decision to cancel [Read More …]

New campaign features real Canadian dairy farmers debunking milk myths through virtual farm tours

June 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) today announced the launch of a new campaign debunking milk myths for millennial parents by giving the floor to the experts: real Canadian dairy farmers. In Hey Dairy Farmer – [Read More …]

USDA dairy safety-net program signup to begin Oct. 12

Income-over-feed margin for April triggers second payment for 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces that Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) safety-net signup for 2021 coverage will begin October 12 and will [Read More …]

New test for Johne’s Disease in cattle progresses with Canadian gov funding

RAPID NEW ACTIPHAGE TEST FOR JOHNE’S DISEASE AND BOVINE TB PROGRESSES IN CANADA Funding supports research and development of new test for hard-to-detect mycobacterial diseases Johne’s disease, a wasting condition of cattle, costs the Canadian [Read More …]

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‘Rural Realities’ Podcast to Focus on Farmer Stress, Adaptability

Given the variety of ongoing challenges facing the agriculture industry, from low prices and uncertain markets to inclement weather and COVID-19, it’s no surprise Wisconsin farmers and their families are experiencing increased stress. To provide [Read More …]

USDEC: June’s Dairy Data Dashboard