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The 152nd annual meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association will also be held virtually. The meeting will be on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). Members will elect a President and four [Read More …]

Proper location of solid feed can improve nutrient intake and growth of dairy calves prior to weaning

Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® studies gradual weaning of dairy calves Dairy producers are feeding dairy calves more milk before weaning, as research has demonstrated that greater milk consumption provides short- and long-term [Read More …]

Julia Nunes Selected as 73rd Alice in Dairyland

Julia Nunes has been selected as Wisconsin’s 73rd Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Nunes will work as a communications professional for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Her job will be [Read More …]

CME Spot Cheddar Blocks Led the Way in a Rip-Roaring Rally This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 19, 2020 The dairy markets staged a rip-roaring rally this week. CME spot Cheddar blocks led the way. They jumped 13ȼ this week to $2.65 per [Read More …]

Mitchell Named Vita Plus Calf and Heifer Specialist

Dr. Lucas Mitchell recently joined Vita Plus as a calf and heifer specialist. Based in Indiana, Mitchell will provide on-farm support with sales staff in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio for all calf- and heifer-related projects. [Read More …]

USMCA Takes Effect On July 1

The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) goes into force in less than a week and is adding to an already challenging supply chain environment, as companies continue to deal with disruptions from the coronavirus [Read More …]

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National All-American Dairy Show cancelled

June 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The show was originally scheduled to run September 12-16 The 2020 All-American Dairy Show has been cancelled to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. The show was originally scheduled to run September 12-16, 2020 at the [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy took $2.2 billion hit from EU stockpiling of SMP

Future EU “intervention” practices will harm U.S. farmers and processors and erode efforts to advance fair trade policies that create greater market access. Armed with new data quantifying previous damage, a coalition of dairy groups is [Read More …]

Study Shows EU Intervention Program Wreaked Havoc on Global Dairy Prices

U.S. Groups Call for End to EU Dumping of Dairy Products in International Markets An economic analysis published today shows the serious impact of the European Union’s Skim Milk Powder (SMP) Intervention Program on the [Read More …]

Management of Spring Planted Cool-Season Forages

Are your spring seeded cool-season forages getting close to harvest? Remember that the management of these crops now can determine the longevity of these stands in the future. These tips can help promote thicker stands [Read More …]

Federal Dietary Committee Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

Puts Dairy in Healthy Foods Category with Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following statement: “Today, members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) confirmed dairy products should [Read More …]

Corona

Tetra Laval Group donates $734,000 towards U.S. COVID-19 relief efforts

June 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The global COVID-19 outbreak has brought about never-before seen challenges in our daily lives, and we remain deeply concerned for all those affected by the pandemic. To support the nation’s collective response to [Read More …]

General Mills launches three-year regenerative dairy pilot

In Michigan and in partnership with Foremost Farms and Understanding Ag Yoplait is latest General Mills brand to support the company’s commitment to advance regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres of farmland. General Mills, the [Read More …]

Changes to Livestock Risk Protection Improve Valuable Risk Management Tool

June 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On June 9, USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program for swine, fed cattle and feeder cattle. The improvements, which include moving premium due dates and increasing premium subsidies, [Read More …]

Researchers Develop Improved Diagnostic Test and Strategy for Control of Bovine Leukemia Virus

June 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CentralStar researchers recently developed a new test to identify cows with the highest probability of transmitting Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV), a virus that causes bovine leukosis and negatively impacts profitability in 89 percent of U.S. [Read More …]

Hear from panel of PA dairy producers during July webinar series

June 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Three-part webinar series will help dairy farms strengthen family, team dynamics The Center for Dairy Excellence is offering a three-part webinar series on Wednesdays in July for dairy producers and consultants who are looking to [Read More …]

Minnesota dairy farms honored for superior cow care

June 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Herds with lowest somatic cell count are recognized Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator [Read More …]

Market telling farmers to produce more milk

June 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Nate Donnay talks about rumors of milk hitting 2% under year ago levels Once again, Nate Donnay of INTL FCStone Financial talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News as he looks ahead and sees slowly [Read More …]

Hand sanitizer, face covering giveaway for farms

To ensure we have adequate supplies available, please pre-register online Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, in cooperation with New York State Agriculture and Markets, will host another distribution event for Delaware County farmers to [Read More …]

Virtual Alice in Dairyland Finals Set for June 19-20

Following the March announcement that the 2020 Alice in Dairyland Finals would be postponed due to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is providing additional details on when, where, and [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY: Dialing into Your Best Dairy Podcast Series

Podcast series with Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY. Access the podcasts at: prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts. EPISODE 2 Dialing into Your Best Dairy: Calves-Birth to Weaning Available 6.22.20 In this [Read More …]

Michigan Dairy Farmers Partner with Domino’s to Support Flood Victims

UDIM, Domino’s Pizza and United Way delivered pizza to families affected by mid-Michigan flooding Michigan’s dairy farmers again stepped up to the plate to help neighbors in need. After devastating floods destroyed homes and businesses [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Research Grant Program Seeking Applications

Holstein Association USA’s mission is to provide leadership, information, and services to help members and dairy producers worldwide be successful. To further that mission, Holstein Association USA invites research proposals with expected outcomes to benefit [Read More …]

Select Sires Adds Buell to Communications Team

Select Sires is excited to announce the hiring of Skylar Buell as communications specialist. A native of Temperance, Mich., Buell graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural [Read More …]

NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE TO CANCEL 2020 AWARDS BANQUET

The Board of Directors of the National Dairy Shrine announced the cancellation of the 2020 National Dairy Shrine Awards Banquet. The awards program has been held annually in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, and the [Read More …]

Next Month, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

July 21 & July 22, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP Webinar Series is the premier annual event connecting dairy professionals with regulatory officials who have direct responsibility for the rules affecting dairy plants, [Read More …]

Rising Milk Sales Bust ‘Death of Dairy’ Myth

For years, a variation of this sentence has appeared in nearly every news story that touches on fluid milk consumption: “Milk sales are down while plant-beverages are rising.” It’s easy shorthand to use because while [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Names 2020 Elite Performers