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A new study identifying genetic factors contributing to bovine tuberculosis (bTB) susceptibility could represent an important step in the fight against the disease in cattle, and the zoonotic threat it poses to humans. Researchers at University [Read More …]

New World Screwworm

New World Screwworm is a parasitic insect originating from South America, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Cuba. Recently, it has been impacting cattle markets in the U.S. Know the facts and who to contact with [Read More …]

USDA Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments, Provides Path for Applicants to Support U.S. Energy Independence

March 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Applicants Who Wish to Remove Harmful DEIA and Far-Left Climate Features from Project Proposals Have 30 Days to Propose Project Revisions U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today that the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

2025 Genetic Base Change Values

To prepare for the genetic base change, CDCB previously released estimated values producers and the industry could anticipate seeing in April 2025. After imputing new phenotypic data for the April evaluation, the final genetic base [Read More …]

USDA: February Milk Production in Ohio

Dairy herds in Ohio produced 453 million pounds of milk during February, up 3.9 percent from a year ago, according to Ben Torrance, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. Production per cow in Ohio [Read More …]

Microbiome of dairy cows

Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are [Read More …]

MMPA celebrates success during 109th Annual Meeting

The meeting included remarks from partners and recognition of milestone events and outstanding members. Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) members and guests gathered in Novi, Michigan, on March 19 for MMPA’s 109th Annual Meeting. The [Read More …]

Verley Unveils the World’s First Functional Dairy Proteins Portfolio, Marking a New Era in Food Innovation

Verley, a French biotech company specializing in sustainable food solutions, announces the launch of the world’s first portfolio of functionalized precision fermentation dairy proteins, designed to overcome the limitations of both traditional and plant-based alternatives. [Read More …]

LAST CHANCE to register for Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference!

We’re less than a week out from the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging market [Read More …]

Focus on wild bird populations

March 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

HPAI WEBINAR Join PRO-DAIRY, the Northeast Dairy Producers Association and New York Farm Bureau for an HPAI Webinar focused on bird control. Experts from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) will share their perspective [Read More …]

IDFA Leadership Symposium

The IDFA Leadership Symposium, presented in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, provides a forum for rising leaders to collaborate with fellow industry [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo honors former NMPF CEO Jim Mulhern

March 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo has named Jim Mulhern, former President and CEO of NMPF, as its 2025 Person of the Year. The announcement, made last week, recognizes Mulhern’s decades of leadership and lasting impact on the [Read More …]

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Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Rebrands with New Logo

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program launched a new logo with a clean, modern design that better connects with a broad consumer audience. The logo contains a milk splash to emphasize dairy products and their connection to [Read More …]

Check for Contaminants in Hay

Making and feeding hay can be tricky business. After a long season feeding hay, livestock producers are getting a lot of experience judging hay by its appearance. The way hay looks and feels can be [Read More …]

Financial assistance announced for Rio Grande Valley farmers impacted by water crisis

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s announcement of $280 million in economic relief for Rio Grande Valley farmers suffering from Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Congratulates Dr. Martin Makary on Confirmation as FDA Commissioner

Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Dr. Martin Makary as commissioner of the U.S. [Read More …]

Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC and Agrauxine by Lesaffre Announce Private Label and Supply Agreement

Syngenta Crop Protection has signed an agreement with Agrauxine by Lesaffre to private label and exclusively distribute Syngenta’s products STROVEQ® and SPREXIMA®. STROVEQ is a systemic resistance inducer and SPREXIMA, is a biofungicide. These products will be [Read More …]

DFA touts dairy’s nutritional benefits

It’s National Nutrition Month and we all know that dairy products are a powerhouse of calcium and protein — but did you know it’s a great way to get selenium for a strong immune system and potassium [Read More …]

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Learn how to navigate legal and legislative activism at the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

Activist groups are increasingly using legislation and litigation to target animal agriculture The current state of policy and legal landscapes present challenges for animal agriculture, as animal rights groups continue to target how, and [Read More …]

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Dairy’s Foundation Live, Silent Auctions Raise $50,000

The foundation’s 2025 auctions raised funds to benefit dairy leadership, education The dairy community showed its support for education, outreach and programs to support the next generation of dairy leaders at the 2025 Professional Dairy [Read More …]

“A Win for Hoosier Farmers” — Governor Braun Signs Freedom & Opportunity Bill HEA 1149 into Law

Today, Governor Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1149 into law. This bill helps Hoosier farmers by creating a new online portal, giving them a one-stop shop for tools to communicate with the state government [Read More …]

USDA Announces Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as NIFA Director

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). As Director, Dr. Hamby will lead [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results

Farm Credit East reported solid 2024 financial results at its annual meeting held earlier this week. Continued loan growth coupled with strong earnings allowed Farm Credit East to distribute a combined $140 million in patronage [Read More …]

West Virginia Joins Virginia, California in Banning Certified Color Additives in Schools

The Governor of West Virginia signed into law a statewide food additive ban, providing that any food or beverage with butylate hydroxyanisole (BHA), propylparaben, and FD&C certified colors Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, [Read More …]

IDFA Warns USTR Shipbuilding Proposal Will Lead to 8% Decline in Dairy Exports, Skyrocketing Shipping Costs

IDFA Supports Administration’s Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Shipbuilding, Urges USTR to Reconsider Proposal The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today submitted formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) urging the agency to reconsider [Read More …]

Teachers Invited to Join “Adopt a Cow” Spring Live Chats With 33 Dairy Farms

Those Interested in Learning More About Dairy Farming and Adopt a Cow Program Can Join The more than 43,000 classrooms participating in Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program for the 2024-25 school year will be [Read More …]

Why the Farm Bill affects everyone-not just farmers

You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care [Read More …]

USDEC and NMPF Sign Partnership with Guatemalan Dairy Association

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and Guatemalan Dairy Development Association, ASODEL, signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday that will strengthen ties between the U.S. and Guatemalan dairy industries as they [Read More …]

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