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Dairies have options when it comes to sand purchases, but not all selections work equally well in manure management systems. Given sand bedding’s benefits, it’s easy to take this critical cow comfort tool for granted. [Read More …]

PDP Business Management & Advanced Finance Workshop kicks off soon

Boost HR management and financial literacy skills to the next level at Oct. 30-31 course Interactive case studies and real-world applications are the foundation of a new program presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) designed [Read More …]

Drought to Frost: Feeding Safe Forages

October 18, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This year is presenting many challenges when it comes to forage toxicity and ensuring that we have safe feed for our livestock. Drought conditions have led to an active discussion on forage toxicity and the potential [Read More …]

Agribusiness Conference Charts Future of California Agriculture

Registration is now open for Fresno State’s 43rd annual Agribusiness Management Conference taking place on Wednesday, November 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.at Pardini’s Catering and Banquets (2257 W. Shaw Ave.) in Fresno, Calif. Themed [Read More …]

NE-DBIC Dairy Workforce Impact Fund to Boost Jobs, Skills in Northeast

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the launch of the Dairy Workforce Impact Fund, a new initiative designed to address critical workforce challenges in the region’s dairy industry. With $1.215 million in funding, the initiative aims [Read More …]

China targets European firms in anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy

China on Monday singled out Dutch firm FrieslandCampina as well as French and Italian companies in an anti-subsidy probe into dairy imports from the European Union, after lawmakers from these countries voted for tariffs on [Read More …]

USDA Invests in Hispanic-serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture

As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations wrap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $15 million to promote and strengthen agriculture-related higher-education programs at Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSI) nationwide. “Hispanic-serving Institutions [Read More …]

Ag Educators in PA and Beyond Receive Back-to-School Boxes From Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow & Sponsors

October 18, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More Than 250 Back-to-School Boxes Were Sent to Ag Educators With Personal Messages Thanks to support from industry sponsors and individual donors, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program sent more than 250 back-to-school boxes [Read More …]

CowManager® introduces innovations for improved herd performance

CowManager®, the revolutionary ear sensor system that provides information about fertility, health, transition and nutrition, is pleased to introduce new technology that will help dairy producers work more efficiently and effectively. The company is revealing [Read More …]

Yanmar CE’s New ViO35-7 Brings Stellar Operator Experience, Productivity and Configuration Upgrades

October 17, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Yanmar Compact Equipment introduces the ViO35-7 mini excavator, featuring significant productivity, configuration and operator experience improvements. The 24.4-horsepower true zero tail swing excavator includes leading 360-degree visibility, a 25% increase in travel speed under load and a [Read More …]

CowManager celebrates its 10th Anniversary of providing cow monitoring systems in the United States

CowManager is marking its 10th anniversary of helping U.S. dairy producers improve cow management with its unique ear sensors that measure ear temperature combined with behavior, resulting in accurate and early alerts related to health, [Read More …]

Major USDA Investments in Local Foods Strengthen School Meals

October 17, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Department celebrates Farm to School Month, National School Lunch Week Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today emphasized USDA’s ongoing commitment to connecting local farmers and producers with schools nationwide that serve meals to about 30 million [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Donald Sockett and Dr. Tom Earleywine on Colostrum Feeding Practices

In this episode of DairyVoice, Dr. Donald Sockett from the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Dr. Tom Earleywine of Purina Animal Nutrition talk with Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films about current [Read More …]

Deadline Approaching in Washington for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Excessive Heat

Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 22 Washington counties and neighboring counties in Oregon of the Nov. [Read More …]

Be Part of the Center’s Dairy Innovation Grant Program to Invest in New Technology on Your Dairy

Are you looking to invest in new technology on your dairy operation? The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting pre-applications for Dairy Innovation Grants. The PA Department of Agriculture introduced the PA Ag Innovation Fund to [Read More …]

PA Dairy Industry Awards Now Open for Nominations

The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who [Read More …]

Three-a-Day Dairy Important to a Healthy Life, National Medical Association Leader Says

With the dietary guidelines for American Scientific Advisory Committee reviewing the science for the upcoming 2025 guidelines, better nutrition for diverse American communities is getting a lot of attention. Dr. Priscilla Mpasi, a Philadelphia physician [Read More …]

Nominate a Dairy Professional You Know for PA Dairy Industry Awards

Do you know a Pennsylvania dairy producer or industry professional who excels in leadership, service, or innovation? The 2025 PA Dairy Industry Awards are now open for nominations! As you know, the Pennsylvania dairy industry is close-knit, hardworking [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Grant Now Open for Pre-Applications to Fund Technology Investments on PA Dairy Farms

The Grants Would Support Investments that Improve Efficiency, Enhance Production and Increase Energy Efficiency The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting pre-applications for Dairy Innovation Grants. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture introduced the Pennsylvania [Read More …]

REMINDER: Apply Now for DBIA Grants

A new round of Dairy Business Builder and Dairy Industry Impact grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern states. [Read More …]

Florida agricultural sector asked to share impacts of Hurricane Milton

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with Hurricane Milton. Where: Agricultural producers can complete the survey at go.ufl.edu/MiltonAgImpacts or report information to their local [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers’ Clean-Air Vision Comes to Life

Partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District allows farmers to innovate and advance practices to benefit local residents. Dairy farming is a labor of love. Dairy families work hard to not only [Read More …]

How Technology will Take McCarty Family Farms into the next 25 Years

Nearly 25 years ago, the McCarty family picked up from Pennsylvania and planted new roots in northwest Kansas. Now a multi-site dairy business, the most recent addition to McCarty Family Farms includes two adjoining 5,000-cow [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Selects Ag Literacy Challenge Grant Winners

Indiana Farm Bureau recently awarded the inaugural Ag Literacy Challenge Grants, providing funding to 10 Indiana FFA Chapters and 4-H clubs for new or enhanced ag literacy programs in their communities. Ag literacy programs must [Read More …]

Added Sugar in School Milk Plummets 10% Since Introduction of IDFA’s Healthy School Milk Commitment

Added Sugar Reductions by School Milk Processors Removed 2.7 Billion Grams of Sugar Between 2023-2024 As National School Lunch Week begins, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reports that its Healthy School Milk Commitment is [Read More …]

Registration Now Open for Labor Roadshow VIII

The Agricultural Workforce Development Council (AWDC) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for Labor Roadshow VIII, a pivotal event dedicated to educating and supporting farm employers. This year’s Roadshow will feature a [Read More …]

Herd Productivity, Environmental Metrics and Market Update

Timely opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature conversations to improve herd, soil and financial health of [Read More …]

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture: Thank You, Farmers