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A looming U.S. East Coast port strike would have severe consequences for food and many other farm products shipped from American farm and ranch families to international buyers. This article outlines the far-reaching effects that [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Launches MyHolstein Online Tag Store

Holstein Association USA is thrilled to announce the launch of the MyHolstein online tag store. This new online portal will transform the ear tag ordering process, making it more seamless and efficient than ever. “The [Read More …]

DBIA Grant Applications Due October 23rd

REMINDER: Apply Now for DBIA Grants (Deadline October 23rd) A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in [Read More …]

PDP Calf Care Connection Set for October 15, 16 with Focus on Biosecurity, Health Challenges

All workshop sessions to include simultaneous Spanish translation Two one-day workshops will boost the knowledge and confidence of your entire calf care team. The 2024 Calf Care Connection® workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) [Read More …]

Data for Dairy: Research to Guide Farmers in Their Sustainability Journey

As dairy farmers today consider climate solutions, they face the challenge of having limited science-backed information guiding them in their journey toward sustainability. The dairy community is working with research partners to bridge that gap [Read More …]

USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series [Read More …]

Hot chocolate milk school program

Hot chocolate milk is one of our most popular school programs for a good reason – it’s simple for school nutrition staff and delicious for students. Hot chocolate milk can be served as a part [Read More …]

Yanmar Compact Equipment Launches the TL65RS Compact Track Loader with Ultimate Maneuverability

Yanmar Compact Equipment launches the TL65RS as part of its new line of compact track loaders. The midsize machine is the smallest in Yanmar’s current lineup of compact track loaders and offers superior transportability and maneuverability in construction, [Read More …]

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NMC webinar: Exploring careers in milk quality

Students attending earn free NMC membership Are you a student interested in a milk quality career but not sure which path to take? As someone interested in animal science and/or food science, maybe you haven’t [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Leaders Discuss Antimicrobial Resistance in Atlanta, GA

Leaders across the food animal system met with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) convened animal agriculture leaders in Atlanta, Georgia to meet with human and animal [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit: Farm Focus Announced for March 2025 in Visalia

Organizers announce additional event for dairy farmers to gain valuable information and connections. The California Dairy Sustainability Summit organizing committee today announced a new, farmer-focused event that will take place on March 25, 2025, at the Visalia [Read More …]

Ashley Kennedy named 2024 MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is pleased to announce Ashley Kennedy as the 2024 Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator (OYDC). She farms alongside her husband, Eric, on their third-generation farm, Sheridan Dairy LLC, located in Bad Axe, [Read More …]

Dairy diversity ready to grow

It might sound crazy to think that a product that’s already in 94 percent of U.S. households has room to grow, but the numbers indicate it’s true. Here’s what we’re talking about: This comes from a study done by [Read More …]

Study Shows Ferappease® Improves Overall Performance and Health in Beef Cattle

Texas A&M University research reveals Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance reduces the impact of stress in high-risk cattle A Texas A&M University study recently published in the Journal of Animal Science confirmed that FerAppease® has several benefits for high-risk [Read More …]

Speaker Available At No Cost for Fall and Winter Meetings to Share Real-Life Perspective on Biosecurity

September 26, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Center Is Sponsoring Dan Hougentogler to Speak at Fall and Winter Meetings For seed and nutrition companies, veterinary practices and other agriculture organizations that are planning fall and winter meetings, the Center for Dairy [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tara Bohnert of Datamars Livestock on New Technologies for Dairy

In this episode of DairyVoice, host Mike Opperman speaks with Tara Bohnert, Smart Farming Dairy Specialist for Datamars Livestock. They discuss new technologies and some of the data they can collect. The big question … [Read More …]

Important Information for World Dairy Expo Exhibitors

If you’re heading to World Dairy Expo to exhibit cattle, please see the attached notice for PA exhibitors as well as the partially pre-filled submission form. Read a summary below. Prior to the exhibition, cattle must meet import requirements [Read More …]

Free “No Trespassing” Signs Available for Farms

We have a limited amount of “No Trespassing” signs left. Requests yours today! Communicating your farm’s biosecurity protocols with visitors, including sales/service providers, can help you be proactive about preventing HPAI on your dairy farm [Read More …]

Farm Aid 2024: What to Expect

All-day music and food festival engages New York farms, businesses and organizations Farm Aid 2024, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, at Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, will showcase an all-star lineup of musical [Read More …]

Virginia Dairy Organizations Unite to Combat Hunger at the State Fair Through the Milk For Good Program

Support the Federation of Virginia Food Banks to Provide Fresh, Nutritious Dairy Milk to Families in Need In honor of Hunger Action Month, leading organizations working on behalf of Virginia dairy farm families, including The Dairy [Read More …]

Navigating trade tension: Potential impacts of China’s probe into EU dairy subsidies

Shortly after the EU announced higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the Chinese government launched an investigation into EU dairy subsidies. While the investigation excludes major import categories, it affects EU exports that were worth [Read More …]

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Butterfly Announces $300 Million Dividend Recapitalization of Milk Specialties Global

Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced the successful closing of a $300 million second lien term loan facility (the “Second Lien Term Loans”) issued by portfolio company [Read More …]

U.S Farm Report Will Tape Live at World Dairy Expo

U.S. Farm Report will do a live taping of a panel discussion on Wednesday, October 2, at noon (Central Time) at this year’s World Dairy Expo. Hosted by award-winning journalist Tyne Morgan, the hour-long panel [Read More …]

Center to Host Monthly ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar on Oct. 4 to Share Dairy Performance Indicators

The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, October 4 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, October 4 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled [Read More …]

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling Webinar Series Returns Nov 13-14

November 13-14, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” is back this fall with the most up-to-date, essential information you need to produce compliant and effective labels for [Read More …]

Record dairy markets + how to value corn silage

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, host Peggy Coffeen dives into the current landscape of dairy markets with Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy. The episode starts by giving listeners an overview of recent [Read More …]

Financial and Technical Assistance Available for Wisconsin Farmers and Landowners Through EQIP and RCPP

Farmers, producers, and landowners are encouraged to plan ahead and sign up early for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) voluntary conservation programs. Nathan Fikkert, NRCS Wisconsin State Conservationist, [Read More …]

Amplify Dairy Business Financial Skills with PDP Financial Literacy for Dairy

September 25, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Two Levels of Training Available; First Program Begins November 12 Understanding the financials of a dairy business is fundamental to making sustainable operating decisions. The 2024-25 sessions of PDP Financial Literacy for Dairy® are designed [Read More …]

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Helene

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Helene that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff [Read More …]

Four Upcoming Dairy Internship Opportunities