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Join the Kansas Department of Agriculture in Manhattan this month as they discuss growth opportunities for agriculture at the ninth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Wednesday, August 21, at the K-State Alumni [Read More …]

Connecterra Welcomes Taliah Danzinger as Senior Product Manager

Connecterra is thrilled to announce that Taliah Danzinger is joining our team as Senior Product Manager. With an extensive background in dairy and farm management, Taliah brings a wealth of experience and a strong network within the [Read More …]

Join Conversations about HPAI, Emergency Preparedness, Market News

Opportunity for dairy producers to engage with leading experts, trending topics Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide updates on the most pressing topics in the industry and [Read More …]

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NMC webinar, presented in Spanish, features milking machine basics

Join National Mastitis Council (NMC) for its Oct. 17 webinar – presented in Spanish – starting at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Carolina Pinzón, dairy outreach specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension, [Read More …]

USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the appointment or reappointment of 55 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. The advisory committee system was created by Congress [Read More …]

House and Senate Ag Spending Measures Advance NMPF Priorities

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NMPF backed important legislative provisions in the House and Senate versions of the fiscal year 2025 spending bills for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. The House Appropriations Committee approved [Read More …]

Hot Weather, Avian Influenza, and Scarce Heifers Tighten Milk Supplies

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 2, 2024 In its weekly summary of the milk and dairy product markets, USDA’s Dairy Market News specifically mentioned tight milk or seasonally lighter milk production [Read More …]

Extreme proposed animal ag bans put food security, farmers’ livelihoods, and communities’ economies at risk

I’ve written a lot about the big-picture challenges we in the animal agriculture community are facing, and how the Animal Agriculture Alliance aims to build connections within our community, engage broadly to strengthen understanding of animal agriculture’s [Read More …]

USDEC leads China Business Development Mission

USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden joined USDEC Chair Alex Peterson, Vice Chair Becky Nyman, 15 USDEC members, and key staff in Beijing and Shanghai in late June on a business development mission in collaboration [Read More …]

Take the ACS Member Value Survey

Your experiences and opinions matter to us. We are continually striving to improve our services and better meet the needs of those in the industry, and to do that, we need feedback from those who aren’t [Read More …]

How Many Households Are Buying Dairy?

August 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We know the dedication it takes to run a dairy farm. Long hours, early mornings, and a deep connection to your animals and land – it’s a way of life. But beyond the hard work, [Read More …]

DairyVoice: Steven McDonald of Agpro Talks About Heat Stress and What to Look For

Why is heat stress mitigation so crucial to your dairy cows? For starters, production, fertility, calving stress and potential losses. In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with [Read More …]

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NMC opens research paper submission site

Submit udder health, milk quality research for NMC’s 2025 annual meeting proceedings. The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened its submission site for the 2025 Technology Transfer Session (TTS), which will be held in conjunction with [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Through September 13

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2025 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 13, 2024. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance [Read More …]

Cow “Challenge” Study Should Help Turn Tables on H5N1 in Dairy Herds

Animal challenge studies completed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists show that infecting dairy cows with the H5N1 virus in a laboratory setting can trigger clinical signs of disease similar to those of naturally [Read More …]

TAHC Requires Pre-Movement Testing for Exhibition Dairy Cattle

Lactating Dairy Cattle Required to Test Negative for Influenza A Virus Prior to Intrastate Movement to Fairs, Shows, or Exhibitions The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) issued an executive director order declaring intrastate movement restrictions [Read More …]

Sustainability Can Work for U.S. Dairy, With Proper Attention to Profits

The future of U.S. dairy lies in exports, which is taking up an increasing share of U.S. milk production. And as with all markets, pleasing the customer is a key to success; internationally, the perceived [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Promotions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Carlton Bridgeforth has been promoted to White House Liaison in the Office of the Secretary. [Read More …]

City of Defiance, Ohio Becomes First Emergent Smart Community

Emergent Connext Teams Up with MetaLINK Technologies to Launch Groundbreaking IoT Network Solution for Rural Communities, Ag Industry in Northwest Ohio. Emergent Connext, a leader in transformative wireless technologies for rural America, has announced another [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces Updated Fertility Index for August 2024 Genetic Evaluations

In August 2024, Holstein Association USA will introduce an updated Fertility Index in conjunction with the official genetic evaluations. The change was recommended by Holstein Association USA’s Genetic Advancement Committee and recently approved by the [Read More …]

IDFA Announces Registration for Dairy Forum 2025 — LIMITLESS

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to announce that registration for Dairy Forum 2025 opens today. More than 1,000 leaders from the world’s leading dairy companies will convene in San Antonio, Texas in [Read More …]

Seven scholarships help agriculture majors pursue careers

CentralStar Cooperative’s Board of Directors, committed to supporting dairy and beef producers throughout the upper Midwest, proudly announces the recipients of $1,000 scholarships awarded to seven students pursuing agricultural degrees at colleges and technical schools. [Read More …]

Less than 1% of School Milk Is Lactose-Free

Parents Want More Lactose-Free Options for Kids, Polling Shows Obstacles Imposed by the Federal Government Limit Lactose-Free Milk Options for Kids and Erode Nutrition Equity, says IDFA. An analysis of milk sales across all major [Read More …]

“The Nuts and Bolts of Climate-Smart Grants”

“The Nuts and Bolts of Climate-Smart Grants” webinar was held last Friday to help dairy producers better understand the Climate Smart Team Grant Program and how it can benefit their dairies. Watch the recording now to get a breakdown of [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes 30 Emerging Leaders From IDFA Member Companies Into NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 6

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced 30 exceptional dairy industry professionals from IDFA member companies who have been selected for the sixth cohort of the NextGen Leadership Program, a premier, year-long development program for [Read More …]

Living the Dream: Dairy Farmers Open Up About Their Journey to Building Their Value-Added Business and Dairy Store

Brooks and Katie Long are both lifelong dairy farmers with big dreams for processing and selling their own dairy products. Owners of Deliteful Dairy at Long Delite Farm in Williamsport, Maryland, the Long family just [Read More …]

Huvepharma®, Inc. Collaborates with ADM to Expand Solutions for Ruminant Nutrition in the U.S.

Peachtree City, GA (July 26, 2024): Huvepharma®, strengthening its commitment to production animal health, has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, to widen its [Read More …]

North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) Elects New Leadership for 2024-2025