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Select Sires Inc. welcomes six interns eager to learn more about the A.I. industry. Veterinary interns Claire Lutz and Matthew Holton will learn from staff veterinarians and livestock teams to perform routine herd health checks. [Read More …]

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Bluegrass Ingredients® Announces New Butter, Cream Concentrates, Offering Significant Savings for Customers

Innovative new product offerings address historically high butter prices with cost-conscious flavor solutions Bluegrass Ingredients, Inc., a leading R&D-based specialty food ingredients supplier, announced today the release of six new butter and cream concentrate product [Read More …]

More fertility insights, better reproduction results

June 24, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Funny really, that the voluntary waiting period on many dairy farms is a period of quiet waiting. While insight into the cows’ reproductive signals during this period is golden. Nedap CowControl offers dairy farmers accurate [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Keep Barns Full After Soaring Milk Prices

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 21, 2024 Dairy producers did everything they could to keep their barns full last month after milk prices soared. Despite record-high beef prices – they lowered [Read More …]

SGMA Subbasin Round Up

June 24, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is a very local endeavor. Of course, the State plays a role, but the actions and decisions about what the policies and rules are for each [Read More …]

Farm Data, Carbon Insets and Building a Strong Culture

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and join interactive conversations with leading experts Take a deep dive into topics to improve your dairy business on next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy [Read More …]

Farm Focus: Huff-Nel-Sons

RICHLAND CENTER, WISCONSIN June 20, 2024 Celebrating 102 years of rich farming tradition and spanning six generations, Huff-Nel-Sons Farm near Richland Center, Wisc. stands as a testament to the enduring commitment to the land and [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Seeks Graphic Designer

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is seeking applicants for a graphic designer. Duties include applying art, design and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts, such as promotional and branding materials, communication media, and other [Read More …]

Why I Love Working in Dairy

June 21, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Last month, I was invited to be part of the Lancaster Farming’s “Farmhouse” podcast series. They interviewed me about HPAI in dairy and more broadly about the Center, the Foundation, and the work we do to benefit [Read More …]

New England Holstein Podcast: Natalie and Matt Sneller of Conant Acres in Canton, Maine discuss their operation

In this episode of the New England Holstein Podcast, Betsy Bullard, of Turner, Maine, talks with Natalie and Matt Sneller of Conant Acres in Canton, Maine. They discuss Conant’s operation and holstein experience, along with [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Leaders Explore New Facets of the Industry

Cohort 3 of NIAA’s Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders explored Kansas agriculture businesses to learn more about the agriculture industry The third cohort of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal [Read More …]

Siemers Holsteins Honored with Holstein Association USA’s Elite Breeder Award

Industry-leading dairy genetics and innovation chart back generations for this year’s Elite Breeder award recipient. Holstein Association USA is delighted to recognize Siemers Holsteins with the 2024 Elite Breeder Award. On their century farm near [Read More …]

PDP Announces Educational Programming and Events For 2024-25

Full schedule of events to offer solutions in dairy production, business and leadership development Today’s dairy farmers and industry professionals know the importance of knowing the latest in research, management practices and news. Professional Dairy [Read More …]

COFCO International and GROWMARK Agree to Simultaneous Transactions regarding U.S. Grain Assets

COFCO International, Ltd. (“COFCO International”) and GROWMARK Inc. (“GROWMARK”) have entered today into definitive agreements whereby, COFCO International has agreed to purchase GROWMARK’s minority stake in the transloading facility located in Cahokia, Illinois (also known [Read More …]

Record U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit Forecasted to Keep Growing

After decades of substantial U.S. agricultural trade surpluses, staggering agricultural trade deficits over the past two years have caught the nation’s attention. For fiscal year 2024 (October 2023 – September 2024), USDA’s Economic Research Service estimates [Read More …]

USDEC Applauds RAPP Funding For Dairy Exports

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monumental $1.2 billion funding for the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) announced today.  This substantial investment will significantly enhance market opportunities for U.S. [Read More …]

Penn State Dairy Products Evaluation Team places high in a national contest

The Penn State Dairy Products Evaluation Team recently competed in the Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest in Milwaukee, placing high in several categories. The team earned the following awards in the April 17 contest: First Place Butter, Third Place [Read More …]

More “Choose PA Dairy” Yard Signs Available While Supplies Last

Our second shipment of “Choose PA Dairy: Goodness That Matters Locally” yard signs are in! Hundreds of signs have been distributed to dairy farmers across the state this June. If you would like a yard sign to display [Read More …]

Summer Fancy Food Show Showcases Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainably Sourced Milk From California

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced specialty dairy products at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food show in New York, N.Y. June 23-25, 2024. CMAB will [Read More …]

U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson Recognized with Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Leadership Award

June 20, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Honorable Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has been a steady voice for the dairy community since 2008, when he first stepped foot in Washington, D.C., to represent Pennsylvania 15th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Announces Transition Plan

In a meeting with staff today, Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John M. Meyer announced his plans to retire December 31st of this year and that current Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lindsey [Read More …]

The Next Gen of Sustainability at Bar 20 Dairy

In a past episode, Peggy visited with California dairyman Steve Shehadey, as he shared the innovations in renewable energy and sustainability that have earned Bar 20 Dairy in the San Joaquin Valley the 2023 Innovative Dairy [Read More …]

Get the Most Out of Your High Performers

New research shows oral acidogenic bolus helps maintain cow comfort at dry off. High-performing dairy cows are the golden girls of the herd. They’ve proven their value through high milk quality, reproductive efficiency and impact on [Read More …]

Dairy Max Launches 12th Annual Passion For Pints Blood Drives

Dairy MAX, a regional nonprofit dairy council representing more than 900 dairy farm families, proudly announces the launch of its 12th annual blood donation initiative, Passion for Pints. As this program enters its twelfth year, it [Read More …]

National Dairy Month: Drink your milk – with confidence

National Dairy Month is the ideal time for the Texas dairy industry to thank everyone who continues to buy and enjoy milk and dairy products even as recent headlines highlight unprecedented health issues faced by [Read More …]

University of Minnesota Students Win Checkoff’s New Product Competition