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This spring, the Dairy Discovery Zone (DDZ) made stops at notable events including National Western Stock Show, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, and Rodeo Austin. The traveling, interactive exhibit features a nostalgic Divco Milk Truck showcasing [Read More …]

Keeping Cows Cool: NNYADP dairy research going to American Dairy Science Conference

June 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NNYADP DAIRY RESEARCH RESULTS TO BE PRESENTED AT 2024 AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE CONFERENCE Miner Institute to Share Cow Comfort Before-and-After Cooling Fans Data with Dairy Industry Professionals Northern New York; May 28, 2024. The Northern [Read More …]

Butter Springs High Last Week and Plunges This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 31, 2024 After notching a new spring high last Friday, butter values plunged early this week. The Tuesday morning selloff was steep but ultimately short-lived. By [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University webinar on June 13 to focus on dairy facility design in a changing climate

The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, June 13 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT. In this webinar, Nesli Akdeniz, assistant professor and extension specialist in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of [Read More …]

New General PA Quarantine Order for Exhibition of Dairy Cattle

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued a General Quarantine Order for the Exhibition of Dairy Cattle that would take effect IF a case of Bovine Influenza A has been confirmed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and [Read More …]

California Dairy Families and Raley’s Food For Families Partner to Deliver Nutritious Milk and Dairy Foods

To Families Facing Food Insecurity In California, over 3 million households face food insecurity. In honor of June as National Dairy Month, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced a partnership with Raley’s Food [Read More …]

DGN Now Enrolling for Summer Spanish on la Granja (on the Farm) Courses

June 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Enrollment is now open for Spanish on la Granja (on the Farm) online courses through Dairy Girl Network (DGN). DGN will offer Level 1 and Level 2 courses, open to the dairy community, this summer. [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann Discuss Merck’s New Technology That Revolutionizes Calf Care

Connie Kuber from ConnorAgriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann of Merck Animal Health about their new technology SENSEHUB® Dairy Youngstock. The product is the first of its kind [Read More …]

“Feed for the Future” Silent Auction to Accept Bids Starting June 1, Supports On-Farm Internships

Dairy Producers Can Support the Next Generation With Their Everyday Feed Purchase Dairy producers can support the next generation of dairy through their everyday feed purchases by bidding in the annual “Feed for the Future” [Read More …]

Study Demonstrates How Balanced Front of Pack Nutrition Labeling Can Help Positively Inform Consumer Food Choices

Accurate front of pack nutrition labeling (FOPNL) can be helpful to both consumers and food companies to ensure relevant nutrition information is accessible when consumers are making product choices in-store. However, when the nutrition information [Read More …]

Are Poisonous Weeds in Your Pastures?

Below is a summary of common poisonous weeds in pastures; learn about how certain weeds can be toxic to livestock. During drought, other poor environmental conditions, and summer slump that reduce forage growth, there are [Read More …]

‘Add Milk!’ Program Launches in Mother’s Nutritional Center Stores Across Southern California

A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families purchase healthy fluid milk products is expanding to California. The Add Milk! program is being launched in grocery stores to provide a dollar-for-dollar match for participants in [Read More …]

Bird Flu: Diverse Range of Vaccines Platforms “Crucial” for Enhancing Human Pandemic Preparedness

Vaccination remains the most effective strategy for avian influenza prevention and control in humans, despite varying vaccine efficacy across strains. That’s according to the authors of a new review which delves into existing research into [Read More …]

Eligible Frontline Dairy Farm Workers Could Be Eligible for $600 Relief Payment

Beginning March 1, 2023, frontline farm workers (including those on dairy farms) who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a one-time $600 relief payment through this [Read More …]

CLAAS Asks Dairy Farmers to “Say Cheese”

June Dairy Month Promotion Celebrates Dairy Farmers through Selfies with Cows and a Year’s Supply of Cheese Dairy farmers of America, are you and your most photogenic bovine ready for your close ups? CLAAS is celebrating the dairy [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Local Economic Development Initiatives

That Advance Opportunities for Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Workers and Communities at June 4th Meeting The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss local economic initiatives that advance opportunities within agricultural communities at its [Read More …]

Engagement Essential for Younger Producers

Dairy farmers are descending on Washington next week, as NMPF’s Young Cooperators lead the organization’s annual fly-in. Hannah and Matthew Lansing, this year’s chairs for the YC Program, say policy engagement is critical to dairy’s [Read More …]

Council On Dairy Cattle Breeding Outreach Specialist to Address USJersey National Meetings

May 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Katie Schmitt, Outreach Specialist at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB), will address the attendees of the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The meetings will be held [Read More …]

Upcoming Dairy Webinar from Novonesis

Novonesis is hosting a webinar on June 3 at 9am Central that will feature a panel discussion “Farm to Family: The Role of Biosolutions in Enhancing Agricultural and Consumer Value Chains.” Novonesis experts will share insights on [Read More …]

Tim Abbott & Mike Duckett Discuss the New Showbox Sires Release Heritage P

May 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this Showbox Sires episode of the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk about their new release of the bull Heritage P. 744HO17072 Heritage PRC is available through Showbox Sires [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on New Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting RulesWebinar

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting rules went into effect on January 1. This means most United States entities will need to identify and begin submitting information about their beneficial owners. To help Northeast agricultural producers [Read More …]

Take the Next Step in Preventing, Managing Lameness at Hoof Management Workshop

PDP to host one-day event June 20 at Maier Farms, LLC, Waunakee, Wis. Preventing lameness in a dairy herd requires a multi-faceted approach including managing a cow’s environment and handling. The 2024 Hoof Management Workshop [Read More …]

‘Add Milk!’ Program to Launch in Mother’s Nutritional Center Stores Across Southern California

The Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Project titled “Add Milk!” provides a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP participants who purchase nutrient-dense, non-fat and low-fat (1%) milk products, including lactose-free options A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income [Read More …]

DATCP Asks Dairy Producers to Return Survey this June

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey [Read More …]

State Department of Agriculture Shares USDA Recommendations to Minimize Influenza Transmission at Dairy Cattle Livestock Exhibitions

No Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Have Been Detected in New York Livestock to Date State and Federal Import Orders Remains in Place; Farmers are Encouraged to Monitor Animal Health and Practice Good [Read More …]

NMPF Lauds FDA’s Approval of Bovaer