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Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry and is committed to investing in their education. Since its inception over 15 years ago, the DFA Cares Foundation [Read More …]

The role of yeast and Bacillus in dairy cow health and performance

The health and performance of the intestinal tracts of dairy cows is critical for the success of every dairy. As the primary site of microbial fermentation and digestion in dairy cattle, the rumen plays a [Read More …]

Germany seeks to appease farmers with tax relief plan

Germany’s finance minister wants to let farmers spread their earnings over several financial years to help reduce their taxes, he said on Wednesday, as governments across Europe look for ways to stem a wave of [Read More …]

Health And Wellness Experts Join Checkoff For Dairy Deep Dive

National Dairy Council hosted leaders to examine untapped dairy benefits. The dairy checkoff hosted more than 100 national and international health and wellness experts for a two-day scientific conference addressing the dairy matrix, the concept [Read More …]

Tips to Support Schools During Milk Carton Shortage

American Dairy Association North East has received inquiries from farmers, local promotion groups and others wondering how to support local schools during the national milk carton shortage. A challenge is that every school operates differently [Read More …]

Berkey Creamery ice cream is a contender in ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA’ contest

At Penn State, it’s common knowledge that Berkey Creamery is the ultimate destination on campus for coolness. Now, folks across the commonwealth get to participate in elevating the status of the Penn State landmark and [Read More …]

The John Deere Foundation Commits Nearly $4 Million in Grants to the National FFA Organization (FFA)

The John Deere Foundation’s unrestricted, multi-year giving supports the educational outreach and mission of FFA to lift up the next generation of leaders in agriculture. The John Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 [Read More …]

Teachers Invited to Join ‘Adopt a Cow’ Spring Live Chats With 35 Dairy Farms

Those Interested in Learning More About Dairy Farming and Adopt a Cow Program Can Join The more than 39,000 classrooms participating in Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program for the 2023-24 school year will be [Read More …]

Michael Ballou to address early life calf health during DCRC webinar

Mark your calendar to attend the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar, scheduled for May 2, starting at 2 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Texas Tech University Professor Michael Ballou will address “Early life calf [Read More …]

Cargill Awards More Than $3 Million Grant to the National FFA Organization

Cargill awarded a three-year grant of $3.15 million to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders. The grant supports a variety of National FFA Organization programs and events [Read More …]

Dairy Decisions Consultant Grants

Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will open on September 15, 2023. Click here to apply online. This program provides dairy farm families with one-on-one professional consulting resources to help make decisions that will [Read More …]

Moldy feed, mycotoxins and the risk to beef cattle

Beef animals can be at risk for mycotoxin-related health issues. Why haven’t we given more thought to mycotoxin risk in beef cattle? Other animal industries have long recognized the risk, but it’s often overlooked in [Read More …]

Learn how implementing cheese pushers can increase sales and reduce labor costs.

Cheese is a dairy aisle staple – one that is a consistently good seller and has huge spikes in sales around the holidays too. Modern store set-ups in the dairy aisle often leave very narrow [Read More …]

Dairy firm Almarai to invest over $4.8 bln under five-year plan

The Middle East’s biggest dairy firm Almarai (2280.SE), opens new tab plans to spend over 18 billion riyals ($4.8 billion) through 2028 under a new plan aimed at boosting growth while focusing on areas including supply [Read More …]

Market Intelligence Report: Goat and Sheep Import Displacement Opportunities

Beginning with a 2021 Mintel survey of consumers of goat and sheep cheese, DBIA has been working to gather insights for U.S. cheesemakers to help compete with European imports in this market. The goat and [Read More …]

Farmers’ Resilience, Need for Preparation Highlighted in Aftermath of Recent Tornado

Ohio farms are known for their resilience, which also holds true for The Ohio State University (OSU) Molly Caren Agricultural Center, home to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) annual Farm Science [Read More …]

Work With an Experienced Dairy Consultant in 7 Key Areas: DDC Grants Still Available

The Center for Dairy Excellence has a few Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) grants remaining in this fiscal year! How does the grant work? If you’re accepted into the program, you can receive up to $4,000 in funds to [Read More …]

Goat IVF Introduces World’s Smallest Dairy Goat back to UK

Goat IVF Introduces World’s Smallest Dairy Goat back to UK. Stacey and Steven Briggs, owners of Windmill Farm Park in Leicestershire have, through innovative use of IVF, introduced the Nigerian Dwarf Goat breed into the [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Key Dairy Statistics Reveal Continued Production Decline

Sluggish U.S. milk production is showing up in other key dairy industry statistics, including scant milk solids production growth, flat to declining production of major dairy products and a general drawdown of product inventories. The [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Announces 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award Winners

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual Let’s Eat Healthy Award. In support of its cause to elevate the health of [Read More …]

Maola Local Dairies Expands Processing to Philadelphia

Maola Local Dairies, proudly owned by Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA), has purchased a dairy processing plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The plant, previously owned by HP Hood, will generate new opportunities to [Read More …]

Central Plains Presentation to Focus on Mycotoxin Control, Herd Health and Performance

When it comes to mycotoxins, it’s not a matter of “if” they are present, but “what kind” and “how many”. In a global survey, 85 percent of cereal grains sampled were contaminated with at least one [Read More …]

Cattle Concerns in Texas Panhandle: What You Should Know

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission are currently investigating reported cases of apparent illness among Texas dairy cattle. The cause has not been determined. There are no reported cases outside the [Read More …]

Real California Milk Kicks Off 6th Annual Search For Pizza Innovation Using California Cheese & Dairy

March 21, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2024 contest includes new format, new categories, and over $28k in cash prizes The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2024 Real California Pizza Contest, the sixth annual search for [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Marketing Over the Years

In episode 2 of the New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard meets with Dave Kennett & Karen Wheatley. They discuss marketing over the years and talk about their favorite cows. They also discuss [Read More …]

Telling the Story of Wisconsin Agriculture this National Ag Day

A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Ahead of National Ag Day on March 19, I have had the opportunity to share the story of [Read More …]

Top Awards for Prairie Farms Dairy at World Championship Cheese Contest

Prairie Farms Neufchâtel is voted ‘Best of Class’ The world’s premier technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition was held in Madison, Wisconsin, last week, with cheese makers from across the globe bringing their best creations [Read More …]

FARM Program, Soil Health and Water Quality, and Farm Safety

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and join interactive conversations with leading experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature timely updates on industry programs and keeping soil, [Read More …]

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White House Releases 2025 Federal Budget That Boosts USDA Funding