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Significant actions by the CDCB Board of Directors at their April 16-17 meeting included: Expanded the Producer Advisory Committee to include up to 9 members and selected new PAC members Welcomed new Board member, Steven [Read More …]

Managing Forage and Spring Weather: 2024

Joe Lawrence The region is now into the spring field season but there is still a great deal of opportunity to achieve your forage goals this spring. Weather patterns vary across the region, but frequent [Read More …]

CDQAP Update: Bird Flu on Dairies; Wild Bird Control

As disease investigations continue, additional dairy herds affected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or “Bird Flu”) have been identified. As of this writing, there have been laboratory confirmations of HPAI infection in 36 herds [Read More …]

Introducing 305-AA: The New Standardized Yield Measurement

In the coming months, 305-ME (Mature Equivalent) – the standardized production estimate last adjusted in 1994 – will be discontinued and replaced by 305-AA (Average Age). This change will incorporate current knowledge about the key [Read More …]

The Numbers are in; 2023 Water Year was Fantastic

About 90% of California’s dairy industry operates in the San Joaquin Valley. When California passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in 2014, most of the Valley groundwater basins were designated as critically overdrafted. The [Read More …]

Building Better Beef Crosses Starts on Day One

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) May 22 webinar features “Building Better Beef Crosses Starts on Day 1.” Olivia Genther-Schroeder, Purina Animal Nutrition, will lead this free, one-hour educational offering, which starts at 12 p.m. [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on H5N1 Federal Aid to Assist Dairy Farmers

“NMPF thanks Secretary Vilsack and federal leadership for effectively using their existing authorities to offer necessary assistance for dairy farmers as they meet the challenges of H5N1 in dairy cattle. Care for farm workers and animals is [Read More …]

Dairy Signal to Highlight Sustainability Initiative, Nutrition

May 13, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and join interactive conversations with leading experts Tune into this week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) for unique and interactive discussions on health and sustainability. On [Read More …]

Spring in Full Swing But Not a Typical Year for the Dairy Industry

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 10, 2024 Milk should be plentiful and cheap, but this is not a typical year for the dairy industry. USDA reports processors bought spot milk in [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE) : Dairy

Milk production in 2025 is forecast to increase from 2024, driven by higher milk per cow and an expanding milk cow herd. With increases in a number of products, commercial exports are expectedto grow on [Read More …]

New Members and Database Will Help Us Grow

Wisconsin Farm Bureau wouldn’t be what it is without our most important asset: our members. As a member you provide policy directives that guide us legislatively, feedback on our programming and events that drive our next version and direction [Read More …]

Growing the Rural Bond with Trayton Greenfield

Trayton Greenfield reflects on his 50-year Farm Bureau membership recruitment legacy. Of the 102 years that Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau has been in existence, a familiar face has graced the board for over half that [Read More …]

Karen Jordan, DVM receives National Institute for Animal Agriculture Meritorious Service Award

We’re #DFAProud that Karen Jordan, DVM, a DFA farmer-owner from N.C., recently received the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA)’s Meritorious Service Award. It’s the longest-standing award within the organization and is presented to leaders within animal agriculture [Read More …]

Global dairy market: Price recovery will be slower than expected, but the outlook remains positive

May 12, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A recent Rabobank report indicates that the initial surge in dairy prices seen in late 2023 and early 2024 was largely due to a period of restocking at lower prices rather than a robust uptick [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Connie Kuber Talks With Midwest Dairy’s New CEO Corey Scott

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Corey Scott, the new CEO of Midwest Dairy. They discuss Corey’s history, what Midwest Dairy does, and what her top [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson on the final DOL ruling that could impact your employees

May 12, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Department of Labor has issued a final ruling that could impact your employees, both salary and exempt. In this video, Ashlie explains the ruling and how it works. What does this mean for dairy [Read More …]

The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) has awarded 500 endorsements, in addition to 10-year certification, to farmers and landowners across the state.

The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) has awarded 500 endorsements, in addition to 10-year certification, to farmers and landowners across the state. There are currently five MAWQCP endorsements. The integrated pest management, soil [Read More …]

New York dairies hit milestone

More than 20 percent of New York milk assessed for its nutrient footprint. Cornell University’s Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) is helping farmers evaluate their nutrient use through the Cornell whole-farm nutrient mass balance (NMB) tool. This [Read More …]

Insect Update: Three Insect Pests to Consider

A variety of pests are active as the growing season progresses; we will address black cutworm moths, alfalfa weevil, and cereal leaf beetle. As the growing season gains momentum, insect challenges are bubbling up around [Read More …]

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Transferring Farm Operating Assets at Retirement

Retirement means different things to different farmers. For some, retirement is the slow, gradual process of turning over the farming operation to the next generation. For others, retirement may be the immediate sale of operating [Read More …]

Safety Recognition Awards

The annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards program, co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Foods magazine, honors U.S. dairy facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety. Now in its 21st year, the program continues to [Read More …]

Compeer Financial Awards $183k in High School Scholarships