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The Producer Review Board (PRB) will be meeting Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Tulare County Ag Commissioner’s office, 4437 S Laspina Street, Tulare, CA. On the agenda are some updates on the Quota Administration Program, consideration [Read More …]

New York Governor Hochul Announces Record Investment in Agricultural Stewardship Programs

Fiscal year 2025 budget provides nearly $82 million for programs that assist farms to implement environmentally sustainable best practices, protect soil and water quality, and reduce greenhouse gases Announces $28.75 million is now available for [Read More …]

USDA Shares HPAI Federal Order Guidance

Earlier today, USDA shared the following resources regarding the Federal Order to assist with developing a baseline of critical information and limiting the spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle. Frequently Asked Questions APHIS Requirements and [Read More …]

T.C. Jacoby: Our pre-ADPI outlook and thoughts on 2024

April 30, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2024 ADPI/ABI Annual Conference starts next week and will likely move the dairy markets. What does Jacoby predict for dairy production and demand for 2024? Join Ted Jacoby III and our guests Jacob Menge, [Read More …]

Research confirms FerAppease® improves carcass characteristics of finishing cattle

In a two-part Texas A&M University research study by Cooke et al. (2024)*, researchers administered FerAppease to finishing cattle and evaluated its impact on carcass characteristics. Results showed that FerAppease, a unique analogue of the [Read More …]

U.S. dairy export imperative: “We need to be present. We need to be there.”

A key focus at the USDEC Annual Membership Meeting last week was the importance of maintaining a strong and continuous presence in crucial global markets. The U.S. dairy sector must be present in the markets [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Addresses Concerns After the FDA Discovers Particles of the HPAI Virus in Grocery Milk

Texas consumers can trust that the milk supply remains safe despite virus particles Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller addressed growing concerns following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) discovery of HPAI particles in commercial [Read More …]

Chocolate Milk Stays on the Tray

USDA recently announced new school meal standards for child nutrition programs. The final rule seeks to align child nutrition meal patterns with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The announcement reinforces the importance of federal nutrition assistance [Read More …]

USDA Issues Federal Order Requiring Mandatory Testing for Interstate Movement of Dairy Cattle

Yesterday afternoon, USDA announced several actions to further protect livestock health against the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Inflluenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle as well as other livestock populations. This includes a Federal Order requiring the following measures, effective [Read More …]

Colombia becomes first country to restrict US beef due to bird flu in dairy cows

Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S. states where dairy cows have tested positive for avian influenza as of April 15, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is [Read More …]

AJCA: Register Now Live For Annual Meetings In Springfield Mass.

Registration for the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), is now open. The meetings will be held June 19-22, 2024, in Springfield, Mass., at the Sheraton Springfield [Read More …]

Methane Emissions, Animal Handling and Cover Crops

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 the latest research in dairy sustainability and animal care. [Read More …]

July 1 Is Deadline To Apply For National Jersey Scholarships And Educational Awards

April 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Monday, July 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and educational awards administrated by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The AJCA awarded $31,600 in scholarship money to Jersey Youth last year. [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Swing Back and Forth

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 26, 2024 The dairy markets swung wildly back and forth this week as they digested a slew of data and headlines. Monday’s Milk Production report showed [Read More …]

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Lactose-Free Milk Pilot Drives Consumption

April 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Checkoff program in Cincinnati schools improved options for more students A checkoff-led pilot in Cincinnati schools that offered lactose-free chocolate milk increased consumption and reached students who weren’t drinking milk because of real or perceived [Read More …]

USTR Supply Chain Resilience Objectives Overlook Need for Comprehensive and Competitive U.S. Trade Policy

Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted written comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the administration’s objective to develop strategies that support and advance U.S. supply chain resilience [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades

IDFA pleased to see USDA adopt a more attainable sodium target that preserves cheese as a nutritious meat alternative Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued a statement [Read More …]

Dairy MAX Vice President of Health and Wellness Awarded the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Bluebonnet Award

April 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Lana Balvin Frantzen Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Nutrition and Wellness in Texas Dairy MAX is proud to announce that Dr. Lana Balvin Frantzen, vice president of health and wellness, has been awarded with [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott Talks With Olympic Athlete Elle Purrier St. Pierre About Her Career Running And Dairy Life

In this DairyVoice podcast series, “The Evolution of the Great Cow”, host Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Elle Purrier St. Pierre about her life as an olympic athlete, growing up on the farm, [Read More …]

Betsy Bullard & Nicole Schwab on New England Holstein Youth Programs

April 28, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Nicole Schwab about all things New England Holstein youth. One of the stronger youth programs in the industry, Nicole gives insight [Read More …]

How Do Dairy Farmers Reuse Water Responsibly?

If you were to map the path of a single drop of water on a dairy farm, you would see a complex journey – one that’s essential to maintaining cows’ health, and the planet’s. Dairy farmers [Read More …]

FDA: Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows. The agency stressed that the material is inactivated [Read More …]

Agriculture Producers With A Great Idea

Join our program for agricultural producers wanting to make value added products from their commodities! GRANT OVERVIEW USDA Agriculture Innovation Center Program – The purpose of this program is to establish and operate centers that provide [Read More …]

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference returns this summer with a jam-packed lineup of current and former federal regulatory officials and regulatory experts from IDFA and other organizations serving the food, beverage and nutrition sector. This [Read More …]

Real California Mozzarella Showdown Winners Announced