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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

Just days after signing into law the USDA’s Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation, the White House this week released its overall budgetary framework for the new fiscal year that starts October 1. This is an annual [Read More …]

Feedworks USA is Making a Splash at Central Plains Dairy Expo

Booth #C511: Learn more about our NEW electrolyte product line, including Feedworks Lytes™ for Calf Ranch, the first and only electrolyte product designed to be fed daily to calves at a low level. In addition, we’d [Read More …]

Vanguard Renewables Celebrates a Decade of Clean Energy Innovation

Creating pathways for companies and institutions to responsibly recycle organics and to reach net zero carbon emission targets since 2014 Vanguard Renewables®, a farm-based provider of organic material solutions for the food and beverage industry, [Read More …]

House Ag Labor Task Force Recommends H-2A Include Dairy Industry and Manufacturers

The lack of an adequate workforce represents the most concrete threat to the efficient operation of dairy processors who work tirelessly to supply healthy, nutrient-dense dairy products to consumers. Yet dairy processors do not have [Read More …]

Cultivating Inclusion: Celebrating Women’s History Month in Agriculture

As March arrives, so does the celebration of Women’s History Month—a time to honor the invaluable contributions of women throughout history. In the realm of agriculture, this month takes on special significance as we recognize [Read More …]

Continuing education helps dairy feed consumers more efficiently

Dairy producers from Texas and across the region gathered in early March in Amarillo for the High Plains Dairy Conference. As usual, this two-day event was full of interesting and informative speakers who addressed diverse [Read More …]

Cows to the rescue for diabetics? Transgenic cow produces human insulin in milk

An unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. The advancement, led by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East Awards Scholarships, Golden Cow Award

Gabriella Taylor of Newark, N.Y., was selected to receive the Dawn Houppert Memorial Scholarship; Molly Mueller of Clifton Springs, N.Y., received the Leo Briggs Memorial Scholarship; and Janice Smith of Franklin, N.Y., was named the [Read More …]

WFU: Wisconsin farmers attend National Farmers Union Convention

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members were in Scottsdale this week for the National Farmers Union 122nd Anniversary Convention. Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from throughout the nation gathered March 10-12 to set the family farm organization’s 2024 policy. “Amidst the challenges and [Read More …]

Share Your Thoughts on Fall Workshop Series to Strengthen Your “People Skills”

What are the challenges you’re facing right now as a dairy manager, producer, or emerging leader? What skills would you want to develop as you manage a team of employees?Penn State Extension, with support from [Read More …]

PDP Business Conference Discusses Sustainability, New Initiative

New board and 2025 business conference theme, dates, location also announced The 2024 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) Business Conference brought together nearly 1,200 dairy producers and industry professionals March 13-14 at Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Recipients

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that eight organizations will receive grants through the Wisconsin Farm to School Program Grant Program. A total of $250,000 will be awarded. These grants [Read More …]

Critical aid on the way to Texas producers

Denali connects farmer hay surplus with transportation to make donations possible Denali, the nation’s leading full-service recycler of organics, is sending hay to a Texas A&M livestock supply point, where it will be distributed to [Read More …]

Brian Forrest Honored with Dean Strauss Leadership Award

Brian Forrest, owner and manager of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wis., was honored as the fourth recipient of the Dean Strauss Leadership Award on Thur., March 14, at the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) Business Conference [Read More …]

Diving into Mexico’s milk industry

This is the first podcast episode in our quarterly Understanding Export series. Today’s special guest is Fernando Anaya, Director General at DILAC. DILAC offers powdered dairy products and has a 27-year track record within the [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Celebrates 2024 Legislative Victories

As the gavel fell on the 2024 Indiana General Assembly, Indiana Farm Bureau celebrated several legislative successes for Hoosier farmers and rural communities. “As a key driver in Indiana’s economy, it is important for every [Read More …]

U.S. Cheesemakers Win Big at 2024 World Cheese Championships

U.S. cheese industry continues to prove its place as world-class, in the face of European efforts to monopolize common name cheese names. The World Championship Cheese Contest awarded U.S. cheesemakers with an impressive 84 Best [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Management Conference Attendees embraced opportunities for a viable future

Nearly 400 dairy producers and industry professionals from across the Northeast gathered in East Syracuse, NY last week for two intense days of learning, collaboration, industry thought-leadership, and a few laughs. The conference featured insights [Read More …]

USDA Outlines Vision to Strengthen the American Bioeconomy through a More Resilient Biomass Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a plan that will boost biomass supply chain resiliency for domestic biobased product manufacturing, while also advancing environmental sustainability and market opportunities for small and mid-sized producers. [Read More …]

Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Approaching

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council by the end of the month. DATCP will accept applications through March 31, 2024. High [Read More …]

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NMC webinar addresses feeding trace minerals to enhance udder health