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The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has opened registration for its Feed Industry Institute (FII), happening June 17-20 in Minneapolis, Minn. This biennial event brings together emerging professionals in the animal feed industry to learn [Read More …]

Search launched for new dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences

Penn State is seeking nominations and candidates for the next dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences. The College of Agricultural Sciences is a dynamic academic organization that works to fulfill Penn State’s land-grant mission through [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage Delays Cause Concern

The American Farm Bureau Federation sent a letter today to U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Gloria Montaño Greene and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux urging the agencies to open enrollment for the Dairy [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Dairy

February 9, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk supply and use estimates for 2023 are adjusted to reflect December domestic and trade data. For 2024, milk production is lowered due to lower expected output per cow, which is partly offset by higher [Read More …]

Gabriela Acetoze and Brian Lammers of ADM on transition cow challenges and how to face them

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Gabriela Acetoze and Brian Lammers of ADM, where they discuss transition cows. Connie asks for the top three challenges faced by transition cows, especially [Read More …]

NIAA Board Adopts New Strategic Plan

To ensure the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) continues to meet its mission, the board of directors adopted the NIAA 2024 – 2026 Strategic Plan during their January 24, 2024, meeting. Adoption of the strategic plan [Read More …]

Spent hemp biomass: A feed use that supports milk production in dairy cows

A new study, published in the Journal of Dairy Science®, explores whether the plentiful, fibrous byproduct of CBD production holds potential promise as a nutritious, efficiency-boosting feed ingredient for the dairy sector. Hemp cultivation has [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Exports Fall Back from Record Highs in 2023, Underscoring Need for New Market Access

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the U.S. agricultural export data for calendar year 2023 released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Read More …]

Reminder: Spring Crop Sales Closing

The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2024 crop year is March 15, 2024. Insurable spring crops include field and vegetable crops such as corn, soybeans, barley, oats, fresh market sweet [Read More …]

Take a look into your dairy’s future with data

Using data management tools can inform decisions for stronger performance and profitability. No one can predict the future. But, thanks to data management tools, we can reflect on where we’ve been and use industry-leading insights [Read More …]

89% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk Options Reinstated in School Meals

Vast majority of parents serve whole and 2% milk to their children at home, and 89% support Congress passing legislation to allow schools to serve the same options For 12 years, students in U.S. public [Read More …]

National Milk Producers Federation Offering Intern for Summer 2024

Description The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is offering a 10-12 week summer internship in the Washington D.C. metro area. This internship offers students the unique opportunity to understand better the intersection of U.S. dairy [Read More …]

Ohio Dairy Producers Association Annual Meeting

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Shisler Conference Center 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH The Ohio Dairy Producers Association invites you to join us at our annual meeting in Wooster! We are [Read More …]

Bacterial test for raw, organic milk may require more precision

Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria, suggesting that the criteria for determining milk quality at processing plants needs [Read More …]

The Rapid Rise of Technology across the Dairy Sector

In recent years, within agriculture, the dairy sector has undergone a transformative journey, revolutionised partly by the integration of cutting-edge technology and software. This revolution hasn’t just reshaped the way farms operate, it’s also significantly [Read More …]

Sustainability plays larger role in dairy supply chain

Dairy farmers’ sustainable practices are coming more into focus as consumers pay more attention to a product’s carbon footprint. Participants in a panel discussion at the 2024 Dairy Strong conference last month spoke about changes [Read More …]

AGCO Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Record full year net sales of $14.4 billion Full year reported operating margin of 11.8% and adjusted operating margin(3) of 12.0% Full year reported earnings per share of $15.63 and adjusted earnings per share(3) of $15.55 Introduces [Read More …]

Weakened commodity prices cast a shadow on farmer sentiment

February 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The most recent findings from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reveal a downturn in farmer sentiment at the start of 2024. The January barometer fell to a reading of 106, 8 points lower than in [Read More …]

Net Farm Income in 2024 Forecast to Be Down 25% from Last Year

On Feb. 7, USDA released the first insights into net farm income expectations for 2024. The latest report anticipates a decrease from 2023’s forecast of $155 billion to $116 billion – a drop of nearly $40 billion, [Read More …]

Op-Ed: How many dairy farms will close before milk check losses and disorderly markets are addressed?

Current milk futures show Class IV exceeding Class III by more than $1.48 through yearend. When it exceeds twice the 74-cent adjuster, Class I price is reduced compared with the previous ‘higher of’ formula. This [Read More …]

Travis Cano Joins California Milk Advisory Board Marketing Team

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the addition of Travis Cano as Manger of Processor Partnerships. Cano joins the CMAB with 16 years of experience at [Read More …]

Case IH Goes Big with AF11 Combine Introduction

The Class 10+ Combine Entry Sets New Bar on Harvesting Capacity. Each year farmers are challenged to accomplish more within tighter windows. In order to get the most out of every engine hour, Case IH [Read More …]

Our annual “Most Kissable Calf” contest is back for 2024!

Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program has been “love at first moo” for classrooms across the globe this school year! This February, join us for a fun contest to help share the love for your adopted [Read More …]

20th Annual Midwest Regional Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge

Hosted by University of Wisconsin-Madison at KI Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin February 7-9, 2024 https://www.dairychallenge.org/contests/ Dairy Challenge offers several contests for undergraduate students as part of the premier dairy event in the country. National [Read More …]

U.S. Cattle Inventory Smallest in 73 years

USDA’s January and July Cattle Inventory reports, released toward the end of each respective month, provide the total inventory of beef cows, milk cows, bulls, replacement heifers, other steers and heifers, and the calf crop [Read More …]

Safety: Marking the Unsafe Zone

Want an easy, effective way to keep employees and family away from the silage pile or bunker avalanche danger? Mark the UNSAFE ZONE with bright safety cones, but keep the reminder moving to keep it [Read More …]

Bacterial test for raw, organic milk may require more precision

Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria, suggesting that the criteria for determining milk quality at processing plants needs [Read More …]

Hands On Labs, Research Previews, Global Experts, Producer Panels at 2024 Business Conference

Dairy’s Premier Educational Event features “something for everyone” and every style of learning Today’s dairy teams are diverse and forward-thinking, making it a challenge to find training opportunities to meet everyone’s needs. The 2024 Business [Read More …]

Nova Advisory Group Opens Wisconsin Office

Firm aims to offer renewable energy solutions to food system clients, including animal agriculture and food processing. Nova Advisory Group, a renewable energy consulting firm that offers a unique blend of energy, financial, public policy [Read More …]

Op-Ed: Government shouldn’t be used as a weapon