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Capitol Hill Focused This Week on Border, TaxesNow that lawmakers have bought themselves some time on the annual budget front, with last week’s passage of a stop-gap funding measure through February, the focus this past [Read More …]

Tell FTC: Protect Farmer’s Right to Repair

National Farmers Union (NFU) urges the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to write regulations that ensure farmers and ranchers can repair their own equipment. Major farm equipment manufacturers refuse to provide farmers with full access [Read More …]

Alltech’s US corn silage mycotoxin report

In the past year, U.S. producers have seen droughts, high rainfall, and other weather events affecting corn harvest, making it more critical than ever to analyze mycotoxin risks across the nation. The Alltech 2023 U.S. [Read More …]

California Dairy Students Partner With California Dairy Families To Raise Milk For Families In Need

Inaugural Real California Milk Intercollegiate Give-A-Gallon Challenge focuses on increasing access to fresh dairy in local communities One in five Californians currently struggle with food insecurity, with milk being one of the most requested but [Read More …]

Closing the Gateway of Diseases: Hypocalcemia Control

Discover strategies to prevent milk fever and optimize transition cow health. Join our webinar for insights and effective dietary management. A must for producers aiming to enhance herd productivity. Explore essential strategies to prevent milk [Read More …]

Carbon Markets, Animal Behavior and Market Update

Join interactive conversations with leading experts and earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide opportunities to interact with experts on some of the [Read More …]

Adam Shetley of Foremost Dairy Shines With DFA’s Young Cooperator (YC) program

They may not be the mascot, but dairy cows represent universities — and DFA — throughout the country on campus dairy farms. Just like universities and colleges aren’t our average DFA farmer-owners, Adam Shetley, manager [Read More …]

New MDA Grant Funding Available For Protecting Livestock

January 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To help Minnesota farmers and ranchers protect livestock from disease and other risks, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a new grant opportunity to help eligible producers buy and install supplies or equipment [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Production Growth Sputters at the End of 2023

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 26, 2024 Milk production growth in the U.S. sputtered at the end of 2023, leaving the full year result nearly unchanged from the year prior. [Read More …]

Farmers of multi-site dairy operations share insights at Dairy Strong conference

Running a dairy farm is a challenge but imagine if that farm was spread across multiple locations? That’s something more and more farmers are considering as they look to add new sites to their dairies. [Read More …]

Nominate a Rural Community Initiative for the Farm Credit East Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award

Farm Credit East is currently accepting nominations for the Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award, which aims to recognize innovative and transformational efforts to revitalize Northeast rural communities. For 2024, Farm Credit East and its strategic partner [Read More …]

Application Process Now Open for up to $1 Million in Innovation Grants for California Dairy Producers, Processors, and Co-packers

January 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Fourth Round of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Funding Available From Pacific Coast Coalition California producers, processors and co-packers are invited to apply for funding for innovation projects and supporting equipment as part of the fourth [Read More …]

Geopolitical Trends, Navigating Change and Sustainability Key Topics at 2024 PDP Business Conference

Register today for Dairy’s Premier Educational Event set for March 13-14, 2024 Political and financial events around the globe have significant impact on U.S. agriculture and dairy operations. The 2024 Business Conference presented by the [Read More …]

MMPA awards eight scholarships to Michigan State University students

January 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Eight students at Michigan State University were awarded scholarships thanks to the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA). As a long-time supporter of dairy education, MMPA annually sponsors scholarships for members, their children and employees enrolled [Read More …]

Pasture Care and Winter Feeding

Winter feeding can be damaging to fields and animals. Strategies exist to help reduce this damage, but you need to start planning now. During winter feeding, rain and snow are not friends to pastures. Add [Read More …]

USDEC sparks innovation opportunities in SE Asia with U.S. dairy proteins

In-market educational programs target SE Asia trade and opinion leaders with a message that all proteins are not created equal. As Southeast Asia’s health-conscious consumers pursue more power-packed nutrition, U.S. Dairy Export Council market research [Read More …]

Whole Milk Ready for Breakthrough Year

With consumer choice scientific research and congressional legislation all going its way, 2024 promises to be a breakthrough year for whole milk, NMPF’s Head of Nutrition Policy Claudia Larson and Regulatory Affairs Director Miquela Hanselman [Read More …]

IDFA Foundation Donates Nutritious Dairy Foods to Food Insecure Families in Arizona

As a successful Dairy Forum 2024 comes to a close, we want to share good news of the IDFA Foundation bringing nutritious dairy foods to food insecure families in Arizona. Over the past few weeks, [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance opens 2024 enrollment in Animal Ag Allies program

Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians encouraged to apply The Animal Agriculture Alliance is seeking applicants to join the rankings of Animal Ag Allies in 2024. The Animal Ag Allies program, launched in 2020, is a development program [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report January 2024

U.S. dairy exports mostly kept pace with export levels of one and two years earlier during the first quarter of last year, but then dropped to remain in a band between 16 percent and 17 [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Companies and Retailers Partner to Reduce Hunger in Phoenix Area

The IDFA Foundation along with several leading dairy companies and food retailers donated more than 33,000 pounds of nutritious milk and dairy foods as well as $15,000 in financial contributions to St. Mary’s Food Bank [Read More …]

Bateman’s Mosida Farms Named 2024 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

Bateman’s Mosida Farms of Mosida, Utah was recognized today as the 2024 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum. The award is presented each year by IDFA [Read More …]

Explore Genomics, Dairy Characteristics and Animal Care at PDP Dairy Wellbeing Workshop

Two sessions on Feb. 6 and 7, 2024, feature leading experts, behind-the-scenes tour As genetic selection and genomics become an increasingly important tool for dairy producers to improve their herd, understanding how form and function [Read More …]

Farm Family Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Revolutionized

A landmark alliance is launching free, anonymous, online mental health and wellbeing services to provide a nationwide safety net of confidential and on-demand support to farmers, ranchers and farm families. Unveiled at the American Farm [Read More …]

Dairy Strong conference celebrates strength through sustainability

Dairy Business Association’s annual event draws 450 attendees More than 450 people attended the annual Dairy Strong conference to explore the industry’s latest innovations, celebrate its collaborations and delve deep into sustainability. Conference attendees included [Read More …]

International Agri-Center® Prepares for 57th World Ag Expo®

The International Agri-Center® is set to hold the 57th annual World Ag Expo®, welcoming attendees and exhibitors from around the world for the “Best Farm Show on Dirt”. World Ag Expo® provides a platform for networking, [Read More …]

Straus Family Creamery Expands Its Premium Organic, Sustainable Dairy Lineup

Launch of Organic Kefirs in Reusable Glass Bottles –Straus Family Creamery—renowned for its minimally processed premium organic dairy products and leadership in sustainable and regenerative carbon farming practices—announces the launch of its organic lowfat kefirs, available [Read More …]

New Podcast Episodes from Zoetis Showcases Producer’s Herd Productivity Through Genomic Testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus

Producers share real-world experience with genomic testing in the Clarity at Workpodcast series. For dairy producers eager to discover how genomic testing can help them set their herds up for improved health, productivity and profitability, [Read More …]

Great Lakes Cheese Leader Receives IDFA’s 2024 Food Safety Leadership Award

Rob Shumaker of Great Lakes Cheese received the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2024 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum today. The award, now in its eighth year, honors an individual, group or [Read More …]

Applications Open for George Miller Memorial Scholarship