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With 13,600+ downloads to date, our Cow-Side Conversations podcast has remained true to its original mission: helping dairy farmers learn from other farmers.As we wrap up Season 3, Jayne Sebright, host of the podcast, sat down with Emily [Read More …]

Gain New Perspectives, Insights with Dairy Tours on PDPW’s Explore California Trip

Go behind the scenes at top dairy farms, creameries and cheese producers during five-day trip The state of California is home to some of the most successful and recognized dairy farms and processors in the [Read More …]

Michigan Milk Producers Association announces strategic investment in GoodSport Nutrition

Partnership aims to create an alliance for future innovation and furthers commitment to sustainability. Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), a dairy cooperative committed to fostering innovation announced that it has taken an equity stake in Chicago-based start-up, GoodSport [Read More …]

MSU-led research team receives $946K grant to study alfalfa autotoxicity

The project is funded by USDA NIFA’s Alfalfa Seed and Forage Systems program. A multi-institutional research team led by Michigan State University has received a $946,349 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National [Read More …]

Crossroads ahead: Get the insights at American Dairy Coalition’s annual meeting webinar

American Dairy Coalition (ADC) will have its annual business meeting open to all dairy farmers across the country – by zoom webinar – on Thurs., Dec. 7th, beginning at 2:30 p.m. EST. The Honorable Glenn [Read More …]

2024 Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference

Women at the forefront of Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture community should plan to attend the Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference this January 12 and 13, 2024 at the Three Bears Resort in Warrens, WI. The Wisconsin Women in [Read More …]

DMI’s O’Brien Highlights Science-Based, Partnership-Driven Results

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) CEO and President Barbara O’Brien outlined a series of checkoff-led successes, including more science-based and partnership-driven results, to 780 dairy farmers and industry representatives attending the 2023 joint annual meeting of [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East is the leader in retail dairy innovation.

We have worked to increase dairy sales by integrating dairy throughout local stores and improving the function and beauty of the dairy aisle. Our programs for retailers are innovative and unique. We achieve these goals [Read More …]

Newtrient Awarded Over $18M to Accelerate Methane Emission Reductions on Farms in Midwest and Idaho

On November 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Newtrient three grants totaling over $18 million in funding to support dairy methane emission reduction projects in the Midwest and Idaho. The funding is part [Read More …]

Tax Preparation, Cover Crop Fertility, Energy Conservation Topics

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits while tuning in for interactive discussions This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will highlight timely topics as fall harvest wraps up and producers begin [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk Prices Rising on Strong Consumer Demand

Milk prices and the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program margin both kept rising in September, with continued gains expected. Constrained milk production and relatively robust overall domestic consumption have set the conditions for this recovery, [Read More …]

Still time to register for New York’s Agricultural Workforce Development Council Labor Roadshow

November 29, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There is still time to register for New York’s Agricultural Workforce Development Council (AWDC) Labor Roadshow VII Programmed events will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on each date. Registration is required, and payment [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Celebrates 2023 All-National Showcase Program Honorees

Holstein Association USA members from across the country have been showcasing their Registered Holsteins at National Holstein Shows over the past several months. As the 2023 show season wraps up, Holstein Association USA is thrilled [Read More …]

Prairie Farms is Most Awarded Company at NMPF Cheese and Yogurt Contest

November 29, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

20 Total Ribbons Awarded Including 2 Top Awards and Sweeps in 4 Categories The annual National Milk Producers Federation Cheese and Yogurt Contest recently wrapped up, and it was a successful year for Prairie Farms [Read More …]

Historic Milestone In Animal Health Care Reached By South Dakota Vaccine Company

November 29, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Medgene receives USDA license to produce first Platform Vaccines for the cattle industry, allowing veterinarians to respond to emerging diseases faster The USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) has allowed animal health company, Medgene, license [Read More …]

The Financial Impact of More Components per Cow

Cheese now utilizes over 50% of the U.S. milk produced. Cheese and other dairy items need only components, not milk volume. Fluid milk continues to decrease in consumption. Butterfat is at record high prices, and [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University to present “Do Old Genetics Hold the Future for Mastitis Susceptibility?” webinar on Dec. 19

The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CST. The webinar will feature a discussion on mastitis resistance from older genetics. The speaker, Dr. Kaitlyn [Read More …]

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NMC event features ‘Boots on the Ground – Making Milk Quality Happen’

Global udder health professionals to meet January 29-February 1 Join milk quality experts from around the world for the 63rd National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, at the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by [Read More …]

Carbon Accounting and Enhancement Opportunities for Dairy Manure Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Systems

In this webinar, presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, attendees will learn about the carbon accounting of dairy manure anaerobic digestion (AD) to renewable natural gas (RNG) systems that are being implemented in New York through [Read More …]

USMCA dispute panel limits Canadian market access

Today’s ruling by a U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel allowing Canada to restrict the dairy access that the United States negotiated for in the USMCA pact weakens the agreement’s value to the US dairy industry, according to [Read More …]

USMCA Dispute Panel Limits Canadian Market Access

Last week’s ruling by a U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel allowing Canada to restrict the dairy access that the United States negotiated for in the USMCA pact weakens the agreement’s value to the US dairy industry, according [Read More …]

USMCA Dispute Panel Again Fails to Defend U.S. Dairy Trade Rights

IDFA commends U.S. dispute team, urges the United States to reset the U.S. trade policy agenda In a surprising setback for U.S. dairy, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute settlement panel upheld Canada’s manipulative dairy quota administration [Read More …]

Carbon accounting and enhancement opportunities for dairy manure anaerobic digestion (AD) systems

12:00 – 1:00 PM | December 14, 2023 In this webinar, presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, attendees will learn about the carbon accounting of dairy manure anaerobic digestion (AD) to renewable natural gas (RNG) systems that are [Read More …]

Newtrient, MMPA Recipient of Dairy Environmental Stewardship Grant

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), in partnership with Newtrient and others, has been awarded a $6.2 million grant through the 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program [Read More …]

GeneNet moves to Low Carbon Technologies division of Select Sires Inc.

Select Sires Inc. announces the transition of GeneNet® operations to Low Carbon Technologies. GeneNet was purchased by Select Sires in 2021 and has since worked with packing partners to enhance the grid structure and premiums that [Read More …]

Three Days of Executive-Level Training, Out-of-Industry Tours Planned for PDPW Managers Academy

World-class learning, networking, out-of-box thinking on tap for Jan. 9-11, 2024 Persistence is a key element in a successful dairy business when tied with solid business acumen, an understanding of global trends and sound ethics. [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin™ Celebrates Local Businesses this Holiday Season

The holiday season is officially here, which means storefronts, television commercials, and online advertisements are filled with ideas for meals to share and gifts to give. As you make your holiday buying decisions, it’s easy [Read More …]

University of Georgia Hosts Southern Regional Dairy Challenge®

The Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia was home base for the 2023 Southern Regional Dairy Challenge held November 16 to 18. The event was hosted by the University of Georgia. Fifty-six dairy students from 11 colleges worked to improve their dairy management and communication skills, networked with other students, and explored industry [Read More …]

Grants Available for Schools to Fund Field Trips to Local Dairy Farms

Any Classroom Enrolled in the Discover Dairy Program Can Apply for a Grant Up to $500 Teachers who have classrooms that are enrolled in the Discover Dairy or Adopt a Cow program are eligible to [Read More …]

Introducing the new Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast, Featuring Kiley Pagel, Pagel Family Businesses