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“Why heifer maturity matters. The Peter Pan problem.” headlines the Nov. 7 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. Gavin Staley, Diamond V technical service specialist, will lead the free, one-hour DCHA webinar that starts [Read More …]

Lactose Intolerance

This may surprise you, but lactose intolerance is a type of food sensitivity — not an allergy! It is the result of not having enough lactase, an enzyme that digests lactose, the natural carbohydrate in milk. Lactose [Read More …]

Precision Livestock Farming: Dairy Technologies

The article covers what precision technologies can measure, the alert system behind the technology, and the use of different sensors to monitor the reproductive status, and health of the dairy cow. Introduction Dairy producers use [Read More …]

IDFA’s Women in Dairy Network Is Highlighted In the First Annual IDF Women in Dairy Report

Empowering, Encouraging and Supporting Women in Dairy Towards Greater Gender Equality IDFA’s Women in Dairy network works to improve gender equality across the dairy sector by ensuring the industry improves female leadership representation and adequately [Read More …]

Join us on March 18, 2024 for the Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit

As we look ahead to 2024, farmers and ranchers are worried about weakening prices for major crops and concerned about higher production costs and interest rates. Growers tell us they’d like to see new revenue [Read More …]

Milk Quality Effects of a High Somatic Cell Count

A high somatic cell count can effect finished dairy product quality. Milk quality starts on the farm, so dairy producers play an integral role in ensuring safe, wholesome dairy food products are available to consumers. [Read More …]

Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management

Join our Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Workshop to boost your agricultural expertise with expert insights and practical strategies. Secure your spot today and earn credits for Nutrient Management and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)! Join [Read More …]

Tuesday’s Cow Milking Contest: Duvall 2x Champion

October 20, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy barn hosted quite an entertaining event today, with the first of three milking contests during the 2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo. Today’s contest included Georgia Agricultural Commissioner Tyler Harper, Alabama Agricultural Commissioner Rick Pate, [Read More …]

DairyVoice podcast: Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires introduce their new bull Flash

In the ongoing DairyVoice podcast series The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires, along with Jamie Black, introduce their new bull Flash. Flash is the Tatoo son out [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Strengthening Focus on Improving Diversity, Inclusivity and Development

IDFA President and CEO Tells World Dairy Summit Michael Dykes, president & CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), reinforced the dairy industry’s commitment to creating an inclusive culture that fosters professional development and [Read More …]

Concluding IDF World Dairy Summit 2023, Global Dairy Leaders Celebrate Sector’s Future

Concluding the first International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) held in the United States in 30 years, more than 1,240 dairy leaders from 55 countries celebrated IDF’s 120th anniversary and highlighted dairy’s innovations, [Read More …]

Build Skills to Effectively Lead Teams at PDPW Dairy Managers Institute

Intensive management-development program set for Dec. 12-13, 2023 Making the transition from managing cows to managing people requires learning new skills. Presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), Dairy Managers Institute® features three tiers of training [Read More …]

Farm Credit East offers Seminars for the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers

A successful manager is required to master many aspects of the farm business. To help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills, Farm Credit East is hosting GenerationNext seminars this fall and [Read More …]

Level One of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy Coming Soon

Complete Online Assessment by Nov. 8 for Placement in Three-Level Program Tailored for Dairy The 2023-24 sessions of the only financial literacy program tailored specifically for dairy producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other dairy professionals will [Read More …]

Chef Leah Scurto Wins Grand Prize In Tournament Of Champions Pizza Contest Sponsored By Real California Milk

Scurto Earns Trip to Italy to Compete in 2024 Caputo Cup Pizza Competition Two Chef Teams Win in Three-Cheese Pizza Bake-Off Tie The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) Tuesday crowned the Grand Prize winner of [Read More …]

Level One of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy Coming Soon

Complete Online Assessment by Nov. 8 for Placement in Three-Level Program Tailored for Dairy The 2023-24 sessions of the only financial literacy program tailored specifically for dairy producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other dairy professionals will [Read More …]

Level One of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy Coming Soon

Complete Online Assessment by Nov. 8 for Placement in Three-Level Program Tailored for Dairy The 2023-24 sessions of the only financial literacy program tailored specifically for dairy producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other dairy professionals will [Read More …]

Farmworkers Advancement Program grant solicitation announced by EDD

Up to $9 million for skill-building, career advancement, upward mobility California’s Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of up to $9 million in the Workforce Innovation and [Read More …]

Sustainable Sunsets, Meaningful Harvests

Just before the sun comes up every day, dairy farmer Blake Gendebien walks down the lane from his home to the big red barn at Twin Mill Farms, taking a second to survey his surroundings: [Read More …]

Dairy from Farm to School

Teaching students where their food comes from is a fundamental step in the development of healthy eating habits. Dairy foods can play a unique role in Farm to School efforts because they are made year-round [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance and Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Forge a Strategic Partnership for Sweet Success

CEOs discuss pioneering innovation across the dairy industry The Dairy Alliance, a leader in the dairy industry in raising awareness about the nutritional advantages of milk, and Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, serving up premium and [Read More …]

Get Inside Look at Cheese, Milk, Dairy Ingredient Plants on 2023 PDPW Dairy Processor Tours

Tour three innovative dairy processors on Thurs., Oct. 26 Curious about how the milk that leaves your farm is processed into cheese, bottled milk, dairy ingredients and more? The 2023 Dairy Processor Tour presented by [Read More …]

A U.S. Dairy Net Zero Initiative Update

In 2020, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy set industry-wide environmental stewardship goals and the dairy industry embarked upon an ambitious and groundbreaking on-farm effort in support of them: the U.S. Dairy Net Zero Initiative [Read More …]

Nominate a Dairy Professional You Know for PA Dairy Industry Awards

Do you know a Pennsylvania dairy producer or industry professional who excels in leadership, service, or innovation? Consider nominating them for the 2024 PA Dairy Industry Awards! As you know, the Pennsylvania dairy industry is close-knit, hardworking [Read More …]

PA Dairy Industry Awards Now Open for Nominations

The Annual Awards Recognize Individuals Who Are Excelling in the Dairy Industry Nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who [Read More …]

Navigating the Dairy Industry Today: A Webinar Series

Join us October 24 for a live webinar on how you can navigate the ups and downs of today’s dairy industry. Following this live webinar, you’ll gain access to two additional on-demand sessions for a complete guide [Read More …]

NMPF’s Vitaliano says farmers standing firm on FMMO modernization

USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing will continue following a recess through the Thanksgiving holiday. Peter Vitaliano, National Milk Producers Federation Vice President of Economic Policy & Market Research, says the hearing is making progress [Read More …]

The Supreme Court leaves in place a court victory for PETA over North Carolina’s ag-gag law