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USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing is well underway, and thus far its progress is much as expected. With NMPF’s proposed modernization plan serving as its bedrock, the topics under discussion very much reflect [Read More …]

PA Dairy Performance Indicators Report Released, Discussion To Be Held At Dairy Financial Conference

The Conference Will Be Held on September 13 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania A new “Pennsylvania Dairy Performance Indicators” report is now available. The Center for Dairy Excellence helped facilitate the project while Horizon Farm Credit and [Read More …]

CCFN Secures Favorable “Feta” Outcome in India

Back in 2018, CCFN opposed a trademark application in India, which included the term ‘feta’, to ensure that the term remained free to use. While the examination procedure faced disruptions amidst the global pandemic, the Consortium [Read More …]

Global dairy industry: Record-high revenues reshuffle Dairy Top 20 ranking, Lactalis keeps No. 1 spot

Rabobank’s annual Global Dairy Top 20 report, which highlights revenue performance of the world’s dairy industry leaders, shows that only five companies kept the same position as last year, indicating a reshuffle along the entire [Read More …]

H2Ohio Producer Rollout Meetings

ODPA is encouraging members to learn about improved H2Ohio offerings in your area by attending an upcoming meeting hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in conjunction with your Soil and Water Conservation District. Producers who have [Read More …]

Farm Transitions, Electrical Safety and Prenuptial Agreements

Educational webinars now accredited for Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will share strategies and insights on managing family business situations and staying safe on [Read More …]

“Cheese & Mac” Foodservice Contest Showcases Innovative Comfort Food Classics Using Real California Cheese and Dairy

Winning Elote Corn-a-Roni Dish Earns Grand Prize, $5,000 in Real California Milk’s Virtual Recipe Challenge The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the Grand Prize Winner of the “Real California Cheese & Mac Challenge” [Read More …]

The Policies Shaping Ag’s Future Start With You

The American Farm Bureau is the Voice of Agriculture thanks to our active grassroots members speaking up on the issues affecting their farms. The landscape of agriculture is always changing but what doesn’t change is [Read More …]

USDA Forecasts 23% Drop From 2022 Farm Income Levels

USDA’s most recent Farm Sector Income Forecast, released Aug. 31, dropped net farm income expectations for 2023 lower than initial February estimates to $141.3 billion, down 23% from 2022’s $183 billion. This $41.7 billion decline nearly [Read More …]

Something Special from Wisconsin™ Companies Excel at State Fair Eats and Treats Competition

Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won 22 of 37 awards at the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition last month. [Read More …]

Discount Now Available for “Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course

Sign Up By September 15 to Get $100 Off Looking to improve your Spanish skills and enhance communication with Spanish speakers on your dairy farm? We continue to hear great things from dairy producers who [Read More …]

Are You Ready for World Dairy Expo 2023?

The countdown for the 56th World Dairy Expo is on as there is only one month until the global dairy industry meets once again in Madison, Wisconsin. Do you have everything you need to have a [Read More …]

Silo Gases – the Hidden Danger

Silo gas is formed by the natural fermentation of chopped silage shortly after it is placed in the silo. Silo gas is formed through the natural fermentation process of chopped forages shortly after it is [Read More …]

Dairy Products Pricing Report Captures Small Portion of Sales Volumes

On August 23, USDA began hearing testimony on proposals to amend the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. The 21 submitted proposals have been categorized under six different subjects by USDA. The second subject, Surveyed Commodity [Read More …]

Starting From the Ground Up: Blair County Dairy Producers Share How They Built Their Herd, Managed Cash Flow and Took the Leap

September 4, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Donald and Gabrielle Miller don’t have a traditional background in dairy farming, but what they do have is a burning passion for the dairy industry and the courage to start their own operation from scratch. [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Gets Going

There was a lot of hard work put in this week at the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing in Carmel, Indiana. Issue #1, the Milk Component change proposals, were for the most part completed. [Read More …]

Central Valley Water Board Postcards Mailed to Priority 2 Dairies, Bovine Operations

September 4, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On August 14, the Central Valley Water Board mailed a postcard to water quality permit holders in so-called “Priority 2” areas as part of their Nitrate Control Program. The mailing to about 1,000 water quality permit holders [Read More …]

Dairy Braces for Next Heatwave

September 4, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 1, 2023 Midwestern dairy producers report that milk yields dropped hard last week and then recovered. They’re bracing for the next heat wave. Temperatures are projected [Read More …]

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Governor Hochul Recognizes Winners of the 2023 Dairy Products Competition

Annual Tradition Highlights World-Class Dairy Products in New York State Stewart’s Shops Honored with Gold for Best Fluid Milk, Upstate Farms Buffalo Earns Silver Ice Cream Offered as a Category for the First Time This [Read More …]

New Youth Strategy Keeping Us On Trend

One expectation farmers should have of our dairy checkoff is this: keep us on trend. The world grows more different and more complex by the day, including when it comes to the decisions people [Read More …]

AFBF Presents First Round of Testimony at FMMO Hearing

American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan presented the first round of testimony on behalf of AFBF and its membership today at the ongoing Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula hearing. AFBF anticipates testifying [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Thomas Matthews of Dairy One talks about technology on the dairy farm

Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers speaks with Thomas Matthews, a Dairy Specialist with Dairy One. His technical acumen, along with his family history with Milky Way Farm, give him a unique perspective on the trend [Read More …]

20 Startups from Across the Globe will Compete to Win a Combined Total of $3 Million in Prize Money at Upcoming Summit Nov. 14-15

Competition is Funded Through Upstate Revitalization Initiatives – Finger Lakes Forward, CNY Rising, and Southern Tier Soaring – Regional Comprehensive Strategies to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development (ESD) and Cornell University’s [Read More …]

Discount Available for Dairy Producers Interested in ‘Spanish for Agriculture’ Course

The Center Is Offering a $100 Discount to Dairy Producers Who Enroll in Fall Course The United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world, and 80 percent of the agricultural workforce in [Read More …]

Leadership Program Applications and Nominations Open September 1

NIAA is now accepting applications and nominations for the 3rd cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) is now accepting nominations for the second cohort of [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Releases 2023 Vintage of Rogue River Blue

The Southern Oregon Cheesemaker’s seasonal blue cheese is one of the world’s most premier artisan cheeses Cheese lovers around the world are eagerly anticipating the return of Rogue Creamery’s Rogue River Blue cheese. Released every [Read More …]

DeLaval Rotary E500 Selected as ‘Dairy Productivity Solution of the Year’ in 2023 AgTech Breakthrough Awards

DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming solutions, is proud to announce that the DeLaval Rotary E500 was selected as the “Dairy Productivity Solution of the Year” in the 2023 AgTech Breakthrough Awards. The DeLaval [Read More …]

Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” is back this fall with the most up-to-date, essential information you need to produce compliant and effective labels for your products. This webinar series will provide you and [Read More …]

Start-up Fighting Cow-Burped Methane Raises US$29MM in Series B Funding