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New and beginning farmers from National Milk Producers Federation member cooperatives are invited to attend a seminar and reception hosted by the National Young Cooperators (YC) Program on Thursday, Oct. 5. The events are being held [Read More …]

USDA Celebrates First Year of Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Market Opportunity

Thousands of producers in the process of being enrolled in historic partnerships to expand markets and deliver meaningful climate solutions This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Partnerships for [Read More …]

Sign Up for “Spanish for Agriculture” Fall Course By Sept. 15 to Get $100 Off

The Center for Dairy Excellence is once again offering $100 discounts to dairy producers who sign up for Katie Dotterer’s “Spanish for Agriculture” (Dairy Beginners or Intermediate) online course this fall. If you’re looking to improve your Spanish skills and [Read More …]

Milk advocates stress dairy’s unique nutrition benefits before dietary guidelines committee

NMPF’s Regulatory Affairs Director, along with an Olympic athlete (and dairy farmer), told the government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee how dairy is a critical component of diet that should be considered in light of its [Read More …]

IDFA to DGAC: Limiting Full-Fat Dairy Is No Longer Science-Based

Today, I provided oral comments to the third meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)—a panel of 20 nutrition and public health experts tasked with providing a scientific report to inform the federal [Read More …]

Extension’s new Farm Management Outreach Specialist to focus on legal risk management for successful farm businesses

University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is pleased to announce Kelly T. Wilfert as the new Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialist, focused on farm business legal risk management. This Farm Management Outreach Specialist position is [Read More …]

Compeer Financial Awards 60 Grants To AG Classrooms

$212K granted to schools to further agricultural education Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, awarded a total of $212,000 through the Agriculture Education and Classroom Equipment Grant program this [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for September – All Milk Price Estimate for 2023 Raised to $20.40

In the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) issued September 12, the milk production forecasts for 2023 and 2024 are lowered from last month. The cow inventory is reduced, reflecting the average July [Read More …]

Milk Advocates Stress Dairy’s Unique Nutrition Benefits Before Dietary Guidelines Committee

September 15, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NMPF’s Regulatory Affairs Director, along with an Olympic athlete (and dairy farmer), told the government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee how dairy is a critical component of diet that should be considered in light of its [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Connie Kuber speaks with Elisa Tavilli of Ozolea, who are providing a new product for intra-mammary use

Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers and Connor Agriscience looks at Ozolea-Mast, a non-pharmaceutical veterinary product for intra-mammary use, that is hitting the U.S. market. This product provides healing at the early stages of udder problems and is [Read More …]

Limiting Full-Fat Dairy Is No Longer Science-Based

Roberta Wagner, senior vice president for regulatory and scientific affairs with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), provided oral testimony today to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC)—a panel of 20 nutrition and public [Read More …]

Register Now for the World Dairy Expo Dairy Symposium

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds those interested to register now for the Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo. The Dairy Symposium will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 [Read More …]

Improve Understanding of Dairy Business Financials with PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy

Three Levels of Training Available; First Program Begins November 8 Understanding the financials of a dairy business is fundamental to making effective operational decisions. The 2023-24 sessions of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® are designed [Read More …]

Interns Contribute to CDCB R&D Priorities

This summer, CDCB sponsored two interns, marking the seventh year of CDCB’s intern program designed to support talent development in dairy data and genetics. Jonathan Layton completed the initial analysis of the available CattleEye mobility scores, hoof [Read More …]

IDFA Partners with Food and Ag-ISAC to Bolster Dairy Industry Cyber Defenses

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Food and Agriculture – Information Sharing Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) today announced a new strategic partnership to bolster the dairy industry’s defenses against cyber criminals who [Read More …]

DCHA webinar to focus on gut health and immunity

Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – “Gut Health and Immunity” – set for Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Kelly Reed, Diamond V ruminant field technical specialist, [Read More …]

Groups sue EPA in an effort to strengthen oversight of livestock operations

A coalition of environmental groups is seeking to force the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen its regulation of large livestock operations that release pollutants into waterways. Food & Water Watch and a dozen other environmental [Read More …]

USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events

Program Signup Begins Sept. 11, 2023 The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial [Read More …]

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 17, Farm Safety Signs & Video Series Available At No Cost

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 17, the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts September 28 on RFD-TV

Holstein Association USA’s award-winning documentary, Holstein America, is back with a new episode on Thursday, September 28. Inspired by the stories of Registered Holstein breeders from across the country, Holstein America celebrates modern-day dairy farming and those responsible [Read More …]

Registration for PDPW Stride Youth Leadership Conference Open Through Sept. 18

Sat., Sep. 23 program at UW-Madison campus will introduce students to ag career fields, build leadership skills Choosing a career or education path can be challenging for today’s high school students. A one-day conference hosted [Read More …]

Back to School a Reason to Recognize Agricultural Education

Back to school is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and communities across the state. As we share first day of school photos and settle into the new daily school schedule, we should remember [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Joins Steering Committee of Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today it has joined the steering committee of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA). FACA consists of more than 80 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agribusinesses, [Read More …]

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of DGN at World Dairy Expo

The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, is excited to celebrate their 10th anniversary during World Dairy Expo and hopes you will join them [Read More …]

NMPF announces staff reorganization as Doud begins new role

The National Milk Producers Federation announced a significant staff reorganization as it transitions to new leadership, as incoming President & CEO Gregg Doud began work with the organization this week as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, a [Read More …]

Tune into PDPW’s Dairy Signal for Tips on Team Dynamics, Animal Handling and Market News

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 best practices for managing your teams, animals and businesses. The Tuesday episode [Read More …]

Miller Joins World Dairy Expo as Cattle Show & Contests Coordinator

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to introduce Lexa Miller, of Black Earth, Wis., as the organization’s new Cattle Show & Contests Coordinator. In this role, Miller will assist with all operations of Expo’s premier dairy cattle [Read More …]

Celebrate 25 Creamy, Dreamy Years of the Utah State Fair Butter Cow!

As the sweet scent of cotton candy fills the air and children’s laughter echoes throughout the fairgrounds, an iconic figure stands proudly amidst the festivities. This year, the Utah State Fair celebrates the 25th anniversary of a [Read More …]

Grant Opportunities to Open Sept. 15 for Dairy Producers & Value-Added Dairy Businesses