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CDFA is now accepting proposals for its new 2023 Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program, until November 1 at 5 P.M. PT. Enteric methane emissions are greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by fermentation in the stomachs [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Progress Report

This was the third week of the Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing in Carmel, Indiana. The week started out with rebuttal testimony on the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) proposal to eliminate barrel cheddar cheese [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Long-Awaited Assistance for Dairy Farmers Hard-Hit by Natural Disasters

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide critical, long-awaited financial assistance for dairy farmers affected by natural disasters. The Milk Loss Assistance program administered by the [Read More …]

The State of the Labels, FDA Comment Edition (a Photo Essay)

July marked the end of the comment period for FDA’s draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based beverages. The guidance, offered in February, is filled with flaws and still doesn’t do what FDA actually needs to [Read More …]

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New Technology Combination Speeds Mastitis Diagnosis and Treatment

Mastitis remains one of the most costly animal health challenges in the milking herd. Early diagnosis is key to treatment, and a new technology combination of Mastatest and BoviSync helps to streamline the mastitis diagnostic [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy, 2% White Milk, Produced in Norman, Oklahoma, Earns Top Honors at the 2023 World Dairy Product Awards

Hiland was awarded an additional 19 wins in other categories in the prestigious dairy competition Hiland Dairy’s Norman, Oklahoma, plant has earned the Grade A Grand Champion Award for its 2% white milk at the [Read More …]

The State of the Labels, FDA Comment Deadline Edition

July marked the end of the comment period for FDA’s draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based beverages. The guidance, offered in February, is filled with flaws and still doesn’t do what FDA actually needs to [Read More …]

Clean Wisconsin, Wisconsin Farmers Union move to intervene in dangerous lawsuit targeting water protections

This week, Clean Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Farmers Union filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that threatens a critical state water protection program. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce originally filed suit against the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) [Read More …]

Cattle on low-protein rations may need amino acid supplement to boost milk yield

Feeding dairy cows a diet to cut nitrogen emissions from manure can result in production losses and may require intervention, researchers find When dairy cows are fed diets with reduced protein concentrations — aimed at [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, [Read More …]

$1 million USDA grant to Purdue aims to boost efficiency at dairy farms

A team of Purdue University researchers has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to improve feed efficiency and consistency on dairy farms by using automated video [Read More …]

New York State Fair 800-Pound Butter Sculpture Recycled Into Energy At Western New York Dairy Farm

The 55th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn’t going to waste. American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Noblehurst Farms, dismantled the [Read More …]

Fodder Production Systems the Focus of I-29 Moo University Webinar

The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT with a focus on feeding fodder to dairy cattle. The webinar will feature Brad Heins, professor [Read More …]

Minimum dairy pricing policy could expand milk production, affect water quality

A dairy pricing policy originally proposed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic could have resulted in dairy farmers getting 10% more for their products if the policy had been passed, according to a Penn [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show Set for September 16-20

September 12, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Final Entry Deadlines Approaching The All-American Dairy Show is preparing to welcome exhibitors, vendors and guests to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, from Sept. 16-20. “We have another top-notch event planned and [Read More …]

Higher Temperatures Fire Up the Dairy Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 8, 2023 Higher temperatures fired up the dairy markets over the past few weeks, but now the mercury has fallen and so have cheese prices. Cheese [Read More …]

High School Ag Teacher Receives Scholarship, Free Courses & Curriculum Available

A Pennsylvania high school agriculture teacher was awarded a $1,000 Educator Scholarship through the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program to fund professional development conferences or workshops. Melanie Berndtson of Wellsboro Area [Read More …]

Danone North America Joins National Movement to Turn Food Waste into Renewable Energy

Danone North America is the latest company to join the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance founded by Vanguard Renewables, Unilever, Starbucks, and Dairy Farmers of America Vanguard Renewables®, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, is [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Dairy Processor Grants through October 13

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for dairy processor grants through October 13, 2023. These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the [Read More …]

Ag tech can cut billions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions

As the Earth’s human population grows, greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s food system are on track to expand. A new study demonstrates that state-of-the-art agricultural technology and management can not only reduce that growth, [Read More …]

NMPF Advances Farm Bill Priorities, Ag Labor, Sustainability

Advocated for farm bill policies that maintain and strengthen gains made in 2018 Prepared farmer cooperative members for farm bill listening sessions Helped obtain a commitment from House leadership to work on ag labor reforms [Read More …]

College Aggies Online scholarship program kicks off September 11

Top individual to receive $3,000 and top club to earn $2,000 in scholarships The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) program kicks off on September 11. Influencers Emily Schaapman, known online as @DairyGirlFitness, [Read More …]

Free Dairy Education Programs and Curriculum Available to Teachers

September 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Discover Dairy Program is Free for Teachers to Expose Students to Dairy Farming To help elementary and middle school teachers expose their students to agriculture and dairy farming this school year, the Discover Dairy [Read More …]

Farmer Sentiment Dips Amid Weaker View of Current Conditions

A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer August results can be viewed at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo. Find the audio podcast discussion for insight on this month’s sentiment at https://purdue.ag/agcast. U.S. farmers’ sentiment weakened in August compared to July as the Purdue [Read More …]

Share your experiences with Congress’ Ag Labor Working Group

September 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The House Agriculture Committee’s newly-formed Agricultural Labor Working Group has released an online survey requesting input from the agricultural community about workforce issues. Feedback from dairy farmers, employees and other stakeholders is requested to provide insight into [Read More …]

Perrotin and Rolli join Nedap’s dairy team

Perrotin has been named vice president of the Nedap North American dairy team while Rolli will support technical experiences. Nedap’s North American team continues to grow and strengthen. The global leader in dairy data management [Read More …]

Dairy en Español – Virtual Farm Tour

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on a dairy farm! Learn farming and dairy words in Spanish and see how dairy farmer Ashley continues to use her knowledge as a Spanish teacher back on the dairy farm. Loehmer [Read More …]

$1 million USDA grant to Purdue aims to boost efficiency at dairy farms

A team of Purdue University researchers has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to improve feed efficiency and consistency on dairy farms by using automated video analytics [Read More …]

Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 15th annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship

By the end of the month fall will officially be here, and the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 15th annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition will be in full swing! CAO was started to help college students become [Read More …]

Raising Strong, Healthy Calves, Farm Tours featured at 2023 PDPW Calf Care Connection