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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

Bringing Total Investment to US$47MM CH4 Global will meet growing global demand for enteric methane mitigation solutions in animal agriculture. CH4 Global, Inc., a climate tech company on the path to radically reducing GHG emissions [Read More …]

2024 Delegate Election Underway for Holstein Association USA’s 138th Annual Meeting

Holstein Association USA’s delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the following year’s Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting. [Read More …]

Exporters Workshop at World Dairy Expo

Date: October 4, 2023 Location: Madison, Wisconsin The United States is recognized around the world for the ability to produce large volumes of high-quality dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goats, horses, and other livestock. DATCP’s International Agribusiness Center and the Livestock [Read More …]

American Agri-Women “Road to Influence” Inaugural Leadership Training Held

American Agri-Women (AAW) gathered the candidates accepted into their first “AAW Road to Influence” class recently in Reno, Nev. for an orientation and their first leadership training session. Candidates selected for the 15-month program include [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America announces the expansion of its team

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America announces the expansion of its team with the addition of four people: Katelyn Dei, Associate Brand Manager Mandy Marks, Territory Business Manager Brandon Mazanec, Territory Business Manager Josh Myers, Field [Read More …]

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NMC calls for Award of Excellence nominees

Award recognizes members who foster excellence in udder health, milk quality The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened nominations for its Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. This award honors an NMC [Read More …]

The Milk Check Episode: Bears in the T.C. Jacoby office

Butter remains a strong exception to a pretty solid rule across the Jacoby team at the moment. We’re bearish. Producers aren’t reporting strong sales. Milk is long across most product categories. There aren’t any great [Read More …]

2023 PDPW Herdsperson Workshops to Feature Fertility, Cow-Side Care, Transition Cow Care

Oct. 11, 12 program includes dairy tours, simultaneous Spanish translation A successful reproductive program is the foundation of today’s high-performing dairy farms. The 2023 Herdsperson Workshops presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will take a [Read More …]

Value-Added Feed Ingredients Buyers Mission at World Dairy Expo