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The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) currently has open application windows for four grant programs: the Research and Education Grant Program, due on October 5, 2023 the Partnership Grant Program [Read More …]

What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now

The September Farm Foundation® Forum, What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill Now, will provide an updated forecast into the current factors influencing how the next farm bill is being shaped and what the likely policy outcomes [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for four top awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry. Nominations open today and will close on Friday, Oct. 27. Winners will be announced [Read More …]

New Perspectives on Dairy Cattle Lifespan

August 14, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For a deep dive into dairy cow lifespans, attend the 45th Discover Conference, October 23-26, 2023, in Itasca, Illinois, hosted by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Length of dairy cow life is a topic with many facets [Read More …]

Calm Pervades the Dairy Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 11, 2023 Juxtaposed with the recent fireworks, the spot markets may have seemed downright boring to some as prices moved mostly sideways with just a few [Read More …]

Ashley Elsbernd Crowned 70th Iowa Dairy Princess

Ashley Elsbernd, a 19-year-old from Calmar, was crowned the 70th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 9. Ashley, daughter of Peter and Kristi Elsbernd, will spend [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards, Adds ‘Workplace of the Year’ Award to Annual Honors

Nominations now open for IDFA Laureate, Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, Food Safety Leadership, and Workplace of the Year The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for four top awards presented annually [Read More …]

Dairy exports still challenged by global headwinds in June; What does the second half hold?

USDEC’s market analysts weigh in on the export outlook for H2. June’s export data looked fairly similar to the past several months. Total export volume in June unfortunately trailed prior year levels by 13%, or [Read More …]

Ancient DNA reveals an early African origin of Cattle in the Americas

Cattle may seem like uniquely American animals, steeped in the lore of cowboys, cattle drives and sprawling ranches. But cattle didn’t exist on the American continents prior to the arrival of the Spanish, who brought [Read More …]

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Savoring The Cottage Cheese ‘Moment’

Picking your favorite dairy food is sort of like choosing a favorite child. As a dairy farmer I love them all, of course, but if I’m being honest, I have a special place for my [Read More …]

Breakfast After the Bell

One of the most effective ways to significantly boost school breakfast participation is to make it part of the academic day We’re proud to support and help implement the following service models that improve student [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Launches Policy Review Panels

NIAA will offer unbiased, third-party reviews toorganizational policies related to animal agriculture. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has launched a new program to review organizational policies and positions specific to animal agriculture as [Read More …]

Global Cow: Available Trainees/Employees

August 11, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We have several people in various categories of visas who are ready for placements in the USA. TRAINEES/INTERNS on J-1’s: ONE-YEAR PLACEMENTS with main goal of learning (see details on J-1 program) Ronni, ECUADOR. Ronni has [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson Discusses Employee Disciplinary Action

Ashlie Johnson with with Brooke Human Resource Solutions talks about dairy employer disciplinary action to provide a positive result with your employee and to protect your farm business. Being Consistent is key. You should have [Read More …]

You can’t turn off dairy cow stress

August 11, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Stressors resource center helps shed light on its complexities How do you save energy? That’s easy. Turn off the lights. Unfortunately, when it comes to dairy cow stress, it’s not that simple. You can’t turn [Read More …]

DBIA Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunities

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) will begin accepting applications August 21 for two upcoming grant opportunities: the Dairy [Read More …]

Milk Margins Hit Lowest Level Since 2019 Dairy Margin Coverage Authorization

For the month of June, the Farm Service Agency reported a $3.65 per hundredweight milk margin above feed costs, the smallest margin since the Dairy Margin Coverage program was authorized in the 2018 farm bill. [Read More …]

UMaine researchers using precision technology to help Maine dairy farmers

With new developments in so-called “precision technology,” farmers can use high-tech tools to learn more about their land and animals — and improve their practices. Glenda Pereira, assistant extension professor and dairy specialist at the [Read More …]

USDA to Begin Issuing Cost-Share Payments for the Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program

Additional Grain Storage Funding Assistance Being Explored The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is beginning to issue cost-share assistance payments through the Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program (EGSFP) for approved and [Read More …]

Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero

Dates announced: Sept 20 and 27, Oct 4 and 11, 2023 To help Wisconsin Spanish dairy workers and the Spanish dairy industry to get the most current and updated research information, UW-Madison Division of Extension has [Read More …]

EPA Affirms Farmers’ Right to Repair

In a letter to National Farmers Union (NFU), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) affirmed that the Clean Air Act (CAA) cannot be used as a basis to restrict independent repair of farm equipment. In their [Read More …]

Family-Owned Georgia Farm Nominated for International Dairy Federation Innovation Awards

Hillcrest Farms is a contender for “Innovation in Sustainable Farming Practices-Socio-Economic” After a remarkable year of sustainability progress, Hillcrest Farms Inc., a member of The Dairy Alliance, has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 International Dairy [Read More …]

SDSU Extension welcomes new precision livestock field specialist

SDSU Extension is pleased to welcome Logan Vandermark to the role of precision livestock field specialist. Precision ranching technologies have the potential to provide data to help producers make decisions that may impact profit margins, [Read More …]

Badger Dairy Insight

A webinar series to provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals, and educators. Join [Read More …]

Join Wisconsin Dairy Families for Tours, Conversations and Ice Cream at 2023 ACE Twilight Meetings

Four dairy producers open their farm doors for tours and discussions Curious about how animals are cared for on today’s dairy farms? Have questions about how farmers use water and other shared resources? Make plans [Read More …]

Handling Activists at Fairs and Events

When planning any promotional event, it is good to have a plan for activity from protestors or activists. Here are some guidelines to help you maintain control.Basics of Advocating for Agriculture• Think about what [Read More …]

Eight $1,000 scholarships awarded to youth in agriculture

CentralStar Cooperative’s Board of Directors, dedicated to serving dairy and beef producers across the upper Midwest, has announced the awarding of $1,000 scholarships to eight students pursuing agricultural-focused higher education at college and technical schools. [Read More …]

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