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Annual forages or summer and/or fall cover crops can be a helpful forage alternative in drought situations. There is no ‘hard and fast’ blanketed mix or species that can be recommended to all producers, as [Read More …]

IDFA on the Confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at USDA

July 13, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott Talks With Paul Larmer of Semex About The Evolution Of The Great Cow

In this episode, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires interviews Paul Larmer of Semex about his personal history and passion for the industry. They also discuss Semex and the new partnership with Showbox Sires. To listen [Read More …]

FARM Excellence Awards

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program Excellence Awards recognize farms and FARM evaluators who demonstrate excellence in their engagement with the FARM Program. Awards are given in four categories: Animal Care & [Read More …]

The Ultimate Defense for Your OperationUltimate Defense

Make the most of your fly control efforts by incorporating an integrated pest management program (IPM) with ClariFly® Larvicide Top-Dress Fly Control. When used as directed, ClariFly® Larvicide Top-Dress Fly Control prevents the emergence of adult house flies, stable flies, face flies, [Read More …]

Farm Aid Festival Returns To Indiana Sept. 23

Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and Margo Price lead all-day music and food event focused on farmers as climate champions Farm Aid’s annual music and food festival is returning to Noblesville, Indiana, on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Ruoff Music Center. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, [Read More …]

Mother Nature not slowing Texas dairy producers

On the heels of National Dairy Month, we are now celebrating National Ice Cream Month. The creamy treat is perfect for these blazing hot temperatures scorching Texas. While hanging out in the air conditioning with [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants through August 18

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants through August 18, 2023. DATCP will award a total of up to $200,000 in [Read More …]

Save the Date for Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 10

Ag Professionals Are Invited to the 2022 Industry Breakfast on Mental Health in the Animal Ag Industry Pennsylvania agriculture professionals, including dairy and beef producers, are invited to the 2022 Industry Breakfast on Mental Health [Read More …]

Ohio Farm Bureau unveils farm labor resources

Ohio Farm Bureau, in a partnership with Nationwide, has released a first-of-its-kind ‘Labor Intelligence Report’ and ‘Guide to Finding, Hiring and Retaining Farm Employees’ through their new Ag Intelligence Service. As competition for available skilled [Read More …]

Invest in the Future of Agriculture with PDPW Accelerate™ Workshop for College Interns

Register Interns for July 26 Program There’s still time for agricultural employers to register their summer interns for the 2023 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Accelerate™ workshop. The one-day program is designed to help college students build [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards $68,000 in Higher Education Scholarships

Farm Credit East, the Northeast’s largest agricultural lender, recently awarded $68,000 in higher education scholarships to 40 student recipients. Farm Credit East’s scholarship program supports students with diverse career aspirations in agriculture, commercial fishing, forest [Read More …]

USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of July 14 Deadline to Apply for Pandemic and Natural Disaster Revenue Loss Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of the July 14 deadline to apply for both the Emergency Relief Program (ERP)Phase Two and the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP). These revenue-based programs help [Read More …]

Compete on the Colored Shavings – WDE Entries Open

Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 56th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin are now being accepted, exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com. The first entry deadline is September 4 at 11:59 p.m. (CDT). Late entries [Read More …]

DCRC webinar, presented in Portuguese, addresses transition cow health

A look to transition beyond the fresh pen,” presented in Portuguese, is the featured topic for the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The free webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time (Chicago time) [Read More …]

Need for lab-based action as clear as a milk label

It’s the difference between “Water, animal-free whey protein (from fermentation), sunflower oil, sugar, less than 1% of: vitamin A, vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin D2, riboflavin, citrus fiber, salt, dipotassium phosphate, acacia, gellan gum, mixed tocopherols [Read More …]

This American Dairy Farmer Series

Every gallon has a story. From farmers with deeds that date back before the birth of our country, to new farmers who decided to switch careers and follow their passion, your local dairy farmers are working [Read More …]

DARI LLC, Launches MOO’V™ – A Lactose-Free, High-Protein, Low Sugar, Naturally Flavored Milk Beverage for Kid’s Health

DARI LLC, a trailblazer in the dairy industry announces the launch of their new line, MOO’V™, an ultra-filtered, lactose-free, whole milk beverage that consumers will be able to find in three satisfying flavors. MOO’V™ is [Read More …]

Emotional Intelligence, Ice Cream Research, Zoonotic Diseases

Trio of episodes to bring insightful conversations from dairy experts and advocates The upcoming episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will cover a range of topics impacting dairy farms today. Tuesday’s [Read More …]

Dairy PLUS Program Workshop July 13; Grant Applications Due August 28

The California Department of Food & Agriculture recenly released the first solicitation for the Dairy PLUS Program, the producer co-funding program to encourage implementation of advanced manure management practices. Applications are due August 28, 2023, [Read More …]

A First for Dairy Margin Coverage

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is the basic safety net USDA provides for America’s dairy farmers. It is structured to provide payments to enrolled farmers when the margin between milk income and feed costs become compressed. [Read More …]

NMPF Advances UK And Asian Tariff-reduction Projects

NMPF’s Tony Rice joined the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in a trip to the United Kingdom June 11-16 to help promote U.S.-UK dairy trade. Rice met with U.S. and UK government [Read More …]

Winner Announced: The 10th Annual Midwest Dairy Flavor of the Fair

Cheers for Cherries was voted the winner and will be featured at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair After weeks of anticipation and enthusiastic participation from ice cream lovers across the state, Midwest Dairy is thrilled [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports lagged in May as global headwinds persist

WPC80+ is the sole product category to grow in May as year-over-year MSE export volume slips 13%. Last month, we laid out the key reasons why U.S. dairy exports were liable to struggle through [Read More …]

Dietary GuidelinesProtocols Need Newer Dairy Science

NMPF called for newer science on dairy fats, and for no inferences to be made about the health benefits of plant-based milk alternatives based on dairy science, in comments submitted June 30 on draft protocols [Read More …]

Meeting Environmental Expectations One Day At A Time

I can get overwhelmed when I think about the expectations placed on farmers from an environmental perspective … and I know others feel the same way. But I quickly remind myself the best thing I [Read More …]

DMC Margin Drops More Than $1 In May To Record Low

The May Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margin dropped by $1.01/cwt from April to $4.83/cwt, the lowest it’s ever been and the first time below $5/cwt during the life of the current program or that of [Read More …]

Safe Forage Harvesting

July 10, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Forage harvesting begins with the cutting of fresh forage, and can be done by a mower, mower-conditioner, or a windrower. Forage harvesting begins with the cutting of fresh forages. This task can be accomplished by [Read More …]

Holiday Week Fireworks in the Dairy Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 7, 2023 Dairy commodity prices continue to flounder under the pressure of plentiful supplies and, in turn, are weighing on milk prices. There were plenty of [Read More …]

CDFA accepting pre-proposals for new dairy and livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program