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A new U.S. Registered Holstein cow recently broke the record for most lifetime milk. Nor-Bert Colby Connie achieved this incredible feat with her lifetime milk production record of 486,300 pounds through her latest completed lactation. Connie has calved again [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Election Underway

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 14 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. Dairy farmers in affected districts have until [Read More …]

Organic Valley’s 2023 Impact Report: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Food System and Thriving Small Organic Family Farms

Farmer-Owned Cooperative’s Carbon Insetting Program Named As A Finalist in the General Excellence Category of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards Fast Company announced its 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards today and out of [Read More …]

New Zealand farms face challenges as interest rates rise -c. bank

The New Zealand farming sector faces challenges as interest rates and other costs rise and returns are forecast much lower, with dairy farms the hardest hit, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Announces Seasonal, Limited Release of Wine-Soaked Bluehorn Blue

This highly sought-after aged blue cheese received a Super Gold Medal at the 2022World Cheese Awards Southern Oregon cheesemaker Rogue Creamery has announced a limited release of one of its most distinctive cheeses, Bluehorn Blue. This unique [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East is the leader in retail dairy innovation.

We have worked to increase dairy sales by integrating dairy throughout local stores and improving the function and beauty of the dairy aisle. Our programs for retailers are innovative and unique. We achieve these goals [Read More …]

USDA Is Providing $130 Million in Assistance to Help Farmers Facing Financial Risk

May 8, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

To date, over $1 billion in immediate assistance is providing relief to more than 20,000 distressed borrowers thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that nearly $130 million [Read More …]

Global Milk Market on the Mend

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 5, 2023 By all accounts, there is still plenty of milk, and driers are running hard. In March, U.S. output of NDM and SMP reached 236 [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence Awards $210,000 to Help Dairy Producers Enhance Efficiency & Cow Comfort

The Dairy Excellence Grants Were Awarded to 42 Dairy Producers From 23 PA Counties The Center for Dairy Excellence recently awarded a collective total of $210,000 to 42 Pennsylvania dairy producers through the fifth round [Read More …]

PDPW Accelerate Provides Opportunity for Enhanced Internships, Careers

New interactive program set for July 26 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Internships have become an essential element for many college students as they prepare themselves for the career opportunities that await after graduation. PDPW Accelerate™, a [Read More …]

Milk-Pricing Modernization: Consensus Can Help Pick Up the Pace

The thing about any long journey is, even after you’ve come a long way, you still more steps to take. But with proper preparation and a clear plan, the rest of your journey may be [Read More …]

Registration open for Staffing and Organizing Your Team online course

Course applicable to all agricultural commodities Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development has opened registration for Staffing and Organizing Your Team, a six-week course in the Supervisory Leadership Certificate program. Staffing and Organizing Your Team materials [Read More …]

Alltech acquired a majority interest in Agolin

As governments, retailers and consumer brands make important commitments to sustainability, the greatest pressure is being felt on the farm. Alltech is dedicated to supporting farmers and ranchers with holistic sustainability: Producing more nutritious milk, [Read More …]

Stetzer and Hyde awarded specialists of the year by Select Sires

May 5, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Carla Stetzer, CentralStar Cooperative, and Tim Hyde, Select Sires MidAmerica, were honored at Select Sires’ annual Trusted Advisor Conference in late April. The 2023 conference was held in Fresno, California and hosted by All West/Select [Read More …]

A Preview of DairyVoice Podcast Episode 94: Farmer Sustainability And Solar Energy

Mike Opperman of Black Dirt Communications hosts the upcoming episode of DairyVoice. This is a preview of the show, which will air on May 15. Mike talks with Josh Cordle of the Sun Farmers Group [Read More …]

OEWS Data

On April 25, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the results of the May 2022 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (OEWS). This is important because under the new Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) final rule [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the fourth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The selected members will be high school seniors during the 2023 – 2024 school year, and they [Read More …]

IDFA Foundation Donates $5,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Coordinates Donation of 16 Pallets of Shelf-Stable Milk by IDFA Members The IDFA Foundation, which promotes the health and wellbeing of people, communities, and our planet on behalf of U.S. dairy, donated $5,000 today to [Read More …]

Real California Milk Foodservice Debuts Cheese & Mac Recipe Challenge

Highlights Culinary Innovation Using California Cheese & Dairy California Milk Advisory Board taps into popularity of comfort classic for culinary inspiration in new foodservice recipe contest. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the [Read More …]

Four-State Dairy Conference Slated for June 7-8

Annual dairy conference returns to Dubuque with full line of speakers The Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference will be held at the Grand River Center in Dubuque June 7-8, with a focus on the latest information [Read More …]

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Comments on FDA Milk Alternative Labeling

On April 24, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the FDA in opposition to their plant-based milk alternative labeling. In the comments, WFBF calls on FDA to vigorously enforce food standards regarding the labeling of [Read More …]

Global grassland experts converge in Kentucky for international meeting

The International Grassland Congress is set to convene in the United States after a hiatus of more than four decades. The International Grassland Congress is set to convene in the United States after a hiatus of more [Read More …]

Center Registers Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship with PA Department of Labor & Industry

Dairy Producers Can Apply to Be a Host Farm and Employer for Dairy Herd Manager Apprentices The Center for Dairy Excellence has registered a Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. With [Read More …]

NMPF submits milk-pricing plan, moving FMMO modernization forward

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today submitted to USDA its comprehensive proposal for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system, the product of two years of examination and more than 150 meetings held to build [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board 2023 Executive Committee Officers

Newly elected 2023 officers of the California Milk Advisory Board Executive Committee are (top row, left to right): Member-at-Large Maureen Lemos of Waterford, Member-at-Large Susan Bianchi of Petaluma, (bottom row, left to right): Member-at-Large Arlene [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Advancing Sustainability Series on Food Chain Chats

As Earth Month concludes, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production wrapped up the month with the completion of their “Advancing Sustainability” series on Food Chain Chats. This ScienceHearted series featured leaders from across the food system [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Dairy Launches Cool Mini Treats Just in Time for Warm Weather