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An impending drought caused by lower-than-average rainfall in the spring and summer seasons could result in inadequate forage yield for cattle in parts of Indiana. A timely publication from Purdue University Extension, Agronomy and Animal Sciences titled [Read More …]

AFBF Submits FMMO Proposals

The American Farm Bureau Federation this week submitted proposals to USDA to modernize Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Micheal Clements shares more on the proposals, which are the result of more than 3 years of work [Read More …]

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Action Needed Now: Approval of eRINs Pathway by EPA

Milk Producers Council (MPC) urges the Biden Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make final its proposed eRINs Pathway. Taking this action will create additional value for EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program by accelerating the adoption [Read More …]

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Additional FMMO Hearing Proposals Submitted

PRB Recommends a Survey Contractor June 14 was the deadline for additional interested parties to submit proposals for consideration by USDA as it decides whether to call a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing. [Read More …]

RaboResearch Q2 Dairy Webinar

On Tuesday, June 13, the RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness group hosted a dairy webinar exclusively for our clients. RaboResearch senior dairy analyst Lucas Fuess and grains & oilseeds global sector strategistSteve Nicholson discussed key trends from the recent Dairy Quarterly Q2 report and insights in [Read More …]

Elite Dairy II Summer Showcase

Modern Associates is pleased to announce the Elite Dairy II Summer Showcase will be held July 1 in Chatham, New York, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. The sale will feature 125 opportunities to purchase exceptional [Read More …]

Select Sires adds Ann Marie Magnochi to communications team

Ann Marie Magnochi, of Footville, Wisconsin, has been hired by Select Sires Inc. as a communications specialist. In this role, she will collaborate with team members and adjacent departments to create and implement digital communications [Read More …]

Dairy Automation Program Launches At Fox Valley Technical College

The one-year technical diploma will include 30 credits in automation and agriculture courses. Fox Valley Technical College will be the first in the Wisconsin Technical College System to offer a degree in Dairy Automation. The [Read More …]

Biden Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States

Investments are Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers [Read More …]

Next on PDPW’s The Dairy Signal: Barn Design, Chemical Safety, Market Update Discussion

Tune in for interactive discussions with leading experts On tap for this week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) are discussions with experts across the dairy industry. Tuesday, learn about key [Read More …]

Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainable Milk From California To Be Showcased During Summer Fancy Food Show

TO BE SHOWCASED DURING SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW California dairy processors to exhibit in New York June 25-27, 2023 The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced [Read More …]

Managing Water: Everyone’s Responsibility

July 13 Water Tours to highlight technologies and management practices in action Protecting the quality of Wisconsin’s water resources is critical for all communities and residents and requires innovation and partnerships. The 2023 Water Tours [Read More …]

Wisconsin Ag Coalition Celebrates Legislative Action on SB 247

The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247 yesterday. The bill, authored by Senators Marklein (R-Spring Green), Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Ballweg (R-Markesan), and [Read More …]

Dairy One’s Impact on the Dairy Industry

June 19, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

June is Dairy Month, and since we have dairy literally in our name, it stands that we would support this industry. From soil and forage analysis, through milk testing, herd management records and technology solutions [Read More …]

Sporadic Showers in the Corn Belt

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 16, 2023 The long-awaited rains have disappointed so far. A weekend drizzle and sporadic showers over the past few days have not added up to much, [Read More …]

‘Add Milk!’ Program Launches in Alabama, Boosting Purchasing Power for Low-Income Families Using SNAP

The Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Project titled “Add Milk!” provides a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP participants who purchase nutrient-dense, low-fat and skim milk products A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families purchase healthy fluid [Read More …]

Nelson announced as Deputy Director of State Department of Agriculture

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today that Katie Nelson has been selected as Deputy Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “We are so excited to promote a longstanding public servant, like [Read More …]

Dairy MAX Embarks on 11th Year Hosting Passion for Pints Blood Drives

For the past 11 years, Dairy MAX has partnered with local blood centers during the month of June to host Passion for Pints blood drives. The blood drives are held in conjunction with the celebration of National Dairy Month, [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Continues to Advance Farmers’ Right to Repair

The American Farm Bureau Federation signed a memorandum of understanding with CLAAS of America, providing even more farmers and ranchers the right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU follows similar agreements AFBF entered [Read More …]

Starbar® Protection At Low Levels

Starbar® fly baits and abatement strips are specifically designed for use in areas of your operation where fly activity is prevalent at low levels. These products take into account the fact that flies tend to feed [Read More …]

DATCP Announces Appointments to Leadership

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has announced Mike Strigel as Assistant Deputy Secretary, Robby Personette as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Resource Management, and Michelle Reinen as [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth talks with dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California on labor, diversification, and management techniques

Johh Ellsworth of Success Strategies speaks with dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California. Their timely discussion covers challenges, opportunities and the huge issue of lack of profitability. They focus on milk income, feed costs, [Read More …]

Local Farmers Teach Kids About Dairy at Fuel Up to Play 60 Events

Dairy farmers and dairy promoters from across the region teamed up with American Dairy Association North East to help build trust in dairy with hundreds of students at seven Fuel Up to Play 60 Touchdown [Read More …]

Meet a Wisconsin Dairy Farmer: Vision Aire Farms

Caring for the cows, land, and people are the “vision” at Vision Aire Farms in Eldorado. Janet Clark and her husband joined her family farm in 2010. She grew up on this farm and [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Gather in Washington, DC

Women in agriculture from throughout the U.S. recently gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 37th Annual American Agri-Women (AAW) Fly-In to D.C. and the 28th Annual Symposium. The group met with elected officials and policymakers [Read More …]

Topcon Introduces New Feed Management Platform Options for Optimizing Resources

Topcon Agriculture announces advances in its TAP FEED management cloud-based software platform for dairy and beef operations. Platform options now include the free TAP FEED App, and the subscription-based TAP FEED Lite and TAP Feed Pro for [Read More …]

“Let’s Eat Healthy Together” series wins two Telly Awards

Dairy Council of California, a nutrition organization working together with champions to elevate the health of children and communities through lifelong healthy eating patterns, has been awarded two Telly Awards for its “Let’s Eat Healthy [Read More …]

Governor Shapiro and Secretary Redding Celebrate Dairy Month, Highlight Budget Investments in Agriculture at Reinford Farms in Juniata County