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Are you hosting a consumer event on your farm or in your community this summer? Do you want our help in spreading the word? Don’t forget to share your event with us! To help celebrate dairy across [Read More …]

USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new research facility, known as the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU), on the University of Kentucky campus. The ceremony was hosted by the U.S. Department [Read More …]

DCHA releases revised ‘Gold Standards’

In April, the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) introduced its updated Gold Standards – the industry benchmarks and best management practices for raising dairy calves and heifers, and dairy-beef crosses. These standards guide dairy [Read More …]

The world wants protein. Dairy builds on that.

Ah, protein –a building block of life. That refreshing post-exercise recovery drink, that yogurt in a school lunch box, that succulent cut of meat, those humble but mighty dry beans. All rich with exquisite chains [Read More …]

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

This in-person event provides hands-on learning for youth ages 8-18 with topics about farm culturing, biosecurity, parasites, farm safety, and more! Youth Dairy and Livestock Day is designed to educate youth who have an interest in [Read More …]

The Bulk Milk Solution: Chef Ann Foundation Launches National Program to Help Schools Reduce Food Waste

Milk is one of the biggest sources of food waste at schools across the country. Schools serve approximately 275 million single-serve cartons of milk to K-12 students every school day, resulting in a staggering amount of waste. Switching [Read More …]

USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable [Read More …]

High-res Western drought forecasts could be on horizon

A new computer modeling technique developed by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) offers the potential to generate months-ahead summertime drought forecasts across the Western United States with the capability of differentiating [Read More …]

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

This in-person event provides hands-on learning for youth ages 8-18 with topics about farm culturing, biosecurity, parasites, farm safety, and more! Youth Dairy and Livestock Day is designed to educate youth who have an interest in [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Advances Collaboration, Action Toward Sustainability Priorities

Industry leaders and stakeholders from across the dairy value chain discussed priorities, best practices, challenges, work and considered opportunities that align U.S. dairy and collectively puts the industry on a path to providing sustainable solutions [Read More …]

Colorado River Update

The precipitation this winter has significantly increased the anticipated inflow to the Colorado River system, particularly into Lake Powell, the upper storage lake located on the Utah-Arizona border. Last September the prediction for inflow into [Read More …]

Pain Management, Cover Crops, Market Update

Producers can tune in for interactive conversations with experts on the latest dairy topics Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will provide practical management strategies for dairy producers and [Read More …]

Massive Texas dairy farm blaze caused by engine fire in manure hauler

A fire and explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle that injured one person and killed an estimated 18,000 head of cattle was an accident that started with an engine fire in a [Read More …]

The Indy 500 Milk Tradition

“Winners Drink Milk” is considered one of the most beloved phrases and traditions in Indiana and all of sports. The tradition started at the Indianapolis 500 by driver Louis Meyer simply requesting buttermilk to quench his [Read More …]

The New York State Department of labor Announces Nearly $150,000 Wage Theft Recovery For Two Dairy Farm Workers

Commissioner Reardon Issues Warning to Unscrupulous Employers The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced a settlement in a wage theft case that resulted in two farm workers receiving nearly $150,000 in back wages. [Read More …]

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit Announce Intent to Pursue Merger

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit recently signed a letter of intent (LOI) to merge the two associations. Under the terms of the LOI, each Board unanimously voted to move forward [Read More …]

New York Dairy Farmer Hosts Live Chat with Adopt a Cow Classroom Participants

April Gokey from Stargo Dairy in Malone, N.Y., hosted an on-farm chat to show students their “adopted” calves as part of the Adopt a Cow program conducted by the Center for Dairy Excellence with support [Read More …]

Wood Milk’ Parody Campaign

MilkPEP (the national dairy processor checkoff program) recently launched a first-of-its-kind campaign, “Wood Milk.” The approach is a parody of a celebrity-owned, new product introduction using the fake product “wood milk” to drive conversation about [Read More …]

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Shellbark Hollow Value-Added Goat Dairy

Tour a local farm and network with other women in agriculture! During this workshop, you will discover the benefits of a value-added business, the importance of raising dairy goats, and how to make the perfect [Read More …]

Regulatory RoundUP

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference returns this summer with a jam-packed lineup of current and former federal regulatory officials and regulatory experts from IDFA and other organizations serving the food, beverage and nutrition sector. This [Read More …]

Bipartisan Group Of Members Of Congress Introduce Legislation

To Strengthen Common Name Protection In Upcoming Farm Bill The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) and allied organizations commend today’s introduction of the Safeguarding [Read More …]

Producers to Receive Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), received 450 applications for rebates on approximately 145,000 acres of land for [Read More …]

Early Season Herbicide Injury to Corn

May 22, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Sometimes herbicides can cause crop injury especially in early season. This article provides an overview of certain symptoms and conditions typically associated with herbicide injury in corn and soybean. With the temperamental weather we have [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Drop Again

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 19, 2023 Spot whey also dipped below 30ȼ in 2020, when the pandemic closed nearly every gym in the nation, and demand for protein drinks plummeted. [Read More …]

The world needs our milk on World Milk Day

May 22, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As we approach World Milk Day (June 1) and National Dairy Month (June), what can we say about the current and future state of U.S. dairy exports? The consensus outlook from the experts on exports [Read More …]

CowManager presents awards to Select Sires consultants

CowManager® honored several Select Sires consultants and one South Dakota dairy with awards. Bekah Meller from COBA/Select Sires Inc. was named the 2023 Up and Coming CowManager Specialist of the Year. Meller lives in Kenton, Ohio [Read More …]

The New York State Department of Labor Announces Nearly $150,000 Wage Theft Recovery For Two Dairy Farm Workers

Commissioner Reardon Issues Warning to Unscrupulous Employers The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced a settlement in a wage theft case that resulted in two farm workers receiving nearly $150,000 in back wages. [Read More …]

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit Announce Intent to Pursue Merger

Lone Star Ag Credit and Ag New Mexico Farm Credit recently signed a letter of intent (LOI) to merge the two associations. Under the terms of the LOI, each Board unanimously voted to move forward [Read More …]

Farm Credit Awards $100,000 to Develop and Promote Northeast Agriculture

The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint effort of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently provided $100,000 in grant funding to 22 organizations to assist their efforts to support young and beginning farmer initiatives, [Read More …]

IDFA Lauds Introduction of Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023