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A coalition of American agricultural organizations hail introduction of legislation to proactively establish protections for foods and beverages using common terms in export markets. The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation [Read More …]

Dobbs Joins World Dairy Expo as Sponsorship Manager

World Dairy Expo® recently welcomed Jenifer Dobbs, Oxford, Wis., as the organization’s new Sponsorship Manager. In this role, Dobbs will cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with the hundreds of corporate, farm and individual sponsors involved in [Read More …]

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2023 Stakeholders Summit highlights benefits of partnering along the food supply chain

Grab a recording pass by May 19 so you don’t miss out on valuable insights! The Animal Agriculture Alliance released its 2023 Stakeholders Summit Highlights Report, featuring key quotes, takeaways, and insights from each session of [Read More …]

Dairy bills in play at the Texas Capitol

May 19, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 88th legislative session is very close to being over when you read this. The Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) staff has worked so hard this session to pass two pieces of legislation of interest to [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors 2022 Herds of Excellence

Annually, Holstein Association USA recognizes breeders who have developed herds with incredible production and type with the Herds of Excellence award. Ten outstanding Registered Holstein® herds have achieved this honor with their 2022 records. The [Read More …]

Checkoff Building Trust with Youth Through Dairy-Focused Science Education

The dairy checkoff is bringing a new approach to building trust with young Americans by helping high school curriculum writers across the country incorporate accurate science behind dairy farming. The “On The Farm STEM” (science, [Read More …]

Share Your Story and Celebrate Dairy Across PA With ‘Choose PA Dairy’ Resources

Submit Dairy-Themed Events Happening This Summer and Request Free Material With National Dairy Month approaching in June and to showcase the hard work of Pennsylvania dairy farmers, the Center for Dairy Excellence has several free [Read More …]

Opportunities for Veterans: Season 2 Premiere of Careers in Dairy

Leadership, devotion, discipline, and team building – these are the traits of many military veterans who have served our country and are now looking for career opportunities. Now is our opportunity to better educate military [Read More …]

Summer Escape July 19

Dairy Farm Tour, Water Ski Show and Social….see you in Perham for the 2023 Summer Escape! Farmers, allied business members and non-members will be coming together for fun and camaraderie. Wednesday Farm Tour at Sandhill [Read More …]

New initiatives support Northeast dairy innovation

Applications are open for a new online entrepreneurship class for innovators with ideas for value-added dairy products, and finalists have been announced for a first-ever dairy products competition. Both initiatives are part of a Cornell program [Read More …]

Celebrate Dairy Month at Open House Events Across Iowa

Learn about dairy production in Iowa during educational farm visits Iowans of all ages will have the chance to experience modern dairy farming this June, as the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team celebrates [Read More …]

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The Many Shades of Cattle Lameness

Lameness in cattle is a commonly encountered condition stemming from pain in one or more limbs, which affects not only how the animal moves, but their productivity as well. Cattle producers understand that lameness is [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee serves as an [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes says U.S. carbon farming payouts top $5 million in 2022

Truterra LLC, the carbon farming and sustainable agriculture unit of Land O’Lakes Inc (LNDLK.UL), paid U.S. farmers $5.1 million in 2022 for capturing and storing 262,000 metric tons of carbon via sustainable practices, the company [Read More …]

DATCP Continues Fee Holiday for Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program Fund

May 17, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will continue to waive the fee for the Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program (ACCP). This fee holiday for pesticide and fertilizer licensees, and farmers purchasing fertilizer, [Read More …]

Spring is in the Air

After a long winter the sun is finally shining, the birds are chirping and the grass is growing fast. Just like you’re itching to get outside to prepare your garden or mulch your flower beds, [Read More …]

Farm Bill Math Updated Again in May CBO Baseline

May 17, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) most recent Baseline for Farm Programs, released on May 12, identifies expected outlays for farm program spending, assuming existing programs continue without changes, and indicates program spending available to Congress as [Read More …]

WSJ Article Reveals USDA Threat to Ban Flavored Milk in Schools While 90% of Parents with Children in School Oppose the Move

School Milk Processors Have Pledged to Reduce Added Sugars Ahead of USDA Proposed Standards According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, top officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture remain fixated on banning chocolate [Read More …]

DATCP Announces 2023 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 21 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant in 2023. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, [Read More …]

$4.3M grant to develop farm of the future tech

Cutting-edge, data-driven agricultural technologies and precision management strategies designed for the farm of the future will be developed, evaluated and demonstrated, thanks to a four-year, $4.3 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant headed by [Read More …]

How Innovation Helps Dairy Farmers Take Control Of Their Time

The increase in dairy farm productivity over the past 15 years is helping preserve the environment. It’s also helping preserve the overall well-being of the dairy farmer, 97% of whom are involved in family [Read More …]

Farm Tours at World Dairy Expo

We are happily finalizing the plans for our fun (and educational!) farm tours during World Dairy Expo. On the afternoons on Tuesday, October 3; Wednesday, October 4; Thursday, October 5, we’ll leave Expo grounds to [Read More …]

Select Sires welcomes Eryn Oldham to the communications department

Eryn Oldham joined Select Sires’ communications department following her graduation from The Ohio State University in early May. With a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and a minor in agricultural production, Oldham brings a wealth [Read More …]

Simple management steps for a high fertility cycle in your dairy herd

A new mini-review in JDS Communications® breaks down how timely pregnancies can lead to better body condition, fewer health issues, and a sustained healthy cycle of fertility The dairy industry has seen a revolution over [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Seeking Media Interns For 2023 Event

As the 56th World Dairy Expo approaches, Expo is searching for college students who are passionate about the dairy industry to be part of the 2023 media team. Five students will be able to experience WDE [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On Draft Guidelines For Dairy Methane Reduction Incentive Programs

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the 2023 Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), 2023 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program [Read More …]

PDPW: Transition Cow Research, Budgets, Feed Inventories

Interactive discussions between experts and producers on key management topics Next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will provide timely insights on financial and herd management topics for dairy producers. [Read More …]

CDFA looks ahead following US Supreme Court decision upholding Proposition 12 animal confinement initiative

The US Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, an animal confinement initiative approved by voters in 2018 and subsequently challenged. Californians voted to adopt Proposition 12 by an overwhelming margin (63%-37%), which established minimum [Read More …]

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