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New York State is home to nearly 3,500 family owned and operated dairy farms. So, it’s no secret to why the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge is heading to Saratoga Springs for their National Competition. [Read More …]

Governor Newsom Eases Drought Restrictions

WHAT TO KNOW: Climate change has made California’s dry and wet spells more extreme and unpredictable – after the three driest years on record, recent rain and snowfall have dramatically changed conditions in many parts of [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies Fall Again in 2022

Chapter 12 was introduced in bankruptcy law as a temporary measure in 1986 and became permanent in 2005. With 169 filings, farm bankruptcies in 2022 were the lowest since Chapter 12 became permanent in 2005. [Read More …]

Nine graduate from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER program

The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities. Nine farmers and agribusiness professionals from around Ohio recently graduated from [Read More …]

Commodity Classic Announces Record-Breaking Event

Over 10,400 Attendees in Orlando for Farming’s Must-Attend Show Over 10,400 attendees – farmers as well as exhibitors, industry stakeholders and members of the media – gathered for the 2023 Commodity Classic March 9-11 in [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The deadline for nominations is April 28, 2023. From the nominees, the Secretary of [Read More …]

Discover new communication strategies at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Learn about corporate social responsibility reporting and how to connect with Generation Z Connecting with skeptical consumers about animal agriculture is becoming increasingly important as issues like environmental stewardship and animal welfare are top-of-mind for [Read More …]

Athletes ‘Refuel with Chocolate Milk’

Dairy farmer Rich Hill from Cattaraugus, N.Y., recently joined the New York State Dairy Ambassador team, along with several county dairy promoters, at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) state basketball [Read More …]

Silage Safety, Mastitis Control and Market Updates

PDPW brings forth interactive discussions on timely topics with industry experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature conversations to keep dairy teams, cows and finances healthy and productive. [Read More …]

Tile Drainage on Farms – Managing for Water Quality and Soil Health

April 18, 2023 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hybrid Event In-person at Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District (Auburn, NY) Online via Zoom Tile drainage – why do farmers utilize this practice and what [Read More …]

5th Annual 2023 Real California Pizza Contest Kicks Off Search for Top U.S. Pizza Chefs

Entries open to professional pizza chefs, culinary students, $30,000 in prizes on the line for innovative pizzas using California cheese and dairy The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) opened entries for the 2023 Real California [Read More …]

A Toast to Dairy on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Join us for our annual farm-to-fork event benefiting the Dairy Excellence Foundation! A Toast to Dairy is a great way to celebrate Pennsylvania dairy, network with individuals from the dairy community, and support the next [Read More …]

Appreciating What We Take for Granted

In January, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Calving Corner, which is Pennsylvania’s live dairy cow birthing center at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. More than 100,000 people come through the exhibit during the [Read More …]

Pennsylvania 4-H State Council Unveils New Annual Theme

During Pennsylvania 4-H Week, March 12-18, the 4-H State Council announced this year’s theme: “Build: Inspire, Influence, Impact.” According to the State Council team, the theme emphasizes the importance of building a personal legacy. 4-H [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Exports stoke dairy demand

The U.S. dairy economy entered 2023 notably affected by milk production growth and sharply higher dairy-product retail price inflation. But with total U.S. dairy exports well over year-ago levels during November–January, export growth was able [Read More …]

Celebrating Women’s History Month!

Culture and heritage are passed down through the generations with stories and experiences, and every March, across the United States we honor those storytellers by celebrating Women’s History Month. A month rich in remembering the [Read More …]

NIAA’s Animal Agriculture Leaders Kick Off Cohort 2

March 27, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The second cohort of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders completed their first in-person leadership training session in Kansas City, Missouri. In January, NIAA announced the second cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal [Read More …]

United States Milk Production Continues to Grow

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 24, 2023 Despite significant challenges, milk production continues to grow in the United States. USDA published its monthly Milk Production report on Monday, indicating that national [Read More …]

IDFA Leadership Symposium

An Executive Development Program for Emerging Dairy Leaders The next generation of industry leaders is already active and making a difference in the dairy community. The IDFA Leadership Symposium, presented in partnership with Cornell University, [Read More …]

CDFA leadership attends ribbon cutting for renewable energy project at organic waste recycling center

CDFA leadership attended a ribbon cutting this month to mark the activation of a large solar energy system at the Denali Imperial Western Products (IWP) facility in Coachella. Partly funded by a grant from the [Read More …]

ASABE Invites Participation in Revision of International Standards for Milking Machinery

A proposal is underway to combine four international standards for milking machinery into a single document. Those with a material interest in the subject matter are encouraged to become involved in the project. The work [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Applications For Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that the request for applications (RFA) is open for the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. Applications must be submitted via CDFA’s new [Read More …]

Black Soldier Fly Composting Takes Flight on Urban Farms

Black soldier flies (BSF) are attracting attention in agricultural communities. These non-biting flies are about 3/4” long and black; they look more like a wasp than a fly, but they neither sting nor bite. The [Read More …]

BioTown Biogas Activates Digester and Processing Facility, Becoming One of the Largest Renewable Natural Gas Producers in North America

Reynolds, IN facility to operate one of the world’s largest on-farm biodigesters for renewable energy production, advancing sustainable agriculture strategies for a lower carbon future. BioTown Biogas (“BTB”), a leading renewable energy producer in the [Read More …]

NAAB’s Jay Weiker talks about the upward trend of beef semen on dairy

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Jay Weiker, President of the National Association of Animal Breeders. They discuss the increased use of semen for beef on dairy and the trend of semen exports outnumbering [Read More …]

2023 DFA Cares Foundation Scholarships

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy and food manufacturing industry and is committed to investing in their education. Since its inception 16 years ago, the DFA [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Elects New Leadership

PDPP Elects New Chair, State Agriculture Secretary Attends Checkoff Annual Meeting Audrey Donahoe of Clayville, N.Y., was re-elected to serve a third year as president of American Dairy Association North East, and Lolly Lesher of [Read More …]

Somerset County dairy producer shares benefits of cropping technologies & methane digester in New Podcast Episode