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With over 60% of the American West, Southwest and Central Plains categorized as D1 (moderate) drought or higher, AFBF conducted a fourth round of its survey to evaluate drought’s continued impact on farm and ranch [Read More …]

Financial Outlook, Contract Reviews and Difficult Discussions

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will provide insights on managing the financials, contracts and teams on your farm. Tune in on Tuesday for a comparison of 2022 expenses and [Read More …]

Exports buoy dairy as inflation erodes domestic demand

Retail dairy product price inflation continued to affect domestic commercial use of milk during the September–November period, even as inflation itself rose more slowly than in previous months. U.S. dairy exports that are on track [Read More …]

Walmart is Bringing a New Way to Enjoy Dairy

More than 1,000 stores across the midwest The new format is attracting Gen Z and consumers seeking natural, sustainable products A dairy-based sports drink that’s become the secret weapon of professional athletes and elite competitors [Read More …]

Farmers, ranchers sought for study about how they balance children and work

Researchers at the National Farm Medicine Center and The Ohio State University are asking farmers to share their experiences Farm and ranch parents know how challenging it can be to balance children and work, especially [Read More …]

IDFA Names Mike Aquino as Director, ESG

Aquino is currently pursuing a PhD in public affairs, and joins IDFA with more than a decade of experience in ESG consulting as well as dairy supply chain work at Danone and General Mills The [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition announces 2023 federal policy priorities, action plan

American Dairy Coalition, a grassroots dairy farmer-led organization with diverse geographic representation, announced federal policy priorities and an action plan for 2023. “Our ongoing efforts have been focused on raising awareness of short- and long-term [Read More …]

SUNY Morrisville adds new bachelor’s degree in agricultural science

Four specialty tracks include dairy management, agronomy, livestock management, and agricultural outreach and education SUNY Morrisville has added a Bachelor of Technology degree in agricultural science to its program lineup. The new bachelor’s degree, which [Read More …]

Grow your farm business with online courses

Cornell Small Farms’ final block of courses start live content at the end of February The Cornell Small Farms Program’s current season of online courses is well underway, and our fourth and final block of [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes Truterra launches 2023 carbon program

As part of sustainability services, Truterra’s 2023 carbon program is now open for enrollment Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business of Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives, today announced the launch of [Read More …]

UC Davis agricultural researchers win national, international awards

January 30, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Professor Huaijun Zhou and Distinguished Professor Pamela Ronald honored Two University of California, Davis, researchers have won prestigious national and international awards in recognition of their work using genomics to address livestock health and crop [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Output Not Strong but More Than Enough Milk Available

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 27, 2023 U.S. milk output was not as strong as anticipated in December. Perhaps more importantly, the dairy herd is smaller than previously thought, and it’s [Read More …]

Phoebe Bitler Offers Tips for Calf Care and Maintaining Compost Barn and Robotics Facility

Making the decision to invest in new technology like a robotic milking system or a compost barn can be exciting, but it often comes with a learning curve and new maintenance requirements. In this episode [Read More …]

Operations Managers Conference

January 31 – February 1, 2023 Agenda Doubletree by Hilton 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, New York, USA The Operations Managers Conference, presented by PRO-DAIRY and NEDPA, provides an opportunity for people responsible for day-to-day activities on [Read More …]

Discounts Available for Dairy Producers From Any State to Attend PA Dairy Summit

Happening on February 8-9 in State College, the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is ideal for dairy farmers in all types of production. To ensure you have opportunities to find FUSION and network with as many of your peers [Read More …]

GROWMARK Acquires Allied Seed

GROWMARK, Inc. announced today the acquisition of Allied Seed, LLC., based in Nampa, Idaho. Allied Seed offers a full line of forage, turfgrass, and cover crop seed as well as custom production, blending, packaging, and seed treatment [Read More …]

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Interactive workshop on how to partner around the plate slated for 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Refer a friend to register and you both could win $100 Food Bullying podcast hosts Michele Payn, CSP, and Nicole Rodriguez, RDN, will discuss how partners around the plate can collaborate to reach shared goals [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau releases 2023 state legislative priorities

Issues include the need for a budget fix for unemployment insurance debt crisis and the funding of critical farm and environmental programs New York Farm Bureau released its 2023 state legislative priorities during a press [Read More …]

Hear from PA dairy producers at Dairy Summit

Summit will feature keynote sessions, producer-led panels, discussion groups, more To bring dairy producers and allied industry representatives together to find the winning combination for success at a personal and professional level, the Pennsylvania Dairy [Read More …]

Kinnard elected Dairy Business Association president

New producer and corporate directors voted onto DBA board Last week, the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading advocacy group, elected a new president during the group’s annual business meeting at DBA’s Dairy Strong conference. Lee [Read More …]

USDA announces additional assistance for dairy farmers

An update to PMVAP and the new ODMAP will enable USDA to better support small- and medium-sized dairy operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, [Read More …]

Class For 2023 Jersey Youth Academy Has Been Selected

January 27, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Alan Chittenden, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), today announced the class for the eighth Jersey Youth Academy, July 9 to 14 in Columbus, Ohio. “The 28 young people from 15 states selected [Read More …]

Springs Fashions Sale at Fresno State

The Fresno State Dairy Club hosted a consignment sale on January 14 at the livestock arena on campus in Fresno, Calif. The 72 lots in three breeds averaged $1741 with a sale gross of $125,350. [Read More …]

DATCP Accepting Applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants through March 31

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2023 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants through March 31, 2023. DATCP will award a total of up to $200,000 in [Read More …]

Ben Yee Joins California Milk Advisory Board Marketing Team

New Director of Processor Partnerships Supports California Processors Using Real California Milk The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the addition of Ben Yee as Director of Processor Partnerships. Yee joins the CMAB with more than 20 years [Read More …]

Schreiber Foods Receives IDFA’s 2023 Food Safety Leadership Award

The food safety team from Schreiber Foods, Inc. received the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2023 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum today. Staci Richardson, vice president of enterprise quality and food safety at [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces SENSEHUB® Feedlot

Award marks the 5th year in a row for recognition in this category Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, [Read More …]

Bar 20 Dairy Named 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year by Dairy Herd Management Magazine and International Dairy Foods Association

Bar 20 Dairy of Kerman, Calif., was recognized today as the 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum. The award is presented each year by IDFA [Read More …]

NMPF applauds additional Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program payments

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and leading congressional dairy advocates for providing $100 million in additional, targeted payments under the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program that will aid medium-sized [Read More …]

USDA offers additional assistance to dairy farmers