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The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program announces that the results of dairy worker E-training research funded by the farmer-driven program, and conducted by Quality Milk Production Services, have recently been presented to the National [Read More …]

Transforming Milk Hauling Operations Through Digitalization

The Challenges The business of transportation and logistics of milk collection is highly complex and challenging. Each day, thousands of haulers move loads of milk between farms, factories, customers, and plants with little room for [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Letters Urging USDA to Abandon Cuts to WIC Dairy Benefits

A bipartisan group of 7 U.S. Senators and 28 U.S. Representatives yesterday sent letters to leaders at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging the Department to abandon a proposal to reduce the amount of milk and dairy provided [Read More …]

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Evonik expands production capacity for DL-methionine in Singapore

An additional 40,000 metric tons of MetAMINO® per year from Singapore Consistent implementation of methionine asset strategy, safeguarding long-term global supply security Reducing carbon footprint from Evonik’s DL-methionine production in Singapore Evonik is expanding its [Read More …]

FDA Guidance on Labeling Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

You may have seen in the news that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued draft guidance on the use of the term “milk” on the labeling of plant-based beverages and voluntary nutrient statements. Dairy Management Inc. [Read More …]

NMPF lauds House re-introduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act, following Senate

“The National Milk Producers Federation applauds the bipartisan members of the House of Representatives who today re-introduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act, which adds momentum to legislation that saw Senate re-introduction last week and needs to pass Congress [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment dips in February

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped 5 points to a reading of 125 in February. Farmers’ perspectives regarding both current conditions on their farms and expectations for the future also weakened. The Index of Current [Read More …]

New Feeding Technologies, Maternity Pen Practices on Display at PDPW Business Conference

Hands-On Hubs provide unique opportunity for dairy producers to test technologies on site One of the most popular portions of the annual PDPW Business Conference, presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will include opportunities for [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Pays $117 Million in Patronage Dividends

Farm Credit East, ACA, the Northeast’s largest agricultural lending cooperative, announced its distribution of a record $117 million in cash patronage dividends to 12,250 farm, fishing and forestry business owners and operators across the Northeast. [Read More …]

National Milk Producers Federation 2022 Annual Report

March 9, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Every successful dairy farmer is familiar with the concept of Return on Investment (ROI), which is central to making smart business decisions. The most tangible ROI measure is financial – but what generates healthy returns [Read More …]

Ryan Findlay of Rabo AgriFinance on the carbon banking process

Ryan Findlay of Rabo AgriFinance speaks with Joel Hastings for DairyBusiness News about the carbon banking process. Carbon banking takes all the information related to carbon and sustainability to help farmers understand the need and [Read More …]

Sharing Wisdom: Get Out of Your Rut

We all feel like we’re in a rut from time to time in our personal and professional lives. Ruts can happen in your personal relationships and career, but how you handle them is what matters. Join [Read More …]

Animal care workshops for dairy producers start next week

First two workshops will be held on dairy farms in Lancaster County, Franklin County The first two Animal Care Workshops, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of [Read More …]

Milk-pricing proposal moves forward as dairy leaders endorse NMPF plan

The National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) Board of Directors unanimously endorsed a proposal to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system today at its March meeting, a milestone that caps more than two years [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University – Dairy Beef Short Course

I-29 Moo University will host its 2023 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 28 as part of the pre-educational events for the Central Plains Dairy Expo. It will be held in the Denny Sanford Premier Center in [Read More …]

Calving Distribution Affects Herd Health

Preparing for calving season is always a busy time of year. Depending on the time of year cows start calving will determine what type of preparations and facilities are needed. Nonetheless, cows calving within [Read More …]

Mexico Must Adhere to USMCA Trade Agreement

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the United States Trade Representative taking steps toward a formal trade dispute with Mexico over its ban on bioengineered corn. “AFBF appreciates that USTR is [Read More …]

Milk Aims To Sponsor Every Woman Running A Marathon This Year

Milk’s 26.2 Program Generates Awareness For Gender Inequality In Sport And Kick Offs Commitment to ONLY Feature Women In Campaigns New York, New York (March 8, 2023) – In a world where only 5% of [Read More …]

IDFA Advocacy Alert: Support Congressional Efforts to Stop USDA’s Cuts to WIC Dairy Benefits

Dear Dairy Community, Thank you for supporting IDFA’s advocacy efforts to maintain current levels of milk and dairy benefits for moms and children enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, [Read More …]

What Does Current Research Tell Us About Transition Cow Management?

Focus on reducing stress and increasing dry matter to lessen the impact on transition cow’s immune systems and promote good health and optimum lactation at calving. The transition period begins 21 days pre-freshening and ends [Read More …]

Cantor Joins Penn State Faculty

Dr. Melissa Cantor has joined the Penn State Department of Animal Science faculty as Assistant Professor in Precision Dairy Science. She will work closely with Pennsylvania dairy producers as part of the Penn State Extension [Read More …]

Apply for a Dairy Business Builder Grant

Promoting the dairy industry within an 11-state region The Center for Dairy Research opened the Spring 2023 Dairy Business Builder Grant Program on Feb. 20, 2023. Reimbursement grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded [Read More …]

Straus Family Creamery Adds Two New Flavors to its Line of Super Premium Organic Ice Creams: Lemon Cookie and Caramel Swirl

Just in time for spring weather ahead, Straus Family Creamery, a pioneer in innovative sustainable organic dairy farming practices, introduces two new organic super premium ice cream flavors: Lemon Cookie and Caramel Swirl at Natural Products Expo [Read More …]

Calling all Ag Entrepreneurs: Apply for Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge

$165K in Startup Funds Available The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national [Read More …]

Wisconsin NRCS Accepting Proposals for 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants