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Top Protein introduces the new field of “dairy-based meat” Here comes the first “Dairy-Based” alternative meats. All are delicious. The world of alternative meats has been a topic of conversation for years now. The press, venture [Read More …]

Players throughout the supply chain are focused on reducing emissions in dairy

A new Rabobank report explains the complexity of reducing emissions in the dairy value chain The dairy industry faces increasing demand for sustainable production and emissions reduction. Despite differences in farming systems, most emissions originate [Read More …]

IDFA names Mike Brown as chief economist

Brown, former Director of Dairy Supply Chain for The Kroger Co., will lead on Dairy Policy and Economics as IDFA expands its expertise The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today named Mike Brown as chief [Read More …]

California’s “Planet-Smart Dairy” mantra picks up momentum

California’s “Planet-Smart Dairy” mantra is moving forward with momentum and transforming the latest science into everyday farming practices California is advancing planet-smart dairy farming in a big way. Dairy methane reduction projects on 400-plus farms [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Foundation Awards Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships

2023 Applications Now Being Accepted The American Agri-Women (AAW) Foundation announces the latest recipients of its Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships, Deidra Meyer of Amery, Wisc. and Kestlyn Willert of Aurora, S.Dak.The Foundation, which is part [Read More …]

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A Statement From Milk Moovement’s CEO

Milk Moovement was founded in 2018 to address the clear need for dairy producers, cooperatives, and processors to have better, more innovative software offerings to accomplish their goals. Our company has always and will always [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Selects Second Cohort for the Advanced Training

Animal Agriculture Leaders Program The second class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders has been selected and will convene in February 2023 for their introductory session. NIAA is [Read More …]

Register Today for PA Dairy Summit and Reserve Hotel Rooms by January 23

January 20, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Happy New Year! If you haven’t already, make sure you register and reserve your hotel room for the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit – happening on February 8-9 in State College at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The discounted [Read More …]

Joel Hastings & Mike Brouck on the Upcoming Western Dairy Management Conference

The 16th Western Dairy Management Conference has returned to its normal time of the year. This year’s will again be at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada. The event will be from February 27 – [Read More …]

Undeniably Dairy Milkshake Contest Draws Large Crowd, Media Attention

Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Board member Jennifer Heltzel (center) and ADA North East board member Jesslyn Balmer (right), along with Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess Darcy Heltzel (left), served as judges for ADA North East’s Undeniably Dairy [Read More …]

Register for Operations Managers Conference

Managing for consistency while leading through change Registration is open for the 2023 Operations Managers Conference, resented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA), and held January 31 and February 1 [Read More …]

Forage Management Online Course

January 27 – March 24, 2023 Course Summary This course will focus on practical information for day-to-day management and decision making of forage crops from crop selection to feed out on a dairy farm. Most [Read More …]

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Former presidential agriculture advisor Ray Starling to keynote 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Starling’s new book, “Farmers Versus Foodies,” available for purchase at registration Outsider influence in food and farming is growing, and the animal agriculture community is often pitted against those claiming the food system is “broken.” [Read More …]

2023 Dairy Market Outlook: Where Are We Headed?

Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar As we start the new year, it’s a good time to re-evaluate your risk management strategy and look at dairy markets to see where they might [Read More …]

CDFA awards funding for 2022 CalAgPlate grant program

Support agricultural education and the CalAgPlate program by purchasing a special interest license plate from the DMV The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $247,956 for organizations to enhance agricultural education and leadership [Read More …]

John Deere, Farm Bureau address right-to-repair

Unlike a contract, an MOU is generally not legally enforceable As farm machinery has become more complex and reliant on computer software, the right-to-repair issue has become a prominent issue in the farm community. Farmers [Read More …]

Purdue online Master’s in International Agribusiness

Applications are being taken now, and the program launches in January 2023 Purdue University is offering a new fully online Professional Master of Science in International Agribusiness aimed at agribusiness professionals worldwide. Applications are being [Read More …]

DATCP Export Expansion Grant recipients

Projects to grow Wisconsin dairy, meat and crop product exports The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces that nine projects have been selected to receive Export Expansion Grants. Through the Wisconsin [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University presents Calf Care & Quality Assurance webinar on Feb. 6

Attendees will learn how to incorporate the CCQA program into their operations The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues Monday, February 6 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CT with a focus on [Read More …]

2023 Commodity Classic show floor approaches sell-out

Limited spaces remain for Orlando event Exhibit space at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando is rapidly reaching sell-out status with nearly 400 companies and over 2,600 booth spaces already committed. A limited number of [Read More …]

Butter Sculpture recycling shows positive impact farmers have on environment

Juniata County dairy farm turns 1,000-pound sculpture into renewable energy The Pennsylvania Farm Show’s 32nd butter sculpture, “Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come,” celebrated the proud traditions of the Commonwealth’s farm families [Read More …]

How Sanitation and Biosecurity Measures Affect Calf Health

February 1, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Raising healthy calves is a critical part of any dairy operation. The future of a herd is dependent on the calves of today. Ensuring those [Read More …]

Danone announces an ambitious plan to reduce its methane emissions

Danone announces an ambitious plan to reduce its methane emissions Danone targets a 30% absolute reduction in methane emissions from fresh milk used in its dairy products, the first food company to align targets with [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo accepting nominations for 2023 Recognition Awards

Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals Nominations for the 2023 World Dairy Expo® Recognition Awards are being accepted through February 1, 2023. Expo is once again [Read More …]

Cooperative appoints new CEO

Jim Munroe assumes role of CEO effective 10/03/2022 Recently, the Dairy One Board of Directors appointed Jim Monroe as the new CEO of Dairy One. Jim assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective October [Read More …]

Carbon market guide helps navigate contracts

Developed in response to questions and concerns raised by MFU members Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU), in partnership with Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), released a Farmers’ Guide to [Read More …]

Pick your product wisely

Look for the correct types and amounts of calcium in a bolus After calving, cows experience a steep spike in calcium demand. Milk (including colostrum) is rich in calcium, and cows need to quickly shift [Read More …]

Cooperative Communicators Association accepting annual-contest submissions

The nationwide Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is accepting writing, photography, video, projects, and publication submissions for their annual cooperative-communication contest, featuring more than 50 categories. “The contest provides an opportunity for cooperative communicators to demonstrate [Read More …]

Right to Repair still isn’t fixed

Right to Repair issues have been making news this week because of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation. Despite this MOU, the issue of Right to Repair [Read More …]

Application Process Opens for $4.1 Million Innovation Grants