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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

The USDA today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). [Read More …]

What does global feed production reveal about the future of agri-food?

The 2023 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook reveals the results of the 12th annual Alltech Global Feed Survey and the key trends that are shaping the future of our industry, including technologies that are making a big impact, sustainability [Read More …]

Jim Sartori, Chairman and Former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, Former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Honored

IDFA Laureate Award The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized the remarkable leadership of Jim Sartori, chairman and former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, by honoring [Read More …]

Alice in Dairyland and Agriculture in the Classroom Partner to Share Importance of Wisconsin Specialty Crops

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Alice in Dairyland program is partnering with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom program to promote specialty crops in classrooms across [Read More …]

Farmers face unique mental-health challenges

Farming is a uniquely stressful occupation, and farmer mental-health needs tend to be underserved, said Loganville, WI dairy farmer Randy Roecker in the latest Dairy Defined podcast. Roecker, a board member for Foremost Farms USA, [Read More …]

DBA honors DiGangi as Advocate of the Year

Award given to a farmer who exemplifies the dairy advocacy spirit Dairy farmers work every day to ensure their cows receive the highest quality care. On any given day, they might find themself holding any [Read More …]

Dairy industry eager for reforms to Federal Milk Marketing Orders

“Make allowances” last updated in 2008 no longer reflect dairy manufacturing costs U.S. dairy producers and processors are paying close attention to preliminary discussions about the 2023 Farm Bill in anticipation of critical reforms to [Read More …]

Five ways to avoid antibiotic residues on the dairy

These practices can help producers make strides toward more judicious antibiotic use and prevent residue violations “When we use antibiotics in dairy animals, our first goal is to help the animal overcome sickness,” explained Mark [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY offers online forage management course

Course runs January 27 through March 24, 2023 Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY is adding to its popular online course series with a course that focuses on forage management. The Forage Management online course offers practical information [Read More …]

Concentrated Flow Paths on Farms

Monday Feb. 20, 2023 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET) Registration deadline:February 20, 2023 1:00 p.m. Water running off the surface of the soil after a significant rain event can cause water quality concerns in local waterways. [Read More …]

“Match Made In Heaven” survey asks about livestock + crops

Project is surveying farmers in six states on reintegrating crop, livestock systems A regional project “Match Made In Heaven: Livestock + Crops” is surveying farmers in six states to learn about a growing movement to [Read More …]

Farm Bureau President re-elected to national leadership post

Jamie Johansson has been re-elected to a two-year term as one of six executive board members for the American Farm Bureau Federation California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson has been re-elected to a two-year term [Read More …]

NCBA announces lawsuit against Biden administration WOTUS rule

Files lawsuit against the EPA challenging the Biden administration’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the Biden administration’s final [Read More …]

Southern States Cooperative Celebrates a Century of Serving Customers in the Southeast

“I attribute this longevity to the dedication of our employees, many who have served this cooperative, and its members, for decades” Southern States Cooperative is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 with events focused on its [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards