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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting nominations for the Produce Safety Advisory Council (PSAC). Two seats are available: one for a representative of a nonprofit education institution, [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Insights Summit: Tough Issues Call for Informed Decisions

Nov. 29 program to address geopolitics, water, food security and safety, more Top experts with experience in some of the most pressing challenges facing the future of dairy and food production will share their insights with industry [Read More …]

Operational Excellence and Supply Chain Resilience During Times of Business Volatility

December 8, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern A confluence of crises and disruptions has impacted companies across all industries along the full value chain, from shifts in demand, variability on supply, tightening of logistics markets, [Read More …]

Inflation, Recession and the Farmer

During a meeting this week (Nov. 1-2), the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve Bank (often called “the Fed”) once again raised the rate at which the Fed lends to other banks, this [Read More …]

Don’t Forget to Nominate Someone for the PA Dairy Industry Awards

Do you know a Pennsylvania dairy producer or industry professional who excels in leadership, service, or innovation? You have until November 18 to nominate them for the 2023 PA Dairy Industry Awards! The nomination form should [Read More …]

Embracing Change Brings Dairy’s Bright Future

This year is finally starting to feel like the new normal has arrived. The masks are fewer, offices are more full, consumers have returned to restaurants, and kids are back in schools. But in reality, [Read More …]

Award-winning CentralStar employees honored in recent ceremony

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in the upper Midwest, hosted their annual CentralStar Team Member Awards Program on Oct. 23, 2022. The event recognizes and honors employee team members who’ve gone above and [Read More …]

Limiting antibiotics for cows may create a new dairy market

Conventional farmers could tap a potentially large market for this type of milk if they can find the right price point Consumers would be willing to buy milk from cows only treated with antibiotics when [Read More …]

2022 Real California Milk Excelerator: Open Innovation selects 4 winners

The four cohort winners will each receive $50,000 in resources and funding to scale their products in California Startups dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit claimed victory last night at the 2022 Real California Milk [Read More …]

US farmers & ranchers reel as Russia/Ukraine war causes gas shortages

As we prepare for the coming winter, many landowners may be concerned about the state of the land industry as it relates to their investments and properties. However, this is understandable given the many [Read More …]

Diesel Prices Soar, Farmers Feel the Pain

On Oct. 31, the average U.S. on-highway price of diesel was $5.32 per gallon. This is 49 cents per gallon below the June 20 peak, but still a whopping $1.59 above the same time [Read More …]

CDFA seeking public comments on the 2023 DRAFT Request for Applications for the California Underserved and Small Producer Grant Program (CUSP)

CDFA seeking public comments on the 2023 DRAFT Request for Applications for the California Underserved and Small Producer Grant Program (CUSP) CDFA’s Farm Equity Office is seeking public input on the draft Request for Applications [Read More …]

Still time to apply for Dairy’s Foundation Grants

Dec. 1 is deadline for grants awarded in amounts up to $5,000 Time remains to submit applications for grants that will fund programs for dairy producers, students and consumers. Professional Dairy Producers Foundation, also known [Read More …]

Staying Healthy, Footbath Research and Market Update

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will take a look at news and research to help keep people, animals and the bottom line healthy on dairy farms of all [Read More …]

Cooperative Ventures Announces First Investment in Ag Startup

Investment in Sabanto designed to help drive turn-key autonomy solutions for farmers and ag retailers while improving sustainability Cooperative Ventures, a venture capital fund formed by North America’s leading agricultural cooperatives, today announced its [Read More …]

Brands dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit Win $50,000 Each

Opportunity to Compete for $100,000 in Additional Support in 4th Competition fromCalifornia Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Startups dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit claimed victory last night at the 2022 Real [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery President David Gremmels Inducted to College of Agricultural Sciences Hall of Fame at Oregon State University

The award recognizes those who have had an enduring impact on the welfare of Oregon’s agriculture and natural resources industries and communities Rogue Creamery, maker of award-winning blue cheese in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is [Read More …]

Fuel Up to Play 60’s Hometown Grant Awarded to Berryessa Union School District

The San Francisco 49ers and Dairy Council of California continued their rich histories of supporting local communities on October 27th by presenting Berryessa Union School District with a $10,000 Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Clinches Big Wins at NMPF Cheese and Yogurt Contest

November 7, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

18 Total Ribbons Awarded Including Four Category Sweeps and Best Cottage Cheese! The annual National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Cheese and Yogurt Contest just concluded. Prairie Farms was unstoppable with sweeps in the Swiss Cheese, [Read More …]

CME Spot Butter Market Plummets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending November 4, 2022 The meltdown in the butter market dragged November Class IV down. Pricey cream discouraged churns from running hard in early September, and butter output [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Trent Dado with GPS Dairy Consulting on Formulating Rations

November 6, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Connie Kuber, DairyVoice host for DairyBusiness News talks with Trent Dado. Trent is a nutritionist with GPS Dairy Consulting. He speaks of formulating rations with a focus on the use of whole cotton seed and [Read More …]

Can Weeds Still Be Controlled in November?

November 4, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As temperatures get colder and even a few snowflakes start to appear, some people wonder if it is too late to control weeds, especially perennials. However, with milder temperature forecasted for the upcoming week, now [Read More …]

What Are the Social Aspects of ESG?

November 4, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join IDFA’s ESG Learning Series on November 16 to learn about the social aspects of ESG and how other companies are reporting social metrics. Register now for Session #5. Join IDFA in collaboration with PwC [Read More …]

Milk Pricing Committee & FMMO Modernization

In 2020, the ODPA Board of Directors activated a Milk Pricing Review Committee to address the faults of the current milk pricing system and seek solutions that are acceptable industry wide. This has been no [Read More …]

Key Mycotoxins You Should Know – Aflatoxins

When drought and high temperatures hit corn after silking, losses may also occur due to aflatoxins. Mycotoxins are substances produced by fungi that infect grain crops like maize and small grains and cause ear and [Read More …]

The TechMix International team expands, hiring: Nils Henke, DVM

TechMix Europe introduces the addition of Nils Henke, DVM to the International team in the role of Swine Health Business Manager. Dr. Henke will be responsible for developing the international swine portfolio with primary focus [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Pre-Proposals For 2023 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant Cycle

CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting pre-proposals for the 2023 cycle of the FREP Grant Program. If a pre-proposal is selected to advance in the evaluation process, a full proposal will [Read More …]

Evonik has launched new sustainability podcast