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David Marrison named interim director The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) launched the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute (FFMPI) with the goal of sharing resource-based knowledge and best [Read More …]

PODCAST: Congressional balance affects dairy policy but doesn’t shift priorities

Regardless of who is in charge in 2023, dairy’s priorities will move forward, says Paul Bleiberg, NMPF’s Senior Vice President for Government Relations Control of the House of Representatives remains in doubt nearly one week [Read More …]

Dairy MAX food bank programs continue to expand

Access to vital nutrition. Expanded capacity. Creating a consistent supply. Milk, even pre-pandemic, has been one of the most requested but least available items to food banks due to its perishability and refrigeration requirements. [Read More …]

A Successful 2022 Southwest Dairy Day

November 18, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2022 Southwest Dairy Day hosted in Scotland and Windthorst Texas highlighted three different automated milking systems, or robotic dairies. This was the first time Southwest Dairy Day was held in this region of Texas [Read More …]

Bill Earley and Tamilee Nennich Adolph of ADM on Sustainability for Dairy Farmers

Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers, host of DairyVoice podcast, talks with Bill Earley and Tamilee Nennich Adolph of ADM on the business of sustainability. They talk about adapting to this culture and environment today. [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo® Breed Sales Remain Successful

The 2022 World Dairy Expo Breed Sales once again offered consignments from the Showring and top genomic heifers. Buyers from around the world vied for the many world-class cattle and embryos sold during the 55th event. [Read More …]

Nexus to Showcase New Innovations at 2023 PDPW Business Conference

Five finalists to introduce novel ideas to dairy producers Dairy producers rely on innovative ideas and technologies to help them successfully manage and make decisions that drive their business productivity, efficiency and sustainability. Once again, [Read More …]

2023 Land Investment Expo Keynote Speakers Announced

Vivek Ramaswamy, Jimmy John Liautaud, Frank Luntz, Jeremy Siegel, and Peter Zeihan all scheduled to address more than 1,000 attendees in Des Moines in January Peoples Company, a full-service land transaction and management business, and [Read More …]

Keep Calves Performing Even in Cold Weather

Fall weather has been here for several weeks, but temperatures will continue to drop as winter arrives. Just as calves can be affected by heat stress, cold temperatures can also impair growth and impact calf [Read More …]

American Agri-Women Honor Forrest Lucas with Veritas Award

American Agri-Women (AAW) awarded its prestigious Veritas Award to Forrest Lucas at its 2022 national convention held recently in Bozeman, Mont. The Veritas Award is bestowed upon individuals who have been public witness to the [Read More …]

It’s National Diabetes Day, and U.S. Plans Will Lead to…More Diabetes

Administration Seeks to Expand a Nutrition Policy that Allows Donuts and Nachos President Biden recently issued a proclamation for National Diabetes Month, which follows upon his historic White House Conference last month, on Hunger, Nutrition & Health. [Read More …]

Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE)

The Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports was first proposed by Governor Evers in his 2021-23 budget. In December 2021, the Governor signed subsequent legislation (Assembly Bill 314, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 92) which invests up to five million dollars [Read More …]

Jennifer Orr Reflects on Family, Community and How They Inspired Their Value-Added Journey

Especially during this month of giving and gratitude, being able to work alongside your family and serve your community at the same time is one of the most satisfying parts of dairy farming. To kick [Read More …]

VES-Artex Improves Animal Well-being and Significantly Cuts Water Use with the Launch of the Intelligent Soaker

November 17, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Product test sites show water use reduced by as much as 70 percent; nozzle only operates when an animal is in proximity of the soaking system and above user-defined temperature set-point. VES-Artex introduces the [Read More …]

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Cooperative communicators plan 2023 institute in New England

The Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is a professional-development organization for cooperative communicators throughout the United States. Plans are in the works to put a spotlight on communication and host CCA’s annual institute at the Holiday [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference begins December 13, 2022

New for winter of 2022, the Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference bridges the gap between the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection producer-led workshop and the annual Discovery Farms Conference, to allow attendees to attend these [Read More …]

Dairy farmers put a cheesy twist on the Fireplace Channel this holiday season

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or relaxing on a chilly winter’s night, bring some cheesy goodness into your home this holiday season by tuning into The Cheese Channel. Created by Unbottled, Dairy West’s consumer-facing brand, [Read More …]

Kansas Agriculture Workforce Survey Results Complete

A lack of a skilled agriculture workforce is a top inhibitor of growth and expansion for many Kansas agriculture entities. To help support growth in agriculture, the Kansas Department of Agriculture seeks to help the [Read More …]

Congressional balance affects dairy policy but doesn’t shift priorities

Control of the House of Representatives remains in doubt nearly one week after last Tuesday’s elections. But regardless of who is in charge in 2023, dairy’s priorities will move forward, says Paul Bleiberg, NMPF’s Senior [Read More …]

SUNY Morrisville announces its first master’s degree in Food & Agribusiness

The fully online, two-year degree prepares professionals for careers throughout the food system It’s a monumental day in SUNY Morrisville’s history as the college announced its first master’s degree in Food & Agribusiness (FAB). The [Read More …]

Organic cost share deadline extended

Deadline to apply for USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program now Dec. 9 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has extended the deadline for organic food processors and producers to apply [Read More …]

Alice in Dairyland, Something Special from Wisconsin™ Holiday Campaign to Highlight Local Businesses, Products

With the holiday season just around the corner, many consumers are in search of gifts and ingredients to make their holidays special. As you shop for ingredients for your holiday feast and unique gifts for [Read More …]

Minerva Dairy 1-Pound Butter Rolls Roll into Harris Teeter Supermarkets

Just in Time for the Holidays The perfect pairing of America’s better butter with an iconic American grocer gives foodies a reason to rejoice as Minerva Dairy is now available in more than 250 [Read More …]

Executive-Level Training, Out-of-Industry Tours featured at PDPW Managers Academy

Registration open for three-day program in Savannah, Georgia, Jan. 10-12, 2023 Managing and leading in today’s dairy industry requires an entirely new skill set from even just a few years ago. Understanding the financials, production [Read More …]

The Dairy Show Celebrates Two Years

Started in September of 2020, The Dairy Show, World Dairy Expo’s podcast, recently celebrated its two-year anniversary. Available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify and online at worlddairyexpo.com, new episodes [Read More …]

Significant H-2A Program Regulation Changes for 2023

On October 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule to amend the H-2A non-immigrant agricultural worker program visa regulations. Every agricultural employer using or wishing to use H-2A workers needs [Read More …]

Considering a value-added dairy foods business?

Online course covers the basics Pennsylvania dairy farmers who are interested in bottling their own milk or producing other dairy products, such as cheese or yogurt, can learn how to get started by taking an [Read More …]

Bion breaks ground on Indiana facility

Project will be first commercial-scale Gen3Tech facility Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology that dramatically reduces environmental impacts and recovers valuable resources, announced it has broken ground on a [Read More …]

USDA awards $22.9 million to support dairy initiatives

DBI initiatives have provided valuable technical assistance and sub-grants to dairy farmers and businesses across their regions The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $22.9 million in awards to support dairy businesses and producers [Read More …]

Savencia Cheese USA and Rogue Creamery Scored Major Wins at the 2022 World Cheese Awards