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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

November 2, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Evonik has launched a brand-new podcast dedicated to tackling the sustainability challenges facing the animal protein industry. In monthly episodes, the Sciencing Podcast will feature leading industry experts and explore the key sustainability challenges and [Read More …]

“Weed Pressure Tsunami” Set to Compound Weed Problems in Years to Come

November 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Fall Applications Can Stem the Tide, Says Chappell Grain Farmer Weather conditions in Western Nebraska and other parts of The Plains have brought a “tsunami of weed pressure” to crop producers there, agronomists say. And, [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy Awarded Vendor of the Year by Cub

November 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Minnesota-based grocery store chain recognizes check-off organization for being a strong partner, strengthening relationship with consumers Partnerships with retail stores are an important focus for Midwest Dairy to connect dairy’s story and products with [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Helping Drive Ag Technology Innovations on Farms

Seeking Ag-Tech Startup Applicants for 2023 DFA CoLAB Accelerator Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 DFA CoLAB Accelerator program, which will begin in April and run through June. The 2023 program will focus [Read More …]

Ohio Foodbanks Seeking Local Beef

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has been allocated $15 million from the State of Ohio to restock their shelves with locally sourced dairy, livestock and poultry protein sources. The funds must be used to purchase [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Accepting Scholarship Applications to Support Agricultural Educators

Farm Credit East is accepting applications from Northeast agricultural educators to support their attendance at institutes offered by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). Scholarships will cover up to $1,500. The application deadline is [Read More …]

Milk Launches 26.2 Campaign to Sponsor Every Female Runner in This Year’s Marathon in NYC

Milk Celebrates The Stories and Strength of This Year’s Marathoners Alongside The Promise and Power of Future Female Runners In Partnership with Girls on the Run In a world where male athletes take the center [Read More …]

Center awards $100,000 to help dairy producers enhance efficiency & cow comfort

Dairy Excellence Grants were awarded to 20 dairy producers from 12 Pa. counties The Center for Dairy Excellence recently awarded a collective total of $100,000 to 20 Pennsylvania dairy producers through the fourth round of [Read More …]

Former Checkoff CEO Naczi Honored With Lyng Award

The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored Rick Naczi as the 2022 recipient of the Richard E. Lyng Award for his contributions and distinguished service to dairy promotion. Naczi, former CEO of [Read More …]

CCE and PRO-DAIRY collaboration scheduled for Nov. 9th

The feeder is one of the most critical people on the farm. They control the animals’ diets by providing consistent and high quality rations every day. Accurate animal feeding is key to farm profitability as [Read More …]

Ag Secretary reminds farmers to apply for $13 Million tax credits

For measures improving water and soil quality Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding reminded Pennsylvania farmers today to apply by November 18, 2022 for tax credits for measures they have taken to improve soil and water quality. [Read More …]

National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2022 Excellence Award Winners