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Michigan dairy farmers take aim at food insecurity through partnerships, donations and grant programs. Milk is one of the most frequently requested items at food banks. But it’s one of the least likely to be [Read More …]

Feeding behavior traits may be an indicator of feed efficiency in Holstein cows

New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® shows a slower eating rate is correlated with feed efficiency Genetic selection is a powerful tool to improve livestock production, given that genetic gains are cumulative and [Read More …]

Levi Nelson Honored as Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the Month

First recipient is recognized in WisSports.net and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin partnership Varsity footballer, Levi Nelson of Heartland Ridge Farm/Ter-Rae Farms, Inc., Ellsworth, Wisconsin, is the first recipient of the Wisconsin Dairy Athlete of the [Read More …]

What’s time worth on your dairy farm?

Automated herd monitoring systems can help make more effective use of your human resources. Good employees are essential to quality animal care and dairy farm success. But rising labor costs, combined with finding and [Read More …]

Proposed ‘Healthy’ Rule Embraces Dairy

Part of a Healthy Diet But Relies on Weak Arguments to Exclude Healthy Dairy At All Fat Levels Joseph Scimeca, PhD, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association [Read More …]

Checkoff-Funded Research Network Celebrates 35-year Anniversary

The checkoff-funded Dairy Foods Research Centers network – created to provide innovative, science-backed solutions related to consumer demand and business needs and trends – is celebrating its 35-year anniversary. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) provides the [Read More …]

2022 Penn State Dairy Nutrition Workshop, November 2-3

Will translate updated ‘Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle’ into field applications The 2022 Penn State Dairy Nutrition Workshop will be held Nov. 2 and 3 at the Hershey Lodge and will focus on translating the [Read More …]

Compeer names Wagner as president/CEO

Wagner will officially assume the role on Jan. 1, 2023 Compeer Financial, a Farm Credit cooperative based in the Upper Midwest, has announced Jase Wagner has been named as the organization’s next president and chief [Read More …]

Farmers for Sustainable Food progress report

Effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges Farmers for Sustainable Food, a collaborative, industry-supported effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to environmental challenges, released its first annual progress report on Sept. [Read More …]

Researchers to explore effect of big data on dairy farms

“Big Data on the Dairy Farm: Relational Transformations Across Agricultural Occupations and Organizations With the Rise of Digital Technologies” awarded $1.2 million When farmers adopt new digital technologies, it affects far more than just their [Read More …]

Texas Farm Credit travels to NY & DC for the big Farm Credit picture

Regional President Matt Kesser of Texas Farm Credit participated in the 2022 Farm Credit Bank of Texas Association Leadership Program Regional President Matt Kesser of Texas Farm Credit recently was among 22 delegates to participate [Read More …]

Sustainable ag grants from NCR-SARE

Four open grant programs to fund research and education projects The North Central Region – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program currently has four open grant programs to fund research and education projects that [Read More …]

USDA commits $500 million for increase in American fertilizer production

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat price hikes on U.S. [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA and Western Kentucky University to Host Launch Event for WKU SmartHolstein Lab

Holstein Association USA and Western Kentucky University are excited to officially launch the WKU SmartHolstein Lab on November 14, 2022. The launch will be held at the WKU Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Sheep Milk Produced At Valley Milk Simply Bottled of Stanislaus County

Consumers urged to dispose of bottled raw sheep milk due to bacterial contamination Raw sheep milk produced and packaged by Valley Milk Simply Bottled of Stanislaus County is the subject of a statewide recall [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Awards 18 Future Bovine Veterinarians with $90,000 in Scholarships

Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), has awarded $90,000 in scholarships to 18 bovine [Read More …]

Seventeen Food Industry Groups Issue Report Underscoring Priorities and Recommendations

Ahead of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health As representatives of growers, manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants in the food industry, we fully support the goals of the White House Conference on Hunger, [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Honors Dr. Joe Klopfenstein as Mentor of the Year

Klopfenstein recognized at the 2022 American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, [Read More …]

Carbon: The Newest Cash Crop for Dairy Farmers?

September 29, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How Truterra is positioned for leadership in the dairy sector by helping transform on-farm stewardship into farm-generated carbon credits it’s not news that global companies are setting climate goals. In 2020, the U.S. dairy industry [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Mario Riboni of Diamond V on maintaining a healthy herd

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience talks with Dr. Riboni of Diamond V about herd health. Focusing on natural immune support, they discuss post-biotics and their role in maintaining a healthy herd. Dr. [Read More …]

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VAS launches MyDC on PULSE™ cloud-based herd management program

Dairy farmers can sign up for a free 90-day trial of the new program during World Dairy Expo. VAS is pleased to announce the launch of MyDC on PULSE™. The new cloud-based herd management platform [Read More …]

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement announces 2023 scholarship program

Applications are being accepted online now through January 6, 2023 The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement will be awarding at least $100,000 in scholarships to students who are planning to attend or are currently [Read More …]

American Dairy Goat Association National Convention takes place Oct 1st – 7th

Will feature an almost unlimited number of workshops and dairy goat activities The NYS Dairy Goat Breeders Association and ADGA will be hosting the AMERICAN DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION’S 2022 National Convention on October 1-7, 2022 [Read More …]

Explore Dairy Business Innovation Alliance resources at World Dairy Expo

September 28, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Alliance serves dairy businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin Dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors attending World Dairy Expo in Madison October 4-7 are invited [Read More …]

Taking silage care to the next level

We’re taking silage care to the next level with a quality program offered exclusively by Sealpro®, and introducing a new environmentally friendly product at World Dairy Expo. Please stop by our World Dairy Expo booth (Trade Center [Read More …]

Polling Shows Dairy Products are Nutritious, Affordable

In High Demand Among Federal Nutrition Program Participants When Given an Incentive to Encourage Healthy Eating, Most SNAP Participants Would Purchase More Milk, Yogurt and Cheese As the White House spurs a national conversation with [Read More …]

RSVP for CDCB Meeting in Madison

All producers and genetic enthusiasts are invited to the 8th annual CDCB Industry Meeting in Madison on Wednesday, October 5. Doors open at 8 a.m. with program starting at 8:30 a.m. and wrap-up by noon. [Read More …]

PFAS in Dairy: Navigating Sampling and Analytical Techniques

October 11, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern PFAS are a large group of manufactured compounds used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. These chemicals are persistent and resistant to degradation, and as [Read More …]

Take Financial Understanding, Skills to the Next Level

PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy Training Multi-level, multi-session program kicks off November 9 Registration is now open for the 2022-23 sessions of PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy®. The only financial-development program designed specifically for the [Read More …]

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