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Junior members from around the country who bred and own exceptional Holstein cattle have recently been honored by Holstein Association USA. The awards, based on both conformation and milk production, are designed to [Read More …]

DATCP Ready to Move Forward After Release of Funds for Agricultural Initiatives

Agriculture is one of our state’s greatest assets and, given the right tools, farmers can feed their communities and the world. Gov. Tony Evers is committed to making sure farmers have the tools available [Read More …]

USDA Boosts Conservation on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes 37 Dairy Companies with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

August 16, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognizes 37 dairy companies for their outstanding achievements in worker safety in 2021 with the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award. This is the nineteenth year that IDFA [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER Prepares Industry for FDA Guidance #263

In June 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized guidance for industry (GFI) #263, a directive that recommends sponsors of “medically important” antimicrobial drugs that are currently approved with over the counter (OTC) marketing [Read More …]

American Cheese Society Honors Prairie Farms with Eight Awards

Innovative flavor combinations capture judges’ attention Five Prairie Farms’ cheese plants were among the top winners of the American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, the largest event of its kind for American-made cheeses. The award [Read More …]

New study shows genetically superior cows can be more sustainable and productive

Zoetis links genetic improvement using CLARIFIDE® Plus to reducing environmental impact A new study from Zoetis helps show the positive effect genetic selection in the dairy industry can have on environmental sustainability outcomes. In a [Read More …]

Protect Valuable Calves with Orego-Stim

The use of beef genetics in dairy herds and reduction in the number of heifers raised on dairy farms has reduced the number of available replacement heifers. With their value escalating, it’s even more important [Read More …]

Celebrate Back-to-School With Gayo Azul® Cheese

And Enter to Win a Bicycle Gayo Azul®, the famous Caribbean Hispanic cheesemaker with a Dutch influence, announces the Back-to-School with Gayo Azul® “Win a Bicycle” Contest in celebration of Back-to-School, as students and their parents [Read More …]

GROWMARK Welcomes Orange Madison Cooperative as Newest FS Member Company

Orange Madison Cooperative expands the GROWMARK System’s presence along the East Coast GROWMARK, Inc. is excited to announce Orange Madison Cooperative as the newest FS Member Company to join the GROWMARK System. Orange Madison Cooperative [Read More …]

Save the Date for ‘Own Your Future’ workshop, Nov. 10

Dairy farm families invited to learn about succession planning To help dairy farm families begin tackling the process of succession planning and ownership transition, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and the Center for [Read More …]

Team Crave Brothers named 2022 Grand Master Cheesemaker

Dairy manufacturers, supporters and enthusiasts gathered at the Saz’s Hospitality Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Thursday evening, Aug. 11 for the Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction and the announcement of the 2022 [Read More …]

USDA invests $2.2M in risk management education for farmers

Organizations receiving funding this year include nonprofits, historically black colleges and universities, and university extensions, among others The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it is awarding $2.2 million to 16 organizations to educate [Read More …]

Emerging Farmers Working Group seeks members

Apply now through Sept. 8, 2022 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Emerging Farmers’ Working Group (EFWG) has openings for nine volunteer members for two-year terms. Minnesotans interested in making it easier for new and [Read More …]

Dairy farm in Ukraine’s Donbas region struggles to survive

Neither workers nor animals are safe from Russia’s devastating war in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region One of the last working dairy farms on Ukrainian-controlled territory in the eastern Donbas region is doing everything it can [Read More …]

USDA investing $197M in partner-driven, locally led conservation

August 15, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Projects address climate change, enhance water quality, and address other critical challenges on agricultural land The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through [Read More …]

Thomas Sawyer Obituary

Thomas (Tom) Howard Sawyer August 22, 1934 – August 5, 2022 Thomas (Tom) Howard Sawyer was born August 22, 1934 in Modesto, CA, and moved with his parents to the Diamond S Ranch in Roberts [Read More …]

Markets Continue to Feel Unsettled

August 15, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending August 12, 2022 Economic anxiety is still threatening consumer purchasing power and though a robust international appetite has kept product moving offshore, the balance between supply and [Read More …]

Herd Profitability, Feed Efficiency, Market News

Interactive webinars connect dairy farmers with leading experts Next week, The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature the latest research and news to manage their dairy’s bottom line. The Tuesday episode will [Read More …]

Using satellites to measure pasture health

Planet and Organic Valley complete pilot, expand collaboration across cooperative Planet is happy to announce they have completed a successful pilot program with Organic Valley, a national organic food brand and independent cooperative of small [Read More …]

NY awarded more than $100,000 to grow its farm-to-school program

Project will help New York farmers and producers access school markets New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that the Department of Agriculture and Markets has been awarded a $110,000 USDA [Read More …]

NxGEN members gain access to new health and wellness superstars

NxGEN members gain access to new health and wellness superstars Four new sires joined Select Sires’ NxGEN® program in August. The group excels in health and wellness traits and each sire qualifies for Select Sires’ [Read More …]

USDA to Invest $5 Million in the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program

NRCS accepting proposals through Oct. 10 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is investing up to $5 million in the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP). This grant program supports the development [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Tours, Conversations and Ice Cream at 2022 ACE Twilight Meetings

Dairy farmers invite neighbors, community members, elected officials to join August 29, 30, 31, Sept 1 events Four Wisconsin dairy farms will open their doors to their neighbors and communities for the 2022 Agricultural Community [Read More …]

Select Sires’ diverse daughter-proven graduates boost herd health

The farmer-owner board of directors, sire committees and sire department at Select Sires Inc. recognize the immense value of healthier, longer-living cows. Whether producers need to lower their herd turnover rate to account for [Read More …]

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MOOOOve Back into the Classroom with a Cow for a Mascot

Adopt a Cow program brings dairy education to 1,700 classrooms; Wisconsin enrollment is open Register now for the “Adopt a Cow” 2022-23 program by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy. Via this free program, [Read More …]

Dairy Risk Management Academy 2.0

September 28-29, 2022 Dairy is a volatile industry. From widespread disasters to government intervention, market swings are a regular occurrence. However, with the right risk management tools and strategies, dairy professionals can make smart decisions [Read More …]

Open Solar Q&A for Series Participants

Open Solar Q&A for Series Participants will bring back all presenters, offering attendees the chance to ask any follow-up or additional questions they might have thought of since the previous sessions. It will start with [Read More …]

2022 Cornell Nutrition Conference

October 18 – 20, 2022 Doubletree by Hilton Syracuse, New York For 84 years, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has provided industry-leading research and information to feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants. This year’s event will [Read More …]

Alice in Dairyland Program Receives 2022 NAAMO Marketing Excellence Award