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A variety of resources, from technical support, facility design and product development, are available to help you navigate adding a value-added business. Many of my conversations with dairy producers have turned to the possibility of [Read More …]

Coming Soon: 2022 Census of Agriculture

Every five years, the USDA is charged with estimating crop and livestock production through the Census of Agriculture, and they need your help to make the upcoming census possible. What is the Census of Agriculture? [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Acquires Two Processing Facilities From Smithfoods

Acquisition Further Expands DFA’s Ownership in Extended Shelf-Life Processing Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced today the acquisition of two extended shelf-life (ESL) processing facilities from SmithFoods. The processing plants, located in Richmond, Ind., and [Read More …]

Farm Science Review celebrates 60 years

Exposition is set for Sept. 20–22 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center Ohio State’s Farm Science Review, which turns 60 this year, plans to highlight its decades of providing valuable information to farmers and producers, [Read More …]

Career Connections continues to create opportunities

Connecting students and young professionals with job and internship opportunities in the dairy industry Career Connections returns to World Dairy Expo this fall to connect students and young professionals with job and internship opportunities in [Read More …]

Addressing the rural workforce challenge

By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Running a business in a rural area comes with some wonderful perks, such as lower crime rates, beautiful scenery to enjoy, and a sense of community connection that [Read More …]

Prevention and Management of Salmonella Dublin on Dairies

Researchers at Penn State are actively recruiting farms to participate in a study investigating S. Dublin prevalence. Salmonella are bacteria commonly associated with food-borne illness and diarrhea in humans and animals. Salmonella Dublin (S. Dublin) is a specific type [Read More …]

USDA urges public to check trees for Asian longhorned beetle

The ALB is an invasive wood-boring beetle that attacks 12 types of hardwood trees in North America The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as “Tree Check Month” for the Asian longhorned beetle [Read More …]

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Central Plains Dairy Foundation accepting scholarship and grant applications

Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2022 The Central Plains Dairy Foundation is accepting applications for the Lon and Kathy Tonneson Dairy Leadership Scholarship and Central Plains Dairy Foundation (CPDF) Dairy Scholarships Grant. Established in [Read More …]

Dry Cows and Heifers Need Cooling Too

Reduce the effects of heat stress on heifers and dry cows to minimize long-term consequences for the pre-natal calf and future lactations. The negative impacts that heat stress has on lactating dairy cattle has been [Read More …]

2023 Holstein USA Delegate Election Underway

Holstein Association USA’s 2023 delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the following year’s Holstein Association USA [Read More …]

USDA Searching for Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Health

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest $25 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Through CIG, partners work to address our nation’s water quality, [Read More …]

Tepary beans offer producers a low-input, climate-resilient legume alternative

Ancient crop provides flavor for humans, forage for livestock Tepary beans are among the most drought-tolerant legume crops in the world, but at one time, they were almost an endangered species in the U.S. Waltram [Read More …]

Updates for CAFO permits and fertility guidelines

PRO-DAIRY Nutrient Management and Environmental Sustainability Specialist, and Quirine Ketterings, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program,was released in the July issue of PRO-DAIRY’s e-Leader newsletter, distributed to an email list of nearly 7,000 dairy producers, agriservice, and legislators. July 2022 brought three important [Read More …]

Dairy farmers help get milk and meals to kids during summer months

Digital campaign helps families find feeding locations in low-income areas When school is out for the summer, millions of children lose access to school meals that include dairy, leaving them at the risk of going [Read More …]

Tanbark Talks Return with Innovation, Market Discussion, and an Olympian

World Dairy Expo’s educational opportunities offer everyone in the global dairy industry versatility of topics, times, and structure. Tanbark Talks, one of Expo’s newest educational offerings, invites attendees to begin their day at World [Read More …]

Registration and Call for Posters Underway for 30th Annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference

Registration is now open for the 30th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH). This year’s conference will [Read More …]

Join Us for the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast on August 10

Will you be attending Ag Progress Days next week? We hope you’ll join us for the 2022 Industry Breakfast on Mental Health in the Animal Ag Industry on Wednesday, August 10 from 7-9 a.m. in the Special Events Building [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes 30 Dairy Industry Leaders Into NextGen Leadership Program

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that 30 emerging leaders of the dairy industry have been accepted into the fourth class of the NextGen Leadership Program, a signature program of IDFA’s People Strategy. [Read More …]

Dairy Wins on Facts in Looming ‘Lab-Based’ Labeling Battle

The marketers are at it again, breathlessly promoting “innovation” as a storm of startups gather, each hoping to cash out their venture capital before their business models crash and burn. It’s happened in “meat,” it’s [Read More …]

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NMC seeks research paper submissions

Submit mastitis-related, milk quality research for NMC 2023 proceedings The National Mastitis Council (NMC) opened its submission site for the 2023 Technology Transfer Session (TTS), which will be held in conjunction with the 62nd NMC [Read More …]

Across the Pond: A Look At European Dairy Production

Play Episode European milk production declined 1.4% year-over-year in June as heat waves weighed on cow comfort and component levels. Though temperatures are expected to ease in the coming months, milk flows will remain under [Read More …]

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Lactalis Takes Home 15 Medals for Cheesemaking Expertise at the 2022 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

Galbani® cheeses claim six medals, along with Lactalis brands Président®, Bella Gento®, Balderson® and Lactantia® Lactalis, the world’s leading dairy company, was recognized for its cheesemaking expertise with 15 medals across its broad portfolio of [Read More …]

Production Life Span, Hiring and Onboarding, Market Updates

Hear from experts about upcoming forecasts and the latest research impacting dairies The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will feature episodes that highlight tools to maximize cow health and production as well as [Read More …]

H-2A and H-2B services announce merger

Two companies obtain approvals for clients to employ over 60,000 foreign workers per year másLabor, the nation’s leading provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs, has announced [Read More …]

IDFA’s Careers In Dairy Recruitment Video Series: Production Operators

DFA is proud to present Episode 3 of IDFA’s Careers in Dairy Video Series: Production Operators. Production operators are essential to ensuring dairy plants work efficiently and effectively, and the position is in demand [Read More …]

Calling Things by Their Names – Accurate Disease Definition

Available in English and Spanish Language Uterine Diseases: Calling Things by Their Names – Accurate Disease Definition will cover important concepts regarding having accurate disease definitions in dairy farms in order to properly monitor uterine diseases [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY seeks farm partners for new project

Project will study greenhouse gas emissions from manure storage PRO-DAIRY Dairy Environmental Systems (DES) is seeking farm partners for a study of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from manure storage sites. The project aims to improve GHG emission estimates [Read More …]

Milk your corn silage for all it’s worth

Plan harvest right to make the most of this forage for the coming year Corn silage is a staple in dairy and beef animal diets across the United States, providing valuable nutrients for growth and [Read More …]

Sun Genomics and NZMP Expand Partnership to Uncover Added Health Benefits of Precision Probiotics