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Gen-Z focused startups to drive new demand for dairy The New York State Dairy Promotion Order (NYSDPO) and VentureFuel, innovation consultancy and partner, announced today the finalists for this year’s New York MilkLaunch startup competition. [Read More …]

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4 finalists selected for NY AEM-Leopold Conservation Award

Annual award recognizes a NY farm and its nominating Soil and Water Conservation District for dedication to protecting the environment New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that four finalists have been [Read More …]

Guest speaker from National Dairy FARM Program to join webinar

Learn about the FARM 4.0 Program on Wednesday, July 27 at 12 p.m. The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a special edition of its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, July 27 from [Read More …]

PODCAST: Ports momentum must continue, NMPF’s Rice says

Tony Rice: More is needed to ensure reliable exports of U.S. dairy products to the overseas markets The Ocean Shipping Reform Act is now law, but much more is needed to ensure reliable exports of U.S. dairy [Read More …]

Ag policy expert predicts strong milk prices through fall of 2022

At the second Dairy Exchange of the year sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, cheesemakers and allied industry people gathered to hear a dairy market update from Mark Stephenson. As [Read More …]

Strong Dairy Prices Overshadowed by Farm Operating Expenses

By prices alone, the past year or so has gone well for dairy producers. In March, USDA reported the highest-ever average all-milk price at $25.90 per hundredweight, 20 cents ahead the previous record set in [Read More …]

Ten students receive annual scholarships to support future careers in dairy

PA college students were awarded student leader scholarships Ten undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy [Read More …]

‘This American Dairy Farmer’ series continues with 6 new farms

New season starts with sisters of Painterland Farms Highlighting family, tradition and sustainable food production is the goal of American Dairy Association North East’s video series, “This American Dairy Farmer.” Since launching during the pandemic, [Read More …]

Extension Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach specialist

July 15, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Developing programs, policy that enhance competitiveness of Wisconsin dairy farms University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is pleased to announce Leonard Polzin as the new Extension Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach specialist. Polzin will identify [Read More …]

DairyVoice Episode 70: Rebekah Baker of UNFI on Expanding Artisans Cheese Program

In this episode of DairyVoice Contributor, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Rebekah Baker, Director of Cheese & Specialty at United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI). With nearly 50 distribution centers across the U.S. [Read More …]

Submit abstracts for Dairy Industry Impact grants

Grants help dairy businesses pursue ideas, solutions to advance dairy industry Dairy farmers, processors, and manufacturers in five Midwestern states can submit project abstracts now through Aug. 31 for a new round of Dairy Industry [Read More …]

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc. Executive Committee Open Meeting

Date & Time: Monday, July 18, 2022 – 9:45 am approximately* Location: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Office and also via Zoom 8418 Excelsior Drive Madison, WI 53717 Division: Division of Agricultural Development This [Read More …]

Pakistan Delegation Connects with Wisconsin Businesses

On June 13th, 2022, seven Wisconsin wood companies met with nine pre-qualified softwood and hardwood buyers from Pakistan in Green Bay to build contacts and relationships for future business. The event was made possible through [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for July

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on July 12. Milk production forecasts for 2022 and 2023 are lowered from last month due to slower expected growth in milk per cow. USDA’s Cattle [Read More …]

Top 4 Ways Flies Impact Agricultural Operations

Flies on farms are more than a nuisance. They’re legitimate threats to the productivity and bottom line of your operation. There are four reasons why an effective fly control strategy is critical to the success [Read More …]

FARM 4.0: What Dairy Producers Need to Know

Join Us for a Special ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Webinar Have you been wondering about the FARM 4.0 Program and how it impacts dairy producers? Join us for a special edition of our monthly “Protecting Your [Read More …]

Junior Holstein Members Engage in Friendly Competition

Holstein Association USA’s Junior members showcased their dairy knowledge during the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Over 300 Junior Holstein members competed in contests, attended farm and dairy industry tours, and [Read More …]

CDFA Extending Application Period for Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Grant Program

CDFA is extending the application period for the 2022 Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Program (BFFTP). The agency is now accepting grant applications until August 15, 2022, at 5 p.m., in order [Read More …]

Pacific Coast Coalition Announces August 30th Application Deadline for Dairy Innovation Grants Up to $50,000

Support of Product Innovation Open Call to Dairy Producers and Processors First Phase of Microgrants in California Dairy Innovation Center Partnership Promoting Product Innovation The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), the dairy innovation partner to [Read More …]

10-year anniversary of one of the leading regional ice cream and dairy groups in Europe

Dynamic momentum, continued growth, and commitment to innovation are the markers of success Food Union, one of Europe’s leading ice cream and dairy producing and distributing groups, is pleased to announce its annual results for [Read More …]

Utah State Students Capture 1st In National Dairy Council Product Competition

A team of Utah State University students majoring in food science answered the challenge of developing a dairy-based product for “gamers” during National Dairy Council’s New Product Competition. Students Nathan Pougher, Melissa Marsh, Chandler [Read More …]

Nominations Open for the Second-Annual FARM Excellence Awards

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program Excellence Awards are back for the second year. The prestigious awards recognize farms and evaluators who demonstrate excellence in their engagement with the FARM Program. “We are thrilled [Read More …]

The International Workshop on Agritourism is coming to Vermont!

This is a rare opportunity for our state to host this international event! You’re invited to join agriculture and tourism industry professionals from around the world for the International Workshop on Agritourism! This exciting event, [Read More …]

Milkshakes vs. smoothies? Californians divided

Californians are divided by generation and gender on frozen drinks, other dairy snacks in new survey Milkshakes vs. smoothies? Summertime and snacking go hand-in-hand, creating small moments of happiness at home and on-the-go. Data from [Read More …]

Center taps Reed to aid in farm transition & transformation

July 13, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Brian Reed has extensive experience working with dairy farm families To help Pennsylvania dairy farm families with transition planning and business management consulting, the Center for Dairy Excellence has tapped Dr. Brian Reed to [Read More …]

Take Your Fly Control Efforts to the Next Level

Flies on a dairy are more than just a nuisance, they contribute to a loss in production, spread diseases and annoy both your herd and employees. Protecting your dairy against fly infestations can make for [Read More …]

Unlock improved livestock water quality this summer

Remember the 4 Cs when the heat of summer threatens livestock water quality. Water is a crucial part of summer success in livestock operations; however, water quality can oftentimes be overlooked. When temperature increases from [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Awards $65,000 in Higher Education Scholarships

Farm Credit East, the Northeast’s largest agricultural lender, recently awarded $65,000 in higher education scholarships to 38 student recipients. Farm Credit East’s scholarship program supports students with diverse career aspirations in agriculture, commercial fishing, forest [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition announces federal milk pricing policy priorities

American Dairy Coalition, a grassroots dairy farmer-led organization, has been engaging farmers and industry in discussion of the future of milk pricing since 2020. That’s when the unintended consequences of the Class I price formula change, which passed [Read More …]

Langer Farms & Ag Services Teams Up With Meristem to Serve Wisconsin Farmers