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The dairy industry is on track to see milk prices above the $20 per cwt mark in 2022. That would be the first time dairy farmers have seen USDA milk production at this level [Read More …]

Scientific event on antibiotic resistance in Germany

On 30 and 31 March 2022, Kaesler Nutrition, the manufacturer of feed additives is inviting you to the Kaesler Forum 2022 in Berlin. Experts from science and the field will meet for extensive discussions [Read More …]

USDA Announces Partnership with Northwest Seaport Alliance

Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for prepositioning containers of agricultural goods near port terminals to help improve service for [Read More …]

Entrepreneurs should apply for Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge by April 29

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its ninth year, this national business competition showcases U.S. [Read More …]

You’re Invited to Mental Health Workshops for Agriculture Professionals

If you haven’t already signed up, make sure you join us for one of the remaining mental health workshops happening across the state throughout March and April! You’ll gain specific training on how to navigate mental [Read More …]

Chefs Contend for “Champion Pizza Chef” Glory in $30,000 Search for Original Pizza Recipes Showcasing California Cheese

Real California Milk Kicks Off 4th Annual Real California Pizza Contest at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2022 Real California Pizza Contest, [Read More …]

Hank Wagner Recognized with Second Annual Dean Strauss Leadership Award

Hank Wagner was honored as the second recipient of the Dean Strauss Leadership Award at the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Business Conference on March 17 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Wagner is a fourth-generation dairy [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy elects new leadership

March 22, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Allen Merrill from Parker, South Dakota, was re-elected as chair of Midwest Dairy during the organization’s annual meeting held this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Elections for the Corporate board officer team also were held. [Read More …]

How 4-H prepared Krysta Harden for executive leadership in government, business and the U.S. dairy industry

To celebrate National Ag Day (March 22), the new chair of the National 4-H Council discusses her experience growing up on a Georgia peanut farm. Growing up on a Georgia peanut farm, Krysta Harden knew [Read More …]

Milk Volumes Increase Seasonally as Spring Approaches

March 22, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 18, 2022 Demand is robust from both manufacturers and bottlers though Class I demand is expected to wane in the coming weeks as schools begin to [Read More …]

Nearly $22,000 Raised at 2022 Professional Dairy Producers Foundation Silent Auction

Auction, Plant A Seed fundraising campaign to benefit dairy leadership, education Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF), also known as Dairy’s Foundation, raised $21,830 during a silent auction held at the recent Professional Dairy Producers® [Read More …]

Analyzing Farm Inputs: The Cost to Farm Keeps Rising

Production costs are rising faster than commodity prices, making it harder to just break even Like any other business, farmers and ranchers are constantly evolving their budgets. For farms, the constant attention to detail [Read More …]

Gripp Custom Farming Teams Up With Meristem to Serve Illinois Farmers

“It’s the logical next step in making sure the farmers we work with have everything they need to be successful.” It was in the mid-1990s that Chad Gripp was faced with some tough choices: [Read More …]

Planning is key when transitioning cows to new corn silage

Fast and effective fermentation of forage crops during ensiling is a prerequisite for the preservation of valuable nutrients for dairy cows. Properly fermented silage provides you with a high-quality forage that you can feed [Read More …]

PA Department Of Agriculture celebrates Ag Literacy Week

Fosters Early Food And Agriculture Connections Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Howard Elementary School in Centre County to celebrate Ag Literacy Week. There, he encouraged students to think about where their food comes from [Read More …]

TFI and NGFA Urge Biden Administration Work with Canada to Ease Supply Chain Strains

In a March 7 letter to President Joe Biden, The Fertilizer Institute, the National Grain and Feed Association, and 19 other members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group requested the administration work with the [Read More …]

Dairy joins Problem Solvers Caucus roundtable on supply chain issues

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) joined the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in a roundtable today to discuss additional steps Congress could take [Read More …]

Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation awards five scholarships for PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy

Five students accepted into the 2022 PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™ were awarded scholarships from the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF). Recipients include Heather Griesmer, Rubicon, Wis.; Julio Orsini, Baldwin; Wis.; Richard Schultz; Palmyra, Wis.; Michelle [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Actions on Nutrition Security Including Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Projects

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Actions on Nutrition Security: “IDFA applauds USDA’s continuing focus on nutrition [Read More …]

PDPW Board elected, 2023 Business Conference theme, dates announced

March 18, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2022 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Business Conference brought together more than 1,200 dairy producers and industry professionals March 16-17 at Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. The 2022 program featured nearly 60 speakers during [Read More …]

DairyVoice Exclusive: Krysta Harden of USDEC talks notable highs of 2021, sustainability issues, and the long-range future of U.S. dairy exports

Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council after completing her successful first year. In the discussion, they talk about the notable highs of 2021, the [Read More …]

World of Cheese Short Course is April 26-29

Five-day, hands-on short course educating in the art, science of cheesemaking Registration is open for the Center for Dairy Research’s World of Cheese from Pasture to Plate Short Course taking place April 26-29 in [Read More …]

CentralStar scholarship apps due June 1

Applicant or their parent(s) must be a stockowner of CentralStar Cooperative CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, is offering seven, $1,000 scholarships this year. Those interested can find the [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Adds New Talent to the Integrated Food Production Team

In January, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production announced the restructuring of their internal organization to reflect the integrated approach they bring to customers. Now, ARM & HAMMERTM is investing in their customers [Read More …]

Management Practices to Reduce Soil Loss

The best way to protect soil from erosion is to keep it covered and undisturbed. Learn about management practices such as no-till, reduced tillage, cover crops, and contour farming to reduce the threats of erosion. [Read More …]

How has COVID Impacted Dairy Exports and Imports? How Will the Russia Invasion of Ukraine Impact Dairy Exports and Imports?

In 2020, COVID hit the entire globe and things changed. Now Russia has invaded the Ukraine and more international events are changing. How did COVID impact dairy exports and imports? How might Russia’s invasion impact [Read More …]

The Wait is Over; the Newest Tillamook 10-Year Aged Cheddar is Finally Here

The 113-year-old dairy co-op introduces Maker’s Reserve 2012 Extra Sharp White Cheddar with a Virtual Culinary Experience Hosted by Truffle Shuffle Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is proud to announce the release of Tillamook [Read More …]

2022 Minnesota-specific dicamba restrictions