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March 4, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cockroaches can spread a range of diseases, acting as both a reservoir and mechanical vector. Transmission of these diseases includes inhalation, digestion, and cross-contamination. Not only does this affect humans, but it also affects [Read More …]

Dr. Zong Liu on cow manure and game-changing projects to raise its value and use

Making “the perfect fertilizer” DairyVoice host Juan Piñeiro talks with Dr. Zong Liu, discussing cow manure and his research on balancing the release of nutrients in soil. Dr. Liu’s research goals focus on separating nutrients [Read More …]

Consensus Needed to Modernize Milk Pricing

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) this month celebrates a mini-milestone on the path to normal: A return to our in-person March board meeting for the first time since March 11, 2020, when we [Read More …]

O’Brien Shares ‘Bold Moves’ With Checkoff Leaders

Dairy Checkoff CEO says farmer feedback inspired new actions, direction Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) CEO Barbara O’Brien provided an overview of four “bold moves” the checkoff has made with farmer and importer directors representing [Read More …]

University of Florida Dairy Unit – Family Day at the Dairy Farm

The general public is invited to Family Day at the Dairy Farm, the open house of the University of Florida Dairy Unit. Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: University [Read More …]

8 in 10 New York City and U.S. Voters Support Keeping Low-Fat Flavored Milk on School Menus

Voters in New York City and across the country widely support offering low-fat flavored milk in public school meals, according to a new Morning Consult national tracking poll commissioned by the International Dairy Foods [Read More …]

5 reasons to attend Connect Summit 2022

Register now! Early bird discount for this premier dairy industry event ends March 15. Make plans now to attend Connect Summit 2022, the dairy industry’s premier technology and thought leadership event. Network and gain [Read More …]

USDA-NIFA Invests Over $15M in Agricultural Economics and Rural Communities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $15 million to support building new and better markets for U.S. agriculture and rural communities. “These [Read More …]

Montana Agri-Women Installs New Officers at Annual Meeting

Montana Agri-Women (MAW) hosted their annual business meeting and election of officers at the Huntley Project Irrigation Museum in Huntley, Mont. February 11-12, 2022. The meeting was preceded with a “Meet & Greet” reception Friday [Read More …]

Dairy Environmental Specialist Position Opening

APPLY ONLINE What You Will Do Work in the PRO-DAIRY Dairy Environmental Systems Program to assist and collaborate with team members and possibly select other Animal Science Faculty on a series of applied research and [Read More …]

DLF Acquires OreGro Seeds

DLF is pleased to announce that it has acquired the assets of OreGro Seeds, a forage, cover crop, and turfgrass breeding company located in Albany, Oregon. OreGro’s proprietary cool-season forage grass, forage legume, turfgrass, [Read More …]

Cornell University Dairy Science Club (CUDS) Spring Classic Sale

The Cornell University Dairy Science Club (CUDS) is happy to announce the return of the Spring Classic Sale. This year’s sale will take place on March 19th, 2022 at the Livestock Pavilion on the Cornell University [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment rises during commodity price rally; concern over production costs remains

Farmer sentiment continues to fluctuate month-to-month as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 6 points to a reading of 125 in February, a mirror image of the previous month. The Index of Current Conditions [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau Unveils 2022 National Public Policy Priorities

Members look to address labor challenges, dairy pricing, supply chain issues and more. New York Farm Bureau outlined its federal public policy agenda today as farmers from across the state are meeting virtually this [Read More …]

Scholarship Program Open For Students Pursuing Careers In Dairy

March 3, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The PA Dairymen’s Association, Dairy Excellence Foundation, and Tröegs Independent Brewing Are Offering Ten $3,000 Scholarships The annual Student Leader Scholarship program is now open for undergraduate students who are pursuing an education in [Read More …]

National DHIA honors Mark Adam with Outstanding Service Award

Mark Adam, a past National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) president, received the organization’s Outstanding Service Award on Feb. 22, during the awards banquet held in San Antonio, Texas. Before his retirement, Adam, Eaton Rapids, [Read More …]

Unwrapping USDA’s New Dairy Processing Cost Study and How it Could Impact Make Allowances

USDA recently released the Cost of Processing in Cheese, Whey, Butter and Nonfat Dry Milk Plants study, which was commissioned through the University of Wisconsin to update and review the costs of production for dairy processing plants. [Read More …]

Advanced Financial Training for Dairy Businesses Available in March

PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy – Level 3 scheduled for March 23-24 Dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to attend the third and most advanced level of Financial Literacy for Dairy® presented by [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Feed Inspection Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed [Read More …]

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NNYADP Dairy Worker E-Training Pilot Project quantifies educational needs, elicits gains

244 dairy workers across 22 dairy farms in Northern New York have participated in this research Dairy worker e-learning pilot project research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) and conducted [Read More …]

2022 Small Ruminant Webinar Series

Providing tips on grazing systems and expanding a meat goat business Join University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension’s Livestock Program monthly on the second Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CST for the [Read More …]

CentralStar scholarship applications due June 1

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 application at www.mycentralstar.com/scholarship. The deadline is June 1, 2022. Scholarships [Read More …]

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Yuengling’s Ice Cream Announces Acquisition of Revolution Desserts, LLC

Yuengling’s Ice Cream Corporation (“Yuengling’s”) (OTC PINK: ARSN) is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to acquire Revolution Desserts, LLC (“Revolution”). Revolution owns or licenses the Gelato [Read More …]

Dairy Shrine Scholarship Applications Due April 15

The Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual scholarship program. Applications are accepted from March 1 until the deadline of April 15. Official scholarship application award forms are available on the [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Statements on USTR 2022 Trade Policy Agenda

In response to the U.S. Trade Representative’s release of the 2022 Trade Policy Agenda today, USDEC and NMPF released the following statements. Krysta Harden, U.S. Dairy Export Council president & CEO: Last year dairy [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Application Now Available

The application for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council is now available. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages students who will be high school seniors during the 2022 – 2023 [Read More …]

USDA Announces Supplemental American Rescue Plan Funding