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IDFA’s Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference is a brand new, dynamic meeting focused exclusively on the information that yogurt and cultured dairy product professionals need to succeed in a rapidly changing sector. Find out what’s [Read More …]

ADSA explores “Managing Genetic Diversity for Future Dairy and Livestock Breeding”

Genetic improvement is a strategic investment in the future for dairy cattle breeders. Past investments have positioned the US dairy breeding industry (both individual breeders and AI companies) in a position to increase profitability [Read More …]

Dairy MAX scholarship applications now open

Dairy MAX will award three $2,500 academic scholarships Dairy MAX is committed to strengthening agriculture and sustaining a viable future for dairy farming. One way that Dairy MAX follows through this commitment is the [Read More …]

Dairy Beef Short Course is March 29

Annual I-29 Moo University event to focus on opportunities to evaluate The I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2022, as part of the pre-educational events for the [Read More …]

Managing Dairy Cows in an Extreme Warm Environment – An Israeli’s Perspective

February 21, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Date: March 1st, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. ET Presenter: Dr. Israel Flamenbaum, Cow Cooling Solutions Dr. Flamenbaum is a world-renowned agriculturist, bringing over four decades of expertise to the field of dairy cattle – specializing [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Soar to Historic Heights

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 18, 2022 Butter and Cheddar reached all-time highs at the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction on Tuesday, while both skim milk powder (SMP) and whole milk [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents 2022 Green Industry Economic Outlook

Join Farm Credit East on Tuesday, February 22, at 11 a.m. for a recap of 2021 for the nursery, greenhouse and sod industries, as well as economic projections for the coming year. 2021 was [Read More …]

Real California Milk Spotlights Foodservice Innovation With 2022 Events For Professional Chefs

4th Annual Pizza Competition, CADairy2Go and Cal-Mex Invitational Events Showcase On-Trend Recipes and Techniques Using Real California Cheese and Dairy Products Foodservice Division of the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the kickoff [Read More …]

Understanding and mitigating lameness virtual workshop

Virtual workshop via Zoom 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | March 22, 2022 Register Online Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY are offering a virtual Understanding and Mitigating Lameness workshop for anyone who works with dairy [Read More …]

Calfhood Disease: Neonatal Care to Maximize Health

Calf health and viability are dependent on many different management practices on dairy farms. The most important practice for the health of calves is neonatal management. Calfhood Disease: Neonatal Care to Maximize Health will [Read More …]

Statement on Califf FDA confirmation

“We congratulate Dr. Robert Califf on his confirmation as FDA Commissioner. We are cheering for his success at a particularly challenging time, given the persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need to address [Read More …]

ADA North East is fighting to keep dairy products on the menu in NYC Schools

New York City schools may consider a ban on offering chocolate milk in school meals Recent headlines out of New York City have focused on newly-elected Mayor Eric Adams and his drastic approach to [Read More …]

Join ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Monthly Webinar, Feb. 23

Discussion will focus on dairy export numbers The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, February 23 at 12 p.m. Held the fourth Wednesday of every month [Read More …]

Edge: new FDA leader should look at mislabeling

Survey documented confusion with plant-based products packaged as cheese Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative said Feb. 15 the group looks forward to working with newly confirmed U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf [Read More …]

Speakers focus on dairy animal care at all stages

Sessions on global consumer perspectives, strategies to improve animal wellbeing Among other topics, the latest research and practices to improve the care of dairy animals will be featured in several sessions at the 2022 [Read More …]

USDA releases cost of dairy processing study, webinar planned

February 17, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Cost of Processing Study for Cheese, Whey, Butter and Nonfat Dry Milk Plants” study has been released The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of a Cost of Processing Study for Cheese, [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dr. Doug Hammon of Zoetis on Considerations for BRD Therapy in Heifer Calves

Dr. Doug Hammon, DVM, PhD, is the Director of Technical Services at Zoetis. Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience, and DairyBusiness/DairyVoice contributor, spoke with Dr. Hammon on the environmental factors, management practices, early diagnosis, and [Read More …]

Canola may help High Plains dairies fill spring forage gap

Texas A&M AgriLife research offers alternative protein source for dairy cows As the number of dairy cattle in Texas High Plains grows and the state ranks as the fourth-largest dairy state in the nation, Texas [Read More …]

2022 Farm Profitability Outlook: Production Expenses Up, Net Farm Income Down

USDA’s most recent Farm Sector Income Forecast, released Feb. 4, anticipates a slight decline in net farm income for 2022. U.S. net farm income, a broad measure of farm profitability, is currently forecasted at $113.7 [Read More …]

Agronomy fact sheet series

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from farms make up 10 percent of the total emissions generated in the United States. US agriculture and the dairy industry, in particular, have set new goals for reducing GHGs on [Read More …]

55th World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

Serious buyers and curious crowds returned to Tulare for the 55th edition of World Ag Expo®. The world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition came to a close on Thursday, February 10 and boasted 1,272 exhibitors on 2.6 million [Read More …]

Florida Dairy Farmers and Farmer-Owned T.G. Lee Dairy Transform Landmark Building into Tribute to Agriculture

Paying tribute to Florida’s hard-working dairy farmers and the animals in their care, Florida Dairy Farmers (FDF) have partnered to transform the T.G. Lee dairy, a farmer-owned processing plant of Dairy Farmers of America [Read More …]

Choosing Beef Sires for and Raising Terminal Dairy Calves Workshop

Find an event near you! Raising Choosing Beef Sires for and Terminal Dairy Calves will focus on the use of beef x dairy calves raised to supply the beef market. Participants will learn about breed [Read More …]

MDVA Milk Praises Extension and Expansion of Virginia Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Assistance Program

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) today praises the extension of Virginia’s Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program deadline to May 15. The extension from the previous February 1 deadline was [Read More …]

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3 tips to keep in mind this calving season

Ensure adequate colostrum, prevent cold stress, and have a calving kit at the ready Calving season is an exciting time for us all as we gear up to welcome our newest calf crop into [Read More …]

Local dairy promotion grants now available