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With the economy on solid ground, Federal Reserve decisions will have outsized influence Despite the surge in COVID cases and the complications it brings, the U.S. economy continues to thrive. Workers are steadily returning [Read More …]

USDA’s 98th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum

The 2022 Forum will feature a keynote address by the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, a presentation on the 2022 agricultural economy by USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Meyer, a panel of distinguished guest speakers, and [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Accepting Nominations for 2022 Recognition Awards

Nominations for the 2022 World Dairy Expo® Recognition Awards are being accepted through February 1, 2022. Expo is once again honoring dairy industry leaders in three different categories including Dairy Producer of the Year, [Read More …]

CentralStar Cooperative hires nine interns for 2022

CentralStar Cooperative, serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, has hired nine interns for 2022 in their genetics, laboratory, and research and development business units. Six students, all from different colleges, [Read More …]

Register for Jan. 27 DBIA grant webinar

January 17, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Will help prepare applications for the Dairy Business Builder Grant program Small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin can visit cdr.wisc.edu/dbia now to sign up for a [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Are on a Roller Coaster Ride

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 14, 2022 Markets are swinging wildly from heart-stopping highs to stomach-churning lows and back again. But unlike thrill rides, the dairy markets are breaking new ground. [Read More …]

Commodity Classic discounted registration fees end January 21

Friday, January 21, 2022, is the last day the discounts will be in effect Only a few days remain to take advantage of registration discounts for the 2022 Commodity Classic to be held March [Read More …]

American Farm Bureau establishes 2022 policies

New grassroots leaders have also been elected Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 103rd Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2022. Key topics ranged from milk [Read More …]

Glessing elected to AFBF Board of Directors

A voice on important issues affecting farming and ranching Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) President Dan Glessing was elected to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Board of Directors at the AFBF Annual [Read More …]

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GENYOUth CEO Glick Ending Tenure

Organization enters new chapter with new leadership furthering dairy’s priorities to support childhood health and wellness Alexis Glick will step down as CEO of the checkoff-founded GENYOUth organization on July 1 to pursue [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope® Raises $180,000

Pennsylvania Dairy Farmer Helps Kick Off 2022 Campaign at Pennsylvania Farm Show Dairy farmer and ADA North East board member Dina Zug of Mifflintown, Pa., helped kick off the 2022 Fill a Glass with Hope® campaign [Read More …]

New York Farm Bureau Seeking 2022 Scholarship Applicants

New York high school seniors who are graduating and interested in pursuing a career in agriculture can apply for New York Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Youth Scholarship. Eligible students can use the financial award for college [Read More …]

Virginia Tech alumnus, instructor appointed to two statewide agriculture posts

Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin recently named two Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni to lead two statewide agricultural positions. Matt Lohr ’95 was named secretary of agriculture and forestry and Joseph Guthrie ’89 [Read More …]

GROWMARK Foundation Announces 2022 Agricultural Scholarship Program

The GROWMARK Foundation is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship program for students in the United States and Ontario, Canada, pursing two- or four-year degrees or trade school certification in an agriculture-related field. “As our [Read More …]

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Heart-Shaped Boxes of Wisconsin Cheese Return for 500 Unsuspecting Cheese Lovers

One Will Win a Trip to Wisconsin, the State of Cheese® Back by popular demand, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is giving away 500 heart-shaped boxes of Wisconsin Cheese, just in time for Valentine’s Day! This year, [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Cares Donates $105,000 to Northeast Food Banks

Farm Credit East recently announced the Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund donated $105,000 to Northeast food banks and related organizations prior to the holiday season. With this contribution, Farm Credit East Cares surpassed more [Read More …]

Executives and Leaders from Across Dairy Industry to Convene at Dairy Forum 2022 in Palm Desert, CA

Amid record demand for dairy products and significant supply chain challenges, dairy business leaders from across a diverse and global industry will convene in Palm Desert, Calif., in January to explore what is NEW, NOW, [Read More …]

Valley Vet Supply Welcomes Tony Hawkins, DVM, to Longstanding Technical Service Veterinarian Team

Passionate about helping animals and those who care for them, Dr. Hawkins looks forward to serving customers Continuing on the legacy of customer-centric technical service, Valley Vet Supply is pleased to welcome Tony Hawkins, [Read More …]

Join Us for a Dairy Webinar: Dairy Markets 101 & Understanding Your Milk Check

Thursday, January 20 at 1 p.m. You’re invited to a free webinar, titled “Dairy Markets 101 & Understanding Your Milk Check,” on Thursday, January, 20 from 1-3 p.m. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers [Read More …]

Is more better? Amounts and frequency of milk replacer fed to calves under heat stress

New study in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines optimal feeding strategies for dairy calves raised in warm environments Calves raised during the heat of summer have reduced growth, increased disease incidence, and higher [Read More …]

Minerva Dairy Rolls Out Exclusive, Limited-Edition Butter Flavors

Everything Bagel Butter and Lemon Poppy Seed Butter — available only through Goldbelly and at Kishman’s IGA in Ohio — are the family-owned creamery’s way of sharing the butter love. Through six generations and [Read More …]

Commodity Classic excited to return to New Orleans

Features 50+ sessions of industry-leading education, 350 exhibitors and 200,000 square feet of exhibits Exhibitors are booked, speakers are warming up, and Commodity Classic is letting farmers know “The Future Is in Your Hands” [Read More …]

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Virtual Dairy Day 2022

Dairy Day will be offered daily, January 18-20, from 12:00-2:15pm (EST) Cornell Cooperative Extension North Country Regional Ag Team is hosting their annual Dairy Day program virtually this year. This program will be live [Read More …]

CattleFax Cow-Calf Survey released

January 13, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Survey participants will be entered to win $700 CattleFax voucher CattleFax has introduced its annual Cow-Calf Survey. Information requested in the survey provides participants and the rest of the industry with valuable data regarding industry [Read More …]

New DairyVoice podcast: Tom Gillette who achieved success with two breeds – registered Holsteins and Ayrshires

Longtime dairyman and purebred breeder Tom Gillette talks with Joel Hastings. Tom has achieved success with two breeds, registered Holsteins and Ayrshires. The current president of the Ayrshire Association, he’s also active locally in his [Read More …]

News Release: Virginia Forage and Grassland Council to hold winter conference

The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council will hold a winter conference Jan. 18-21 that explores the challenges faced by the livestock industry as it seeks to be understood as part of the solution to [Read More …]

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