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From finding enough truck drivers to sourcing ocean containers, overcoming logistics challenges is a daily — and costly — issue. The latest episode of The Dairy Download features two experts who offer insights into how [Read More …]

USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Help People Living in Rural Communities Get Access to High-Speed Internet

Includes up to $350 Million for Grants in Tribal and Socially Vulnerable Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion [Read More …]

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61st NMC Annual Meeting offers in-person, virtual attendance options

Milk quality experts to meet February 1-3, 2022 Come and explore “Future Frontiers” at the 61st National Mastitis Council (NMC) Annual Meeting, Feb. 1-3, 2022, at the Town and Country Resort, San Diego. This [Read More …]

December 9 webinar focuses on heifer activity monitoring

November 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – “Practical Considerations Before Implementing a Monitoring System for Breeding Age Heifers” – set for December 9, at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Steve [Read More …]

WDE Dairy Cattle Show Exhibitors Designate Official Judges

World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the eight official judges selected to evaluate North America’s finest dairy cattle during the 2022 World Dairy Expo, scheduled for October 2 through October 7. The Dairy Cattle [Read More …]

Dan Glessing elected Minnesota Farm Bureau president

County voting delegates at the MFBF 103rd Annual Meeting elected Dan Glessing of Waverly in Wright County to a two-year term as president of MFBF County voting delegates at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s [Read More …]

Learn to better connect and build trust with consumers

American Dairy Association and Animal Ag Alliance partnering for ‘Building Trust Through Words and Images’ webinar Dairy farmers and industry partners are invited to learn how to better connect and build trust with consumers [Read More …]

USDA funds collaboration to reduce methane emissions in dairy operations

New project to conduct on-farm trials of innovative feed management strategies The Nature Conservancy, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, and the Institute for Feed Education and Research are launching a three-year project to [Read More …]

WFU Foundation seeks nominations for Board of Directors

Nominations shall be accepted through Dec. 9th, 2021 The Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the WFU Foundation Board of Directors. In particular, the [Read More …]

Introducing Bovikalc® Dry: A New Way to Dry Off Cows More Comfortably

The dry period can be a stressful time for cows, especially when they’re dried off while still producing large amounts of milk. These animals can experience udder engorgement and milk leakage — resulting [Read More …]

CDFA Announces A Vacancy On The Cattle Health Advisory Task Force

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Animal Health and Food Safety Services is announcing a vacancy on the Cattle Health Advisory Task Force (CHATF) representing the academic, university or extension community. Food and Agricultural [Read More …]

O’Brien Says U.S. Agriculture Has ‘Open Door of Opportunity’

Starbucks also announces dairy partnership at Sustainable Agriculture Summit Barbara O’Brien, President and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, said agriculture has an “open door of opportunity” amid [Read More …]

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Help for Canadian Dairy Farmers

Last week’s unprecedented flooding in British Columbia, Canada has left the province with many challenges, which are being felt throughout the agriculture and dairy community. Farmers and community members have rallied this week to [Read More …]

The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) opposes Senate Bill S.3229 known as the Compromise Cattle Market Bill.

The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) opposes Senate Bill S.3229 known as the Compromise Cattle Market Bill. OCM President, Vaughn Meyer said, “The mission of OCM is to work for transparent, fair and [Read More …]

Farm Credit East offers Seminars for the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers

A successful manager is required to master many aspects of the farm business. To help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills, Farm Credit East is once again hosting GenerationNext seminars, and [Read More …]

Fresno State leads Dairy Innovation project with $1.8M USDA grant

California is the leading dairy state with over $40 billion in production annually Fresno State graduate student Daniel Olmos is channeling his love of science and food to integrate two of his favorite campus [Read More …]

The next generation of dairy producers

Helping train the next generation of dairy producers in Jeffereson County Labor shortages are impacting the nation and industries right here in Jefferson County, including agriculture businesses. As local dairies adapt to a changing [Read More …]

Manure for sale

How livestock farmers can benefit from high fertilizer prices Livestock owners have long known the immense value of their manure. Now, with soaring commercial fertilizer prices, some crops-only folks are starting to see what [Read More …]

Butter Up! Amateur Butter Sculpture Contest returns for 2022 Farm Show

Contest, conducted on social media, will be open for submissions from December 3-17 For a second year, the Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Farm Show invite Pennsylvanians to Butter Up! and try their hands at crafting [Read More …]

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Mornings Means More Campaign At Retail

November 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Initiative Encourages Families to Celebrate Family Time with Breakfast Recipes Made with Real California Dairy Products The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the launch of a consumer promotion focused on holiday breakfast [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Management Institute Builds Leadership and Management Skills in English and Spanish

November 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Two-Tier Program for Producers and Agribusiness Professionals set for Dec. 14 and 15 in Wisconsin Dells The success of today’s dairy farms and dairy businesses depends on the ability of English- and Spanish-speaking managers [Read More …]

EmGenisys Named Among the Top Winners at 2021 Grow-NY

November 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

An Unprecedented Global Food and Agriculture Business Competition Empire State Development and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement have named EmGenisys the $250,000 winner of Grow-NY, a food innovation and agriculture technology business [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces 2022 Event Dates

November 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers in California and across the globe are taking on the climate challenge, while shrinking their overall environmental footprint, and working to improve access to nutritious milk and dairy foods. Join us virtually [Read More …]

IFEEDER Launches Industrywide Sustainability Project

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), along with The Context Network, officially launched a project this month to develop a sustainability road map for the animal food industry. The road map will [Read More …]

Senate Bill to Liberate Meatpacking Workers and Farmers from Monopoly Meatpackers’ Abuses

Family Farm Action Alliance applauds today’s introduction of the Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2021 (PAMWA) by Senators Booker (D-NJ), Gillibrand (D-NY), and Blumenthal (D-CT). The filing of this legislation demonstrates the Senators’ [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Named Best Animal Health Company, North America, by IHS Markit

Product Innovation and Growth Cited as Key Differentiators Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), was [Read More …]

All-National Showcase Program Honorees Announced by Holstein Association USA

Holstein Association USA is thrilled to present the 2021 All-National Showcase honorees. Launched in 2019, the All-National Showcase Program recognizes U.S. Registered Holstein® cows and their owners for outstanding performance at National Holstein Shows. Exhibitors from [Read More …]

Emergency Call For Help: Western Washington Dairies Impacted by Storm

Your HELP NEEDED ASAP! Flooding in Whatcom and Skagit has been devastating, with 1200 homes damaged in Sumas, 75% of businesses and homes damaged in Everson, dairies completely flooded, livestock losses, stranded cattle, workers [Read More …]

Norbrook Expands Sales Team to Support Needs of US Livestock Producers

Janel Fisher and Andon Boocher hired to focus efforts on beef, dairy segments Norbrook® North America announces the addition of two new territory sales managers to support its growing portfolio of products for livestock [Read More …]

NMPF hosts raffle drawing to support scholarship