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Wisconsin, The State of Cheese® shares everything you need to celebrate the glorious cheese curd National Cheese Curd Day is upon us, and soon cheese lovers near and far will come together to collectively [Read More …]

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True to Its Mission, Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Will Expand Its Direct Supply Program in Response to Farmers Losing Horizon Contracts

Organic Yogurt Maker is inviting some of the impacted farmers to join their network and is launching a task force to help save them all Stonyfield Organic, the country’s leading organic yogurt maker, announces [Read More …]

Youth get an early start on veterinary science training

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers veterinary science curriculum online Tens of thousands of youth have purchased the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Veterinary Science Certificate Program curriculum book as the program’s reputation and popularity spreads from [Read More …]

Minnesota Farmers Union president testifies on need for drought relief

MFU President Gary Wertish testified before the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish testified before the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee on Tuesday. In written remarks submitted [Read More …]

Evacuation Plans Supporting People with Disabilities

October 19, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

If extreme weather such as hurricanes, tornadoes or flooding occur, it is important to have a plan in place especially if evacuation is needed. However, for people with disabilities, it’s not always that simple; [Read More …]

Class IV Products Garner Much Attention in Chicago This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 15, 2021 Despite some moderation during Friday’s spot session, gains earlier in the week left prices higher than last Friday for both butter and nonfat dry [Read More …]

Vitamin D supplement may enhance dairy cows’ immune health

New research in the Journal of Dairy Science® explores possible genetic effects of dietary supplementation with vitamin D to support cows’ immune function Known as a crucial component in the body’s ability to absorb [Read More …]

Hired labor on New York State dairy farms: Cost, efficiency and change from 2011 through 2020

Jason Karszes, PRO-DAIRY, and Christopher Wolf, Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management, have released a new publication that summarizes cost, efficiency and changes associated with hired labor on NY dairy farms from [Read More …]

The 2021 Joint Annual Meeting Kicks off Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Here’s a reminder that if you have not yet registered for next month’s 2021 Joint Annual Meeting, coordinated by the National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Management Inc., now is the time. The meeting runs [Read More …]

New Dairy Discovery Zone Exhibit at the State Fair of Texas Merges Education and Entertainment

After reaching more than 2.4 million visitors since its debut in 2010, the Dairy MAX Dairy Discovery Zone revealed a revamped exhibit at the 2021 State Fair of Texas. The renovated exhibit honors [Read More …]

Protect Against Rainfall with Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index Policy

Crop Growers offers insurance coverage to protect haying and grazing land for up to 90% of normal rainfall Forage losses from natural hazards, especially drought, can be a significant risk for forage and livestock [Read More …]

IDF welcomes Mexico to its membership

The International Dairy Federation’s latest overview of the dairy sector, covering markets worldwide, global trends and preliminary COVID-19 impacts is released. Today, at the IDF General Assembly, IDF admitted Mexico of as a [Read More …]

USDA Announces First Installment of Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

Following a press release from President Joe Biden announcing the appointment of several regional appointments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointments of five Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and seven [Read More …]

2021 PDPW Calf Connection® Workshops are RACE approved

Three Sessions of One-Day Workshop to be held Oct. 26, 27, 28 Calf care managers, calf feeders and team members, along with nutritionists, veterinarians and industry professionals will gain new information and insights at [Read More …]

USDA Celebrates National School Lunch Week

October 16, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

School Meal Program Resiliency throughout the Pandemic During a visit to Riverdale Elementary in Riverdale, Maryland today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is joining with students, parents, [Read More …]

Chuck Worden: A unique career as a dairyman

Chuck Worden has had a unique career as a dairyman, always willing to look ahead and try new things. With his wife Vanessa he is farming in Central New York today, but his career has [Read More …]

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Checkoff Unveils Undeniably Dairy Campaign Evolution to Reach Gen Z

The dairy checkoff is launching a new wave of the Undeniably Dairy campaign to create deeper connections between Gen Z and dairy and give them new reasons to choose it over other products. “Reset Yourself [Read More …]

Farm Credit East presents webinar on methane digesters for dairy farms

The webinar is free to attend, and will take place on Wednesday, October 20, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. If you are a dairy producer thinking about adding a methane digester to your operation, [Read More …]

Dairy’s 2020 gains steady in a year that was anything but

For the third consecutive year, U.S. per-capita dairy consumption increased We’ll spare you the long story of how 2020 was difficult for everyone – assuming you aren’t a time-traveler or a visitor from outer [Read More …]

“Come Together for Animal Ag” at 2022 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit

Event to be held May 11-12 in Kansas City, speaker proposals sought Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced that its 2022 Stakeholders Summit, set for May 11-12 in Kansas City, Missouri, will be themed [Read More …]

MSU to host virtual field day on practical strategies for responsible use of antimicrobials in livestock production

October 26 event titled, “Management Over Medication in Livestock Production,” will focus on practical strategies for responsible use of antimicrobials in food animals raised on farms of any size, and why this is important [Read More …]

Why Do Consumers Accept or Reject Ag Technology?

Key Drivers to Consumer Acceptance of Ag and Food Technology Agriculture and food have a rich history of bringing innovative solutions to market. As those solutions integrate more technology, it’s increasingly important to understand [Read More …]

Dairy’s gains were steady in a year that was anything but

We’ll spare you the long story of how 2020 was difficult for everyone – assuming you aren’t a time-traveler or a visitor from outer space, you already know it. And if you follow this column, [Read More …]

milc group Announces A Partnership With Rice Lake Weighing Systems To Launch One™Truck Scale

Take the busywork out of inventory management while increasing data accuracy for truck scale transactions. Milc group is proud to offer one™truck scale , a user-friendly feed inventory module that communicates directly with Rice [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Honors Dr. Mark Hilton as Mentor of the Year

Featured at American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Conference 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), [Read More …]

Cultivate California educates residents about farms’ need for water

Exceptional drought conditions mean Farm Credit’s support is crucial, as reminding people about link between water and their food is more important than ever California is in the middle of one of its worst [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents Informational Webinar on Methane Digesters for Dairy Farms