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The National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) is pleased to announce that applications are now welcome for the 4th Annual NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship. Named after Dr. Gordon Doak who dedicated 42 years to [Read More …]

Assessing Western Drought Conditions – Farmers and Ranchers in the Nation’s Driest State Put to the Test

Nevada has never had an abundant water supply. In fact, with an average annual precipitation of only 10 inches, Nevada is the driest state in the United States. Nevada’s diverse landscape ranges from snowy mountain [Read More …]

Tune into DBIA’s “Let’s Keep Your Business Going” webinars

The October 12th webinar will cover current consumer buying trends and preferences The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), is [Read More …]

From Microbiome to the Balance Sheet, Week 78 of The Dairy Signal™ from PDPW Provides Insights for Dairy Producers

Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 78 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this week will focus on financial management, composting manure and the latest in microbiome research. Gary Sipiorski, [Read More …]

Idaho auctioneer wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Western qualifier

Eric Drees of Caldwell, Idaho, was named Champion at the 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) Western Region qualifying event. Producers Livestock Marketing Association, located in Salina, Utah, hosted the first of three WLAC qualifying events on Tuesday, September 28. A [Read More …]

J-1 Visas: Still a Good Option

The J-1 visas are moving forward a bit more quickly now. We’ve seen some denials (which is frustrating), but have some thoughts on how to proceed. If you are interested in looking at this [Read More …]

Fudge’s Fourth Win at International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show

Back again for the fourth time, Maple Fudge Of 12 Oaks, owned by Colton and Ashley Brandel of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, was named Senior and Grand Champion of the International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show. [Read More …]

Faye and Faroh Finish First at the International Brown Swiss Show

Cutting Edge Thunder Faye was crowned the Grand Champion Female at the International Brown Swiss Show at World Dairy Expo®. Faye won the Aged Cow, Six-Year-Old & Over Class before taking the Senior Champion [Read More …]

Judges Holland Holstein sHow 2021

On Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27 2021, the Holland Holstein sHow will be held in the IJsselhallen in Zwolle. We are proud that renowned judges worldwide are happy to judge at our [Read More …]

Be Cyber Smart during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

We live in a world of electronic connectivity that requires individuals and businesses to approach cybersecurity with careful consideration in establishing, securing, and protecting their online accounts and information. Throughout October, the Wisconsin Department [Read More …]

Imlay City dairy farmers named 2021 MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperators

Kip and Rochelle Siegler of Imlay City, Michigan, were selected as the state winning 2020 Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator (OYDC) by a panel of judges represented by leaders in the Great Lakes [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Beats Expectations in 2020 and Continues to Surge Upward Despite Disruption Caused by Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their annual per-capita dairy consumption data today and the story, despite major shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, remains America’s growing love for dairy products of all shapes [Read More …]

Wisconsin Holstein Association to honor 2021 Wall of Fame Inductees at State Picnic

The Wisconsin Holstein Association is pleased to welcome Sunnyside Standout-TW, EDR V I Angie Melvina and Emil Titel as the 2021 Wall of Fame inductees The Wisconsin Holstein Association is pleased to welcome Sunnyside [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Consumption Beats Expectations in 2020 and Continues to Surge Upward Despite Disruption Caused by Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their annual per-capita dairy consumption data today and the story, despite major shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, remains America’s growing love for dairy products of all shapes and [Read More …]

Rising Fertilizer Prices Highlight Value of Soil Testing and Manure Nutrients

October 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With the continued uptick in fertilizer prices, now is a good time to reflect on the value that soil testing and manure nutrients bring to a cropping system. Crops need the macro-nutrients nitrogen (N), [Read More …]

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National Dairy Board Scholarship Award Winners Announced

The dairy checkoff has awarded 12 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB), through [Read More …]

Wisconsin State Fair Park CEO & Executive Director, Kathleen O’Leary, announces retirement

Kathleen O’Leary, CEO and Executive Director, has announced her retirement from state service after 24 years Kathleen O’Leary, CEO and Executive Director, has announced her retirement from state service after 24 years in various [Read More …]

USDA Offers Assistance to Protect Privately-Owned Wetlands, Agricultural Lands and Grasslands

October 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages people wanting to protect critical wetlands, agricultural lands and grasslands to consider enrolling their property into conservation easements. The Farm Bill provides USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) with technical [Read More …]

How Much Milk is Being De-pooled? Lots!

In the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO), Class I milk for drinking cannot be de-pooled. However, all other Classes of milk can be de-pooled. When milk is de-pooled, it is not counted in the Federal [Read More …]

Key Drivers to Consumer Acceptance of Ag and Food Technology

A Webinar from The Center for Food Integrity with Support from the United Soybean Board Monday, Oct. 25, 2 to 3 p.m. CT Register Here Agriculture and food have a rich history of bringing [Read More …]

NMPF applauds USDA climate-smart initiative, supply chain assistance

The National Milk Producers Federation, which represents U.S. dairy farmers and the cooperatives they own, commended the Biden Administration and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for key steps announced today to assist U.S. farmers and [Read More …]

Dairy Youth Show Off Skills During 2021 WDE Youth Showmanship Contest

Youth from across North America participated in the 2021 World Dairy Expo® Youth Showmanship Contest on Monday, September 27. Exactly 280 exhibitors competed in this year’s contest with youth from Ohio and Iowa coming [Read More …]

Winners Announced in 2021 World Forage Analysis Superbowl

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 343 entries and presented awards to top five finishers at the Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon during World Dairy Expo. Herrington Farms Inc. of Troy, N.Y., was awarded as [Read More …]

New USDA initiative, investment to bolster U.S. dairy global competitiveness

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commends the Biden administration and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for taking key steps on Wednesday to help U.S. dairy suppliers meet rising global demand for dairy while charting a [Read More …]

Dairy Youth Show Off Skills During 2021 WDE Youth Showmanship Contest

Youth from across North America participated in the 2021 World Dairy Expo® Youth Showmanship Contest on Monday, September 27. Exactly 280 exhibitors competed in this year’s contest with youth from Ohio and Iowa coming [Read More …]

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Foremost Farms Forms Board Sustainability Committee

October 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Board Committee and Sustainability Council Reaffirms Cooperative’s Dedication The Foremost Farms USA Board of Directors has established a new committee to provide oversight of the cooperative’s sustainability and environmental stewardship strategies and other related [Read More …]

Red & White Champions Stand Victorious in the WDE Junior Show

The Red & White Champions stood victorious at the end of World Dairy Expo 2021 in the Junior Show. Scenic-Edge Jordan-Red, exhibited by Jacey and Hadley Ross of Delavan, Wisconsin was crowned Supreme Champion of [Read More …]

Reintroduction of Commodity Checkoff Reform Legislation Aims to End Program Corruption