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Genus/ABS Global is now recruiting for a variety of exciting North American Summer 22′ internship opportunities and our NEW Wisconsin Co-op program! Depending on the role, positions are open to high school junior/seniors, [Read More …]

There’s still time to join in on the Conversation at the 2021 PDPW Water Tours

September tours feature a variety of approaches used by unique businesses to protect and manage a valuable resource – water Join in on conservations with elected officials, farmers, business leaders and community members at [Read More …]

DCRC webinar addresses dietary recommendations to improve health and repro

Join the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) for its next webinar – “Importance of Dietary Methionine and Selenomethionine on Health and Reproduction” on Oct. 14, starting at 2 p.m. Central time (USA/Canada). Phil Cardoso, University [Read More …]

Samantha Levy Joins American Farmland Trust’s Federal Policy Team

Lead a Multiyear Strategy Aimed at Advancing Transformational Climate Policy Samantha Levy joins American Farmland Trust’s federal policy team as Climate Policy Manager to lead the development and implementation of AFT’s climate policy agenda. [Read More …]

Planning the rotation from alfalfa to corn

September 16, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Alfalfa provides many benefits to the corn crops that follow it Alfalfa provides many benefits to the corn crops that follow it, with the most notable being higher yield and reduced need for nitrogen [Read More …]

DairyVoice Episode 50! David Rama on strategies in the face of a changing industry

David Rama and The Cattle Exchange have been synonymous with registered Holstein sales for 30 years, especially in the Northeast. In this episode, Dave talks with Joel Hastings about how he got started, the partnership [Read More …]

Webinar features calfhood respiratory disease prevention

Presenters will address potential costly effects respiratory disease can have “Reducing the Impact of Calfhood Respiratory Disease” headlines the next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. John Champagne and Tiago Tomazi, Technical Services [Read More …]

Cornell renovation supports distance learning for food & farm workers

New space will serve the educational needs of NY’s farm, food and beverage industries New York’s thriving food and farm economy demonstrates the adage that success begets more success. On Sept. 9, state and [Read More …]

BioFiltro Wastewater System paired with DCC Waterbeds to be showcased at World Dairy Expo

WDE 2021 celebrates two decades of virtual farm tours Advanced Comfort Technology, Inc., worldwide distributor of DCC Waterbeds (Dual Chamber Cow Waterbeds) and BioFiltro, global provider of regenerative wastewater treatment solutions, are proud to [Read More …]

New Federal Requirements Related to COVID-19 Vaccinations

Dear Dairy Community, The President and the White House issued new requirements from the federal government related to COVID-19 vaccinations. Through a series of executive actions and forthcoming administrative actions brought by federal agencies, the [Read More …]

Senator Gillibrand Holds Hearing To Address Volatile Milk Pricing And Federal Milk Marketing Order System Modernization

Gillibrand to Emphasize Need For Federal Milk Marketing Order System Reforms To Keep Up With The 21st Century Market Wednesday, September 15TH at 9:30 AM: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Agriculture [Read More …]

The 82nd Minnesota Nutrition Conference

Pre-registration closes on September 17, 2021 The 82nd Minnesota Nutrition Conference will take place in-person September 22 and 23, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN. This year, the Minnesota [Read More …]

Initial Ag stats for 2020 released

In 2020 California’s farms and ranches received $49.1 billion in cash receipts for their output. This represents a 3.3 percent decrease in cash receipts compared to the previous year. California’s agricultural abundance includes more than [Read More …]

DCHA webinar features calfhood respiratory disease prevention

“Reducing the Impact of Calfhood Respiratory Disease” headlines the next Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) webinar. John Champagne and Tiago Tomazi, Technical Services Merck Animal Health, will lead the free, one-hour DCHA webinar that [Read More …]

New Vintage of World Champion Cheese, Rogue River Blue, To Be Celebrated September 22

The Most Anticipated Artisan Cheese Release of the Year Oregon cheesemaker Rogue Creamery announces that its 2021 vintage of the reigning World Champion Cheese, Rogue River Blue, will be released and celebrated on [Read More …]

Analytical Chemist Joins Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine

Jonathan Thompson joins the School and will empower faculty to answer the most pressing research questions in animal health. Chemistry helps explain the mysteries of our world. It takes a special mind and years [Read More …]

PDPW Celebrates Week 75 of The Dairy Signal™ with Episodes Focused on Farm Safety, Raising Heifers and Dairy Market News

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers stay on top of industry news and insights Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), announces the line-up of speakers for week 75 of The Dairy Signal™. Episodes this [Read More …]

NYS Ag Society looking for 2022 award nominations

Organization recognizes leaders in eight categories annually at their January Forum Harvest is upon us, and so is award season at the NYS Agricultural Society. This 700-plus member organization recognizes leaders in eight categories [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East to share news live

Look for Checkoff updates during the live broadbast at the All-American Dairy Show American Dairy Association North East wants farmers to know the results of farmer-funded dairy checkoff programs. One new way for farmers [Read More …]

Grants available to address childhood agricultural health

Deadline for letters of intent is Oct. 1. Application deadline is Nov. 1 The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety is accepting proposals for grants up to $25,000 to support small-scale projects [Read More …]

USDA Invests $700 million to Provide Relief to Small Producers, Processors, Distributors, Farmers Markets and Seafood Processing Vessels and Processors Impacted by COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will soon publish Requests for Applications (RFAs) for new grant programs – the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program and the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response [Read More …]

Senators Announce Bipartisan Bill to Mandate Country of Origin Labeling for Beef

Legislation Would Improve Food Labeling Transparency and Cattle Market Competition On Wednesday, Senate Agriculture Committee members Thune (R-S.D.), Tester (D-M.T.), Booker (D-N.J.), and Rounds (R-S.D.) jointly announced the American Beef Labeling Act. The Act mandates the reinstatement [Read More …]

Workforce Woes: What’s Causing Labor Challenges?

A lack of workers. An increase in COVID cases. An aging labor force. They’re all issues facing US employers as they struggle to fill jobs today and prepare for the labor pool of tomorrow. In [Read More …]

Here’s what happens to the 800-lb butter sculpture after the NYS Fair

800-pound butter sculpture will be recycled into energy at a Western New York dairy farm The 53rd Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn’t going to waste. [Read More …]

Resources available for NY veterinarians

NYFVI and QMPS seeking DVMs to help dairy farms implement Selective Dry Cow Therapy The New York Farm Viability Institute is collaborating with Cornell University’s Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS) to offer support to [Read More …]

National Dairy Council’s new competition focuses on gamers

Students are eligible to compete by developing innovative dairy-based products for gamers The 10th annual National Dairy Council (NDC) New Product Competition seeks the next innovative dairy product from U.S. college students. Undergraduate and [Read More …]

Gain continuing education credits during dairy employee management webinar series

Five-Part series will cover employee communications, management strategies Veterinarians, nutritionists and other dairy consultants, as well as interested dairy producers, are invited to participate in a five-part webinar series titled “Transforming Your Team: Employee [Read More …]

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