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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) a four-year, $500,000 grant to improve pregnancy outcomes in dairy and beef cows. The UNC [Read More …]

Chairman Scott Announces House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairs for the 117th Congress

Today, following the House Agriculture Committee’s Democratic Caucus organizational meeting, Chairman David Scott of Georgia announced the election of the Chairs of the Committee’s six Subcommittees: Jim Costa of California will Chair the Subcommittee on [Read More …]

Krone North America introduces three new Generation 5 BiG Pack™ Large Square Baler models

Krone North America introduces three new Generation 5 BiG Pack™ Large Square Baler models that offer greater reliability and baling capacity while building more uniform, dense bales. Custom hay operators and large hay producers who [Read More …]

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NACD, NASCA and MANRRS Sign Cooperative Agreement

Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), coordinated by NACD’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, with the National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA) [Read More …]

“Doughing, Doughing, Gone!™” Brings New Flavor to Cleveland Indians’ 2021 Season

Perry’s Ice Cream and the Cleveland Indians partner on first-ever official ice cream flavor with a home run theme; now available for spring re-sets Perry’s Ice Cream Company, Inc., a Great Lakes regional brand and [Read More …]

Milk-production increase outstripping supply gains, NMPF’s Vitaliano says

Milk production is increasing faster than demand is recovering, making 2021 a challenging year for dairy farmers, said Peter Vitaliano, NMPF’s chief economist, in an NMPF podcast released today. “On balance, things are improving a [Read More …]

Dairy Business Association applauds Evers for ag support in budget plan

DBA president Amy Penterman voices support for governor’s ag plans The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, today commended Gov. Tony Evers for a proposal to commit $43 million in the next state [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on animal welfare considerations

Animal welfare is an ever-increasing concern for consumers Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) March 9 webinar features “Consumer Perceptions and Animal Welfare Considerations.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 1 p.m. Central time. [Read More …]

Gov. Evers unveils historic investment proposal for Wisconsin’s agriculture economy and farm families

Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include more than $43 million investment in agricultural industry Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 biennial budget proposal will include a more than $43 million investment in Wisconsin’s agriculture [Read More …]

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U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards Seek Nominees for 10-year Anniversary Class

The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards – celebrating its 10-year anniversary – is seeking nominations for its Class of 2021. The farmer-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which unites the industry through a shared social responsibility [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Prepares to Kick-Off the 2021 Digital Show

World Ag Expo® Online Starts Tuesday World Ag Expo® Online will officially open for the first time on Tuesday, February 9, at www.WorldAgExpo.org. Exhibitors and show staff have been working to create the online trade [Read More …]

Research Shows Real Milk Supports Immune Health, Bones & Muscles

University of California at Davis Food Chemist Shares Science Behind Distinct Health Benefits of Real Milk, a Key to Health and Disease Prevention Immune system support and disease prevention are top of mind for Americans [Read More …]

Protecting, empowering people at the heart of dairy farm success

PDPW Business Conference sessions deliver content to support team building, response to emergencies The most valuable assets on any dairy farm are its people. The 2021 Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) Business Conference will feature programming [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Exports Volume Sets All-Time High Mark in 2020, According to USDA

Despite significant disruptions in trade throughout 2020, the United States exported nearly 2.4 million metric tons of dairy goods last year–a record-setting mark, according to data released today by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Michael [Read More …]

H-2A Program Demand Strong, Despite COVID-19

Recently released H-2A program data reveals some interesting impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since the Department of Labor began reporting quarterly data in 2013, the number of certified positions declined [Read More …]

Rumen additive, controlled energy benefit dry cows

Continuing to feed monensin during dry period proved beneficial later Getting nutrition right during a dairy cow’s dry period can make a big difference to her health and the health of her calf. But it’s [Read More …]

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Serves Up Pandemic-Proof Results

Company sets business records while also maintaining longevity and strength in new year As Bruster’s Real Ice Cream’s CEO Jim Sahene always says, the business is about opening one great store at a time. That [Read More …]

News Release: Record $1 million gift to Virginia 4-H invests in the next generation of leaders

Virginia 4-H has received $1 million from Dominion Energy — the largest cash gift in the history of the commonwealth’s largest youth organization — that will help Virginia 4-H continue to offer transformative educational experiences [Read More …]

Green Source Automation Introduces The RotaryMATE EXPSplus

Green Source Automation introduced the RotaryMATE EXPSplus, a revolutionary advancement in rotary dairy automation. Green Source Automation (“GSA”) announces the release of the new RotaryMATE EXPSplus, a combination dip, clean, stimulate, and wipe dairy automation [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Closes Out 2020 with Solid Retail Volume Growth

Company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing medium brands in America In an incredibly unpredictable year driven by pandemic challenges, Prairie Farms Dairy closed 2020 with significant volume growth in nearly all dairy categories [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on animal welfare considerations

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) March 9 webinar features “Consumer Perceptions and Animal Welfare Considerations.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 1 p.m. Central time. Marissa Hake, director of animal welfare and sustainable [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Industry Segment Boards

International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors for the group’s five Industry Segment Boards. IDFA’s Executive Council is composed of executives from across [Read More …]

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Americans to Eat 20 Million Pounds of Cheese for the Big Game – Enough to Turn Every NFL Playing Field into a Giant Cheese Board

With more people bringing the party home this year, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin projects that over 20 million pounds of cheese will be consumed by fans while watching the NFL’s signature event. That’d be 1.7 [Read More …]

Three Washington Cheesemakers Win Top Honors at Good Food Awards

February 9, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Three Western Washington cheesemakers recently brought home the top prize in the cheese category at the Good Food Awards. The Good Food Awards recognize three crafters per category [Read More …]

February Kicks Off With Commodity Price Fluctuations

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending February 5, 2021 Prices fluctuate as new market information collides with the realities of supply and demand. Reports indicate that milk production continues to exceed prior year [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Production is Growing too Fast!

February 8, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Milk and component production must stay within the bounds of enough milk so there are not shortages and too much milk that results in dumping and overproduction of dairy products. This post will analyze the [Read More …]

Without Further Ado, Introducing Two New Vintages of Tillamook® Maker’s Reserve Aged Cheddars

Aged to perfection and worth the wait, they join a lineup of award-winning extra sharp cheddars Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), the more than 110-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op, proudly announces the release of Maker’s Reserve [Read More …]

CDFA seeks input on alternative manure management practices

Seeking public comments on recommendations for proposed new manure management practices The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is seeking public comments on recommendations for proposed new manure management practices [Read More …]

Livestock owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants

Review the range as spring arrives Spring is getting closer and summer is not far behind. As the seasons change, it’s important to be aware of the different plants growing in your surroundings and their [Read More …]

Farm Credit East hosts New York Dairy OSHA Webinar