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The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 4, 2020 There is plenty of fodder for both the bulls and the bears, creating a rather schizophrenic trading market. We’re in a full-blown weather market, [Read More …]

APHIS reopens comments on FMD vaccine production

Vaccine manufacturer seeks approval to produce FMD vaccine on U.S. mainland In July 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sought public comment on a petition from a [Read More …]

2020 Farm Profitability: A False Positive

Net Farm Income Rises to $120 Billion in 2020 Most agricultural economists and policy wonks saw this coming. USDA’s September 2020 farm income projections suggested net farm income (a broad measure of farm profitability across [Read More …]

GROWMARK Deploys Digital Ag Solution from Solinftec to Manage Custom Application Fleet

Strategic partnership creates app-based solution that uses AI to enhance operational and machine efficiencies for ag retailers As ag retailers are increasingly adopting digital solutions to improve their operational efficiencies and enhance customers’ overall service experience, [Read More …]

CRV introduces unique breeding value feed efficiency

CRV is introducing the new breeding value feed efficiency with December’s index run. This breeding value will enable targeted breeding of cows that convert feed into milk more efficiently. The new breeding value indicates how [Read More …]

Applications Open Now Through January 15 for Dairy Processor Grants

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for the next round of Dairy Processor Grants through January 15, 2021. The funding is intended to foster innovation, [Read More …]

GAMEDAY – Select Sires’ New Game Changer

Three new sires have been added to Select Sires’ NxGEN®program, including 7HO15167 RMD-Dotterer SSI GAMEDAY-ET, the breed’s No. 1 available sire for both Net Merit (NM$) and GTPI®. 14HO15265 Houin BR Legacy TUA-ET and 14HO15445 [Read More …]

Milk Exchange launches Dairy Trades @ Milk Exchange

Continuing a series of firsts for the Australian dairy industry Milk Exchange today launched Dairy Trades @ Milk Exchange, a new and more effective means of trading milk and dairy products. The introduction of Dairy [Read More …]

Health Specialists Among Select Sires’ 10 Proven Graduates

Following the December sire summaries, Select Sires graduated 10 daughter-proven sires to the Select Sires, Accelerated Genetics and GenerVations branded product lines. In addition to seven super Holstein sires, there’s a breed-leading Ayrshire, an elite [Read More …]

Transgenerational effects of late-gestation heat stress

Dairy Cattle Welfare Council Webinar Series These one-hour live educational sessions are available to attendees from around the world. Live webinars are free of charge, but you must register. Recordings are available to active members [Read More …]

As Deadline Approaches, DMC Enrollments Low, Despite Expected Benefits

As we near the end of a historic and unexpected year, many dairy farmers are giving much thought to how to best manage the unexpected. With a looming sign-up deadline of December 11, the Dairy Margin [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Board Holds Fall Meeting

The Holstein Association USA, Inc. (HAUSA) board of directors met in Hartford, Connecticut for the fall meeting November 18-19. President Corey Geiger led the proceedings. The board approved the 2021 Management-by-Objective Business Plan and associated [Read More …]

Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic goes virtual

Welcomes out-of-state attendees to Jan. 11-13 online conference and tradeshow Wisconsin’s premier agribusiness industry event, the Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic, will be held virtually in 2021—opening it up to interested individuals across the region and the [Read More …]

USDA Urges Producer Sign Up for Dairy Margin Coverage

Speaking at a press conference held online on Dec. 4, USDA Farm Service Agency Director Richard Fordyce urged dairy producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program before the December 11 deadline. To date, [Read More …]

Fueling Dairy’s Success Through E-Commerce Channels

Fueling Dairy’s Success Through E-Commerce Channels A new episode of Midwest Dairy’s Dairy on the Air podcast – Fueling Dairy’s Success Through E-Commerce Channels – features an in-depth discussion with Paul Ziemnisky, Executive Vice President of [Read More …]

Cottonseed Supply Projected at More Than Three Million Tons for Feed, Down From Previous Year

The cotton crop is expected to be smaller than the previous season According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s October cotton and wool outlook report, cotton production is estimated at 17.0 million bales, a 14% [Read More …]

Trident unveils modular water & nutrient recovery system

Affordable nutrient management solution aims at dairies with 250 cows or more. Resource recovery expert Trident has launched a new modular manure treatment system. It allows dairies to remove nearly all suspended solids in their [Read More …]

Troubleshooting Herd Health Issues on Your Dairy

Podcast series PRO-DAIRY and Cornell Cooperative Extension have launched a new podcast series: Troubleshooting Herd Health Issues. Episodes will be released weekly and discuss specific areas to look at when experiencing issues in different life [Read More …]

CCFN: A Successful Year Brings Tidings of Joy

For many, 2020 has been a difficult year with new and unprecedented challenges. While these challenges have required dedication and ingenuity to navigate, we’ve pressed forward knowing that we’re fighting on behalf of farmers, manufacturers [Read More …]

Dairy conference call to address Dean Foods claims

Call will be held December 10 from 12-1 p.m. On Thursday, December 10 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a Dairy Industry Conference Call to address the recent payment requests sent [Read More …]

NMPF awarded USDA grant to advance on-farm biosecurity

December 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The National Milk Producers Federation today was awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to develop and improve biosecurity on U.S. dairy farms. As one of two livestock industry organizations chosen along with 16 state animal health authorities and 14 [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Dairy farmer Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI’s CEO, talk about dairy’s future

Episode 31 of DairyVoice Podcast COVID-19 not withstanding, the dairy industry continues to look ahead… all the way to 2030. Dairy farmer and National Dairy Board member Alex Peterson and Tom Gallagher, DMI’s CEO, talk [Read More …]

Regulation, trade & taxes are top concerns for farmers

Ag Economy Barometer sees farmer sentiment pull back post-election The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 16 points to a reading of 167 in November, down from its all-time high set just one month ago. The [Read More …]

Dairy workforce development to focus on workforce training

Part of Penn State Extension webinar series will be held Dec. 21 Dairy producers and other agriculture industries are invited to join Penn State Extension for another installment of the Dairy Workforce Focus webinar series [Read More …]

Beef on Dairy Genetics

Selecting the right traits when crossing your dairy cows with beef is important to maintain a marketable product. The use of beef sires in dairy herds has increased dramatically in recent years. McWhorter et al. [Read More …]

Holstein Marketplace Sires Seeking Potential New Bulls

Holstein Marketplace Sires, which provides a unique avenue for Holstein breeders to market their own genetics, is seeking potential new bulls for their line-up. Under the program, bull owners retain ownership of the bulls, and [Read More …]

Native Microbials Expands Presence in Mexico Through Collaboration with Megafarma

Dairy Producers Will Access the Leading Endomicrobial Products The latest innovator in animal health and nutrition, Native Microbials, has partnered with Megafarma to expand the distribution of products that improve animal health and overall farmer [Read More …]

Genetic Focus: Creating the Most Valuable Calves Across the Dairy Herd

Maximizing and cultivating the right genetics from your herd is no easy feat, particularly in our shifting and consolidating dairy market. As we strive to improve the efficiency and profitability of our dairy herd, it’s [Read More …]

GROWMARK Holds First Virtual Annual Meeting in History

Approximately 1,000 people participate in the live virtual event For the first time in its history, GROWMARK, Inc. held its annual meeting in a virtual online event today. Hundreds of people from across North America, [Read More …]

Family Creamery Bellwether Farms Shows Just How Much ‘Whole is Better’