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EMPYR™ Premier Forages Combine the Top Sorghum Forage Traits Into One Convenient Package Alta Seeds, the premium seed brand of Advanta US and a leading provider of premium genetics and technology specific to sorghum, introduces [Read More …]

August Data on U.S. Dairy Exports Shows Sustained Growth to Top Global Markets

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, issued the following statement today on the August 2020 agricultural export data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Trade System: [Read More …]

Perdue gathers input on farm challenges

U.S. ag secretary gets ‘real sense of the issues’ at Wisconsin dairy About three dozen farmers, cheese processors and others got the undivided attention of the country’s top agricultural official today when Edge Dairy Farmer [Read More …]

Elite New Bull Available through Holstein Marketplace Sires

Holstein Marketplace Sires is pleased to introduce their latest release, 712HO01011 C-HAVEN POSITIVE DELUXE-ET, bred and owned by Thomas Priest & Thomas T. Mercuro, Greencastle, Pa. DELUXE ranks amongst the most elite available bulls in [Read More …]

PDPW Announces 2020-21 Educational Programs & Events Calendar

On-farm workshops, training programs designed to meet dairy farmer educational needs while complying with CDC and health guidelines A combination of virtual and carefully-planned in-person training opportunities will provide dairy farmers with the latest information [Read More …]

USDA Seeks New Partnerships to Safeguard, Restore Wetland Ecosystems

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $30 million is available in technical and financial assistance through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) to help conservation partners protect and restore critical [Read More …]

Do You Know Your Costs to Grow Feed?

Feed costs tend to be the largest expense on a dairy operation and managing those costs contributes to a dairy’s ability to be profitable. Feed costs typically are the largest expense on a dairy operation [Read More …]

CMAB Launches California Dairy Innovation Center

TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN NUMBER ONE DAIRY STATE The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the development of the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), a collaborative effort [Read More …]

Real California Milk Snackcelerator Doubles Semi-Finalist Pool

October 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

And Expands To Over $800,000 In Awards In Response To Quality Of Applications Influx of creative dairy snacking startups inspires California Milk Advisory Board to add $350,000 in additional awards and create the “Sweet & [Read More …]

DairyBusiness Update with Joao Durr of the CDCB on new evaluations for feed efficiency and information about dairy’s sustainability

New evaluations for feed efficiency along with information about dairy’s sustainability will be highlights of the annual information meeting presented virtually on November 2 by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. CEO Joao Durr talks [Read More …]

Holstein Association launches Virtual Interview Contest for youth

This program is designed to prepare youth for real world opportunities Holstein Association USA is excited to announce a new Virtual Interview Contest. This program is designed to prepare youth for real world opportunities, giving [Read More …]

Virtus Nutrition Welcomes Eastern Technical Sales Director

Dr. Douglas Waterman was named Eastern Technical Sales Director for Virtus Nutrition, a California based feed ingredient company, specializing in fatty acid nutrition. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Waterman to the Virtus team,” [Read More …]

Three Dairy Producers Rewarded for Their Dedication to Animal Welfare and Judicious Antibiotic Use

Boehringer Ingelheim announces 2020 Producers for Progress recipients “There are so many producers that deserve recognition for their continued commitment to advancing the dairy industry,” said Linda Tikofsky, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “These producers are choosing [Read More …]

All Breeds Blog

NMC updates Post-milking Teat Disinfection Fact Sheet

Online resource provides assessment of various teat health scenarios New Prague, MN (October 6, 2020) – Teat disinfection plays a key role in the National Mastitis Council (NMC) mastitis control plan. To help dairy producers [Read More …]

New Dairy on the Air Episode — Dairy: An Environmental Solution

The most recent episode of Midwest Dairy’s Dairy on the Air podcast – Dairy: An Environmental Solution – features a discussion three industry experts had at the virtual Dairy Experience Forumthis August, diving into how their unique [Read More …]

“Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” Register Now!

October 14-15, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern IDFA’s introductory webinar series on dairy labeling is back and refreshed with new information on the latest requirements and best practices in labeling. Whether you’re interested [Read More …]

Canadian Dairy Cattle Traceability Program is Launched!

Lactanet Canada today announced the launch of DairyTrace, the national dairy cattle traceability program for dairy farmers in Canada. Designed and built to be a centralized national system for the management of all dairy cattle [Read More …]

Program to help with dairy financials

New “Count On Us” program to offer financial scholarships All year long we’ve heard the phrase: “know your numbers,” and this year these numbers are more critical than ever. A solid understanding of financial knowledge [Read More …]

Impact of the Farm Bill Change to the Class I Milk Price on Dairy Farm Income

How COVID-19 and a Farm Bill Change to Milk Prices Has Cost Dairy Farmers Millions For nearly two decades the price for Class I milk, i.e., milk used to produce beverage milk products, was based [Read More …]

USDA, FDA agree to enhance collaboration on U.S. dairy exports

MOU will facilitate the export of milk and milk products from the United States The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [Read More …]

California Quota Hearing Voices Support for Referendum on “Sunset” Provision

The United Dairy Families of California’s (UDFC) petition for a referendum on their Quota Implementation Plan proposal was the subject of a hearing held Sept. 30. The hearing was conducted by Judge Timothy Aspinwall, the [Read More …]

An open letter to FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn NMPF

Dear Dr. Hahn – Sorry to bother you at such a busy time, but we need to talk. We’re guessing that 2020 wasn’t what you expected, dealing with COVID vaccines and a host of other [Read More …]

Current Marketplace Sires Bull Line Up Includes New Releases

Current Marketplace Sires Bull Line Up Includes New Releases Brattleboro, Vt. (October 5, 2020)— Two new bulls have recently been made available through the Holstein Marketplace Sires program, managed by Holstein Services, Inc. Introduced in [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Hosts First Ever Nationwide Virtual Cheese Curd Celebration

In Partnership with Culver’s – Join to Win a Year’s Supply of Cheese Curds! Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Hosts First Ever Nationwide Virtual Cheese Curd Celebration in Partnership with Culver’s – Join to Win a [Read More …]

DBA endorses lawsuit protection legislation

Bill would create liability exemption for businesses that take precautions As cases of COVID-19 increase, the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy lobbying group, is urging the state Legislature to take up a bill that [Read More …]

2020 DFA Members of Distinction

One member farm from each of DFA’s seven regional Areas is honored Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Members of Distinction program honors members who embody the Cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in [Read More …]

Fall Weed Control in Small Grains

Small grain establishment and growth can be hindered by weeds. Below are some herbicide options to consider for problem weed species. Dense populations of winter annual weeds can compete with wheat, barley, and other small [Read More …]

How Will Executives and HR Leaders Approach COVID-19 and Other Top Challenges?

Join The Power of People Conference to Hear From Them! Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the importance of ingenuity, sound judgement, and effective communication from leaders has been more pronounced than ever. Today’s executives and leaders [Read More …]

Virtual Sustainability Tour Moves Needle with Influencers

The impacts of COVID-19 have shined a spotlight on sustainability in new ways, with consumer priorities shifting to the food supply chain and topics like food safety, worker safety and animal well-being. Sorting through complex [Read More …]

NMPF supports USDA efforts to modernize animal ID and disease traceability requirements