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Vaccine manufacturer seeks approval to produce foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on a petition from a vaccine manufacturer seeking [Read More …]

CME Spot Cheddar Blocks Charged Out of the Gate This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 17, 2020 CME spot Cheddar blocks came charging out of the gate this week. On Monday they sprinted 8.5ȼ straight uphill, to a record shattering $3 [Read More …]

Penn State Extension to offer online pesticide applicator short course

Online course begins on August 3, runs through August 26 Pesticide applicators planning to take the Pennsylvania certification exam can benefit by attending the “Pesticide Applicator Short Course,” hosted by Penn State Extension. This online [Read More …]

Farm Credit East presents webinar on PPP loan forgiveness

Prepare for Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness July 23rd from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join Farm Credit East for a webinar on Thursday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., that will present [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Heat Stress Webinar: July 21st and 22nd

CCE specialists discuss key considerations for caring for cattle in the heat Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest and Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Programs, with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, would like to invite dairy producers [Read More …]

Cultivating Plum Pride Holsteins’ Future

Host of Conservation Practices Regenerates Dairy Making good conservation decisions to keep the family farm productive and regenerative for future generations is a top priority at Plum Pride Holsteins, LLC. Marv Biese, of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, [Read More …]

Dietary Guidelines Reaffirms Dairy’s Crucial Role But Wider Science Review Needed

The National Milk Producers Federation said it was pleased that the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final report reaffirms dairy’s crucial role in a nutritious diet but expressed concern that the committee failed to recognize newer, broader science [Read More …]

Neogen plans to acquire U.S. rights and related assets to Elanco’s StandGuard® insecticide

Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that, in line with yesterday’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) press release, it plans to acquire the U.S. (including territories) rights to Elanco’s StandGuard® Pour-on for horn fly and lice [Read More …]

Blue Cow meet the Golden Arches™

McDonald’s Canada to highlight menu items made with 100% Canadian dairy in its summer soft serve campaign Use of Blue Cow logo brings together two of Canada’s most iconic brands Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) [Read More …]

Final Federal Dietary Committee Report Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

Affirms Dairy’s Place in Healthy Foods Category with Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following statement today in response to the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) final [Read More …]

Dairy’s shrinking water footprint

A key piece of the groundwater management puzzle The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and and other anticipated water restrictions pose major challenges for California agriculture. Without effective solutions, economists have estimated [Read More …]

Kansas Department of Agriculture to Hold Virtual 2020 Ag Summit

The Kansas Department of Agriculture has converted its fifth annual Kansas Summit on Agricultural Growth into a virtual experience. Beginning July 20, farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners, and other industry professionals across Kansas agriculture are invited [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes and Microsoft form strategic alliance to pioneer new innovations in agriculture and support rural communities

Together the companies aim to build tighter connections between consumers and farmers through innovative new technologies built on Microsoft’s cloud Land O’Lakes Inc. and Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced a multiyear strategic alliance to pioneer [Read More …]

When promises are no longer enough

Following the Annual General Meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), which brought together some 200 dairy farmers from across the country in a virtual format, dairy farmers expressed concern that they have waited [Read More …]

CubicFarms attracts $1.16 million investment from leading dairy entrepreneur Harry DeWit and company insiders

CubicFarm® Systems Corp. (TSXV: CUB) (“CubicFarms” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement with Harry DeWit and company insiders, involving the issuance of 1,659,600 common shares of CubicFarms at a price of [Read More …]

Vytelle, GrowSafe create leader in bovine biotechnology

New company links genetic evaluation, reproduction technologies into a streamlined process Vytelle and GrowSafe Systems, Ltd. announced today the combining of their companies with the aim of accelerating genetic advances in bovine biotechnology. The companies will operate as [Read More …]

Commodity Marketing to Consumer Marketing is a Big Shift for Smaller Dairy Farms

Fourth generation dairyman Michael Turley has launched a premium line of dairy products from his 120-cow Registered Holstein herd in southern Illinois. After a career culminating as CEO of one of the largest agriculture advertising [Read More …]

Farm Science Review will be a virtual show in 2020

For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, The Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, will not be held in-person. Instead, a virtual show will be implemented [Read More …]

Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership Receives U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

Recognizes innovative public-private effort to reduce dairy pollution As the nation anticipates the celebration of National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 19, one of the country’s top ice cream manufacturers, Turkey Hill, is being [Read More …]

Alltech releases 2020 Sustainability Report reaffirming its commitment to supporting a Planet of Plenty

On the one-year anniversary of committing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations Global Compact and the Science Based Targets initiative, Alltech has released its 2020 Sustainability Report. In addition to reflecting [Read More …]

The American Dairy Coalition Directs Letter to USDA and HHS Leaders Over Concerns of Banning Whole Milk in Schools

This week the American Dairy Coalition sent a letter to Secretary Perdue of the U.S Department of Agriculture and Secretary Azar of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requesting they look into concerns farmers have [Read More …]

Checkoff Support Helps Taco Bell Launch Menu Items

Dairy scientists bring cheesy burrito, frozen drink with cream to reality Thanks to dairy checkoff support, Taco Bell recently unveiled the Grilled Cheese Burrito, its cheesiest new offering of the year, and a Pineapple Whip [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Value VS. Volume Key To Understanding The Lie

In a world of “lies, damned lies, and statistics,” plant-based marketing combines all three. A pro tip: When reading about the alleged competition between dairy products and plant-based beverages, carefully note whether the statistics being [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cheese wins award

Cheeselandia wins Grand Champion Award from American Marketing Association The Wisconsin Cheese community comprised of cheese lovers from across the nation, called Cheeselandia, won the Grand Champion Award at the American Marketing Association’s Brand Smart Awards [Read More …]

Tauber-Arons To Auction Multi-Million Dollar Late Model Yogurt Making Equipment From Former General Mills Yogurt Facility In Carson, California

Tauber-Arons of Los Angeles is pleased to announce that they will handle the complete liquidation of the former General Mills Yoplait and Go-Gurt production facility in Carson, California. The closing of this plant is part [Read More …]

USDA increasing private investment in rural America

Invites comment on regulation streamlining through OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to increase private investment in rural [Read More …]

Pa. Milk Marketing board issues Dean Foods bond claim orders

Bond covers non-payment to Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) At its July 8 Sunshine Meeting, the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board issued four orders making claims against Dean Foods bonds. The bond claims cover non-payment to [Read More …]

National Milk Buyer in South Africa Renews Contract with MiX Telematics

MiX Telematics (JSE: MIX, NYSE: MIXT) a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has announced that the national milk buyer, Dairy Farmers of South Africa (DFSA), will be renewing their contract with MiX [Read More …]

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