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Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held virtually on June 26 and 27, 2020 in Columbus, [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo Board Elects New Executive Committee

The Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE) board of directors met June 19 and elected Kristopher Bousquet as the new president. Bousquet serves as the Nebraska State Dairy Association’s executive director and serves as the Midwest [Read More …]

World Food Prize Foundation Announces Theme of Annual Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium

The World Food Prize Foundation announced the theme of the 2020 Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium – “Breaking New Ground: Building Resilience Today for Improved Global Food Systems Tomorrow.” The theme will examine four major [Read More …]

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is Full Steam Ahead for National Ice Cream Month 2020

Company announces best-ever sales in May and three new stores This year has been full of obstacles and changes. And while the world is still adjusting, adapting and recovering, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is hoping [Read More …]

U.S. dairy industry commends administration and members of Congress as USMCA enters into force

The U.S. dairy industry celebrates the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and Congress for the strides made in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as it enters into force today. At the same time, the National Milk [Read More …]

Burger King, Cargill and World Wildlife Fund work to mitigate effects of climate change with new grassland restoration project

Three-year reseeding project will use cattle grazing to restore ecosystem and protect wildlife As global demand for protein increases, ranchers, agribusinesses, restaurants and conservation partners are coming together to feed a growing population, address climate [Read More …]

USMCA Secures Groundbreaking Protections for Common Food Names

CCFN Applauds Trade Deal and Urges USTR to Build Further Upon Deal’s Advancements on Geographical Indications in Future Negotiations The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) applauds the activation of groundbreaking protections for common food [Read More …]

Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, receives distinguished leadership award

In honor of his outstanding guidance, Ed Jones, director of Virginia Cooperative Extension, received the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors award for distinguished leadership. The award, which recognizes those who have served the national land-grant [Read More …]

Graeter’s Ice Cream Celebrates 150th Birthday in a Sweet Way

Beloved Ice Cream Co. Celebrates Birthday with Limited Edition Ice Cream, Bakery Items and More this Summer Graeter’s Ice Cream, family owned craft ice cream maker since 1870, is celebrating its 150th birthday with the [Read More …]

June Acreage Report Shows Sharp Decrease in Corn Planted Area from March Intentions

Following USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report, USDA’s June 30 Acreage report updated acreage expectations for the upcoming crop year. For the 2020/21 crop year, USDA now estimates corn planted area at 92 million acres, 3%, or 2.3 million [Read More …]

Minnesota Nutrition Conference 2020

Recently the Species Chairs from the U of M and Co-Chairs met to make a decision as to the fate of the 2020 MNC. The MNC has been a premier Nutrition Conference for over 75 [Read More …]

Rich Erdman, PhD, Named President of ADSA

Rich Erdman, PhD, retired professor and former chair of the Animal and Avian Sciences Department at the University of Maryland , assumed the role of president of the American Dairy Science Association® (ADSA®) during the [Read More …]

MFB holds golf fundraiser

All proceeds raised go directly to the MFB Foundation The Minnesota Farm Bureau (MFB) Foundation held its annual Golf Scramble on June 23 at River Oaks Golf Course near Cottage Grove. Over 90 golfers were [Read More …]

Share the value of dairy with free promotional material

Request materials at no cost, encourage community to support local dairy In honor of National Dairy Month, “Choose PA Dairy” promotional material is available at no cost to dairy farm families and other dairy stakeholders [Read More …]

Noted Dairy Economist Dr. Mark Stephenson Discusses The Big Negative PPDs

Higher pay prices to come and the dairy roller coaster The milk price roller coaster continues. In spite of high prices for Class III at the CME, producers will not see those results in their [Read More …]

Bull calves: Maintaining health and confidence

Where there are dairies, there will undoubtedly be bull calves. It’s what we make of those calves that differentiates progressive dairy farmers from the rest. In the past, bull calves were seen as an inevitable [Read More …]

This Dairy Month, Let’s Give Dairy Farmers Something to Celebrate

Every June for the last 83 years, Americans have celebrated dairy farmers. A tradition that began as a way to encourage consumption of milk during peak production season has since become an annual celebration of [Read More …]

Don’t Blink: Dairy Markets Moving at Light Speed

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Dear Dairy Community, IDFA is pleased to announce a brand new webinar on dairy markets featuring moderator Phil Plourd of Blimling & Associates and the collective [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Announces Closure Of Its Artesia Manufacturing Facility

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), today announced it will cease operations at its Artesia, California, manufacturing facility, effective immediately. The entire facility will close, affecting approximately 49 employees. “We deeply regret the impact this decision will [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Adds Monthly Classification and Production Record Lists to Web Site

Holstein Association USA has added two new features to the web site to help recognize outstanding Registered Holstein® cows and the people who breed them. New links have been added under the Popular Lists section [Read More …]

IDF launches 3rd Edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has launched the 3rd edition of its well-received Dairy Sustainability Outlook series, which provides new case studies to support the dairy sector in delivering on its commitment to sustainable development. [Read More …]

Digital options for farmers to apply for CFAP

Online portal, e-signature tool enable producers to apply from anywhere USDA’s Farm Service Agency will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online portal, expanding the options available to producers [Read More …]

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is offering $1,000 scholarships to full-time, incoming and continuing students at technical and two-year and four-year colleges/universities. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be [Read More …]

Mifflintown, Pa. farmer appointed to national committee advising EPA

David Graybill was among 33 members appointed A Juniata County dairy farmer and leader in Pennsylvania agriculture will bring his expertise and perspective to a committee advising the nation’s top environmental policymakers. David Graybill was among [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Board Approves $30 Million Advance on 2020 Patronage

In light of COVID-19’s impact on Northeast agricultural businesses, Farm Credit East’s Board of Directors recently approved the distribution of an advance payment on 2020 patronage dividends to provide members with additional liquidity and cash [Read More …]

Agronomic Pesticide Update: Pesticide Application and Recordkeeping

Earn pesticide recertification credits from the comfort of your home or office! The Agronomic Pesticide Update: Pesticide Application and Recordkeeping offers Pennsylvania commercial, public, and private applicators the opportunity to earn Core (2 credits) and [Read More …]

DCHA webinar features bovine respiratory virus immunity

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) invites you to attend its next webinar – “Immunity Associated with Bovine Respiratory Viruses after Intranasal Vaccination.” This DCHA webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central time on July [Read More …]

Tesco Agri T-Jam 2020 – Applications Now Open for AgTech Start-Ups to Fast Track into Leading UK Retailer Supply Chain

The Tesco Agri T-Jam, a start-up pitch competition held in partnership with the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, is now open for applications. Now in its third year, the competition offers seed and early-stage agri-tech innovators [Read More …]

CAST Releases New Commentary on Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets