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Americans got more milk this year than in recent memory, and today’s social-savvy generation is sharing it all online When things got tough this year, Americans went out and got milk – lots of it. [Read More …]

Irma Vermeer Hired As Data Coordinator for NAAB

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Irma Vermeer as the Data Coordinator for NAAB. Irma began fulfilling her duties on the 27th of July. As Data Coordinator, Irma will work closely [Read More …]

Congratulations to Katie Sherer ODFA’s 2020 Scholarship Recipient

Katie Sherer is a Senior in Biological and Ecological Engineering (formerly known as Agricultural Engineering) at Oregon State University. She is the daughter of Brett and Kristi Sherer, from Tillamook. Katie is actively involved in [Read More …]

2020 Agrifood Investment to Date Shatters Records

According to Latest Finistere Ventures Global Investment Report Examines Covid Impact in Agtech and Foodtech Financing and Ranks Top Ten Deals in Each Sector Agrifood venture pioneer Finistere Ventures today released its midyear findings of its ongoing AgriFood [Read More …]

July Cattle Inventory and Cattle on Feed

Last week, USDA released both its biannual U.S. cattle inventory report showing U.S. cattle totals as of July 1 and its monthly Cattle on Feed report. The reports provide inventory data for the nation’s cattle herd, including estimates [Read More …]

CDFA scientist Dale Woods retires after 35 years at agency

Dale Woods displays a congratulatory proclamation from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross in honor of his retirement after 35 years at the agency. Dale served in the Plant Health and Pest Protection Services Division and the [Read More …]

Stakeholder workshops planned for manure program

Workshops will cover requirements for proposals for new manure management practices The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is conducting workshops to share requirements for proposals for new manure management [Read More …]

Private labels key to Wisconsin dairy demand

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese, Proudly Wisconsin Dairy badges Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is stepping private label discussions into high gear with grocery stores and restaurants to increase dairy product market opportunities. Increasing sales of private label cheese supports dairy farmers by [Read More …]

USDA announces award for new milk incentive program

Food and Nutrition Service to pilot new SNAP incentives per 2018 Farm Bill The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the award of nearly $1 million for an innovative pilot program designed to encourage [Read More …]

Free comic book for dairy worker safety training

Available for farms at no cost, online or in print, in Spanish and English A new “fotonovela” or comic book for training new dairy workers about on-the-job hazards is now available for farms at no [Read More …]

There Was a Lot of Red Ink at the CME This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 31, 2020 Although things had started to bounce back in June, the fledgling economy recovery seems to have stalled in July as the virus rages on. [Read More …]

DCHA webinar highlights feed conversion, genetics

Collectively, the dairy industry is working to increase production with fewer inputs Join Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar on efficient feed conversion and breeding decisions. This one-hour DCHA webinar starts [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA honors Junior breeders

Awards encourage Junior members to continue their Registered Holstein breeding programs Holstein Association USA recognized several Junior members who have bred and own exceptional Holstein cattle. The awards, based on both conformation and milk production, are [Read More …]

Build your own Butter Cow contest

Participate July 28 through Aug. 9 Because the Ohio State Fair is not happening in 2020, this year’s Butter Cow tradition will be celebrated virtually in a brand new way — by encouraging fair lovers [Read More …]

Department of Justice Files Amicus Brief in Dairy Farmers of America Lawsuit

On July 27th, 2020, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit against Dairy Farmers of America, the United States’ largest dairy cooperative. The lawsuit, filed in Vermont U.S. District [Read More …]

Dairy is still in the mix but probably more Class II products than cheese

The USDA announced round 3 of the Farmers to Families Food Box program last Friday. The operation of round 3 is going to be significantly different than the first two rounds. In the first two [Read More …]

U.S. Agriculture Praises Senate Letter

U.S. AGRICULTURE PRAISES SENATE LETTER URGING ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE GREATER STRIDES TO PROTECT COMMON FOOD AND WINE TERMS A diverse range of farm and agricultural industries is praising a bipartisan Senate letter sent today to U.S. Trade [Read More …]

2020 Holstein USA Delegate Election Underway

Holstein Association USA’s 2021 delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state to serve as voting delegates at the following year’s Holstein Association USA Annual [Read More …]

New Line-up of Speakers Announced for Week 18 of The Dairy Signal™

Free online episodes offer insights to help producers make informed decisions According to Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), the line-up for week eighteen of The Dairy Signal™ will feature two university experts discussing group pairing calves [Read More …]

DairyBusiness Special Report: The Curse of the Negative PPD

Dr. Jones provided this insightful video for a serious issue currently being faced by dairy producers

Are You Prepared For COVID-19 Lawsuits?

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Thursday, August 13 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Food producers and retailers are facing a wave of class action lawsuits by their workers and the public, challenging the adequacy of COVID-19 protections and often seeking court [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Stakeholder Workshops For New Alternative Manure Management Program Practices

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is conducting workshops to share requirements for proposals for new manure management practices in its Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). Proposals [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Praises USDA-Baylor University Partnership to Support New SNAP Milk Incentive Program

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s award of nearly $1 million to the Baylor University Collaborative [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Business Summary and Analysis Program

The fourth and final progress report of the Dairy Farm Business Summary has been released for 2019. As dairy businesses across the state continue to analyze their financial and business performance utilizing the Dairy Farm [Read More …]

Duke Energy teams with SustainRNG to develop renewable natural gas on dairy farms

Methane to be converted to renewable energy, distributed through natural gas pipelines Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced a partnership with SustainRNG to harness renewable natural gas (RNG) on dairy farms, starting in the southeastern [Read More …]

CDFA scientists published in academic journal after developing improved method to test for mycotoxin in feed

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) scientists Bahar Nakhjavan, Nighat Sami Ahmed, and Maryam Khosravifard were recently published in an academic journal after developing an improved method to test [Read More …]

“Voice of the Green Bay Packers” Wayne Larrivee part of PDPW Dairy Fest Line-up

Dairy Fest to offer educational resources, networking, entertainment “Voice of the Green Bay Packers” Wayne Larrivee will give a glimpse of what the upcoming football season might look like when he addresses the crowd at [Read More …]

Big-Money Investors Gear Up For A Trillion-Dollar Bet On Farm Land

For a glimpse of what could happen to a trillion dollars worth of American farmland, meet Ray Williams. He’s a lawyer-turned-farmer, growing organic grain and feeding young cows on 3000 acres in northeastern Oregon. Last [Read More …]

Mystery seeds arrive in Texas