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Julia Nunes has been selected as Wisconsin’s 73rd Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Nunes will work as a communications professional for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Her job will be [Read More …]

CME Spot Cheddar Blocks Led the Way in a Rip-Roaring Rally This Week

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending June 19, 2020 The dairy markets staged a rip-roaring rally this week. CME spot Cheddar blocks led the way. They jumped 13ȼ this week to $2.65 per [Read More …]

Mitchell Named Vita Plus Calf and Heifer Specialist

Dr. Lucas Mitchell recently joined Vita Plus as a calf and heifer specialist. Based in Indiana, Mitchell will provide on-farm support with sales staff in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio for all calf- and heifer-related projects. [Read More …]

USMCA Takes Effect On July 1

The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) goes into force in less than a week and is adding to an already challenging supply chain environment, as companies continue to deal with disruptions from the coronavirus [Read More …]

Sundae on the Farm has gone VIRTUAL!

CCE Saratoga County will take you on a pre-recorded tour of three local dairy farms ‘Sundae’ on the Farm 2020 has gone VIRTUAL! Join from the comfort of your own home while the Cornell Cooperative [Read More …]

Decision on 2020 State Fair of Texas expected by late July

The State Fair of Texas will make an announcement by mid to late July concerning the status of the 2020 Fair. With health and safety as the top priority, the management team and the board [Read More …]

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National All-American Dairy Show cancelled

The show was originally scheduled to run September 12-16 The 2020 All-American Dairy Show has been cancelled to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. The show was originally scheduled to run September 12-16, 2020 at the [Read More …]

Tax value of farmland expected to drop

Re-evaluated CAUV land in 2020 should be about 40% lower than 2017–2019 There’s a bit of good news for Ohio farmers to counter the bad news caused by COVID-19, as well as by last year’s [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Names Distinguished Junior Member Semifinalists

June 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Holstein Association USA is pleased to announce the 12 semifinalists for the 2020 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) award. Established in 1922, the Distinguished Junior Member recognition is the longest running Holstein youth program. This award [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy took $2.2 billion hit from EU stockpiling of SMP

Future EU “intervention” practices will harm U.S. farmers and processors and erode efforts to advance fair trade policies that create greater market access. Armed with new data quantifying previous damage, a coalition of dairy groups is [Read More …]

Study Shows EU Intervention Program Wreaked Havoc on Global Dairy Prices

U.S. Groups Call for End to EU Dumping of Dairy Products in International Markets An economic analysis published today shows the serious impact of the European Union’s Skim Milk Powder (SMP) Intervention Program on the [Read More …]

Management of Spring Planted Cool-Season Forages

Are your spring seeded cool-season forages getting close to harvest? Remember that the management of these crops now can determine the longevity of these stands in the future. These tips can help promote thicker stands [Read More …]

Ardagh Group and Stanpac partner to meet increased demand for glass milk bottles

Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a business unit of Ardagh Group and long-term partner Stanpac are providing glass milk bottles to meet increased demand during the coronavirus pandemic. In a world changed by the pandemic, dairy [Read More …]

Federal Dietary Committee Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

Puts Dairy in Healthy Foods Category with Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following statement: “Today, members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) confirmed dairy products should [Read More …]

New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the PPP Released

June 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. SBA also published a new EZ version of the forgiveness application [Read More …]

Minerva Dairy Expanding Into More Whole Foods Market Locations

America’s oldest family-owned creamery bringing its “better butter” products to more than 100 stores in South and mid-Atlantic regions Minerva Dairy, America’s oldest family-owned creamery, will now have its products available in nearly a hundred [Read More …]

Cargill Launches $15 million Cargill Cares Employee Disaster Relief Fund

Cargill is launching the Cargill Cares Employee Disaster Relief Fund to support employees around the world during times of catastrophic or personal disaster. While this resource was established to support the immediate needs of our [Read More …]

Corona

Tetra Laval Group donates $734,000 towards U.S. COVID-19 relief efforts

The global COVID-19 outbreak has brought about never-before seen challenges in our daily lives, and we remain deeply concerned for all those affected by the pandemic. To support the nation’s collective response to [Read More …]

Electrolux Professional dishwashers for the farm

The trend towards regional farm products opens a new application segment for Electrolux Professional: high-quality professional dishwashers that meet the highest hygiene standards. Swiss researchers at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts recently [Read More …]

Dairy.com Acquires Orbis MES

Dairy.com® announces the acquisition of Orbis MES, a Dublin, Ireland-based leader in manufacturing execution systems (MES) for the food and beverage industry. The move broadens Dairy.com’s portfolio of software solutions that deliver visibility, efficiency, and traceability [Read More …]

Nutrena® Adds Empower® Digestive Balance To Product Lineup

For horse owners that seek nutritional support for their horse’s gut discomfort, Nutrena® has added Empower® Digestive Balance supplement to its lineup. Intestinal and gastric discomfort in horses is often due to stressful situations such [Read More …]

General Mills launches three-year regenerative dairy pilot

In Michigan and in partnership with Foremost Farms and Understanding Ag Yoplait is latest General Mills brand to support the company’s commitment to advance regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres of farmland. General Mills, the [Read More …]

Center hires education, communications intern

Ayla Blatt joins staff to help develop dairy education programs The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Ayla Blatt, a senior at the Pennsylvania State University, as education and communications intern. Blatt joins a [Read More …]

Dairy is a year-round Minnesota local food

Extension supports Minn.’s dairy industry through research and education for dairy farmers To show the importance of calcium, University of Minnesota Extension SNAP-Ed educators sometimes play a game called Calcium Rescue with students. They show [Read More …]

Changes to Livestock Risk Protection Improve Valuable Risk Management Tool

On June 9, USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program for swine, fed cattle and feeder cattle. The improvements, which include moving premium due dates and increasing premium subsidies, [Read More …]

Holstein research grant program seeking applications

Research may involve genetics, nutrition, or reproduction as well as dairy foods or economics Holstein Association USA’s mission is to provide leadership, information, and services to help members and dairy producers worldwide be successful. To [Read More …]

Dietary Guidelines Committee Should Consider Full Range of Studies, NMPF Says

The committee charged with recommending dietary guidelines for Americans needs to consider the full range of studies on different types of fats and their role in a healthy diet when crafting its final report, noting [Read More …]

IDFA Encourages Dietary Guidelines Committee to Consider Full Range of Scientific Evidence

Supporting Dairy Foods at All Fat Levels The International Dairy Foods Association is urging the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) to include the full body of scientific literature from recent years showing that dairy [Read More …]

64th Annual Keystone International Livestock Exposition cancelled