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Three-part webinar series will help dairy farms strengthen family, team dynamics The Center for Dairy Excellence is offering a three-part webinar series on Wednesdays in July for dairy producers and consultants who are looking to [Read More …]

Keeping dry cows cool

With summer temperatures on the rise we need to make sure cows are staying cool With summer temperatures on the rise we need to make sure cows are staying cool. Cows experience heat stress when [Read More …]

Changes coming for livestock insurance program

Improvements are in store for the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine [Read More …]

Minnesota dairy farms honored for superior cow care

Herds with lowest somatic cell count are recognized Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator [Read More …]

COVID-19 Spurs Food Union To Launch E-Commerce Platforms For European Consumers

Food Union, a global dairy production and distribution group, has launched an e-commerce distribution service in four European countries, delivering ice cream, dairy products, pastry and frozen food directly to customers. Food Union will now [Read More …]

A Message from Tillamook’s CEO: Taking Action

June 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The past few weeks have saddened me deeply. The senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many others have brought needed focus to the fact that systemic and structural racism exists, [Read More …]

Market telling farmers to produce more milk

Nate Donnay talks about rumors of milk hitting 2% under year ago levels Once again, Nate Donnay of INTL FCStone Financial talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News as he looks ahead and sees slowly [Read More …]

Farmers reminded to only sell to licensed dealers

State ag department reminds farmers to sell products to licensed farm product, milk dealers The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today reminded all farmers, including New York’s dairy farmers, to only sell [Read More …]

Evaluating Late Season Diseases in Small Grains

Assessing disease incidence and severity is important to determine the impact of small grains diseases on yield. Earlier this year , we discussed the decision-making process to help decide if a foliar fungicide would be warranted [Read More …]

Global food markets still brace for uncertainty in 2020/21

Food Outlook report assesses global supply and demand for major food commodities Food markets will face many more months of uncertainty due to COVID-19, but the agri-food sector is likely to show more resilience to [Read More …]

Beware of Liquid Calcium Products

Do the math and consider the chemistry before investing in a liquid calcium product for your soil. Liquid calcium products are a mainstay in the vast marketplace of less-than-reputable soil fertility amendments. Most liquid calcium [Read More …]

Hear from PA Dairy Producers During July Webinar Series

Navigate the “People Side” of Your Dairy Business Join Us for a Free Webinar Series This July Many dairy farm families will agree that working with family is rewarding, but it can also be challenging. [Read More …]

Act now to reduce summer heat impact on dairy farms

Research examines how to keep cows comfortable during summer heat episodes Dairy farms can take simple measures to reduce the impact of heat stress on dairy cows and protect their milk production, according to research [Read More …]

Hand sanitizer, face covering giveaway for farms

To ensure we have adequate supplies available, please pre-register online Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, in cooperation with New York State Agriculture and Markets, will host another distribution event for Delaware County farmers to [Read More …]

Virtual Alice in Dairyland Finals Set for June 19-20

Following the March announcement that the 2020 Alice in Dairyland Finals would be postponed due to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is providing additional details on when, where, and [Read More …]

PA Dairymen’s Association Launches New “Dairy Smiles” Contest

NEW PA DAIRY SMILES CONTEST INCLUDES POPULAR PA DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION FARM SHOW MILKSHAKE POP UP PARTY IN CELEBRATION OF JUNE DAIRY MONTH Public encouraged to share their favorite dairy photos and enter for a chance [Read More …]

Agricultural Foundations Announce Six-Part Ag Webinar Series

We understand COVID-19 has made an impact not only how we live in our day-today lives, but also in the way we operate our businesses. We acknowledge that impact, but also want to recognize and [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY: Dialing into Your Best Dairy Podcast Series

Podcast series with Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY. Access the podcasts at: prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts. EPISODE 2 Dialing into Your Best Dairy: Calves-Birth to Weaning Available 6.22.20 In this [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Criticizes Canada TRQ Allocations

Urges U.S. Government to Insist on Good Faith Implementation of USMCA The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) sharply criticized Canada’s allocation of its tariff-rate quotas (TRQ) under USMCA, released [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cow Named 2019 Star of the Breed

Ocean-View Sterling Silver, bred and owned by Ocean View Genetics, Daryl and Pam Nunes in Deerfield, Wis., has earned the honor of being named Holstein Association USA’s 2019 Star of the Breed. The Star of [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Honors 2019 Herds of Excellence

Holstein Association USA is proud to recognize 11 herds as 2019 Herds of Excellence. This coveted honor has been presented since 2008, and honors Registered Holstein® breeders who have developed herds excelling in both milk [Read More …]

Organic Valley Donates Dairy and Meat to Food Pantries Nationwide

The cooperative of family farms donated 140,000 pounds of food to three communities in need in response to COVID-19. As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts communities across the country, Organic Valley has provided over 140,000 pounds [Read More …]

Michigan Dairy Farmers Partner with Domino’s to Support Flood Victims

UDIM, Domino’s Pizza and United Way delivered pizza to families affected by mid-Michigan flooding Michigan’s dairy farmers again stepped up to the plate to help neighbors in need. After devastating floods destroyed homes and businesses [Read More …]

Brightmark delivers 1st dairy biogas shipment to Wisconsin landfill offloading station

Dane County Renewable Natural Gas Station Receives First Delivery of Biogas from Brightmark Manure Digester Construction Complete of Upgraded Digester Equipment to Convert 90,000 Gallons of Manure Per Day into Renewable Biogas The first-of-its-kind in [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Research Grant Program Seeking Applications

Holstein Association USA’s mission is to provide leadership, information, and services to help members and dairy producers worldwide be successful. To further that mission, Holstein Association USA invites research proposals with expected outcomes to benefit [Read More …]

Select Sires Adds Buell to Communications Team

Select Sires is excited to announce the hiring of Skylar Buell as communications specialist. A native of Temperance, Mich., Buell graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural [Read More …]

Soil Health Trailblazer Honored as 2020 World Food Prize Laureate

Distinguished pedologist Dr. Rattan Lal becomes this year’s recipient of the $250,000 award for promoting soils for sustainable development. Leading soil scientist Dr. Rattan Lal was announced today as the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate for developing [Read More …]

NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE TO CANCEL 2020 AWARDS BANQUET

The Board of Directors of the National Dairy Shrine announced the cancellation of the 2020 National Dairy Shrine Awards Banquet. The awards program has been held annually in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, and the [Read More …]

Next Month, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage