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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

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) and the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) have partnered together on a new paper, Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets. This publication contains [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces $100 Million Investment in its DeSoto, Kansas, Manufacturing Operations

Facility Expansion and Enhancement Efforts Build Strength for the Future to Better Meet Customer Demand Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, today announced an investment of $100 million [Read More …]

TechMix Hires Hannah Burken

TechMix has hired Hannah Burken as a Research Technician. As TechMix continues to develop effective health and performance supplements for livestock, Hannah will be instrumental helping the TechMix innovations team with product prototypes and research [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Cooperative Spirit Carrying Dairy Through Difficulties

There’s no way around this fact: The past three months brought a near-death experience for many dairy farm families across the U.S., even as consumers boosted support and the federal government showed it understands dairy’s [Read More …]

FieldMicro Launches World’s Most Advanced Farming Automation, Control and Monitoring System

June 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Innovative Tech Brings Farming Into 21st Century Saving Farmers Time and Money; Partnership with John Deere Provides Insights into Equipment Farming finally meets 21st Century technology with today’s announcement of FieldMicro, an innovative automated agriculture [Read More …]

DairyAmerica, Inc. Appoints Patricia Smith as Chief Executive Officer

DairyAmerica, Inc. today announced the appointment of Patricia Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 29, 2020. Smith brings a wealth of experience to this role, having served in a number of [Read More …]

Borden Dairy Approved for Sale to Capitol Peak Partners and KKR

A new, solvent Borden will continue employment for employees and service for customers Borden, one of America’s favorite dairy companies founded in 1857, today announced the start of a new chapter with Capitol Peak Partners [Read More …]

USDA, FDA release statement on food export restrictions

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., issued the following statement regarding food export restrictions pertaining to COVID-19: “The United States understands the concerns of consumers here domestically and [Read More …]

UGA’s John Bernard honored by American Dairy Science Association

University of Georgia animal and dairy science Professor John Bernard has been named the winner of the 2020 Nutrition Professionals Inc. Applied Dairy Nutrition Award from the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). Bernard, who joined [Read More …]

Agriculture groups collaborate for state fair

Three commodity organizations combine to have a presence serving food during 4-H show While the traditional Indiana State Fair will not take place, a modified Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Competition has prompted three Indiana [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Presents James and Nina Burdette the 2020 Elite Breeder Award