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It’s no secret that keeping fresh cows healthy can help improve production, but managing cow comfort can prove challenging in stressful environments. During the fresh period, cows’ energy requirements often exceed their dry matter intake, [Read More …]

The Verdict Is In: Farm Bankruptcies Up in 2019

Reviewing 2019 Farm Bankruptcies While well below historical highs, Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies in 2019 increased by nearly 20% from the previous year, according to recently released data from the U.S. Courts. Compared with figures [Read More …]

The Value of Rumen Development for Lifetime Performance

The first few months of a calf’s life play a critical role in determining future performance. Combine that with these cold winter months, and now we have extra challenges. Research shows there is a strong positive correlation between [Read More …]

DFC breaking down misconceptions by highlighting dedication and innovation of Canadian dairy farmers

Today, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) launched the latest evolution of its powerful Dairy Farming Forward campaign, which breaks down myths and misconceptions around dairy farming by highlighting the industry’s commitments to innovation, sustainability and animal care in producing [Read More …]

Alice in Dairyland applications due Feb. 3

Alice is one of the most widely recognized communications professionals in Wis. ag The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals interested in applying to become the next Alice in Dairyland [Read More …]

Häagen-Dazs® Becomes First Ice Cream Brand to Receive Xerces Bee Better Certified Seal

The Häagen-Dazs brand announced today that four of its bee-dependent flavors will proudly display the Xerces Bee Better Certified seal, which indicates ingredients were sourced from almond farms that provide bee friendly habitats. Longtime defender of the [Read More …]

Secretary Perdue statement on USMCA signing

President Donald J. Trump has signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Today is a good day for [Read More …]

With FDA Stalled, Congress Needs To Pass Dairy Pride For Consumers, NMPF’s Balmer Says

Congress needs to pass the DAIRY PRIDE Act soon to ensure FDA does its job to ensure consumers have accurate information for informed decisions about what to feed themselves and their families, National Milk Producers [Read More …]

Aemetis Awarded $4.1 Million Grant for Biogas Upgrading Unit to Produce Pipeline-Quality Renewable Natural Gas

Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) (“Aemetis”) announced today that the California Energy Commission (“CEC”) awarded the company’s subsidiary, Aemetis Biogas LLC (“Aemetis Biogas”), a $4.1 million grant under the CEC’s Low Carbon Fuel Production Program to construct a [Read More …]

New PCR technology lowers diagnostic testing costs for dairy farms

Dairy veterinarians and producers now have access to low-cost quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays to more effectively detect and manage bovine leukosis virus (BLV) and contagious mastitis; as well as genotyping beta-casein allele A1/A2. [Read More …]

Fox Structures, Inc. Collaborates with World Renowned Animal Behavioralist Dr. Don Höglund in Mission to Support Family Farms

As Wisconsin’s local dairy farms continue to struggle into 2020, Kaukauna-based commercial/agricultural builder Fox Structures is delivering a groundbreaking method for relief. In a new collaboration with Dr. Don Höglund, Fox Structures will now offer [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Continues to Offer Opportunities for Dairywomen and Adds to Board of Directors

January 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Girl Network (DGN) offers programs and events to support all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities. As the 2019 year closed, DGN is reflecting on the year and opportunities created for [Read More …]

Dr. Mark Stephenson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison predicts $20 milk in 2020.

DairyVoice podcast Episode 11 features Dr. Mark Stephenson. This noted dairy economist is predicting $20 milk in 2020. However, he adds a word of caution to his projections. In his DairyVoice interview with Joel Hastings [Read More …]

Cornerstone Dairy Academy apps due Jan. 31

Don’t miss leadership training program to be held March 17-18 in Madison, Wis. Applications for the 2020 PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™, presented by the Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW), are due on Friday., Jan. 31. [Read More …]

“Come for the show, stay for the auction”: Ritchie Bros. follows World Ag Expo with equipment auction

On February 14, Ritchie Bros. will sell 1,500+ items for 200+ owners at its Tipton, CA auction site TIPTON, CA, Jan. 28, 2020 /CNW/ – On February 11 – 13, Ritchie Bros. will be exhibiting [Read More …]

Enhance your dairy with professional consulting resources

Dairy decisions consultants grants available to dairy farm families Dairy producers are encouraged to apply for the Center for Dairy Excellence’s Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) grant program. Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, [Read More …]

Feed Your Brain at World Ag Expo

Feed Your Brain! Ready to learn more about new trends in your industry? Be sure to catch a seminar or two at World Ag Expo®. Seminars are free to attend, and tracks include: Ag Issues [Read More …]

PCR tech. lowers diagnostic testing costs for dairies

Researchers at CentralStar Cooperative develop and validate a new low-cost PCR system Dairy veterinarians and producers now have access to low-cost quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays to more effectively detect and manage bovine leukosis [Read More …]

Carver County Dairy Expo February 17

Management strategies and resiliency of dairy farmers are topics Management strategies in dairy fertility, cow comfort, building a healthy milk check and characteristics of resilient dairy farms will be addressed by the guest speakers at [Read More …]

Preventive Controls for Animal Food Workshop

January 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Meets FDA requirements of a preventive system for food safety Helping animal-feed manufacturers understand and implement good manufacturing practices in accordance with the Food Safety Modernization Act will be the focus of a workshop offered [Read More …]

DBA members connect with lawmakers

Dairy Day offers opportunity for legislative involvement Empowering members to get directly involved in the legislative process is a top goal of the Dairy Business Association. The association’s Dairy Day at the Capitol 2020 on [Read More …]

PA Dairy Summit to Feature National Speakers and Hands-on Sessions

Registration is Still Open for the Dairy Summit on February 5-6, 2020 There’s still time to register for the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, taking place on February 5-6, 2020 at the Penn Stater Hotel and [Read More …]

“Building Links Along the Food Chain” on the agenda for 2020 Summit

January 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Program includes discussions around sustainability, animal welfare and other hot topics An initial agenda is now available for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Stakeholders Summit, set for May 7-8 in Arlington, Va. Early registration discounts are available [Read More …]

Edge dairy farmer group: USMCA ‘tremendous victory’

Trade deal brings economic certainty, opportunities for market growth Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and its members hailed today’s signing of a bill to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as a “tremendous victory” for the U.S. [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers Applaud Letter to FDA Urging Action on Milk Labeling Issue

The American Dairy Coalition applauds the leadership of Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Risch (R-ID), both of whom are pushing back on the misuse of dairy terms on non-dairy products. In a bi-partisan letter to [Read More …]

MVP Dairy Named 2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year by Dairy Herd Management Magazine and International Dairy Foods Association

MVP Dairy, LLC of Celina, Ohio was recognized as the 2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year during a special ceremony this week at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum in Scottsdale, Arizona. MVP [Read More …]

Program on Dairy Markets and Policy

Beware the flush! Mark and Bob discuss product inventories, milk production, bouncing cheese and futures prices and come to the conclusion that the market is waiting for information about milk production in the [Read More …]

Nuckols Honored as 2020 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader

Matt Nuckols, of Beaverdam, Va., has been named the 2020 Young Dairy Leaders Institute Distinguished Alumni Leader by the Holstein Foundation. The Holstein Foundation recognizes one Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) graduate annually who has [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Final WOTUS Rule Release

NMPF is pleased that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army Corp of Engineers have released a new final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Today’s action puts an end [Read More …]

13 Animal AgTech Innovators Transforming the Livestock Industry