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Northeast Dairy Management Conference offered in March

February 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The Northeast Dairy Management Conference, presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and Northeast Dairy Producers Association NEDPA, will be held March 11 and 12 at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool. Seven sponsored pre-conference sessions will be offered prior [Read More …]

NFRA State of the Industry Report shows impressive category power of frozen and dairy departments

February 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) recently released its State of the Industry Report providing broad-based insights that show how the frozen and refrigerated foods categories attract shoppers, drive shopping trips, build shopping [Read More …]

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NMC publishes mastitis resource in Spanish

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

‘Current Concepts of Bovine Mastitis’ serves as dairy industry’s primary mastitis reference National Mastitis Council’s Current Concepts of Bovine Mastitis is now available in four languages – English, Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish – the most [Read More …]

NFU’s 118th Annual Convention is just around the corner!

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

National Farmers Union’s 118th Anniversary Convention is less than two weeks away! This year’s festivities will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. Located in the heart of the Savannah Historic District, the hotel has [Read More …]

Growth Energy Applauds Biofuel Targets in USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, a new initiative to help meet the demands of the future for American agriculture, which includes strong support for renewable fuels, including ethanol. As [Read More …]

Report addresses future of farming in Minn.

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Results of emerging farmers listening sessions catalogued for Legislature New and potential farmers in Minnesota face multiple barriers that make it more difficult for the next generation to enter or stay in agriculture, more than [Read More …]

Bagel & cream cheese devotees unite! Tillamook debuts new farmstyle cream cheese spreads

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Real Ingredients, Bold Cheese Flavor and No Unnecessary Fillers Mornings just got a major upgrade. The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is delivering on their commitment to “Do Right by Every Bite” with the introduction [Read More …]

Brightmark partners with Western New York dairy farmers to expand biogas project

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Project upgrading six Buffalo-area anaerobic digesters from electric to renewable natural gas output Brightmark, a San Francisco-based waste to energy development company, announced today that it has expanded its Western New York dairy biogas project [Read More …]

Four Dairy professionals join Board of Directors

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Brubaker, Kull, Lesher and Potts Recently Filled Open Board Positions The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed four dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy Excellence [Read More …]

Nutrition, health and food technology: Expert insights on non-bovine milk at IDF Symposium

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced further details on the programme for the 8th IDF International symposium on sheep, goat and other non-cow milk, which takes place 4 and 5 May 2020 in Brussels, [Read More …]

CWT Assists with 1.4 Million Pounds of Dairy Product Export Sales

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted six offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 44,092 pounds (20 metric tons) of Cheddar cheese, 70,548 pounds (32 metric tons) of [Read More …]

Collaboration, Staying a step ahead, Trade Show connections at the DCHA annual conference

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Along with industry leading education, DCHA annual conference hosts a trade show for you to build relationships with industry experts. Tuesday and Wednesday evening enjoy drinks and appetizers while visiting the booths and make connections [Read More …]

USDA to survey farmers’ planting intentions for 2020

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Survey results will be published in the Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grain Stocks report As the 2020 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Off To A Strong Start Tuesday But It Did Not Last

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 21st, 2020 The dairy markets got off to a strong start Tuesday after a better-than-feared performance at the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction. Despite anxiety surrounding [Read More …]

Dairyland forum & rally for rural America

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Sunday, March 29th | Doors Open at Noon Dunn County Fairgrounds 620 17th St., Menomonie Hosted by Wisconsin Farmers Union, this event will provide an opportunity for presidential candidates to engage Wisconsin’s rural voters on [Read More …]

DATCP’s Farm Center hosting ‘Unexpected Tomorrows’ workshops

February 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

As part of its efforts to support farmers facing increased stress due to economic challenges, the Wisconsin Farm Center at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is hosting a series of one-day [Read More …]

Reminder: Spring Crop Sales Closing

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2020 crop year is March 15, 2020. Insurable spring crops include field and vegetable crops such as corn, soybeans, barley, oats, fresh market sweet [Read More …]

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NAMA Announces 2020 Agribusiness Leader of the Year Award

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

NAMA Honors Scott Druker with 2020 Agribusiness Leader of the Year Award The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has named Scott Druker, General Manager, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, the 2020 Agribusiness Leader of [Read More …]

Lights, Camera, Dairy

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy MAX creates all-star advocates of the dairy story through communications trainings From its unique nutrient package to the role in sustainable food systems, dairy brings a lot to the table. But with people generations [Read More …]

Hardyman Named Agri-Business Consultant

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Tim Hardyman has recently been named a consultant with Agri-Business Consultants, LLC. Hardyman will provide business and consulting services for dairy producers located in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. Some of his responsibilities include developing business [Read More …]

New Holland launches 300 series skid steer, compact track loaders

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

New York Farm Show to take place Feb. 27-29 at the NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse The New York Farm Show will kick off on February 27th and run through February 29th at the New York State [Read More …]

DCRC seeks Scholars applicants

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For the second year, Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) is offering a travel scholarship to a full-time graduate student focusing on some aspect of dairy cattle reproduction. The DCRC Scholars Program award recipient earns an [Read More …]

Review dairy market fundamentals during February webinar

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Learn About Risk Management Options and Review Milk Production Numbers The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar on Wednesday, February 26 at noon. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education [Read More …]

Fortissimo and Kibbutz Afikim sell 50% of Afimilk to LIC – a New Zealand based dairy cooperative; partly owned by Frontera – world’s largest milk producer

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Fortissimo and Kibbutz Afikim announced today the execution of an agreement for the sale of 50% of S.A.E. Afikim (“Afimilk”) to Livestock Improvement Corporation (“LIC”), a New Zealand based cooperative. The enterprise value of Afimilk [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust celebrates Illinois cover crop premium discount success

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Over 70% of the 212 applicants that applied are first-time cover crop users on the program’s 50,000 acres. Today, American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement No Farms No Food®, is celebrating the [Read More …]

UC Davis Research shows California dairies reducing environmental footprint

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds the climate footprint of milk production in California has been significantly reduced over the past 50 years (1964 to 2014). The amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced per unit [Read More …]

Focus on financial aspects of dairy industry with Penn State Extension

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

March 6 at the Ag Heritage Building Central Pennsylvania dairy producers are invited to the “Dairy Focus: Spend Less, Make More” workshop to learn more about the financial aspects of their operation and identify potential [Read More …]

The 53rd World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

February 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Sunny skies, large crowds and optimistic attendees defined the 53rd edition of World Ag Expo®. The world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition came to a close on Thursday, February 13 and boasted 1,442 exhibitors on [Read More …]

Young professionals recognized with scholarships at Dairy Summit

February 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The scholarships allowed young dairy professionals to network, grow their skills (photo provided by Center for Dairy Excellence) A group of 35 young professionals recently received scholarships to attend the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit on [Read More …]

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese introduces new chocolate mascarpone and 6 ways to enjoy it

February 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Mascarpone takes you to another level with their innovative new Chocolate Mascarpone. It’s a stellar dessert just waiting to happen. Crave Brothers Chocolate Mascarpone is a velvety cheese made by combining [Read More …]

Northeast Dairy Management Conference offered in March

NFRA State of the Industry Report shows impressive category power of frozen and dairy departments

NMC publishes mastitis resource in Spanish

NFU’s 118th Annual Convention is just around the corner!

Growth Energy Applauds Biofuel Targets in USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda

Report addresses future of farming in Minn.

Bagel & cream cheese devotees unite! Tillamook debuts new farmstyle cream cheese spreads

Brightmark partners with Western New York dairy farmers to expand biogas project

Four Dairy professionals join Board of Directors

Nutrition, health and food technology: Expert insights on non-bovine milk at IDF Symposium

CWT Assists with 1.4 Million Pounds of Dairy Product Export Sales

Collaboration, Staying a step ahead, Trade Show connections at the DCHA annual conference

USDA to survey farmers’ planting intentions for 2020

Dairy Markets Off To A Strong Start Tuesday But It Did Not Last

Dairyland forum & rally for rural America

DATCP’s Farm Center hosting ‘Unexpected Tomorrows’ workshops

Reminder: Spring Crop Sales Closing

NAMA Announces 2020 Agribusiness Leader of the Year Award

Lights, Camera, Dairy

Hardyman Named Agri-Business Consultant

New Holland launches 300 series skid steer, compact track loaders

DCRC seeks Scholars applicants

Review dairy market fundamentals during February webinar

Fortissimo and Kibbutz Afikim sell 50% of Afimilk to LIC – a New Zealand based dairy cooperative; partly owned by Frontera – world’s largest milk producer

American Farmland Trust celebrates Illinois cover crop premium discount success

UC Davis Research shows California dairies reducing environmental footprint

Focus on financial aspects of dairy industry with Penn State Extension

The 53rd World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

Young professionals recognized with scholarships at Dairy Summit

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese introduces new chocolate mascarpone and 6 ways to enjoy it

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress