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January 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Increases in NDM/SMP, lactose and cheese lead to double-digit gain. U.S. exports continued to improve in November, increasing from prior months and topping year-ago levels for the third straight month. U.S. suppliers shipped 179,113 tons [Read More …]

2020 Global Dairy Supply and Demand – Dairy Economist Nate Donnay Looks Ahead

Dairy economist Nate Donnay looks ahead to 2020, assessing global dairy supply and demand with impact on U.S. farm milk prices. He explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness that more details along with other related [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents 2020 Dairy Outlook Webinar

The last several years have been a challenge for many Northeast dairy producers. Although dairy prices were higher in 2019 than in recent years, there is uncertainty going into 2020 given recent trade policy and [Read More …]

ADC Eager for Expected Passage of USMCA in Senate

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is predicted to pass the Senate very soon, according to White House trade adviser Peter Navarro. Today, the Senate Finance Committee approved the USMCA on a bi-partisan vote of 25 to [Read More …]

National Dairy Shrine Recognition Award Applications Due March 15

National Dairy Shrine is again seeking nominations for the dairy industries most prestigious recognition awards: Guest of Honor, Pioneer, and Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder. The Guest of Honor is given to an active contemporary dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Heifer Cost Variation

January 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Dairy heifer replacement costs represent a large investment for all dairy operations. Dairy heifer replacement costs represent a large investment for all dairy operations. The heifer and crop enterprises are two major components of the [Read More …]

Ventilation Systems, Efficiency, and Maintenance for Dairy Housing

Well-built and efficient fans and maintenance goes a long way in helping to achieve ventilation needs while keeping energy costs in check on the dairy. The ventilation system on your dairy housing consumes 20% to [Read More …]

New FDA Commissioner and New Funding Law Position FDA to get Job Done on Fake Dairy

Heading into 2020, two major actions provide cause for optimism that momentum is building for the Food and Drug Administration to finally enforce dairy-product standards of identity. First, the Senate confirmed Dr. Stephen Hahn to [Read More …]

Purchase Your 2020 World Ag Expo Tickets Today

World Ag Expo® Tickets Now on Sale! Go online to get your tickets today! Use the code ENEWS1 for $3 off each admission ticket you purchase online. Click here to purchase tickets now. World Ag Expo®: Plan Your [Read More …]

Last Day for Hotel Reservations for SWNC 2020 is this Friday, January 10th!

REMINDER: LAST DAY for HOTEL RESEVATIONS FOR SWNC 2020 IS THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th! If you have a room reservation and are not registered for the conference your reservation will be dropped/canceled as we have [Read More …]

Dairy Sense: Small Grain Silage for the Lactating Herd

Double cropping corn silage acres with a small grain is a strategy that provides additional forage inventory and maintains cover on fields. Production perspective: Double cropping corn silage acres with a small grain is a [Read More …]

USMCA Almost there as NMPF Urges Senate to Approve Accord, Secure Dairy Certainty

January 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After months of negotiations between Congress and the White House, the House overwhelmingly passed an improved U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement on Dec. 19. The next step is for the Senate to swiftly ratify the deal, which [Read More …]

Last Day to Save for the California Dairy Sustainability Summit with Early Bird Rates

Early Bird Rates End Tomorrow! Join us at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit to learn how our state’s dairy families are leading the way in achieving economic and environmental sustainability. For example, watch this short [Read More …]

Elegant MicroWeb Provides Business Intelligence and Application Development for India’s National Dairy Development Board

January 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Elegant MicroWeb has joined forces with the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) of India to provide application development for financial and budget control management for NDDB projects all over India with workflow management. To support NDDB analytical [Read More …]

2019’s Good News Is 2020’s To-Do List on Trade, Labor and Labeling

Dairy farmers ended 2019 with a string of positive steps that have set the stage for more progress in 2020 – progress that, with just a few more steps, will mean real gains for U.S. [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Hosts Free Robotic Milking Seminar

Robotic milking systems are increasing in the United States and have the potential to transform the U.S. dairy industry. These systems are changing the way dairy producers care for their animals. Join Holstein Association USA [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Events in CA

Dairy Girl Network is to Host Two Events in California in Early 2020 The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, announces two events taking [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Launches Women in Dairy Network

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased today to launch the Women in Dairy Network to support a stronger, more diverse future for U.S. dairy. Since IDFA was established 30 years ago to harness [Read More …]

Feed and feeding management workshop

Wednesday, January 22 at the Pound Town Hall, east edge of the Village of Coleman 2019 was one of the roughest feed production years ever faced by livestock producers in far Northeastern Wisconsin. Most farms are now dealing with at least one of a set of feed management issues. [Read More …]

This New Year, Skip Restrictive Diets and Opt to Eat More of the Foods That Give Your Body Nutrients it Needs

Americans’ New Year’s resolutions are in full swing, and 71% of resolutions are health or diet-related1. However, those doing an elimination diet may want to rethink their resolutions. Experts warn that many of the most [Read More …]

Summer Internship Program

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking applicants for its 2020 summer internship, which will offer one undergraduate or recent graduate firsthand experience with the association’s efforts to advocate on dairy policy with lawmakers [Read More …]

2020 Anaerobic Digestion Shortcourse – Will You Be There?

Anaerobic Digestion Process Fundamentals and Management Shortcourse for Agricultural, Food Processing, Industrial and Municipal Operations January 15 – 16, 2020 | Cornell University [Read More …]

Neogen acquires its distributors in Argentina and Uruguay

Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has acquired Productos Quimicos Magiar (Magiar) — a distributor of Neogen’s food safety diagnostics for the past 20 years with businesses in Argentina and Uruguay. With the acquisition, the former [Read More …]

FrieslandCampina Debuts Frico® Gouda Cheese Snacks at Publix and Fairway

The Dutch Royal FrieslandCampina, a global dairy company expands distribution of its Frico® Gouda Cheese Snacks into Publix and Fairway with the debut of Frico Grab and Go Snacks. These delicious new products meet the growing consumer demand for better for you, on the go [Read More …]

“Women in Dairy” event in Hutchinson

The 2020 “Women in Dairy” event will be held on January 23rd University of Minnesota Extension, in collaboration with the Minnesota Dairy Initiative- SouthCentral Region, have announced the upcoming Winter Dairy Series in an effort [Read More …]

Application period open for 73rd Alice in Dairyland

Individuals interested in applying may submit applications through Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking a communications professional eager to help Wisconsin residents make meaningful connections [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona to Look at Factors for Growth and Evolution of U.S. Dairy in 2020s