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In this episode, Ted and T3 are joined by Eric Meyer, President of HighGround Dairy in Chicago. Eric explains the CME’s new block cheddar futures contracts, which will begin trading on Jan. 13. [Read More …]

50 HP 1-to-3 Microgrid Power Source™ Powers Multiple 3-Phase Motors from Single Phase Utility Input

Single Phase Power Solutions introduces the 50 HP 1-to-3 Microgrid Power Source™ featuring a patented BELLE™ Motor with Written-Pole® technology to deliver three-phase power from single-phase utility service. The 50 HP 1-to-3 can [Read More …]

USDA Report Affirms Feasibility of Dealer Trust

A Dealer Statutory Trust would improve the recovery of livestock sellers in a dealer payment default while also allowing commerce to continue as usual, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released December [Read More …]

CWT assisted 2019 dairy exports nearly 1 billion pounds milk equivalent

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted 535 offers of export assistance that raised the milk equivalent of assisted sales in 2019 to nearly one billion pounds. In the last week of CWT activity for [Read More …]

DAIRY DEFINED: Be Thankful for Dairy’s Global Success this Christmas

December 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Despite the seasonal pressures to buy, buy, and buy, the holidays are best as a season for giving. Yes, that means solicitations – deserving charities fill mailboxes, and earnest pleas to remember the less fortunate [Read More …]

TEN JUNIOR BREEDERS TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR ACHIEVEMENT BY NATIONAL JERSEY ASSOCIATION

Ten young Jersey cattle owners were recognized Saturday, November 9 in Louisville, Ky., for their accomplishments in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding achievement by junior Jersey owners in four areas: [Read More …]

‘Amazing Cows’ Hold Promise in Pioneering Sustainable Food Systems of the Future

As concern for climate change – and how to effectively mitigate it – grows, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine explore potential in livestock-centered, regenerative agro-food systems. In today’s climate change [Read More …]

Strategies for rising labor costs

MAKING SENSE OUT OF THESE ECONOMIC TIMES 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., CT Strategies for rising labor costs Wednesday, January 8, 2020 The management decisions dairy producers make in response to rising labor costs varies [Read More …]

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AAVSB approves NMC’s continuing education application

Veterinarians attending NMC event may earn CE credits The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) approved National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) application for continuing education (CE) credits. Veterinarians attending the 2020 NMC Annual Meeting, Jan. [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Workshops to Assist Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Applications

Two public stakeholder workshops are scheduled in January 2020 to assist applicants interested in the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The aim of these workshops is to provide more information about the program, [Read More …]

First Meeting of Producer Advisory Committee

The new Producer Advisory Committee (PAC) held its first face-to-face meeting with the CDCB Board in December. During the joint Board session, PAC members received a December evaluation report, plans for the April 2020 [Read More …]

Register for the Northeast Dairy Management Conference

December 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Online registration is open for the Northeast Dairy Management Conference “Focus on the Future” March 11 – 12, 2020 at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool, NY. Previously known as the NEDPA Conference, this biennial conference will [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: Be Thankful for Dairy’s Success This Christmas

Despite the seasonal pressures to buy, buy, and buy, the holidays are best as a season for giving. Yes, that means solicitations – deserving charities fill mailboxes, and earnest pleas to remember the less fortunate [Read More …]

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Friends of Expo Honored at Annual Event

On the heels of a successful 53rd show, World Dairy Expo® hosted its annual Friends of Expo party on Wednesday, December 11 at the Alliant Energy Center in recognition of the more than 400 volunteers [Read More …]

Anaerobic Digestion Process Fundamentals and Management Shortcourse

January 15 – 16, 2020 | Cornell University | Ithaca, New York Anaerobic digestion is not a new process [Read More …]

CDFA accepting comments on soil health program

Now taking public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications CDFA is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the next round of healthy soils funding to be awarded [Read More …]

Simple tips to manage cold stress in calves

Experts at Brookside Agra recommend a balance of natural nutritional supplementation The cold and snow can be extremely dangerous and stressful to newborn calves, causing their appetites to decrease, while increasing the nutritional demand on [Read More …]

USDA programs help farmers during 2019 challenges

Agencies made strides to enhance efficiency, effectiveness to improve service to customers USDA farm programs helped producers weather a tough 2019, marked with prevented planting, delayed harvests, and unjustified foreign retaliatory tariffs. USDA’s farm program [Read More …]

Farmers Unite to Launch U.S. Hemp Growers Association

December 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Hemp Growers Association (USHGA), www.ushempga.org, the only national farmer-directed hemp trade association, was announced this week in Indianapolis. Founded by a diverse group of leaders, the organization will provide world-class educational and market [Read More …]

CDCB changes to evaluation system (December 2019)

Updates to crossbred evaluations Two important updates will be implemented in the crossbred evaluations in December 2019: Change in F1’s threshold for the breed of evaluation to be the breed of the ID: Since the [Read More …]

Young dairy professionals can apply for free registration for 2020 Dairy Summit

Scholarship Opportunity Available to Young Dairy Producers and College Students The Young Professional Scholarship program for the 2020 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is now accepting applications from young dairy producers and college students. The scholarship is [Read More …]

MMPA awards nine scholarships to students studying dairy

Nine students at Michigan State University were awarded scholarships, thanks to the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA). As a long-time supporter of dairy education, the MMPA annually sponsors scholarships for members, their children and employees [Read More …]

House bestows big trade victory on Trump

House approved a bill that puts in place terms of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement One day after its historic impeachment votes, the Democratic-led House gave President Donald Trump an overwhelming bipartisan victory Thursday on a renegotiated [Read More …]

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NDC, USDEC Research Efforts Support Milk Powder Competitiveness

United industry action on spore control has expanded powder exports For the United States to become a preferred supplier in the reconstituted/recombined milk segment, a key priority was to control spores to produce “high-specification” powders [Read More …]

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending December 20th 2019

This Year Began With a Whimper But Will Finish With a Bang. This year began with a whimper, but it will finish with a bang. Assuming a 50/50 blend of Class III and IV values, dairy producers pocketed [Read More …]

Register Today – Anaerobic Digestion Shortcourse

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

Farm Aid Distributes More Than $1 Million In 2019 Grants

In the midst of the worst farm crisis since the 1980s, Farm Aid announced that it distributed more than $1 million in grant funding in 2019. Farm Aid prioritized organizations working to address challenges created by the dominant industrial agricultural system, which [Read More …]

USDA, USTR seek experts for ag trade committees

Members provide technical advice and guidance on international trade issues The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on [Read More …]

Dairy Assistance program enrollment reopened

Applications for second round of payments due by December 31, 2019 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reopening enrollment in its Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program for eligible milk producers through [Read More …]

A new Phosphorus Index for NY: Part 1. What farmers need to know.