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Call it old-fashioned, but dairy believes in science. For example, it takes climate change seriously – that’s why North America’s dairy sector, which is dominated by U.S. production, is the only one worldwide whose total [Read More …]

Dairy Defined: The Over-hyped Shift To Plant-based Beverages

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One important lesson we’re taught in high school science class is the adage that “correlation is not causation.” One example is the commonly reported, “milk is losing market share to plant-based beverages,” which implies that [Read More …]

Food Bloggers Learn About Dairy Industry, Share Info with Followers

This week, 13 food bloggers from four states gathered for a dairy tour hosted by ADA North East. The event provided the bloggers a first-hand view of the industry to help establish trust in dairy [Read More …]

Cowhouse International launches new cow mattresses!

Cowhouse International will be presenting its new cow mattresses at the World Dairy Expo. The mattresses with the name ‘Dutch Mountain’ and ‘Friesian Island’ have been successfully introduced in Europe and are therefore ready to [Read More …]

Holiday Recipes From The Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Family to Your Family

Yes, there really are Crave Brothers behind the award-winning line of Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, and their family members know firsthand how to elevate holiday fare with the addition of handcrafted cheese. To help you [Read More …]

PDPW Herdsperson Conferences Oct. 30 & 31

Managing feed inventories, transition cow and herd management strategies Presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), a daylong workshop keying in on some of the more challenging topics in managing dairy herds such as feed inventory, [Read More …]

US consumers snap up Italian Parmesan before tariffs hit

New tariffs – up from $2.15 per kilogram to around $6 a kilogram – take effect on Oct. 18 U.S. consumers who appreciate the tang of aged Italian Parmesan cheese as an aperitif or atop [Read More …]

Agriculture Secretary highlights importance of PA Dairy Investment Program

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Applications for second round of Dairy Investment Grant Program ends November 15 Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding yesterday visited two Lancaster County farms that supply cheese to Philabundance, a nonprofit which received a $63,000 PA [Read More …]

Fiscalini Cheese Thanks Alltech for Video: Powered By Poop

Thank you, Alltech for the great video on Brian and how they are using methane digesters to turn waste into electricity. See the video above. Editors note: If you haven’t seen this video, please watch! [Read More …]

An open discussion on modern dairy farming

Scheduled for November 5th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the Utica Public Library Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) wish to extend an open invitation to the [Read More …]

Solar panels double as summer cow shades

New video available on how UMN is using a solar array to provide shade for dairy herd Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris, have installed solar panels [Read More …]

New Zealand releases new standards for dairy cattle welfare

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An amendment to the code of welfare for dairy cattle has sets out new standards in New Zealand to ensure farmers meet their animals’ behavioral needs and adopt high levels of care. “Meeting behavioral needs [Read More …]

National DHIA and DairyBusiness Announce Partnership

DairyBusiness, LLC and National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) have entered into a partnership to provide news delivery and enhanced information to DHI organizations, dairy producers and industry agri-service personnel. According to Joel Hastings, editor [Read More …]

DCHA to meet April 7-9, in Madison, Wisconsin

“Shaping the Future” is the theme of the 2020 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 7, 8 and 9. The meeting will be held at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison Wis. Attendees [Read More …]

New Campaign Sheds Light on Beef Animal Care Standards

The Beef Quality Assurance program sets standards across beef industry, leading to safe, high-quality beef Consumers will soon learn about the steps beef farmers and ranchers take to care for their animals and to produce [Read More …]

Dairy Producers Invited to November Roundtable Meetings

This November, dairy producers are invited to join us for one of six roundtable meetings across Pennsylvania! With so much uncertainty in the marketplace, the meetings are a great opportunity to learn about new programs [Read More …]

Trump Set To Delay Tariff Increase For China

Treasury Secretary. Steven Mnuchin says the 25 to 30% hike set to go into effect next week will not be implemented as the U.S. and China finalize this part of the trade deal. The meeting [Read More …]

CCFN Gains WIPO Observer Status

CCFN Gains WIPO Observer Status, Helping Ensure that Consumer Interests are Treated as a Priority in Geographical Indications Policies The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has granted observer status to the Consortium for Common [Read More …]

Real California Milk selects finalists for Milk Accelerator competition

Nine move forward to compete for $250,000 to develop innovative dairy beverages NINE FLUID MILK STARTUPS EMBARK ON JOURNEY TO COMPETE FOR $250,000 IN REAL CALIFORNIA MILK ACCELERATOR COMPETITION TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN THE DAIRY [Read More …]

Novus International Announces CEO Succession Plan

Novus International, Inc., today announced that François Fraudeau plans to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer after 28 successful years with the company. Novus’s Board of Directors has decided to hire a former Novus [Read More …]

T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report for Week Ending October 11, 2019

Another Rollicking Week on LaSalle Street It was another rollicking week on LaSalle Street. CME spot Cheddar barrels soared 19.25ȼ to $2.0225 per pound, the first time barrels have topped the $2 mark since November [Read More …]

US Trade Tariffs on EU Agricultural Products Will Prove a Hard Landing for Some

The impact of the recently proposed US trade tariffs on EU agricultural products differs per product and country. Wine, cheese, butter, and olive oil will be impacted more than pork, fruit, and vegetables, according to [Read More …]

Get a grip on ag economics

THIS WEEK: Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT Your presenter: Dr. David Kohl Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech Dr. Kohl is agriculture’s leading economist. With many millions of miles’ worth of [Read More …]

Belgian guidelines endorse milk as a vital part of daily diets

Plant-based drinks are not equivalent alternatives Last week the Belgian Superior Health Council (SHC) confirmed that milk and dairy products deserve a place in a sustainable diet. Moreover, based on the latest insights into healthy [Read More …]

California bans pesticide linked to brain damage in children

All sales of chlorpyrifos will end on February 6, 2020 A widely used agricultural pesticide that California environmental officials have said has been linked to brain damage in children will be banned after next year [Read More …]

Grants available to preserved farms for conservation work

The Funding Is Available to Dairy Farm Families from Preserved Farms in Six Pennsylvania Counties For dairy farm families with preserved farms in Dauphin, Adams, York, Franklin, Perry or Cumberland County, funding is now available [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board makes Milk Dealer Bond claim

Security is used to pay producers when they are not paid by their dealer On October 9, 2019, the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board issued an order making a claim against Trickling Springs Creamery’s milk dealer [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy tour Oct. 24

PDPW to host tours at Second Look Holsteins, LLC and Vir-Clar Farms Blending a ration for top production is an ongoing challenge for dairy producers; a difficult growing season this year makes it an even-more [Read More …]

Purdue vet faculty to host calving school

Learn herd management practices for calving season The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will host a calving school for beef and dairy producers on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lynn [Read More …]

Climate Fieldview Teams Up With Tillable To Improve Farmland Transparency