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Edge urges Congress to move forward amid farm labor crisis Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, issued a statement about a new congressional proposal introduced today aimed at providing [Read More …]

Don’t miss out on USDA’s $60-million Branded Export Promotion Fund

The “best kept secret in export assistance” lets suppliers tap FAS programs to offset promotion costs for branded export initiatives. The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) calls it the best kept secret in export [Read More …]

2019-20 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy

Join the 2019-20 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy training series this fall and winter, held at PDPW Headquarters in Juneau, Wis. The multi-level, multi-session financial development program is designed to provide dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists, [Read More …]

NMPF Eager to Work With Congress as House Agriculture Guest Worker Bill Introduced

October 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation today announced its support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan immigration bill that advances agriculture immigration reform sponsored by Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Congressman [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast Features Wisconsin Dairyman Discussing Dairy’s Need for Change

Episode 5 of DairyVoice Podcast features Wisconsin Dairyman Pete Kappelman DairyBusiness has released Episode 5 of the DairyVoice Podcast, featuring Wisconsin Dairyman Pete Kappelman. Pete is a fourth generation Wisconsin dairyman who has moved from [Read More …]

Farm Bankruptcies Rise Again

Chapter 12 Filings Increase 24% Compared to Year-Ago Levels USDA currently projects farm income in 2019 to reach $88 billion – the highest net farm income since 2014’s $92 billion, but still 29% below 2013’s [Read More …]

NYS Ag Society’s 188th Annual Meeting

NYS Department of Ag & Markets, Cornell University CALS sponsors event State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is partnering with the College of [Read More …]

The future of dairy relies on research

October 31, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Task Force 2.0 endorses a plan to increase funding for dairy research Years of low milk prices, rising costs, and trade policy turmoil have taken their toll on our state’s dairy farmers and the [Read More …]

Dr. Michael Dykes of IDFA speaks about dairy exports and the USMCA trade agreement

Speaking with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News at Hilmar Cheese Company in California, Dr. Michael Dykes urges Congress to pass the USMCA trade agreement. As head of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Dykes was [Read More …]

New One-Dose Adjuvant Saves Time, Cost by Removing Need for Booster Shots

Newport Laboratories, Inc., a leader in custom-made vaccines, today launches Bio One™, a new, proprietary one-dose adjuvant that helps reduce time, labor and expense by removing the need for booster shots. Many bovine custom-made vaccines [Read More …]

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $2 Million Competition to Inspire Dramatic Change to the World’s Food System

The Rockefeller Foundation today announced the Food System Vision Prize – inviting organizations, universities, institutions, companies, cooperatives, and partnerships from around the world to create compelling and progressive visions of the world’s system by 2050. [Read More …]

House introduces The Real MEAT Act

Bill to address misleading labels on alternative proteins U.S. House of Representatives members Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) have introduced the The Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully (MEAT) Act of 2019 to combat [Read More …]

Industry Wide Food Safety Initiative Focuses on Small/Artisanal Ice Cream Companies

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced that food safety resources for small and artisanal ice cream manufacturers, including an online class and technical support, are now available. These initiatives, which are similar to tools [Read More …]

Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Gearing Up for 2020, Applications Due Jan. 17

Any Michigan high school and college students interested in dairy and/or pursuing a career in the dairy industry have until Jan. 17 to apply for the 2020 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program. Continuing [Read More …]

CountryMark CEO retires after oil industry career

Board names Matt Smorch new leader After 17 years as CountryMark’s chief executive officer and president, Charlie Smith will retire from the company this December. “Our employees are what makes this company great, and I [Read More …]

USDA ESTABLISHES DOMESTIC HEMP PRODUCTION PROGRAM

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill, creates a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout [Read More …]

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India’s dairy and soy food sector poised to grow at 8.5% CAGR through 2023, says GlobalData

Large, young population base with rising disposable income is boosting the Indian dairy & soy food sector, which is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% from INR1,324.6bn (US$19.4bn) in [Read More …]

Financial Development Helps Dairy Farmers Succeed PDPW

2019-20 Financial Literacy for Dairy Series Debuts Nov. 2019 in Juneau, Wis The PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® Series is presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW). The 2019-20 Series will bring together dairy farmers, veterinarians, [Read More …]

Nominate PA dairy industry professionals for awards by Nov. 15

October 30, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nominations are open for three Pennsylvania dairy industry awards The deadline to submit nominations for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program is November 15, 2019. Sponsored by the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, the [Read More …]

Farm Labor Package Introduced in the House

Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) held a press conference Oct. 30 introducing comprehensive legislation to update ag labor programs for immigrant farmworkers. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would provide a pathway to [Read More …]

Cybersecurity Management is Focus PDPW World Class Webinar

Farmers Glean Insights to Protect Sensitive Employee and Farm Data, Nov. 6 Webinar There is a growing need to protect sensitive data in our information-rich dairy businesses, including employee information, herd performance metrics, financial records, [Read More …]

UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE LOOKING TO EXPAND WITH THE ACQUISITION OF BYRNE DAIRY FRESH FLUID MILK OPERATIONS

Progressive Farmer-Owned Dairy Cooperative Poised to Expand to the East Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase the Byrne Dairy fresh fluid milk operations including the fluid milk plant located in Syracuse, [Read More …]

My/Mo Mochi Unveils Cool Peppermint Flavor Just In Time to Make Every Holiday Wish Come True

Brand behind the snacking sensation brings fans a textural twist on a classic seasonal flavor My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, America’s fastest growing frozen novelty brand, is welcoming the season of cheer with the [Read More …]

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Announces New Executive Leadership Team

Following theannouncement of the brand’s new headquarters in Boulder, CO and its founders bringing in Craig Shiesley as Chief Executive Officer, Yasso continues to bolster its roster by appointing a new executive leadership team. Joining [Read More …]

Effective process monitoring key to ensuring dairy safety

As part of its commitment to food safety and health, the International Dairy Federation today published new guidance outlining additional actions that can be taken in the production process to minimise risk of Listeria contamination [Read More …]

90% of Americans Want to Know Where Their Beef Comes from

Why then do lax labeling laws make it nearly impossible to learn its true origins? More than ever, consumers are paying attention to their food and its origins. If you want to know where that [Read More …]

Zoetis Establishes Research Facility with Texas A&M University to Develop Vaccines for Transboundary and Emerging Diseases in Animals