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CFI Webcast “The Protein Play” Addresses Emerging Trends Tuesday, August 20, 2019 – Representatives of Tyson Foods, White Castle restaurants and MotivBase ethnography research firm will join The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Fri. Sept. [Read More …]

Holstein wins Supreme at 2019 Chester County 4-H Dairy Round-Up

Melissa Griswold of Chadds Ford took home top honors on August 9 Melissa Griswold of Chadds Ford won Supreme at the Chester Co. 4- H Dairy Round-Up, August 9, 2019, with her Junior 3 year [Read More …]

CCE Oneida Co. programs target dairy producers

Both dairy and field crop producers are encouraged to attend Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County has timely and relevant programming planned for the month of September. Both dairy and field crop producers are encouraged [Read More …]

‘Protecting Your Profits’ call scheduled for August 28

Monthly call features dairy industry updates and market fundamentals The Center for Dairy Excellence’s “Protecting Your Profits” call will be held on Wednesday, August 28 at noon. The call will be led by Zach Myers, [Read More …]

Perdue on newly appointed FNCS leadership

Brandon Lipps is Deputy Under Secretary of FNCS; Pam Miller is Administrator of FNS U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has sworn in Brandon Lipps as Deputy Under Secretary of the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer [Read More …]

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Organic dairy tour slated for Sept. 5

Field day will focus on organic field crop production Ramerview Holstein Farm of Elkhart County will host a tour of their organic dairy and grain farm on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 [Read More …]

Bayer to sell Animal Health business unit to Elanco

Elanco Animal Health is a major economic driver in Indiana U.S.-based company Elanco Animal Health has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bayer’s Animal Health business, Bayer announced on Aug. 20. The transaction is [Read More …]

Nearly 17,000 Dairy Operations Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program

Dairy Producers Must Sign up before Sept. 20 for 2019 Coverage The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) [Read More …]

Alltech commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Global Compact and Science Based Targets

Alltech has taken a significant step toward its sustainability goals and its vision for a Planet of Plenty™. Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, signed a letter to the secretary-general of the United [Read More …]

Keep Calves Hydrated in the Heat of Summer

High ambient temperature and humidity can lead to heat stress in calves Dairy farmers know the importance of getting plenty of water to their cows during the hot summer months, but what about your calves? [Read More …]

Intergro Launches New Innovative Line of Bioenhancers

The natural and safe products enhance the beneficial microbial community to improve plant vigor and help defend against crop stress Agricultural Solutions, a subsidiary of Intergro, Inc., dedicated to the development of sustainable innovations to [Read More …]

NMPF Urges Farmers to Sign Up for Dairy Margin Coverage as Deadline Approaches

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With one month left until the 2019 sign-up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program closes, the National Milk Producers Federation urged all dairy farmers to enroll in the program, which guarantees a payout for cash-strapped [Read More …]

Borden Dairy Launches New Kid Builder Product Just in Time for Back to School

Company focuses on child nutrition as it unveils its first 2% no-sugar-added milk for kids in two flavors, with 50% more protein and calcium than regular milk Parents looking for an extra nutritional boost for [Read More …]

Made by Cow’s cold-pressed raw milk has potential to revive cow’s milk category, says GlobalData

Australian milk company ‘Made by Cow’ has recently launched the world’s first cold-pressed raw milk using its new patented method approved by the NSW Food Authority. The milk has the potential to prompt a much-needed [Read More …]

Changes Announced for Entries and Check-In Process at the All American Jersey Shows

The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) has announced changes to their entries and check-in process for the 2019 dairy shows. Changes to the dairy show include the following: • Dairy cattle will [Read More …]

ACE Twilight Meetings for leaders and neighbors

Farm tours, ice cream and conversations about rural issues to be held August 26-29 Four Wisconsin dairy farm families will open the doors to their farms for an evening of conversations, tours and ice cream [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Four Future Agriculture Leaders

August 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm Credit East has awarded four scholarships to students involved in the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) as part of a new scholarship the financial cooperative began offering last fall. The student recipients [Read More …]

National Jersey Queen To Be Selected During The All American

The search for the 62nd National Jersey Queen is underway. New rules have expanded opportunities for participation in the selection process which will take place November 9, 10, 11, 2019 during The All American Jersey [Read More …]

Alzchem Adds Kevin Miller to Creamino Team

AlzChem Animal Health is expanding their sales team with the addition of Kevin Miller as Regional Sales Manager for the USA. Miller joins AlzChem from Merck Animal Health having previously worked with a number [Read More …]

USDA Dairy Outlook

The USDA’s Economic Research Service published its Situation and Outlook Report on Aug. 16 With cow numbers declining again in June and milk per cow falling short of estimates, the 2019 and 2020 [Read More …]

Bayer Unveils It’s 2020 Pricing Incentive Program

Company Officials Say Bayer Plus Rewards Program Expands Options And More Cash Incentives Bayer has announced its 2020 Bayer Plus Rewards program that firm officials say offer expanded options of crop protection products to choose [Read More …]

Canada announces $1.75B to aid dairy farmers

Ottawa announces $1.75B to compensate dairy farmers for impact of trade deals Canadian dairy farmers who lost domestic market share resulting from free trade agreements with Europe and countries on the Pacific Rim will share [Read More …]

Corn Silage 2019: Two different crops

This year’s corn silage harvest will present two distinctively different forages, often times on the same farm, sometimes in the same field. On many farms, a portion of the corn silage acres have a reasonable [Read More …]

A Fresh Start: Bruster’s Now Serving Premium Ice Cream in New Western Market

Situated Advantageously in Provo, Utah, Store Continues Company’s 2019 Growth Spree Damon Wood and his wife Michelle Wood first ventured 250 miles to Bruster’s Real Ice Cream to try premium ice cream. And after seeing its creation [Read More …]

Cornell Dairy Executive Program: Join Progressive Dairy Executives from across the US in a unique dairy business leadership and management program

The Cornell Dairy Executive Program is accepting applications for its latest class, to begin in December 2019. This unique educational opportunity, organized by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, is a professional educational program in leadership and management [Read More …]

St. Louis County Farm Family of the Year

August 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Pat and Karen Brodeen at Farmfest by University of Minnesota Extension Pat Brodeen’s parents bought a small farm on the south side of Cook, Minnesota in 1951 and twenty years later, Pat and his dad [Read More …]

Holstein USA launches Red Book Plus Online

Video user guide tutorials are available for every aspect of the program Holstein Association USA launches Red Book PlusTM Online, a web-based bull search and information program. Users can quickly and easily find comprehensive information on [Read More …]

Alliance releases report from 2019 Animal Rights National Conference

August 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Speakers discuss strategies and tactics to create a “vegan world by 2026” The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a report today detailing observations from the Animal Rights National Conference, held July 25 through July 28 in [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Asks U.S. Government to Swiftly Secure Strong Trade Deal with Japan