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The 2020 Annual Meeting will be held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, June 25 – 26 Holstein Association USA’s delegate election process is currently underway. Each year, members have the opportunity to nominate members from their state [Read More …]

Expo Seminars to Focus on Finances and Other Key Dairy Topics

Tools for Dairy’s Progress, the 2019 World Dairy Expo theme, is a fitting description of this year’s Expo Seminars to be held during the annual event, October 1-5. Presented daily by industry leaders in the [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network is Now Enrolling for the Inspire Mentor Program

Dairy Girl Network (DGN) is excited to announce the national roll-out of Class II of Inspire, a mentoring program. This program facilitates and encourages women to connect through an organized mentee-mentor experience; expand personal networks [Read More …]

Dairy promotion education for local VBS

Susquehanna dairy ambassadors talked to kids at Child Evangelism, Vacation Bible School Recently, Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassadors Elizabeth Chidester and Charlotte Quick along with Dairy Maid Ava Hughes talked to the kids at Child Evangelism, [Read More …]

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NMC seeks manuscript submissions

Research highlights milk quality, udder health, mastitis research The National Mastitis Council (NMC) is now accepting manuscripts for its 2020 Technology Transfer Session (TTS). Manuscripts will be accepted through Sept. 30. TTS will be held [Read More …]

Save the Date: February 27-28, 2020 Global Markets outlook

Vision 20/20: Global Markets Outlook brings together experts and thought-leaders from around the world to offer a global vision of the future for more financial and commodity markets than any other conference. Delivered over two [Read More …]

Trump says he’ll put 10% tariffs on remaining China imports

The president has already imposed 25% tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese products President Donald Trump intensified pressure Thursday on China to reach a trade deal by saying he will impose 10% tariffs Sept. 1 [Read More …]

Dean Foods Appoints Eric Beringause as President and CEO

The company brings into the fold an industry veteran with over thirty years of experience in the food industry Effective July 29, 2019, Eric Beringause will succeed Ralph Scozzafava to be the new President and [Read More …]

Farm Loan Delinquencies and Bankruptcies Are Rising

Farm Bankruptcy Filings Rise 13% Following several years of low farm income and rising debt levels, a review of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation quarterly call report data reveals that the delinquency rates for commercial agricultural [Read More …]

2019 Milk Quality Award winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Milk Quality Awards! The 2019 winners of Dairy Australia’s Milk Quality Awards have been announced, showcasing dairy farmers in the top 100 and top five per cent nationwide [Read More …]

State dairy board seeks proposals

Funding to support dairy promotion, research and consumer education The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board is making available $15 million in funding to [Read More …]

DBA, Edge on-farm ‘policy picnics’ drive government affairs home for members

Government policy is crucial to farmers. What happens in town halls, at state capitols and in Washington, D.C., affect all of them one way or another. The Dairy Business Association (DBA) in Wisconsin and its [Read More …]

Alltech awards young leaders in agricultural communications at 2019 Ag Media Summit

University of Arkansas student selected for 2019 Forrest Bassford Student Award Alltech Cultivating Young Ag Journalists Awards presented to industry professionals As a voice for the farmers and ranchers who work hard to feed our [Read More …]

Dairy checkoff lunch planned for Ag Progress Days

Dairy farmers and industry partners invited to to annual dairy checkoff luncheon American Dairy Association North East invites dairy farmers and industry partners to the annual dairy checkoff luncheon featuring Domino’s® pizza at Ag Progress [Read More …]

Silage webinar

Nebraska Extension is hosting a Silage Webinar on August 2, 2019 at 12:00 noon CST. Dr. Hugo Ramirez-Ramirez, Assistant Professor in Dairy Nutrition and Management at Iowa State University will discuss silage moisture, chop length, [Read More …]

Crop Growers offers insurance coverage to protect haying and grazing land for up to 90% of normal rainfall

Forage losses from natural hazards, especially drought, can be a significant risk for forage and livestock producers. That is why Crop Growers, LLP, is pleased to provide Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance. PRF can [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

The Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars, August 6 through 8 in Seneca Falls, will provide money-saving, latest trend, and practical strategies to the industry. The 2019 seminar series will feature more, but shorter, presentations, [Read More …]

Selection factors to consider for mastitis tubes

Understand the different components of mastitis tubes and their labeling Understanding the different components of mastitis tubes and their labeling can help you select the correct treatment for your infected cows. A good first step [Read More …]

CDFA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for 2019 Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Funding. Funds awarded through this competitive grant process will be distributed to Resource Conservation Districts, the [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Names Brad Anderson as Next President and Chief Executive Officer

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the #1 dairy cooperative in the leading dairy state, today announced the selection of Brad Anderson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2020. Anderson, who [Read More …]

INTL FCStone’s Vision 20/20: Global Markets Outlook will be held Feb. 27-28 in Florida

INTL FCStone Inc. has announced its Save the Date page is now online for Global Markets Outlook 20/20, Feb. 27-28, at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Florida. The comprehensive conference will feature four program [Read More …]

USMCA Delivers New Opportunities for U.S. Dairy — USDEC President and CEO Tom Vilsack Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tom Vilsack, president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), testified today before the Senate Finance Committee and urged Congress to swiftly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and usher in the benefits it [Read More …]

Phibro Animal Health Corporation Acquires Business of Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation (“Phibro”) (NASDAQ:PAHC) today announced it has acquired the business and assets of Osprey Biotechnics, Inc. (“Osprey”), a privately held developer and marketer of innovative microbial products. Acquiring the Osprey business strengthens [Read More …]

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