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Dr. Konkle named Wisconsin State Veterinarian

September 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Konkle has been with the department’s Division of Animal Health since 2005 Dr. Darlene Konkle has been appointed Wisconsin State Veterinarian, Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, announced. [Read More …]

Alltech 37+® analyses new and emerging mycotoxins

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Over 50 mycotoxins can be tested for by the Alltech 37+ Laboratory New and emerging mycotoxins can now be analysed by the Alltech 37+® Laboratory. In total, five new mycotoxins have been added to the [Read More …]

Millennials Matter to Dairy Industry Success

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Millennials, those born between 1981-1996, make up the largest demographic in the United States, and they have a larger spending power than the two generations before them, Baby Boomers and Generation X. With the potential [Read More …]

DCRC Annual Meeting offers RACE and ARPAS credits

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has accepted Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) submission for continuing education (CE) credits. Veterinarians can earn up to 14 Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) CEs for [Read More …]

National Dairy Council’s New Product Competition Accepting Entries

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The ninth annual National Dairy Council (NDC) New Product Competition seeks the next innovative dairy product from college students across the United States and Canada. The competition provides a platform for students to bring their [Read More …]

Bradford County youth claims Champion Honors at Premier National Junior Jersey Show

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Contest held during the 2019 All-American Dairy Show Sugar Brook Joel Jeopardy, shown by Kirsten Feusner of Ulster, Bradford Co., Pa., earned grand champion honors at the 2019 Premier National Junior Jersey Show held during [Read More …]

Get a grip on ag economics

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT The talk and tweets of global leaders have been making news headlines and influencing the economic landscape of American agriculture. More than ever, this business [Read More …]

Applications for second round of dairy investment grants opens

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Funding to support grant program made possible by PA Farm Bill Today, the Wolf Administration opened the second round of $5 million in funding available through the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program. The announcement came during [Read More …]

Michigan State wins big at annual post-secondary dairy-cattle-judging contest

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Three young college students from Michigan State University took home all the big awards on Sunday at the Accelerated Genetics Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Hosted by CentralStar in Viroqua, Wis., during the Vernon County Fair. [Read More …]

California Quota Meetings Postponed

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The meetings scheduled this week on the topic of the California quota program have been postponed, according to a message from the United Dairy Families of California. Set originally for Sept. 25 and 26 in [Read More …]

Enrollment open for on-farm internship program

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 1

Student applications are due by October 31 The 2020 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for host farms and undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in dairy production. The program was [Read More …]

Peterson Credits House Democratic Leadership for Resolving Trade Aid Issue within Continuing Resolution

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota issued a statement Wednesday thanking House Democratic leadership for resolving outstanding issues related to funding available through the Commodity Credit Corporation to aid farmers impacted by the [Read More …]

Proposed H-2A Changes Try But Fail to Contain Considerable Wage Variability

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

On July 26, the Department of Labor published a proposed rule that would amend its regulations regarding certain provisions of the H-2A program. Among the many changes in the proposed rule are revisions to the [Read More …]

2019 Wisconsin Cow of the Year

September 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Milk-n-More Tequila Naomi, a seven-year-old Jersey, has been named Cow of the Year Milk-n-More Tequila Naomi, a seven-year-old Jersey bred and owned by Milk-n-More Farms of Cecil, has been named the 2019 Wisconsin Cow of [Read More …]

Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of September 17

September 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Penn State Extension educators continue monitoring corn silage dry down across Pennsylvania. Management of Immature Corn Silage Due to this year’s wet spring, many corn fields intended for silage harvest were planted much later than [Read More …]

Former Ag Secretaries announce support for USMCA

September 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

All former U.S. Secretaries of Ag since President Reagan’s Administration support USMCA Today, all former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture since President Reagan’s Administration announced support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In a letter to [Read More …]

Michigan State wins big at annual post-secondary dairy-cattle-judging contest held in Viroqua, Wis.

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Three young college students from Michigan State University took home all the big awards on Sunday at the Accelerated Genetics Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Hosted by CentralStar in Viroqua, Wis., during the Vernon County Fair. [Read More …]

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California Department of Food and Agriculture Awards Nearly $102 Million For Dairy Methane Reduction Projects

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded nearly $102 million in grant funding to dairy methane reduction projects across the state. These projects, part of the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program [Read More …]

WDE Mobile App is Newest Tool for Dairy’s Progress

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Launched this month, World Dairy Expo’s mobile event app is the newest tool to help attendees plan their time at WDE 2019, October 1-5. This free app, for both Android and iOS users, is built [Read More …]

Pre-Conference Symposium: No Guts, No Glory: Strategies Supporting a Healthy Digestive System

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Strategies Supporting a Healthy Digestive System Tuesday, October 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m “Could Your Trace Mineral Program Be Doing More Harm Than Good?” Sara Kvidera, PhD, Micronutrients Dairy Technical Manager “Current Concepts [Read More …]

Nominate dairy producer or veterinarian for board of directors

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The Center is seeking nominations for two board of director positions The Center for Dairy Excellence is seeking nominations of dairy producers and veterinarians who are passionate about the future of the dairy industry to [Read More …]

Congressional hearing on dairy economics

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Briefings were spearheaded by Wisconsin Farmers Union through Dairy Together Over the past four years, 7,339 dairy farms have gone out of business in the United States. Dairy farmers nationwide are facing their fourth straight [Read More …]

USDA offers disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers affected by 2018, 2019 disasters

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

California farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in 2018 and 2019 can apply through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Sign-up for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program is underway. WHIP+ will be [Read More …]

Danone North America Pledges to Keep Farmers Farming and Provides Farm-Directed Donations of More Than $100,000

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Leader Focuses on Current and Future Farmers with Farm Aid Support and HOPE Scholarship Danone North America, the purpose-driven food & beverage leader with a diverse portfolio of dairy and plant-based brands, is proud [Read More …]

A Press Conference with Congressman Yoho’s Leadership Team

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

You’re Invited! Hear directly from Congressman Yoho about new immigration reform legislation! The Ag Guest Worker Reform Legislation Bill A Press Conference with Congressman Yoho’s Leadership Team Across the nation, dairy producers wonder [Read More …]

International livestock conference at Kansas State

September 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock draws nearly 300 guests Kansas State University Provost Charles Taber welcomed nearly 300 guests from 22 countries to the ninth Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Meeting of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) [Read More …]

Dr. Konkle named Wisconsin State Veterinarian

Alltech 37+® analyses new and emerging mycotoxins

Millennials Matter to Dairy Industry Success

DCRC Annual Meeting offers RACE and ARPAS credits

National Dairy Council’s New Product Competition Accepting Entries

Bradford County youth claims Champion Honors at Premier National Junior Jersey Show

Get a grip on ag economics

Applications for second round of dairy investment grants opens

Michigan State wins big at annual post-secondary dairy-cattle-judging contest

California Quota Meetings Postponed

Enrollment open for on-farm internship program

Peterson Credits House Democratic Leadership for Resolving Trade Aid Issue within Continuing Resolution

Proposed H-2A Changes Try But Fail to Contain Considerable Wage Variability

2019 Wisconsin Cow of the Year

Corn Silage Dry Down Update: Week of September 17

Former Ag Secretaries announce support for USMCA

Michigan State wins big at annual post-secondary dairy-cattle-judging contest held in Viroqua, Wis.

California Department of Food and Agriculture Awards Nearly $102 Million For Dairy Methane Reduction Projects

WDE Mobile App is Newest Tool for Dairy’s Progress

Pre-Conference Symposium: No Guts, No Glory: Strategies Supporting a Healthy Digestive System

Nominate dairy producer or veterinarian for board of directors

Congressional hearing on dairy economics

USDA offers disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers affected by 2018, 2019 disasters

Danone North America Pledges to Keep Farmers Farming and Provides Farm-Directed Donations of More Than $100,000

A Press Conference with Congressman Yoho’s Leadership Team

International livestock conference at Kansas State

Dairy Management Mondays webinars

$18.6M in farmland protection grants announced

NYFB against chocolate milk ban in NYC schools

7 USDEC strategies opening doors in China and Japan for U.S. dairy farmers

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress