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Manure application rate guidelines in Minnesota have recently been revisited Manure application rate guidelines in Minnesota have recently been revisited and updated as needed to reflect recent research findings for nitrogen and phosphorus needs of [Read More …]

Milk Donation Reimbursement Program created

September 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Will reduce food waste and provide nutrition assistance to low-income individuals The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the establishment of a Milk Donation Reimbursement Program in accordance with the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 [Read More …]

Dairy Leaders Join Agriculture Groups at Capitol to Underscore Importance of USMCA

After traveling across the country in support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Farmers for Free Trade Motorcade for Trade made a final stop today in front of the U.S. Capitol, where the U.S. Dairy [Read More …]

FSMA feed industry training

Training planned to inform professionals about updated FDA regulations Just as humans want a safe food supply, the FDA also sets safe standards for the animal feed industry. For the week of November 5-7, the [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Funding For 2019 AG PLATE Grant Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting proposals for the 2019 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program provides an estimated $250,000 in grant funding to promote [Read More …]

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Joel Penhorwood Joins Select Sires’ Communications Department

September 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Select Sires is excited to welcome Joel Penhorwood to the cooperative’s communications department as the new multimedia communications specialist. In this role, Penhorwood will develop multi-channel digital marketing outreach and communications pieces while assisting with [Read More …]

PODCAST: Dr. Michael Hutjens discusses the unusual weather and implications for feed quality, feeding and harvesting.

Episode 2 of DairyVoice Podcast scheduled for September 16 DairyVoice Podcast, a recent addition to the DairyBusiness.com news format, has announced the next episode in their ongoing series for dairy farmers. In episode 2, scheduled [Read More …]

Veterinarian continuing education workshop scheduled for Oct. 9

The RACE-approved clinic will educate vets on working with dairy clients On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, the Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a one-day continuing education workshop, titled “Finding the Win-Win: Strengthening Your Vet [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes leader to speak at Purdue

Will discuss diversity and inclusion in agriculture, more Beth Ford, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc., will take part in an interview-style Q&A session, “A Conversation with Beth Ford,” from 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 [Read More …]

“Milk” and “Meat” Labels: The New Identity Crisis Research IDs confused consumer segment

As legal battles are waged across the country regarding new laws prohibiting the use of words like “milk,” “meat” and “burger” for alternatives versions, new research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) shows that [Read More …]

WFU members travel to D.C. for fly-in

Hundreds of family farmers gather to advocate for rural America The dairy crisis, trade war impacts and consolidation in agriculture are among the issues that 24 Wisconsin Farmers Union members are putting a voice to [Read More …]

USDA to Invest up to $300 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today the launch of the updated Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Potential partners are encouraged to submit proposals that will improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance [Read More …]

Nomination Period Open for 9th Annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is accepting nominations that demonstrate resourceful leadership and positive impact The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which brings the dairy community together to advance a shared social responsibility platform, is [Read More …]

Increase dairy productivity with Technology Tuesday webinars

All webinars are on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Technology Tuesday webinar series starting on September 10. All [Read More …]

Final Few Weeks to Enter… Win a Trip to Italy with CUDS!

CUDS members will travel to Italy for their biennial trip on January 5th – 16th, 2020. The purpose of this trip is to expose students to the variety of dairy related agricultural production in diverse [Read More …]

INDO LIVESTOCK 2020, 8-10 July 2020 Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesia’s No. 1 Livestock and Feed Industry Show in Jakarta INDO LIVESTOCK 2020 – the 15th International Livestock, Feed & Fisheries Industry Show will open its doors to industry professionals and trade visitor again from [Read More …]

Is Farm Income Really Up?

Financial Indicators Show Depressed Farm Economy The USDA-Economic Research Service’s recently updated forecast for farm sector income and finances puts net farm income, a broad measure of farm profitability, at $88 billion for 2019, up [Read More …]

Develop Plan Now to Get the Most of 2019 Corn Silage Harvest

Dr. John Goeser will present PDPW World Class Webinar This Week, Wed., Sept. 11 Mother Nature has thrown many challenges at dairy farmers during the 2019 growing season. From winter-killed alfalfa to late planted corn [Read More …]

DCRC opens annual meeting registration

Pittsburgh, the city with the world’s most bridges, will host the 2019 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov.13-14, at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center. The 20-plus presenters will share strategies to “bridge the [Read More …]

Farm Credit Helping to Save Prime Farmland Forever

The California Farmland Trust (CFT) had its humble beginnings in 1993 when two Merced County farmwomen were commiserating at the kitchen table that development was coming ever closer to their farms. But instead of just [Read More …]

Recruiting ag tech and dairy foods startups

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking applicants for its 2020 DFA Accelerator Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national cooperative owned by family farmers across the U.S., is beginning to recruit startups for its 2020 [Read More …]

Equipment used for planting and harvest

Power-washing and diligence can save big headaches If you planted treated seed last spring and plan to use any of the same equipment during harvest, remember to clean that equipment thoroughly first, agriculture officials caution. [Read More …]

Dairy Delivers® for Legal Services Providers

IDFA continues to demonstrate that the dairy industry has a powerful economic impact – $620 billion in total – on the American economy. Did you know that dairy also indirectly supports a broad range of [Read More …]

Northern Ireland dairy firm fears Brexit impact on border trade

With the outlook for the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union still uncertain, dairy operators in Northern Ireland are in the dark about how their businesses will fare in a post-Brexit world. [Read More …]

Vilsack optimistic about exports after China, Japan trips

Strategy: Play the long game in markets with high upside, seize opportunities when playing fields leveled by U.S. trade policy. USDEC President and CEO Tom Vilsack addresses the China Dairy Industry Association. Returning from a [Read More …]

Dean Foods Concludes Strategic Alternatives Review; Focuses on Go-Forward Strategy Under New Leadership