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Center for Dairy Excellence website outlines programs to help dairy businesses The Center for Dairy Excellence recently launched a new website with grants, resources and information for today’s dairy farmers, leaders and consumers. With a [Read More …]

Stearns County Dairy Field Day July 24

Field day to be held at Zimmerman Dairy near Sauk Centre University of Minnesota Extension, with the support of Minnesota Dairy Initiative—Central Region will be holding the Stearns County Dairy Field Day at Zimmerman Dairy [Read More …]

Farm Market iD annual update

2018 crop year data covers 2.8 million growers, 323 million planted acres Farm Market iD released its annual farmer, crop and farmland database update on June 28, 2019, providing powerful insights from the 2018 crop [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition Strongly Urges House Members to Expedite Passage of USMCA

The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) and its member producers across the nation are concerned that the vitality of the nation’s dairy industry will continue to be impaired if there is not swift passage of the U.S.-Canada-Mexico [Read More …]

SUNY Morrisville hires new agricultural dean

Stevie Watson is the new dean of the School of Agriculture, Business & Technology Stevie Watson is the new dean of the School of Agriculture, Business & Technology at SUNY Morrisville, beginning July 1. Watson [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Inc. announces expansion of its Cooperative Farmer Member Health Plan into Kansas

Land O’Lakes, Inc. continues to find ways to assist its farmers in finding affordable, comprehensive health care. The Land O’Lakes Cooperative Farmer Member Health Plan today announced its further expansion by moving into the state [Read More …]

Business culture influences farm success

Explore how business culture influences success at Aug. 12 event The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and the Dairy Business Association (DBA) invite farm managers and owners to explore how business culture influences success [Read More …]

Don’t miss it! 2019 CA Silage Conference

Good afternoon! We are counting the days now to the California Silage Conference, and hope you will join us July 24, 2019 from 8 AM to 2 PM in Pixley, CA. Please goHERE to register [Read More …]

FAO Food Price Index steady in June

But maize quotations jump and cheese prices sink Global food prices declined marginally in June, as lower prices of dairy products and vegetable oils more than offset a significant jump in maize quotations, and are [Read More …]

Papillon hires Tom Hickley as National Sales Manager

Papillon Agricultural Company of Easton, Maryland has announced Tom Hickley as their new National Sales Manager, according to President David Briggs. “Tom has an extensive background in the agricultural sales industry, specifically dairy, so he’s [Read More …]

DFA is focused on driving innovation

The 2019 DFA Accelerator program: An execution of innovation through partnerships Dairy Farmers of America, a national cooperative owned by family farmers, hosted its third annual demo day involving companies participating in the 2019 DFA [Read More …]

Dairy enthusiasts gather to support education

More than 130 dairy supporters attended this year’s ‘A Toast to Dairy’ event on June 20 On June 20, more than 130 dairy enthusiasts attended “A Toast to Dairy,” an annual event supporting the Center [Read More …]

Dairy Delivers® for Paperboard Container Manufacturers

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 unique industries across the [Read More …]

Rural connectivity necessary for agriculture

Connectivity is needed in rural areas to make the best of use technology in agriculture The Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas in June on “The Future of Food” showcased technology, innovation and ideas that will make [Read More …]

Dairy prices fall, volumes increase at auction -GDT Events

International milk prices fell while volumes increasedin this month’s first Global Dairy Trade auction held by GDT Events. The GDT Price Index dipped 0.4 percent, with an average selling price of $3,302 per tonne, in [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America eyes merger with US dairy cooperative

The board of directors of St Albans Cooperative Creamery (SACC) has voted unanimously to recommend to its membership a merger with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). Vermont-based SACC said the merger proposal reflects a desire [Read More …]

New Zealand’s Fonterra says performance needs to improve after shares tumble

New Zealand’s Fonterra, the world’s biggest dairy exporter, on Friday said there were no new operational developments that could have triggered a drop in its shares to record lows this week, but that its “performance [Read More …]

The Value of Tribal Agricultural Traditions: A Youth Perspective

the ability to create a self-sufficient food system – is at the heart of the opportunities and challenges facing the Navajo Nation. This spring, Diné College students Tyler Begay, Korrie Johnnie, and Orean Roy were [Read More …]

Value of U.S. Exports Hits Four-Year High in May

But lost sales to China still eroding overall volume. Total U.S. dairy exports in May were valued at $539.1 million, up 6% and the most in four years, fueled by an increase in cheese exports [Read More …]

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Pasture Walk: Custom Grazing Dairy Heifers

Learn about the production and economics of grazing dairy heifers Heifers are the foundation of a dairy enterprise, and raising replacements in confinement represents a significant investment for dairy producers. Rotationally grazing replacement heifers, whether [Read More …]

Update on US-China Trade Negotiations: China is going to start spending money

U.S. and Chinese officials have begun talking again, according to news reports, to end a trade dispute that has dragged on since August 2017. Speaking to reporters earlier this week, President Trump illustrated how negotiations between [Read More …]

Trade is not a ‘nice to have’ – trade is essential

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, contributes this column bimonthly for Cheese Market News®. While 2018 delivered record exports for the dairy industry, we’re now beginning to see significant [Read More …]

Chobani launches “Milk Matters” program to overhaul dairy industry

A holistic program to support the economic, environmental and social impacts of milk is being launched by American Greek yogurt company Chobani. The Milk Matters program is a collaboration with Fair Trade USA, as well [Read More …]

State police clear Shamokin Township PA dairy farm in animal cruelty case

July 5, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

The Reitz Dairy Farm owners, who were accused of animal cruelty by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), had their farm inspected by state police on June 27, and were found not to have [Read More …]

Novel Dairy Cattle Breeding Method Increases Genetic Selection Efficiency

Brazilian scientists at São Paulo State University (UNESP) collaborating with colleagues at the University of Maryland and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a dairy cattle breeding method that adds a new [Read More …]

DBA and Edge to host policy picnics

Attend annual policy picnics July 17-18 at four locations Dairy farmers, allied members of the dairy community and guests are invited to attend the annual policy picnics July 17-18, at four locations over two days [Read More …]

FARME Institute June 2019 Component Prices

June component prices will retreat a little. Component values are down a little, but PPD will pop up. Fat added 9 cents, while protein decreased $0.12/lb (Cheese had a $0.14/lb spread between block and barrels) [Read More …]

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