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Producers interested in 2019 coverage must sign up before Sept. 20, 2019 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 …]

Wolf Administration Announces 2019 Dairy Innovation Forum

Forum will be held during the 2019 All-American Dairy Show The Wolf Administration announced the second Dairy Innovation Forum, one of several initiatives to give Pennsylvania’s dairy producers resources and opportunities they need to sustain [Read More …]

Center for Dairy Excellence offering grants for dairy farms

August 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Application period for both programs opens on September 1 The Center for Dairy Excellence is offering multiple grants for the 2019-2020 fiscal year to provide dairy farmers with a team approach to decision-making. The team [Read More …]

Today, the National Farmers Union issued a statement regarding China’s tariffs on US

Roger Johnson, President of the National Farmers Union: “It’s no surprise that China is slapping even more tariffs on American products. Every time Trump escalates his trade war, China calls his bluff — and why [Read More …]

Cornell Dairy Executive Program taking applications

Join progressive dairy executives from across the US in a unique dairy business program The Cornell Dairy Executive Program is accepting applications for its latest class, to begin in December 2019. This unique educational opportunity, [Read More …]

Farm Service Agency expands payment options

August 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Will now accept debit cards and Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding its payment options to now accept debit cards and Automated Clearing House [Read More …]

China to Levy Retaliatory Tariffs on Another $75B of U.S. Goods

The People’s Republic of China has announced that it will move forward with implementing tariffs of as much as 10 percent on $75 billion worth of U.S. products in retaliation for President Trump’s threats to [Read More …]

Exchange visit to Brittany for farmers

August 23, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy-4-Future is an exciting new €3.8 million Atlantic Interreg funded project aiming to improve the sustainability of dairy farming in the Atlantic regions of Europe. Economic, environmental and social sustainability of dairy farming will be [Read More …]

Brexit: Northern Ireland farmers warn of no deal risks

The milk from these calves will supply Dean’s cheese business, Ballylisk of Armagh, which sells its “triple cream” cheese over the border in Ireland. And for that reason, the future for dairy businesses is far [Read More …]

Seneca Co. farms hosting drive yourself farm tour

Twilight Farm Tours to take place Thursday, August 29th, 2019 In an effort to foster a greater understanding of practices occuring on today’s agriculutural opertions, the families of three Seneca County farms are inviting those [Read More …]

Minnesota Dairy Community Crowns 66th Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Amy Kyllo (AMY KY-LOW), a 19-year-old college student from Byron, Minn., representing Olmsted County, was crowned the 66th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Aug. 21. [Read More …]

Elanco becomes 2nd largest animal health co after $7.6B deal

Elanco Animal Health will spend $7.6 billion to acquire Bayer AG’s veterinary medicines business, which would make it the second-largest animal health company. Elanco said Tuesday that it will pay $5.3 billion, or about 70% [Read More …]

Program on Dairy Markets and Policy

Milk production is flat and dairy product stocks are shrinking. Mark and Bob talk about the differences between their forecasts for milk prices and the futures and USDA forecasts. They also discuss why PPDs become [Read More …]

51st Annual American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture Unveiled: Milk. Love What’s Real.

“Milk. Love What’s Real” is the theme of the 51st Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair. A grandfather and child dunking cookies in milk and a young couple sharing a milkshake, this [Read More …]

Digital agriculture: why the future is now

August 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Future impact depends on who you ask How is digital agriculture going to change the landscape of farming over the next decade? It depends on who you ask. Digital agriculture is the seamless integration of [Read More …]

“One chance to get it right” Joe Lawrence on making corn silage this year

“One chance to get it right,” says Joe Lawrence about making corn silage this year. He’s the Dairy Forage Systems Specialist for Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY. Joe grew up on a Northern New York dairy farm and [Read More …]

Tyson and White Castle Weigh in on Alternative Proteins Sept. 13

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