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The 9th Annual NIAA Antibiotic Symposium will be in Ames, Iowa at Iowa State University, October 15–17, 2019. The theme of the Symposium will be Communicating the Science of Responsible Antibiotic Use in Animal Agriculture. [Read More …]

Ag generates $104.8 billion and 437,700 jobs in Wis.

This is an increase from a 2012 study that found agriculture generated $88.3 billion Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate $104.8 billion in economic activity and 437,700 jobs, based on data for 2017, according to [Read More …]

Farmers see benefits of nutrient management plans

Rec’s included in NMP plans save money and are good for the environment This is the third in a series of stories about nutrient management planning by Jim Massey. Some farmers have developed nutrient management [Read More …]

Do you raise high quality hay?

The Southeast Hay Contest offers a great value for the investment Now that the days are lengthening, the soil is warming up, and there is enough moisture to grow forages, it is time to focus [Read More …]

“Cover Crops: Setting up for Success”

August 20th at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton If you would like to hear the latest research and information on cover crops from University of MN researchers and educators, reserve your spot [Read More …]

Real California cheeses bring home 50 awards

American Cheese Society recently held their 2019 annual cheese competition Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 50 awards from the 2019 annual cheese competition held by [Read More …]

Farmers struggle as trade war goes on

August 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As the trade war deepens, the Chinese say, at least, their buying will go to zero You will never get much argument in farm country about the Chinese being bad trade partners. Their misbehavior has [Read More …]

Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance on importance of your insurance program

While an insurance program may not be the most exciting aspect of dairy management, it can be one of the most important. In this week’s conversation, Bruce Porter of Farm Family Insurance, an American National [Read More …]

Farm Bill funds to support animal disease prevention

APHIS to use Farm Bill funds to support animal disease prevention, management The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing initial plans to carry out new animal health [Read More …]

Cornell experts to present dairy research

August 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy cattle summer series offered in Randolph, August 27th After the day’s work is done, dairy producers are invited to learn more about research trials affecting dairy cattle health directly from Cornell University experts. On [Read More …]

AgLetter Reports Midwest Farmland Values Down Slightly in First Quarter

AgLetter reports farmland values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District were down 1 percent in the second quarter of 2019 from a year earlier. Values for “good” agricultural land in the District were unchanged from [Read More …]

New York’s dairy products & industry on display

Celebrate NY’s dairy industry at the Great NYS Fair’s 43rd Annual Dairy Day, Aug. 29 The 2019 Great New York State Fair will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Dairy Day on Thursday, August 29, with a [Read More …]

New, innovative milk products wanted

The Real California Milk Accelerator launches, deadline for application is Aug. 31 Consumers’ changing lifestyles have increased the demand for healthy food and beverage options that align with consumer values. While milk is the original [Read More …]

Small Organic Dairy Farmers Say the Rules are Stacked Against Them. One Rule in Particular.

The Origin of Livestock rule is being applied in different ways by different certifiers, which producers and advocates say gives an unfair advantage to large dairies. Organic dairy farmers are often isolated and don’t get [Read More …]

U.S. farmers will regain markets lost in trade war

Secretary Sonny Perdue is confronted by farmers at a trade show in Minnesota who tell him: ‘Things are going downhill … very quickly.’ U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told nervous Midwestern farmers on Wednesday that [Read More …]

Softer-than-cotton antibacterial shirt is made out of milk

Every day, dairies dispose of milk that for one reason or another is deemed unfit for human consumption. A Los Angeles-based startup by the name of Mi Terro is taking some of that milk and [Read More …]

Students earn career training at Farm Credit East

The internship program is offered to college juniors each summer Farm Credit East was pleased to host 17 college students with career aspirations in production agriculture, agribusiness, accounting, finance or similar fields as part of [Read More …]

Installing solar panels on farms maximizes efficiency

Results have implications for current practice of constructing large solar arrays in deserts The most productive places on Earth for solar power are farmlands, according to an Oregon State University study. The study, published today [Read More …]

Farmer to Farmer website links buyers/sellers

The Farmer to Farmer website facilitates making connections Wisconsin farmers in various parts of the state experienced severe alfalfa losses this past winter resulting in forage shortages in combination with already low inventories. Additionally, a [Read More …]

USDA invests in rural electric infrastructure

Investments will benefit 213,295 residents and businesses across 10 states U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA is investing $181 million to upgrade rural electric systems in 10 states (PDF, [Read More …]

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NMC calls for Award of Excellence nominations

Award honors NMC leaders for milk quality improvement work The National Mastitis Council (NMC) is accepting nominations for its coveted Award of Excellence for Contribution to Mastitis Prevention and Control. This award recognizes an NMC [Read More …]

Enter to Win a Trip to Italy with CUDS!

August 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CUDS members will travel to Italy for their biennial trip on January 7th – 16th, 2020. The purpose of this trip is to expose students to the variety of dairy related agricultural production in diverse [Read More …]

2019 Cornell Nutrition Conference

Join nearly 500 nutrition consultants, feed manufacturers, sales professionals, and university professionals at this premier industry event! The annual Cornell Nutrition Conference is designed to provide industry leading research and information to feed industry professionals [Read More …]

Students Earn Career Training at Farm Credit East

Farm Credit East was pleased to host 17 college students with career aspirations in production agriculture, agribusiness, accounting, finance or similar fields as part of its annual summer internship program. “Our internship program exemplifies our [Read More …]

Dairy on the Air Episode 15: A Sustainability Case Study with Ben and Jerry’s

Dairy on the Air guest host, Andy Vance, Strategic Account Director at Feedstuffs, welcomed Cheryl Pinto from Ben and Jerry’s to the microphone to discuss sustainability and consumer attitudes in the newest episode of Dairy [Read More …]

Making Milk Cool Again: Milk Is in an era of Flux, Premiumization, and Self-Discovery

Fluid milk companies in developed markets are on the back foot with demand falling in North America and western Europe over the last 10 years, as broadly speaking, conventional milk has failed to reinvent itself. [Read More …]

IDFA Highlights Dairy Industry’s Culture of Safety During OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week

August 14, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association is participating in Safe and Sound Week, a nationwide event held each August by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that recognizes the success of workplace safety and health [Read More …]

Risk Management Agency Expands Coverage in the Northeast

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, LLP are pleased the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced the extension of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) coverage in 2020 for Northeast farmers that produce peaches, pears and potatoes. [Read More …]

SomaDetect’s Sensor and AI Technology raises USD $2 million in Seed Investment, and plans data collection expansion in N. America

SomaDetect, a milk quality and dairy data company, have completed their USD$2M seed funding round with investments from New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF), the Western New York Impact Investment Fund (WNYIIF), and New York Ventures. [Read More …]

Climate Change: Farmers don’t need to read the science, they’re living it – Opinion piece in the New York Times