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Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Milk Quality Awards! The 2019 winners of Dairy Australia’s Milk Quality Awards have been announced, showcasing dairy farmers in the top 100 and top five per cent nationwide [Read More …]

State dairy board seeks proposals

Funding to support dairy promotion, research and consumer education The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced the Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board is making available $15 million in funding to [Read More …]

DBA, Edge on-farm ‘policy picnics’ drive government affairs home for members

Government policy is crucial to farmers. What happens in town halls, at state capitols and in Washington, D.C., affect all of them one way or another. The Dairy Business Association (DBA) in Wisconsin and its [Read More …]

Alltech awards young leaders in agricultural communications at 2019 Ag Media Summit

University of Arkansas student selected for 2019 Forrest Bassford Student Award Alltech Cultivating Young Ag Journalists Awards presented to industry professionals As a voice for the farmers and ranchers who work hard to feed our [Read More …]

Dairy checkoff lunch planned for Ag Progress Days

Dairy farmers and industry partners invited to to annual dairy checkoff luncheon American Dairy Association North East invites dairy farmers and industry partners to the annual dairy checkoff luncheon featuring Domino’s® pizza at Ag Progress [Read More …]

Silage webinar

Nebraska Extension is hosting a Silage Webinar on August 2, 2019 at 12:00 noon CST. Dr. Hugo Ramirez-Ramirez, Assistant Professor in Dairy Nutrition and Management at Iowa State University will discuss silage moisture, chop length, [Read More …]

Crop Growers offers insurance coverage to protect haying and grazing land for up to 90% of normal rainfall

Forage losses from natural hazards, especially drought, can be a significant risk for forage and livestock producers. That is why Crop Growers, LLP, is pleased to provide Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance. PRF can [Read More …]

PRO-DAIRY Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars

The Empire Farm Days Dairy Profit Seminars, August 6 through 8 in Seneca Falls, will provide money-saving, latest trend, and practical strategies to the industry. The 2019 seminar series will feature more, but shorter, presentations, [Read More …]

Selection factors to consider for mastitis tubes

Understand the different components of mastitis tubes and their labeling Understanding the different components of mastitis tubes and their labeling can help you select the correct treatment for your infected cows. A good first step [Read More …]

CDFA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for 2019 Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Funding. Funds awarded through this competitive grant process will be distributed to Resource Conservation Districts, the [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Names Brad Anderson as Next President and Chief Executive Officer

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the #1 dairy cooperative in the leading dairy state, today announced the selection of Brad Anderson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2020. Anderson, who [Read More …]

INTL FCStone’s Vision 20/20: Global Markets Outlook will be held Feb. 27-28 in Florida

INTL FCStone Inc. has announced its Save the Date page is now online for Global Markets Outlook 20/20, Feb. 27-28, at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Florida. The comprehensive conference will feature four program [Read More …]

USMCA Delivers New Opportunities for U.S. Dairy — USDEC President and CEO Tom Vilsack Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tom Vilsack, president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), testified today before the Senate Finance Committee and urged Congress to swiftly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and usher in the benefits it [Read More …]

Phibro Animal Health Corporation Acquires Business of Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation (“Phibro”) (NASDAQ:PAHC) today announced it has acquired the business and assets of Osprey Biotechnics, Inc. (“Osprey”), a privately held developer and marketer of innovative microbial products. Acquiring the Osprey business strengthens [Read More …]

Resources for potential hemp producers

August 2, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Hemp presents its own unique challenges” Purdue Crop Diagnostic Training and Research Center (DTC) and the Midwest Hemp Council co-hosted a sold-out hemp field day recently. A total of 200 attendees participated in the sessions [Read More …]

FARME Institute July 2019 Component Prices

July component prices increased $1.13/cow/day. The big winner was protein which increased $0.40/lb. Fat increased slightly and other solids decreased a little further. June PPD will likely decrease $0.79/cwt ($0.68/cow/day) resulting in a total change [Read More …]

NY’s Empire Farm Days: Something for everyone

To take place August 6-8, 2019 at Rodman Lott and Son Farms in Seneca Falls The August 6-8, 2019 Empire Farm Days is set to deliver new demonstrations, seminars, speakers, activities and information for production [Read More …]

USDA opens signup for Market Facilitation Program

USDA will provide up to $14.5B in direct payments; sign-up period runs through Dec. 6th Signup is open for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program to assist farmers who [Read More …]

FTD brings farming community together

The show took place on the same site it did 35 years ago Three years of planning, one host farm, 1,500 volunteers, and over 600 exhibitors in a 70-acre field created a magnificent view and [Read More …]

USDA unveils support for farmers enduring retaliatory tariffs

Georgia farmers can start signing up at their local Farm Service Agency office USDA has announced the details of the relief package for farmers suffering losses from unjustified retaliatory tariffs. Georgia farmers can start signing [Read More …]

Deadline is Sept. 1 to honor NY agriculture’s best!

2020 Annual Meeting & Forum will take place January 9 at the Holiday Inn, Syracuse The NYS Agricultural Society has a long history of honoring individuals and businesses who have lifted the state’s ag and [Read More …]

Create Six Summery Spins on Caprese Salad with Crave Brothers Fresh Mozzarella

There’s a reason the Caprese Salad is a classic. Its genius lies in the simplicity of combining fresh seasonal tomatoes and basil leaves from the garden with fresh mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of extra [Read More …]

Stout present first ever International Conference on Animal Health Nutraceuticals