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As we recognize the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country on this Memorial Day, IDFA also recognizes the many IDFA members who have put an emphasis on the importance [Read More …]

Amul to invest Rs 600-800 crore this fiscal on capacity expansion

Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which posted 13 per cent increase in turnover at Rs 33,150 crore during 2018-19, is expecting 20 per cent increase in its turnover this fiscal year at around Rs [Read More …]

Dairy industry leaders named

National Dairy Shrine has revealed the recipients of its Guest of Honor, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder and Pioneer recognition awards for this year. The awards were designed to honor past and present dairy industry leaders [Read More …]

Fonterra and Nestlé to review strategic options for their DPA Brazil joint venture

Fonterra and Nestlé announced that they agreed to review strategic options for the future ownership of their Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture, including a potential sale of their respective stakes. Fonterra holds a [Read More …]

Codex Delays Problematic Work on Front-of-Package Labeling

The 51st session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL) convened 55 government delegations and 26 non-government organizations from around the world in Ottawa, Canada, last week to address several proposed changes to international [Read More …]

Dairy Task Force highlights need for connections

Viable and profitable dairy industry directly connected to vitality of rural communities Our state’s license plates proudly read “America’s Dairyland.” Football fans often wear foam cheeseheads at Green Bay Packer games. Wisconsin is known for [Read More …]

South African journalist wins IFAJ-Alltech International Award for Leadership in Ag Journalism

Denene Erasmus from South Africa recipient of the inaugural IFAJ-Alltech International Award for Leadership in Agricultural Journalism Award honoring late founder Dr. Pearse Lyons announced during ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference Samantha Townsend from Australia [Read More …]

Walworth Co. to host 2020 Alice in Dairyland Finals

Three former Alices currently reside in Walworth County Walworth County will host the 73rd annual Alice in Dairyland Finals events in May 2020. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Brad Pfaff made [Read More …]

Forages are ready for harvest!

Rainy weather is hampering attempts to harvest Many alfalfa and forage stands across the state took a beating this winter and the wet spring has added insult to injury. For weak stands, harvesting a little [Read More …]

Aid announced for farmers impacted by tariffs

USDA announces support for farmers impacted by unjustified retaliation & trade disruption U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in [Read More …]

Short-term relief welcome; long-term success hinges on trade

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Trade over aid is best Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, issued a statement today after the announcement of the Trump administration’s new trade [Read More …]

Tariff Revenues Up Sharply

U.S. is on Pace to Collect $72 Billion in Customs Revenue in 2019 Customs duties are tariffs, or taxes, placed on goods in international commerce. Tariffs may be levied on imports or exports and are [Read More …]

Summit to tap dairy cows to make pipeline gas

Summit Natural Gas unveils a plan to make biogas from cow manure on a farm in Clinton and pump it into their pipeline network Gas from cow manure could help heat Maine homes and businesses [Read More …]

USDA ANNOUNCES $16 BILLION MARKET FACILITATION PROGRAM

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and trade disruption. President Trump [Read More …]

NMPF Statement on Federal Trade-Mitigation Package for Farmers

From National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “Dairy farmers have been harmed substantially by disrupted markets. We know that USDA is concerned about the damage being done to dairy farmers by ongoing [Read More …]

June USDA Price Announcement

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Consultant Larry Jones in New York reports on the June USDA advanced prices announced May 22. Based on the Boston price, he reports the Class I price increased $0.65/cwt. If commodity prices hold for the next two [Read More …]

Meet the man behind the most famous bottle of milk in sports

Victory lane is the place to be after 500 miles. The emotions are high and then the traditions continue. One individual has an important role in one of the most beloved customs at the track. [Read More …]

History, Culture and Agricultural Innovation Come Together in 2019 PDPW International Dairy Tour: Holland + Germany

May 25, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Fourteen-day tour includes dozens of stops, tours and learning opportunities From Berlin to Amsterdam and Munich to Rotterdam, with dozens of stops in between, the 2019 PDPW International Dairy Tour: Germany + Holland, presented by [Read More …]

WFU supports moratorium on ag and food mergers

Bill would address unprecedented concentration in the agriculture and food industries “We’re losing family farms at an alarming rate. It’s time to hit pause on mega-mergers and stop the growing trend of vertical integration in [Read More …]

Farmers forage options for 2019

Steps to take for evaluating you forage options Many of our forage crops did not survive the 2018-2019 winter conditions or have considerable winter injury or death. If that is the case what are forage [Read More …]

California dairy family provides habitat for 25,000 imperiled birds

A Merced dairy family is playing a key role in protecting imperiled Tricolored Blackbirds, a California-native species federally listed as a Bird of Conservation Concern and as a State of California Threatened Species. A large [Read More …]

DCRC webinar focuses on building consumer trust

Webinar will cover consumer insights on modern farming practices and building trust The June 13 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council webinar features “Earning Consumer Trust in Modern Dairy Practices.” Scheduled for 2 p.m. Central time, Amy [Read More …]

Land O’Lakes, Mars Wrigley announce pitch event showcasing on-farm solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Submissions open until June 24; selected solution to be piloted on Land O’Lakes member dairy farm with up to $200,000 in support from Mars Wrigley Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Mars Wrigley today announced a new [Read More …]

Farm-To-Fork celebration supports dairy education

Annual ‘Toast to Dairy’ event on June 20 showcases Pennsylvania food and dairy products Industry organizations have stepped up to support the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania’s annual “Toast to Dairy” event on [Read More …]

$87,000 check presented to Valley Children’s Healthcare

The International Agri-Center® and World Ag Expo® and the Central Valley Toyota Dealers presented a check in the amount of $87,000 to Valley Children’s Healthcare during the All Guild Picnic on the hospital grounds on [Read More …]

Dean Foods Relaunches Steve’s in Its First Artisanal Ice Cream Play

Although many credit Steve’s Ice Cream for kicking off the super-premium ice cream movement back in the 1970s, the brand has struggled to capitalize on its first-mover status in the years since. Over decades, the [Read More …]

Global young leaders of agriscience and journalism honored at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference

Deeksha Shetty from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada named the 2019 Alltech Young Scientist Denene Erasmus from South Africa receives inaugural IFAJ-Alltech International Award for Leadership in Agricultural Journalism ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds New Round of Trade Mitigation Measures by USDA, Including Payments and Purchases to Benefit the Dairy Industry