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Don’t Blame Consumers: Science Partly to Blame for Post-Truth Society

May 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Those within the food system wring their hands about the decreasing influence of science, often blaming consumers for our “post-truth” society. But, there is another reason for the decline of trust in science, according to [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA names Star of the Breed

May 22, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

T-Triple-T Platinum-ET has been honored as the 2018 Star of the Breed The highest honor presented to a Registered Holstein® cow, Star of the Breed recognizes outstanding performance in the showring and at home on the [Read More …]

TFB statement on lifting agricultural tariffs

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

“Canada and Mexico are strong allies for U.S. and Texas agriculture” The following statement was released by Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening. “Texas Farm Bureau is encouraged by the news that the Trump administration [Read More …]

New SCC View Analysis report

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

CentralStar develops new tool for dairy heard management Dairy farms that rely solely on individual cow or bulk tank Somatic Cell Count (SCC) scores are leaving money on the table. To really manage SCC’s impact [Read More …]

Dairy industry cheers rollback of tariffs

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Cheers rollback of tariffs that bolsters United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement chances U.S. dairy officials today congratulated the governments of the United States, Mexico and Canada for reaching an agreement to roll back metal tariffs that have [Read More …]

The American Dairy Coalition Applauds President Donald Trump For Lifting Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The American Dairy Coalition commends the efforts of President Donald Trump and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on their agreement to lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The removal of these tariffs [Read More …]

New Non-Invasive Technology Increases Cattle Health

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bovine Frequency Products (BFP) is a company with a brand-new application that utilizes frequencies imprinted on surgical grade stainless steel boluses that can be inserted orally into cattle. These innovative products are non-magnetic, permanently imprinted [Read More …]

Indiana Students Get Their Hands Dirty Learning About Ag

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Farm Week Introduces Kids to Ag-Related Career Pathways Indiana Agriculture & Technology School hosted its first ever Farm Week on its 600-acre farm campus in Morgantown the week of April 28th. Fifty-nine students enrolled at [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Cheers Rollback of Tariffs That Bolsters USMCA Chances

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

U.S. dairy officials today congratulated the governments of the United States, Mexico and Canada for reaching an agreement to roll back metal tariffs that have soured U.S.-Mexico cheese trade and slowed passage of the United [Read More …]

Farmers follow Trump into a trade war

May 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

There’s little indication Trump is paying a political price for his prolonged trade fight Iowa farmer Tim Bardole survived years of low crop prices and rising costs by cutting back on fertilizer and herbicides and [Read More …]

NMPF supports USTR proposal to target EU dairy

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

United States is currently running a $1.6 billion dairy trade deficit with Europe The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) should slap tariffs on dairy shipments from Europe in response to the $11 billion in damage [Read More …]

Farmer aid package still a work in progress

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

This year’s package could range between $15 billion and $20 billion, Perdue projected Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said Wednesday his agency is still “in the throes of constructing” an aid package for farmers hurt by [Read More …]

MN Nutrition Conference 2019

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

September 18-19, 2019 at the Mankato Civic Center, Mankato, Minn. The Minnesota Nutrition Conference is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Please make plans to join us at the Mankato Civic Center, Mankato, MN. The Minnesota Nutrition [Read More …]

USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2020 Production of Most Animal Proteins Forecast To Increase Production for most animal proteins is expected to increase in 2020, compared to production levels of 2019. Among the factors driving higher production are producer responses [Read More …]

Better Milk Checks are Finally Hitting the Mailbox

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report: Week Ending May 17 The United States, Mexico, and Canada have reportedly reached a deal to waive the Trump administration’s Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. That’s great news [Read More …]

Producer Traceability Council reached consensus on two major points

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

In meetings last week, the Producer Traceability Council reached consensus on two major points to increase the number of cattle identified in the U.S. The Council unanimously agreed the best option for the cattle industry [Read More …]

USDA: Feed Outlook First Projection for 2019-20

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Large Crop and Low Price The first forecast for the 2019/20 corn crop is for record-high supply, slightly higher disappearance, and much higher stocks. Acreage is projected at 92.8 million bushels, based on the March [Read More …]

Turning Sour: A US-EU Trade War Would Result in Dairy Winners and Losers

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The makings of a trade war between the US and the EU are brewing. On April 12, 2019, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it is considering levying additional tariffs on European products [Read More …]

World Food Prize Announces Opening of Registration for 2019 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

From the stage of the Dialogue for Asian Civilizations in Beijing, Amb. Kenneth M. Quinn, president of the World Food Prize Foundation, announced the opening of registration for the 2019 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium Pax [Read More …]

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NMC begins search for Scholars applicants

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Four graduate students will earn trip to annual meeting in Orlando, Florida The National Mastitis Council (NMC) Scholars program annually provides four travel scholarships to full-time graduate students interested in controlling mastitis, promoting udder health [Read More …]

Rails, Rivers and Roads: A Snapshot of U.S. Infrastructure Spending

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The backbone of the American economy is our infrastructure system – the roads we drive on, the bridges we cross,and the waterways we use for shipping. With a new infrastructure spending bill on the mind [Read More …]

Diamond V adds dairy expert to serve Western Iowa, Eastern Nebraska

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Diamond V continues to expand, with Kari Leonard joining the company’s Midwest Team as a regional sales manager. She brings dairy wellness knowledge to the position, especially in the areas of biosecurity, genomics, milk quality [Read More …]

Alltech welcomes new senior leaders to its team

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

In the first half of 2019, Alltech has welcomed several new senior leaders. The four executives come from varied backgrounds but have extensive experience working within the international agriculture industry. “The depth of experience and [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands

May 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

USDA is making available up to $40 million in technical and financial assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on agricultural lands. Restored wetlands improve water quality downstream and [Read More …]

Don’t Blame Consumers: Science Partly to Blame for Post-Truth Society

Holstein Association USA names Star of the Breed

TFB statement on lifting agricultural tariffs

New SCC View Analysis report

Dairy industry cheers rollback of tariffs

The American Dairy Coalition Applauds President Donald Trump For Lifting Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

New Non-Invasive Technology Increases Cattle Health

Indiana Students Get Their Hands Dirty Learning About Ag

Dairy Industry Cheers Rollback of Tariffs That Bolsters USMCA Chances

Farmers follow Trump into a trade war

NMPF supports USTR proposal to target EU dairy

Farmer aid package still a work in progress

MN Nutrition Conference 2019

USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook

Better Milk Checks are Finally Hitting the Mailbox

Producer Traceability Council reached consensus on two major points

USDA: Feed Outlook First Projection for 2019-20

Turning Sour: A US-EU Trade War Would Result in Dairy Winners and Losers

World Food Prize Announces Opening of Registration for 2019 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium

NMC begins search for Scholars applicants

Rails, Rivers and Roads: A Snapshot of U.S. Infrastructure Spending

Diamond V adds dairy expert to serve Western Iowa, Eastern Nebraska

Alltech welcomes new senior leaders to its team

USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands

Trouw Nutrition set to unveil new pellet mill to customers at open house event at Strykersville, NY plant.

Cutting Height in Forages: How Low Can You Go?

Holstein Association USA’s Herds Of Excellence

FARME Institute April 2019 Management Report

Farm Credit Feeds 2,000 FFA Students at State Judging Finals

Statement from Michael Dykes, CEO, IDFA on Section 232 tariffs

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress