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Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) introduces its Scholars program, which offers one travel scholarship to a full-time graduate student focusing on some aspect of dairy cattle reproduction. The award recipient earns an expense-paid trip to [Read More …]

California Dairy Districts Seek Ambassadors To Serve As 2019 Dairy Princesesses

Each year, a special group of young women are selected to represent the state’s more than 1,300 dairy farm families who contribute to making California number one for milk production in the U.S. These Dairy [Read More …]

Interview with Lauren Evangelo on The Western Classic Junior Dairy Show (video)

The Western Classic Junior Dairy Show has become a popular event in Central California dairy circles, attracting several hundred junior exhibitors along with family and friends. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Lauren Evangelo, [Read More …]

Young Dairy Leaders Institute Completes Phase I

Sixty young adults from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico stormed Phoenix, Ariz., February 6-9, as Class 11 of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) assembled. YDLI is the cornerstone program of the [Read More …]

Perdue to keynote 2019 Commodity Classic

The 2019 Commodity Classic will be held Feb. 28-March 2 in Orlando, Florida U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Commodity Classic, held Feb. 28-March 2 in Orlando, [Read More …]

Dairy co-op offers college scholarships

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is looking to award two $1,000 college scholarships Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is looking to award two $1,000 college scholarships to children of its members. Applicants must be high school seniors, [Read More …]

Will China keep promises to stop bad behavior?

Meaningful trade deal with China should also has enforcement built into it Talks between the U.S. and China to end the trade war appear to be in trouble with the March 2 deadline for a deal fast [Read More …]

2019 EUROPEAN COMPETITION “Made in Belgium” – D-50 days

Everything is coming together! The European Holstein and Red Holstein Competition is a highly anticipated event for international Holstein breeders. Organised every three years by a member of the European Holstein and Red Holstein Confederation [Read More …]

Pennsylvania Industry Leaders Recognized at Dairy Summit

The Center teamed up with the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania to recognize four industry leaders through the Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards Program. Awards were presented during the 2019 Pennsylvania [Read More …]

Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships Awarded to Elite K-State Animal Science & Industry Undergraduates

Since 2012, the Henry C. Gardiner scholarship application process creates an environment for qualified students to compete for elite undergraduate scholarships. Academic standing, community service, work ethic and future goals are taken into consideration. A [Read More …]

a2 Milk Company™ Achieves National Distribution

Kroger, Albertsons/Safeway stores added to its lineup Capitalizing on strengthening demand among American consumers, The a2 Milk Company™ today announced expanded sales agreements with leading supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway. These additions complete the company’s [Read More …]

AFIA Announces PISC Agenda, Early-Bird Registration Rates Ending

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce details for the upcoming Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC) May 14-16, in Orlando, Fla. Hosted by AFIA, the one-of-a-kind event attracts more than 600 [Read More …]

New IDF Publication Confirms Health Benefits of Milk Pasteurisation

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) today released a new Bulletin, which provides an overview of some key technological, microbiological and nutritional aspects of milk pasteurisation and reaffirms that the process does not significantly impact the [Read More …]

Ritchie Bros. sells US$23+ million of equipment at its largest Tipton auction ever

Last week Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Tipton, CA auction ever, selling more than 2,250 equipment items and trucks for US$23+ million on February 15. A record 4,850+ people from 44 countries registered to bid [Read More …]

The 52nd World Ag Expo® Comes to a Close

The 2019 World Ag Expo® came to a close on Thursday, February 14, 2019, with busy attendee traffic, a visit from NASA and wet weather. Celebrating its 52nd show, the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition [Read More …]

Farmers reminded about dangers of grain bins

Nationwide campaign educates farmers about safety procedures for grain bins Working in grain bins can be deadly, so insurers want to remind farmers of the dangers. Nationwide insurance is helping sponsor a campaign to educate [Read More …]

Trade war risks irreparably damaging U.S. dairy

Statement from Laurie Fischer, CEO of the American Dairy Coalition Making the News Mexico imports nearly a quarter of the U.S. dairy industry’s exports annually. It’s a critical $1.4 billion marketplace. And it’s one that President [Read More …]

MDA grant to help schools purchase milk coolers

Grants help eligible institutions increase the use of dairy in their nutrition programs The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is awarding up to $50,000 in Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) grants to eligible institutions [Read More …]

Ask the experts: Farm taxes

Hear from Grey Bennis, Tax Associate with Farm Credit East on March 19th Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for their first “Ask the Experts” talk with Grey Bennis, Tax Associate with Farm Credit [Read More …]

Farm group to host meeting Feb. 26

February 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 2

The Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers (SRPF) group will hold its first conference and annual meeting Feb. 26 at Amore Banquet Hall in Plymouth, the farmer-led conservation group announced today. The event will showcase speakers on [Read More …]

Activists are spinning scripture with Lent around the corner

We’ve seen animal rights activists dress up in costumes, storm NFL football fields, protest inside grocery stores and do just about anything to gain attention for their cause, but many people don’t know about their [Read More …]

Groundwater contamination devastates a New Mexico dairy

For months, Clovis dairy farmer Art Schaap has been watching his life go down the drain. Instead of selling milk, he is dumping 15,000 gallons a day – enough to provide a carton at lunch [Read More …]

Biomin to Present at Pre-Conference Program

Tuesday, Feb 26 – 8AM (Tuscany 3&4) Attending the Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno? Join BIOMIN at the pre-conference program and discover the latest in mycotoxin risk management. Dr. Paige Gott will present the [Read More …]

DCHA: Scholarship Applications Due Wednesday!

Scholarship applications due February 20. Get yours in today! Each year the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) offers a $1,000 scholarship. Students currently enrolled in an agriculture-related field at an accredited college or university are eligible [Read More …]

Semen handling: Semen collection and proper handling for successful AI

WEBINARS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Semen handling: Semen collection and proper handling for successful AI Manejo del semen: Obtención del semen y manejo adecuado para una inseminación exitosa 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM, February 27, [Read More …]

Livestock Transporters Embrace GeoSpace Labs 49 CFR 395.1(k) Technology ELD Solution

As the rest of the trucking industry moves on from the transition to Electronic Logging Devices (ELD), which have been required since the end of 2017, transporters of livestock are exempt from the regulation until [Read More …]

Graduate student provides inmates with technical training for agricultural work