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Merck Animal Health Awards Scholarships to More Than 50 Veterinary Students from United States, Canada, Latin America and Asia

March 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Monday, 54 veterinary students from around the world received scholarships from Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). Through the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, the selected second- [Read More …]

Dr. Stan Hendreson Receive Dairy Challenge® Founders Award

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) awarded Dr. Stan Henderson, Professor Emeritus from Cal Poly, the Dairy Challenge Founders Awards during the Western Dairy Management Conference in February. The Dairy Challenge Founders Award was established [Read More …]

Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center: Applying Research to Solve Industry Challenges

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A new episode of Dairy on the Air is now available, sharing a conversation between Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lentsch and Dr. Lloyd Metzger, Director of the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center (MDFRC). In this [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Spanish Courses Now Open to the Public

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Girl Network is Now Enrolling for their March Spanish on la Granja (on the farm) courses! After a successful launch of their Spanish on la Granja 101 course in January, Dairy Girl Network is [Read More …]

The health of the U.S. agricultural economy

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The health of the U.S. agricultural economy is something the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture and CME Group take seriously. After all, the health of the ag economy directly effects the health of your business. [Read More …]

February Jobs Report: Job Growth Drops Significantly from Previous Months

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After four consecutive reports of more than 200,000 jobs created a month, the report of February’s 20,000 new positions was something of a downer. Even the revisions to previous months’ reports were modest, with the [Read More …]

GENEX awarded $7.7 million grant for international development work

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Farmer cooperatives in South Africa and Peru will improve their profitability, productivity, resilience and competitiveness in the marketplace as the result of a new five-year, $7.7 million grant from the United States Agency for International [Read More …]

ODFA Honors Tom Johnson and the Oregon Beef Council

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Two highlights of the Oregon Dairy Farmers Annual Convention are the presentation of the Community Service and Distinguished Service Awards. Tom Johnson, ODFA Community Service Recipient Tom is a native Oregonian, born in North Bend [Read More …]

USDEC: March’s Dairy Data Dashboard

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. The March Dairy Data Dashboard is now available. Get a one-page PDF of this dashboard. Get a [Read More …]

US Agriculture Secretary Perdue Visits Vermont, But Doesn’t Deliver Hope For Dairy

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a brief visit to Vermont Friday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said he did not favor a supply management system that many dairy farmers hope will help support their struggling industry. A trip to [Read More …]

2018 Brown Swiss All American Program Results

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The All American Program recognizes the outstanding animals exhibited at state and national shows during the current calendar year. Classes for the All American contest include Spring Heifer Calves, Winter Heifer Calves, Fall Heifer Calf, [Read More …]

World Dairy Expo Recognizes Influential Dairy Leaders

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Expo Recognition Awards to be formally presented during the 53rd annual event, October 1-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The honorees were nominated and selected [Read More …]

St. Albans, Cabot co-ops celebrate a century and look for new markets

March 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With Vermont dairy farmers struggling to survive, milk industry leaders are looking for the next big thing in dairy. For Cabot Creamery Cooperative, that just might be cheese cubes for dogs. The Vermont cooperative, which [Read More …]

Don’t forget about heifers

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Providing your heifers with proper housing will ensure you can offer the best management We regularly talk about two main groups of animals on a dairy farm: calves and cows. While calves and cows are [Read More …]

2019 PDPW Business Conference – An upbeat break away from the farm

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

ON THE FENCE ABOUT COMING NEXT WEEK? Check out the EXTRAS we’ve got in store for you… We know how difficult it is to leave work and the farm behind. We also know life-long learning [Read More …]

Beth Ford, Land O’ Lakes CEO, to Address Students at Ag Career Exploration Day

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Agri-Center® is hosting the inaugural Ag Career Exploration Day for local high school and college students on Wednesday, March 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Previously known as “Ag Career Expo,” the [Read More …]

State Grange testifies on milk marketing orders

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Grange called on the PMMB to set over-order premium payment at $1 at its hearing March 8 The Pennsylvania State Grange called on the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board to set the over-order premium payment at [Read More …]

NMPF Offers Guidance to Producers Considering New Dairy Margin Coverage Levels

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting the first month of data applicable to farmer payments under the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, the National Milk Producers Federation commended USDA for helping farmers understand the [Read More …]

Crave Brothers Cheese Wins Two New U.S. Cheese Championship First Place Awards

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese has continued its tradition of excellence, winning five awards at the 2019 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Crave Brothers Cheese received two Gold Awards (Best of Class/First Place) for Crave Brothers Fresh [Read More …]

Registration required for all livestock locations in Wisconsin

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

State law requires any location that keeps livestock to be registered with DATCP The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in partnership with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) is reminding anyone [Read More …]

Milk for Good Campaign Puts Maola Milk in Virginia Food Banks Statewide

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January marked the launch of the Milk for Good campaign, Virginia’s first dairy purchase program for food banks. Funded by a $50,000 grant provided by Farm Credit of the Virginias, MidAtlantic Farm Credit, and Colonial [Read More …]

Dairy West fuels greatness with US Speed skating

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy West becomes a Premiere Partner with USS US Speedskating (USS) and Dairy West are proud to announce a strategic partnership that will bring high quality dairy products to Speed Skating Olympic athletes and hopefuls. Dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Launches Mülü in Select Target Stores Throughout Chicago, Minnesota and Wisconsin

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The original nutrient-rich superdrink gets a mainstream makeover Consumers are constantly chasing and looking for the next big trend in health drinks. As each new beverage hits the market, many forget about the original superdrink: [Read More …]

Preliminary programme posted for IDF World Dairy Summit 2019

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We are looking forward to an exciting IDF World Dairy Summit 2019 from 23-26 September in Istanbul and are delighted to announce that the preliminary programme is now available on the website. Under the theme [Read More …]

Intelinair Names Tudor Chief Product Officer to Scale Up Delivery of Next-Gen AI Solutions to Ag

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Intelinair, Inc., today announced the expansion of its team with the addition of Adrian Tudor as Chief Product Officer. In this role, Tudor leads the overall product vision, strategy, design and development for the next-gen [Read More …]

Mark Your Calendar Now For The 2019 Dairy Science Golf Outing

March 11, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Money Raised Supports Undergraduate Programs If you’re a golfer, we know you are ready for winter to be done with so you can get back on the course. Warm, sunny days might be just a [Read More …]

DeLaval Closes the Gap on Gender Parity

March 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The dairy leader announced on International Women’s Day its decision to forego asking new hires for salary history. On March 8, a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women [Read More …]

Rumiano Cheese Debuts Performance Line, Ghee + Regenerative Butter

March 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2019 marks Rumiano Cheese Company’s 100th year, making it the oldest family-owned cheese company in California. We’re kicking off our centennial year with the launch of a brand new performance product line designed to boost energy and [Read More …]

Your Dairy Foundation Silent Auction is next week!

March 10, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We have something for you at the Professional Dairy Producers Foundation Silent Auction held in conjunction with the 2019 PDPW Business Conference March 13-14th in Madison! From Badger, Packers, Brewers and Bucks tickets to home decor, cheese, and [Read More …]

2019 Agriculturalist of the Year named

March 9, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California State Fair Board of Directors selects Karen Ross, CDFA Secretary In celebrating the tradition and innovation of the State’s number one industry, agriculture, the California State Fair Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Awards Scholarships to More Than 50 Veterinary Students from United States, Canada, Latin America and Asia

Dr. Stan Hendreson Receive Dairy Challenge® Founders Award

Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center: Applying Research to Solve Industry Challenges

Dairy Girl Network Spanish Courses Now Open to the Public

The health of the U.S. agricultural economy

February Jobs Report: Job Growth Drops Significantly from Previous Months

GENEX awarded $7.7 million grant for international development work

ODFA Honors Tom Johnson and the Oregon Beef Council

USDEC: March’s Dairy Data Dashboard

US Agriculture Secretary Perdue Visits Vermont, But Doesn’t Deliver Hope For Dairy

2018 Brown Swiss All American Program Results

World Dairy Expo Recognizes Influential Dairy Leaders

St. Albans, Cabot co-ops celebrate a century and look for new markets

Don’t forget about heifers

2019 PDPW Business Conference – An upbeat break away from the farm

Beth Ford, Land O’ Lakes CEO, to Address Students at Ag Career Exploration Day

State Grange testifies on milk marketing orders

NMPF Offers Guidance to Producers Considering New Dairy Margin Coverage Levels

Crave Brothers Cheese Wins Two New U.S. Cheese Championship First Place Awards

Registration required for all livestock locations in Wisconsin

Milk for Good Campaign Puts Maola Milk in Virginia Food Banks Statewide

Dairy West fuels greatness with US Speed skating

Dairy Farmers of America Launches Mülü in Select Target Stores Throughout Chicago, Minnesota and Wisconsin

Preliminary programme posted for IDF World Dairy Summit 2019

Intelinair Names Tudor Chief Product Officer to Scale Up Delivery of Next-Gen AI Solutions to Ag

Mark Your Calendar Now For The 2019 Dairy Science Golf Outing

DeLaval Closes the Gap on Gender Parity

Rumiano Cheese Debuts Performance Line, Ghee + Regenerative Butter

Your Dairy Foundation Silent Auction is next week!

2019 Agriculturalist of the Year named

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