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InSight Dairy Series: Dairy marketing

December 28, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Meeting to be held Thursday, January 17, 2019 in two locations Dairy markets are historically the most volatile of the agriculture markets. They have been characterized by broad economic cycles, in which prices ebb and [Read More …]

Dairy returns to bottled milk

December 28, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ohio farm looking to have a new pasteurization and bottling process built by springtime On 100 acres of pasture tucked in the rolling hills, sits a barn just six minutes outside of Belpre and Little [Read More …]

Dairy producers receive a boost from USDA

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmers face low milk prices, high operational costs, waning consumer demand In farm country outside Buffalo, New York, you will find Frank Valent working with his 80 or so Holstein and Jersey cows to [Read More …]

From the farm to the final product

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

After moving to Oklahoma from England, the Casons started their dream of farming From the farm to the final product, the Cason family is there the entire way. Owner of Farm Sweet Farm LLC, Nina [Read More …]

Perdue announces ERS, NIFA site selection criteria

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA has received 136 Expressions of Interest from parties across 35 states U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the criteria the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed to evaluate the 136 Expressions of [Read More …]

USDA functions in the event of a lapse in funding

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Some USDA activities will be shut down, reduced with lapse in government funding U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today detailed which functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will remain available in the [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy featuring Dr. Robert Collier of the University of Arizona

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For over 30 years, the Southwest Nutrition Conference has been an important event for dairy producers and nutrition professionals. This week, Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News speaks with Dr. Robert Collier of the University of [Read More …]

Dairy Strong speakers address challenges, offer insights

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

One of the Midwest’s premiere conferences for the dairy community will be held Jan. 23 and 24 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wis. Dairy Strong 2019 will bring together more [Read More …]

Dairy’s Positive Impact on U.S. Economy

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy’s coast-to-coast economic ripple effect generates jobs in other industries and tax revenue in every state. The U.S. dairy industry creates nutritious and delicious products and ingredients like milk, cheese, butter and whey protein. It also [Read More …]

Heart of America Dairy Expo Program Announced

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Dairy farmers from all over the Midwest will be gathering in Springfield, MO, January 17-19, for the seventh annual Heart of America Dairy Expo presented by Hiland Dairy Foods. The Heart of America Dairy Expo [Read More …]

I-29 Winter Workshop: Barn Benchmarks for Success

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Description I-29 Moo University, a collaboration of dairy extension faculty from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, is hosting a Winter Workshop Series titled, “Barn Benchmarks for Success.” The workshop series will be [Read More …]

Groundbreaking on $24M expansion at Byrne Dairy

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Initial phase will create 30 new jobs and includes a 42,000 square foot expansion Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the groundbreaking of Byrne Dairy’s Ultra Dairy plant $24 million expansion—the first phase of the [Read More …]

Building a Productive Culture – Cows, Crops and People

December 27, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2019 Operations Managers Conference is about a month away, and we are thrilled to be presenting a variety of topics that offer education and applicable strategies for management teams, whether their focus is cows, [Read More …]

The Land O’Lakes Co-op Farmer Member Health Plan Enrollment Deadline Has Been Extended

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Gravie announced today that the deadline to enroll in either the Minnesota or Nebraska Cooperative Farmer Member Health Plan has been extended. Eligible farmers who are members of participating Land O’ [Read More …]

Lely Announces Winner Of The Way To Dairy Award

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lely North America is proud to announce Dustin Takes of Takes Dairy Farm in Ely, Iowa, has been named the winner of the prestigious The Way to Dairy Award. Takes was given this top honor [Read More …]

Friends of Expo Honored in Madison

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo’s annual Friends of Expo Party was held on Monday, December 10, recognizing the efforts and contributions of WDE’s nearly 500 volunteers. The evening was highlighted with the presentation of the 2018 Friend [Read More …]

Farmers, dairy producers face tough decisions

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers are starting to plan for next year As farmers hustle to finish the harvest, there is no sign of a letup in the long-term slump in commodity prices that are now being fed by [Read More …]

Latest Livestock Facility Siting Review Board Decision a Mixed Bag for Animal Agriculture

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On November 30, 2018, Wisconsin’s Livestock Facility Siting Review Board (Board) upheld the Town of Ledgeview’s decision to deny a dairy farm a zoning approval authorizing the dairy’s expansion.1 The review required the Board to [Read More …]

Operations Managers Conference Emphasizes Building a Productive Culture

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2019 Operations Managers Conference on January 22 – 23, 2019 in East Syracuse, New York emphasizes building a productive culture. Presented by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA), this conference [Read More …]

Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management Spanish Online Course

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Para ver la información en español, haga clic aquí Have you… Been working with dairy cows and are looking to increase your knowledge of reproductive management? Had some formal training or course work but want [Read More …]

Risk management webinar offered for dairy farmers

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“Focus on Risk for Dairy Farmers” webinar planned for Jan. 24, 12:30 to 1:15 PM Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY are partnering to offer a “Focus on Risk for Dairy [Read More …]

FARME Institute November 2018 Management Report

December 26, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For November, our example herd was Down. Protein dropped $0.38/lb. and fat decreased $0.02/lb. On a hundred-weight basis, Statistical Uniform Price (3.5% fat) decreased $0.57/cwt and Class III price decreased $1.09/cwt which resulted in PPD [Read More …]

DFA enters into agreement with Agropur

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Acquisition adds aseptic and expands extended shelf life to DFA’s processing capabilities Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Agropur announced that they have entered into an agreement for DFA to acquire Agropur’s St. Paul, Minn., [Read More …]

CWT Assisted Export Sales Top 131 Million Pounds of Dairy Products in 2018

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Total 2018 Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) assisted member sales reached 72.5 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 17.4 million pounds of butter (82% milkfat) and 41.6 million pounds of whole milk powder. The milk equivalent of [Read More …]

Show-Me Select Heifer educational seminar Jan. 4

December 25, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Registration for the convention is not required, nor is pre-registration for this event The Show-Me Heifer Program Educational Seminar will focus on heifer development and use of EPD’s and genomic evaluation. (Courtesy of University of Missouri Extension) [Read More …]

Farmer Barbie outfitted to bring ag to young girls

December 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

From 2007-12, the number of women operators grew by 10%, bucking the national decline Red tractor. Pink trailer. Chickens, a lamb, a calf. And a good pair of overalls. Farmer & Tractor Barbie is outfitted [Read More …]

USDA Releases Final Rule for BE Food Disclosure

December 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Thursday, December 20, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a pre-publication copy of the final rule establishing the national bioengineered (BE) food disclosure standard. This rule is the first time that a [Read More …]

Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry into California by State Veterinarian

December 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December 24 and in the early [Read More …]

National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

December 23, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA to establish mandatory standard for disclosing foods that are or may be bioengineered U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Friday announced the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law, passed [Read More …]

Register for the 2019 Western Dairy Management Conference

December 22, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register to Attend the 2019 Western Dairy Management Conference!! Monday, February 25 – Thursday, February 28, 2019 Peppermill Casino Resort Spa – Reno, NV WDMC Early Bird Registration Deadline – February 1, 2019 Hotel Room [Read More …]

InSight Dairy Series: Dairy marketing

Dairy returns to bottled milk

Dairy producers receive a boost from USDA

From the farm to the final product

Perdue announces ERS, NIFA site selection criteria

USDA functions in the event of a lapse in funding

This Week in Dairy featuring Dr. Robert Collier of the University of Arizona

Dairy Strong speakers address challenges, offer insights

Dairy’s Positive Impact on U.S. Economy

Heart of America Dairy Expo Program Announced

I-29 Winter Workshop: Barn Benchmarks for Success

Groundbreaking on $24M expansion at Byrne Dairy

Building a Productive Culture – Cows, Crops and People

The Land O’Lakes Co-op Farmer Member Health Plan Enrollment Deadline Has Been Extended

Lely Announces Winner Of The Way To Dairy Award

Friends of Expo Honored in Madison

Farmers, dairy producers face tough decisions

Latest Livestock Facility Siting Review Board Decision a Mixed Bag for Animal Agriculture

Operations Managers Conference Emphasizes Building a Productive Culture

Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management Spanish Online Course

Risk management webinar offered for dairy farmers

FARME Institute November 2018 Management Report

DFA enters into agreement with Agropur

CWT Assisted Export Sales Top 131 Million Pounds of Dairy Products in 2018

Show-Me Select Heifer educational seminar Jan. 4

Farmer Barbie outfitted to bring ag to young girls

USDA Releases Final Rule for BE Food Disclosure

Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry into California by State Veterinarian

National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

Register for the 2019 Western Dairy Management Conference

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage