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Global dairy associations call for WTO support

December 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

International dairy groups issue statement for G20 ministers, meeting this week The International Dairy Foods Association, the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council joined their global counterparts in issuing the following [Read More …]

HR – it’s more than paperwork

December 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

HUMAN RESOURCES WORKSHOP Wednesday, December 12 Wisconsin Dells, Wis. This program will put the “human” back in human resources. Forget the paperwork and checklists. How do we care for each other and ourselves? Pinpoint the stressors, [Read More …]

Chilton farmer wins Leopold Conservation Award

December 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For the 11th year, a Wisconsin farmer has been singled out for utilizing conservation practices and a land ethic that fit with those established by one of the state’s revered conservationists — Aldo Leopold. Chilton [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy Adds Custard to Flavored Milk Lineup for the Holidays

December 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Hiland Dairy Custard is a favorite holiday drink in the mid-south, increasing popularity has brought it to all Hiland markets Hiland Dairy Foods Company, a leading farmer-owned dairy producer, is pleased to announce a new [Read More …]

MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM A Unique Management Education Opportunity

December 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

February 26 – 27, 2019 Doubletree Hotel 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, New York 13057 AGENDA Topic Area 1: Lean Manufacturing Lean manufacturing is a systematic method for waste minimization within a manufacturing system [Read More …]

Edge co-op: USMCA is critical step forward

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy farmer group commends administration for advancing deal, urges end to separate damaging tariffs Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, representing the voice of milk across the Midwest, applauded today’s signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) [Read More …]

Illinois Dairy Farmer Participates in McDonald’s Sustainability Experience

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

McDonald’s hosted a McCafé Sustainability Journey Experience in downtown Chicago on Nov. 29. The event was designed to bring consumers to a Columbian coffee farm and show how McDonald’s is committed to making McCafé beverages [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin promote butter

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Americans are embracing butter more than they have in nearly five decades With holiday baking season fast approaching, check the label to make sure it’s local Wisconsin butter that you’re buying at the grocery store. [Read More …]

VetLink facilitates rural animal care

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Researchers take an innovative approach, give veterinarians an upgrade Technology has greatly enhanced our abilities to communicate and continuously evolve in developing more efficient ways to solve problems. A team of Prairie View A&M and [Read More …]

USDA invests in rural community facilities

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

$291M will help build or improve community infrastructure and essential services Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $291 million (PDF, 142 KB) to [Read More …]

Considerations for buying corn seed in 2019

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Hybrid selection is one of the most important agronomic decisions for corn production Hybrid selection is one of the most important agronomic decisions for corn production. As results from yield trials continue to roll in, [Read More …]

AFIA Turns Eyes to Congress Following USMCA Signing

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Following the signing ceremony of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), held today in Argentina during the G-20 Summit, the American Feed Industry Association looks to Congress to approve the trade agreement for the betterment of the [Read More …]

Dairy Groups Applaud Final Signing of Modernized NAFTA Pact; Urges Congress to Approve Swiftly

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended the Trump Administration today for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which had been agreed to in principle on Sept. 30. The [Read More …]

Targeted leadership development for dairy

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Three tracks available in PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy to be held March 12-13 Leading with professionalism is critical to one’s success in today’s fast-changing dairy industry. The PDPW Cornerstone Dairy Academy™, presented by the Professional [Read More …]

NY lawmakers review spending on ag programs

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Legislature to return to Albany in January to begin work on next year’s budget New York lawmakers are taking a close look at state spending on agricultural programs. The state Assembly’s agriculture committee is undertaking [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Commends House and Senate Agriculture Committee for Reaching a Deal on the 2018 Farm Bill

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“American Farmland Trust commends the House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership and staff on their tireless work to reach a bipartisan compromise on the Farm Bill. We look forward to further analyzing the contents of [Read More …]

Agriculture leaders awarded for inspiring youth

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Award will help support and grow agriculture youth programs. Milk Products, maker of Sav-A-Caf® products, is excited to announce the 2018 Youth Impact Award winners: Richard Peters, Oklahoma and Debbie Grusenmeyer, New York. “It is [Read More …]

Wednesday Webinars (in Spanish) Dairy Cow Management Seminarios Web en Español- Días Miércoles Manejo de Vacas Lecheras

November 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The movement of cows to and from the parlor “El movimiento de vacas hacia y desde la parla” ? 12:30-1 pm, January 30, 2019 | 30 de enero de 2019 Join the webinar/ Participe en [Read More …]

College agriculture advocates take home scholarships for the holidays

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Students win more than $25,000 while advocating for farmers and ranchers Six college students and three collegiate clubs from Oklahoma State University, University of Georgia, Mississippi College, Western Illinois University and Northwest Missouri State University [Read More …]

One in six pints of milk thrown away each year, study shows according to research conducted at Edinburgh University

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Analysis suggests 116m tonnes of dairy products are wasted globally, with almost half lost before they even reach a store One in six pints of milk produced around the world is lost or wasted, according [Read More …]

SomaDetect Begins Early Adopter Installations at Cornell University

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

SomaDetect is pleased to announce it has begun installations of its Version 2 in-line milk monitoring system at Cornell University to further develop its groundbreaking automated in-line milk monitoring system. This installation is the first of 28 the [Read More …]

This Week in Dairy: Dr. Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis on Myths of Livestock Impact in Greenhouse Gases

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

Dr. Frank Mitloehner dispels myths of livestock impact on methane and air pollution. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness interviews Dr. Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis, who gave a feature presentation at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit [Read More …]

Milk: One of the most needed, least donated items

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Great American Milk Drive calls for donations to feed hungry families this holiday season Passing a glass of milk to loved ones during the holidays means passing the feeling of comfort, togetherness and wellbeing. But [Read More …]

Projects aim to reduce dairy methane emissions

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA now accepting comments on draft guidelines for new demonstration projects CDFA is accepting public comments on draft guidelines for new demonstration projects designed to achieve reductions of methane emissions from California dairy and livestock [Read More …]

“Managing the Storm: A Farmers Panel”

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

December 10th at the Glencoe City Center in Glencoe University of Minnesota Extension, in collaboration with the Minnesota Dairy Initiative – SouthCentral Region, have announced the upcoming schedule for the 2018 McLeod & Sibley Counties [Read More …]

Learn how to find and apply for agricultural grants

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farm Credit East to host webinar on finding and appying for grants for Northeast agriculture Northeast producers are invited to participate in a webinar that will provide information regarding grants, incentives and cost-shares available to [Read More …]

Workshop on federal tax law changes in Indiana

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On Dec. 3, Purdue Extension will offer a free workshop for agriculture professionals Changes to federal tax laws could impact the bottom line of farmers and those with ag-related businesses. On Dec. 3, Purdue Extension [Read More …]

The ins and outs of prepaid expenses

November 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There are three tests for prepaid expenses We have all witnessed the prepaid December scramble: a farmer running all over town writing checks because a tax preparer just advised that an additional $40,000 in expenses [Read More …]

RMA announces new crop insurance option

November 28, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New coverage option provides increased flexibility to producers Farmers now have a low-cost option for insuring small parcels of land in one county by combining them into a single enterprise unit with land in a [Read More …]

TechMix Global Hires Sjors Zuurhout

November 28, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

TechMix Global has hired Sjors Zuurhout to support its international business unit in marketing efforts and distributor relations. International business growth for TechMix Global has prompted the call for additional staffing. TechMix Global has built [Read More …]

Global dairy associations call for WTO support

HR – it’s more than paperwork

Chilton farmer wins Leopold Conservation Award

Hiland Dairy Adds Custard to Flavored Milk Lineup for the Holidays

MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM A Unique Management Education Opportunity

Edge co-op: USMCA is critical step forward

Illinois Dairy Farmer Participates in McDonald’s Sustainability Experience

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin promote butter

VetLink facilitates rural animal care

USDA invests in rural community facilities

Considerations for buying corn seed in 2019

AFIA Turns Eyes to Congress Following USMCA Signing

Dairy Groups Applaud Final Signing of Modernized NAFTA Pact; Urges Congress to Approve Swiftly

Targeted leadership development for dairy

NY lawmakers review spending on ag programs

American Farmland Trust Commends House and Senate Agriculture Committee for Reaching a Deal on the 2018 Farm Bill

Agriculture leaders awarded for inspiring youth

Wednesday Webinars (in Spanish) Dairy Cow Management Seminarios Web en Español- Días Miércoles Manejo de Vacas Lecheras

College agriculture advocates take home scholarships for the holidays

One in six pints of milk thrown away each year, study shows according to research conducted at Edinburgh University

SomaDetect Begins Early Adopter Installations at Cornell University

This Week in Dairy: Dr. Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis on Myths of Livestock Impact in Greenhouse Gases

Milk: One of the most needed, least donated items

Projects aim to reduce dairy methane emissions

“Managing the Storm: A Farmers Panel”

Learn how to find and apply for agricultural grants

Workshop on federal tax law changes in Indiana

The ins and outs of prepaid expenses

RMA announces new crop insurance option

TechMix Global Hires Sjors Zuurhout

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