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The California Federal Milk Marketing Order officially began on Nov. 1. With nearly 20% of the nation’s milk supply, it will not only affect California producers but its impact will be felt across the country. [Read More …]

USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Greg Ibach joined dairy farmers in Tulare County, Calif., on Nov. 7 to celebrate implementation of the new California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) that went into effect November [Read More …]

Successfully navigating today’s dairy industry

PDPW Executive Training to be Held Jan. 15-17, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina Managing a dairy farm in today’s stormy seas of market volatility, input pricing and labor challenges requires not only a steady hand, [Read More …]

Farm groups comment on new Congress

Agricultural organizations look to the future, focus on passing a farm bill American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We look forward to working with the new Congress to strengthen agriculture by fixing the ag [Read More …]

Lee Mielke: Looking for direction

Columnist Lee Mielke wraps up the week’s dairy industry news. Cash dairy prices started November looking for direction. The Cheddar blocks fell to $1.4550 per pound last Thursday, lowest level since June 25, 2018, but [Read More …]

Green Markets Delivers New Insights on Specialty Product Markets

Specialty fertilizer markets continue to expand with the advent of new and advanced plant nutrient products. Varieties of biostimulant, controlled release, micronutrient, humic, and new, undefined product categories lead to many questions around the industry. [Read More …]

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NMC Heads to Savannah for its 58th Annual Meeting

Milk quality experts to meet January 29-February 1, 2019 Registration is now open for the National Mastitis Council (NMC) 58th Annual Meeting, scheduled for Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2019, at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Savannah, Ga. [Read More …]

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Energy Vision to Host Bio Gas Workshop in New York

Natural Gas from Dairy Manure is on the agenda In collaboration with academic, industry, government and NGO partners, Energy Vision will host a half-day workshop in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on the production and use in [Read More …]

FDA Approves Elanco’s Experior

First animal drug that reduces ammonia gas emissions from an animal or its waste Today, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) announced that a first-of-its-kind, medicated feed article, Experior™ (Lubabegron), was granted approval by the [Read More …]

FDA approves first animal drug that reduces gas emissions from an animal or its waste

“We’re committed to supporting the development of novel animal drug products that are safe and effective, and we’re encouraged to see innovations that provide additional benefits to animals, people and the environment,” said Steven M. [Read More …]

Innovative research to be discussed at inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit

California dairy farmers have a long history of working with researchers to advance their farming practices. Farmers support cutting-edge research to provide a solid scientific basis for management practices that are environmentally and economically sustainable. [Read More …]

Dairy economic forecast & upcoming trends

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT What’s in store for 2019…are the US dairy markets bottoming out? Our dairy world is changing and business is shifting faster than we’ve ever seen. [Read More …]

Calculating the Cost of an Immune Response

When an immune response is initiated, it can cost cattle producers days — perhaps weeks — of growth and productivity. Avoiding illness is the clear path to maximizing gains and bottom line results. “It [Read More …]

Farmers & industry proactively prepare for crisis

Dairy professionals come together for PDPW Crisis Management Training Dec. 11 Having a comprehensive crisis plan personalized to your dairy business is key to business sustainability, brand protection, and vital to successfully overcoming an incident. [Read More …]

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NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship

The NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship is a unique opportunity for individuals planning to pursue a career in the bovine genetic improvement industry to earn a Master of Science degree in bovine genetics or bovine male [Read More …]

FAS administrator leads South Korea trade mission

Participants will meet 1-on-1 with potential customers, learn about local market conditions Representatives from nearly 50 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations are joining Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Ken Isley on a U.S. Department of [Read More …]

The ABCs of Corn Mycotoxins

A look at mycotoxin-producing stressors and symptoms from “Aflatoxin” to “Zea” The 2018 harvest was an extremely wet one for many U.S. silage farmers, delaying harvest by multiple weeks across wide swaths of the Corn [Read More …]

Making a Difference By Helping Farmers and Consumers

(Adapted from prepared remarks before the membership of the National Milk Producers Federation in Phoenix, Oct. 30, 2018) by Jim Mulhern CEO – National Milk Producers Federation I’ve told you before how proud I [Read More …]

We Are Not In Kansas Anymore — The Need to Become Aware of and Protect Against Emerging Cyber Threats in Precision Agriculture

Advancements in technology have not only benefited Silicon Valley but have extended into agricultural valleys and fields. Since the mid-2000s, precision agriculture techniques have grown in use and accuracy to decrease agricultural production costs and [Read More …]

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Webinar: Trade Update – The Trump Administration’s Policies, Processes, and Politics

With frequent changes and advancements in the Trump Administration’s foreign policy and trade agenda, Denise Bode, Anne Canfield, and Sarah Helton of Michael Best Strategies will provide you with the latest insight and intelligence on [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Export Volume Up 10 Percent in Third Quarter

By Alan Levitt Gains in milk powder to Southeast Asia and Mexico offset losses in whey to China and cheese to Mexico. U.S. dairy exports tracked higher than year-ago levels in the third quarter, despite continued [Read More …]

U.S. Soybean Growers: Consider Container Shipping

Ilinois Soybean Association rallies growers to find new markets for record harvest BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The anticipated bumper harvest of U.S. soybeans this fall amid a trade dispute with China presents an opportunity for growers [Read More …]

MIN-AD, Inc. Updates Website with Faster Navigation, New Interactive Features

November 6, 2018 – MIN-AD, Inc., producer of MIN-AD®, a calcium magnesium carbonate supplement for dairy and beef cattle, has updated its website at MIN-AD.com to better meet the needs of feed mills, nutritionists and producers, according to Mike [Read More …]

Using Robots, Drones & AI to Feed the World

Plant breeders are using a new arsenal of tools to feed the world’s population ITHACA, N.Y. — Digital innovations in agriculture, including robots, drones and artificial intelligence (AI), are part of a new arsenal of [Read More …]

Alltech Opens Manufacturing Facility in India

November 6, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Facility will be home to Asia’s largest organic trace mineral manufacturing operation [PUNE, India] – Alltech, a global leader in animal nutrition, officially opened its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Pune, India, on Oct. 27, 2018, with [Read More …]

Schumer calls for changes in how feds classify greek yogurt

Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the federal government to alter a policy to create easier access to greek yogurt in schools. The senator was at Chobani’s New Berlin facility on Friday. Chobani was founded [Read More …]

Jobs Report Indicates Both a Strong Economy and Potential Future Inflation