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Dairy groups applaud FDA move to crack down on non-dairy labeling

July 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Two dairy groups with members throughout the Midwest applauded comments by the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, who said today the agency will crack down on the use of the term “milk” [Read More …]

India: Milky way disrupted by stir, govt fails to find a solution. cut off most of the milk supply to cities

July 18, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The strike by dairy farmers’ intensified on Tuesday as agitators managed to cut off most of the milk supply to cities. Mumbai, which has hitherto remained unaffected, is likely to face a shortage in the next 24-48 hours. [Read More …]

How summer heat impacts dairy cows in NNY

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

NNYADP-funded research by Miner Institute evaluates how summer heat impacts dairy cows Heat stress in dairy cattle in the United States costs the dairy industry $1.5 billion annually according to a 2003 study by Ohio State [Read More …]

Drought monitor map presents grim report

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers encouraged to report local conditions Drought has put its grip on most of Missouri and the state’s cattle producers are having to make decisions to handle rapidly dwindling amounts of forage for their cattle. [Read More …]

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is now accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships to full-time, incoming and continuing students at technical and two-year and four-year colleges/universities. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the [Read More …]

USDA appoints members to dairy board

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

13 members fill vacancies on the 37-member National Dairy Promotion Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 13 members to fill vacancies on the 37-member National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Twelve appointees [Read More …]

New test can determine nitrogen levels in soil

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A simple, rapid and reliable test can now determine the nitrogen amount in soil Nitrogen is the main nutrient added to cereal crops like corn, which makes them grow faster and stronger. But too much [Read More …]

Reduce Stress During the Transition Period for Big Returns

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A good dry cow program can result in an additional 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of milk in the next lactation alone.1 Plus, producers that successfully navigate the period three weeks before and after calving can [Read More …]

Effectiveness of OmniGen-AF® in Mitigating Stress, Improving Udder Health and Supporting Immunity

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Research Confirms the Effectiveness of Phibro Products in Enhancing Dairy Cow Health and Productivity Abstracts and full findings presented in 2018 ADSA poster sessions Dairy cattle face immunological stressors every day, on virtually every dairy [Read More …]

Wis. to host 2019 National Holstein Convention

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

2019 convention is expected to be among the top attended gatherings of dairy farmers The Wisconsin Holstein Association is honored to host the 2019 National Holstein Convention, June 24-27 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Held in the heart [Read More …]

Interview: Expert sees U.S. dairy industry creamed in trade disputes

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The ongoing trade frictions initiated by the United States have brought significant impact on America’s dairy products export, a U.S. expert in the dairy industry said. If the disputes did not end soon, the United [Read More …]

FDA to crack down on labeling nondairy products as ‘milk’

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The head of the FDA said Tuesday that the Trump administration will move to crack down on the use of the term “milk” for nondairy products like soy and almond beverages. The agency will [Read More …]

IDFA Unveils Dairy Forum 2019 Theme: Dairy Forward

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA launched this week a new Dairy Forum 2019 website complete with agenda highlights, featured speakers and the program theme: Dairy Forward. Dairy leaders and teams are invited to register for the industry’s premier event, January 20-23 [Read More …]

California Farmers Union: Trade war with China

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As the world’s two largest economic powerhouses entered a formal trade war last week, the United States stood alone in its dispute with China, lacking the support of our traditional allies. What’s alarming is it’s [Read More …]

American Dairy Coalition (ADC) Rolls Out Initiative to Take Back the Word “Milk”

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July 17, 2018 — The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) has rolled out a new initiative to advocate for the proper use of federally standardized terms established for the word “milk” on product labels entitled the [Read More …]

Dairy Producer Scholarship Opportunities for the Young Dairy Leaders Institute

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), a cornerstone program of the Holstein Foundation, is a nationally recognized three-phase leadership and communication skills development program for young adults (ages 22-45) working in the dairy industry. The [Read More …]

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CWT Assists with 8.8 Million Pounds of Cheese, Butter and Whole Milk Powder Export Sales

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture contracts to sell 3.949 million pounds (1,791 metric tons) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 578,714 pounds (263 [Read More …]

Usfra, Animal Agriculture Alliance Respond To New Book “Eating Animals”

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USFRA recently teamed up with the Animal Agriculture Alliance for an “Eating Animals”: Myths and Facts resource guide. For background, the new documentary Eating Animals claims to address the question of where our meat, milk, [Read More …]

Israel: Meir Shamir Wants to Buy Back Tnuva at Half the Price

July 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Sharply lower valuation follows 3 hard years for Israel’s biggest food maker under control of China’s Bright Food Three years after it sold a controlling stake in Tnuva, together with the Apax Partners private equity [Read More …]

China Uses One-Third of World’s Soybeans

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For the 2018/19 marketing year, Chinese soybean utilization for domestic crushing and exports is projected at 4.2 billion bushels. Global soybean production for the marketing year is projected at 13.2 billion bushels, meaning China is expected to [Read More …]

Dieball Dairy recognized

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dieball Dairy named 2018 Sibley County Farm Family of the Year Congratulations to Dieball Dairy and the Dieball Family for being recognized as the 2018 Sibley County Farm Family of the Year! Dieball Dairy, which [Read More …]

DCHA returns to Madison, Wisconsin, for 2019 annual conference

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Mark your calendar to attend the 2019 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 9-11, at the Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis. With a conference theme of “Joining forces. Reaching higher.” attendees will [Read More …]

NNYADP-Funded Research by Miner Institute Evaluates How Summer Heat Impacts Dairy Cows

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Heat stress in dairy cattle in the United States costs the dairy industry $1.5 billion annually according to a 2003 study by Ohio State University (St. Pierre et al.) and the University of Illinois. A 2012 study [Read More …]

USDEC July Global Dairy Data Dashboard

July 16, 2018 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 July Dairy Data Dashboard is now available. Click here for 1-page PDF from USDEC

Tim Bratland Appointed President of Legend Seeds

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Legend Seeds proudly announces the promotion of Tim Bratland to president, effective August 1, 2018. Bratland’s appointment is part of an executive transition that includes prior president, Glen Davis, moving into the role of CEO. Legend Seeds has entered [Read More …]

Soil health experts at Empire Farm Days

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Empire Farm Days is the largest outdoor ag trade show in Northeastern U.S. The Soil Health Seminars programming at the 2018 Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott and Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY, will [Read More …]

NY Corn & Soybean Summer Crop Tour

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Event will be hosted by Merrimac Farms, Inc. in Mt. Morris, on July 26th The 2018 Annual Summer Crop Tour brought to you by by the New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association is coming [Read More …]

Prindle Farms to host July 18 pasture walk

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Part of the Graze River Country series presented by River Country RC&D and WFU The Prindle family will host a July 18 pasture walk on their Alma Center farm. The event, which kicks off at [Read More …]

Expo Seminars Bring Additional Value to WDE

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

World Dairy Expo is pleased to provide attendees additional educational value once again through its diverse series of Expo Seminars. Presented by industry leaders daily, these seminars address topics centered around policy, research, finances and [Read More …]

Wisconsin Dairy Tours: You Can Still Make It

July 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tomorrow – Tuesday, July 17, 2018 7:45 am – 5:45 pm Talk with the experts and join the round table discussion Cut to the heart of dairy management in today’s dairy climate as consultants Dave [Read More …]

Dairy groups applaud FDA move to crack down on non-dairy labeling

India: Milky way disrupted by stir, govt fails to find a solution. cut off most of the milk supply to cities

How summer heat impacts dairy cows in NNY

Drought monitor map presents grim report

National DHIA seeks scholarship applicants

USDA appoints members to dairy board

New test can determine nitrogen levels in soil

Reduce Stress During the Transition Period for Big Returns

Effectiveness of OmniGen-AF® in Mitigating Stress, Improving Udder Health and Supporting Immunity

Wis. to host 2019 National Holstein Convention

Interview: Expert sees U.S. dairy industry creamed in trade disputes

FDA to crack down on labeling nondairy products as ‘milk’

IDFA Unveils Dairy Forum 2019 Theme: Dairy Forward

California Farmers Union: Trade war with China

American Dairy Coalition (ADC) Rolls Out Initiative to Take Back the Word “Milk”

Dairy Producer Scholarship Opportunities for the Young Dairy Leaders Institute

CWT Assists with 8.8 Million Pounds of Cheese, Butter and Whole Milk Powder Export Sales

Usfra, Animal Agriculture Alliance Respond To New Book “Eating Animals”

Israel: Meir Shamir Wants to Buy Back Tnuva at Half the Price

China Uses One-Third of World’s Soybeans

Dieball Dairy recognized

DCHA returns to Madison, Wisconsin, for 2019 annual conference

NNYADP-Funded Research by Miner Institute Evaluates How Summer Heat Impacts Dairy Cows

USDEC July Global Dairy Data Dashboard

Tim Bratland Appointed President of Legend Seeds

Soil health experts at Empire Farm Days

NY Corn & Soybean Summer Crop Tour

Prindle Farms to host July 18 pasture walk

Expo Seminars Bring Additional Value to WDE

Wisconsin Dairy Tours: You Can Still Make It

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