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Severe consequences for dairy over cheese names

February 28, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Severe consequences for if U.S. fails to confront EU on common food names A new study commissioned by the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Consortium for Common Food Names forecasts severe consequences for U.S. [Read More …]

MDA grant to help schools purchase milk coolers

February 20, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Grants help eligible institutions increase the use of dairy in their nutrition programs The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is awarding up to $50,000 in Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) grants to eligible institutions [Read More …]

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Dairy Revenue Protection vs farm bill workshop

February 15, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Attend workshop to determine which program is best for your dairy University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting a Dairy Revenue Protection vs New Farm Bill workshop on February 28th in Melrose. The two-hour workshop [Read More …]

Winter season best practices for dairy calf health

January 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How do climate and farm management practices impact dairy calf health in winter? Dairy farms face a variety of challenges, including how cold weather affects their animals. Progressive research by the farmer-led Northern New [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 …]

Genomics 2.0 – Collaboration Delivers Improvements for December 2018 Evaluations and More

December 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The genomics 2.0 bovine map is here and while you will see some immediate changes, ultimately genomics 2.0 delivers a number of important improvements for dairy (and beef) genetics now and into the future. Beginning [Read More …]

How to Prepare for Animal Rights Activists Coming to Your Dairy

December 15, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 10

Here in California this month, we are expecting an increase in demonstrations on dairy farms by so-called animal rights activists. Considering that, the Sheriff’s Department of Stanislaus County, suggests the following protocols for preparing your [Read More …]

Dairyfoods.com top 10 ‘Best New Dairy Products of 2018

December 7, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

They picked our favorite innovative new dairy products; now it’s time for you to vote for yours. New dairy products such as Chobani Savor (a squeezable plain Greek yogurt), Fairlife Smart Snacks (snack-sized ready-to-drink beverages), [Read More …]

Executive Summary of Trade Deal’s Impact on Dairy

December 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Trade policy experts at USDEC and NMPF synthesized the most significant provisions of USMCA for the U.S. dairy industry. President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the new [Read More …]

Business Succession Planning

December 4, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

THIS WEEK – First of a two-part series THIS WEEK: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT Getting started: what you need to know One of the most intimidating obstacles family farms face-for [Read More …]

PDPW financial literacy for dairy training

November 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Multi-session training series offered in Marshfield, Wis. Operating a successful dairy in today’s complex and volatile dairy business environment requires not only top-notch management of animals and employees, but also a solid understanding of financial [Read More …]

Gain Insight from Industry Experts at the Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit

November 2, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join us November 27-28 at the Sacramento Convention Center to be a part of an important discussion about California’s world-leading achievements in sustainable dairy farming. To learn more, visit CADairySummit.com. Featured Panel: Dairy’s Role in [Read More …]

USDA updates Foodkeeper app

October 9, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

App offers specific storage timelines for various products, from dairy to produce The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application that will provide users with a larger selection [Read More …]

Speaker Highlights – California Dairy Sustainability Summit

October 5, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Learn How California’s Dairy Families are Further Improving Environmental and Economic Sustainability The California dairy industry is the nation’s largest, accounting for nearly 20% of U.S. milk production. Dairy is the leading agricultural commodity in [Read More …]

Oct. 29 deadline for farm research grants in NY

September 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Oct. 29 deadline announced for grant requests for farm research in Northern NY The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has posted its 2019 grant application, research ideas, and guidelines at www.nnyagdev.org. Applications must be submitted electronically [Read More …]

Lack of cold chains, innovation key challenges for dairy industry in India

September 20, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Counting the challenges being faced by the Indian dairy industry, Ramesh Jolly, CEO, Finial Capital Inc, Ontario, Canada, on Friday said lack of cold chains at farm level and less number of innovative products are [Read More …]

Are you ready for a media interview?

September 19, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Be clear. Be heard. Be the voice of dairy PDPW Media Training October 17, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Training Site: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin 8418 Excelsior Dr., Madison, Wis. When a planned event [Read More …]

Intrigue, impasse persist over NAFTA

September 17, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Chrystia Freeland was not happy. With trilateral NAFTA talks having been on hiatus for most of the summer, the foreign affairs minister was in Berlin, barely one full day into a week-long diplomatic mission to [Read More …]

National Dairy Council Brings Farmers’ Voice to Changing Conversations About Nutrition

September 16, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There is a lot of consumer confusion today when it comes to understanding nutrition advice and what constitutes healthy eating. At every turn, or rather every click of a website, the confusion seems to grow. [Read More …]

TH Milk breaks ground on $630m milk processing plant in Russia

September 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vietnamese dairy company TH Milk has broken ground on a new milk processing facility in Russia as part of its continued investment in the country. The plant, which will have a capacity of 1,500 tonnes [Read More …]

Large supplies of meat and dairy

September 10, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Trade and tariff doubts hurt on-farm prices Large supplies of meat and dairy, possibly record-setting tons, are coming to U.S. consumers. For consumers, this can be good news with lower prices at grocery cases. For [Read More …]

Labor Day List: Dairy’s Top 10 Jobs-Generating States

September 3, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

No. 1 California dairy supports more than 390,000 jobs, followed by Wisconsin, Texas, New York and Florida. Got Jobs? Dairy does! California is No. 1 among the states, with an economic ripple effect [Read More …]

Pre-Fresh, Maternity and Post-Fresh Space: Getting the Numbers Right

September 1, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nutrition, health care, and environment provided during the transition period have a tremendous influence on cow health and performance well into the next lactation. The importance of proper care and management of dairy cows during [Read More …]

Public comment sought on dairy imitation labeling

August 31, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

FDA hasn’t been enforcing regulations that govern how imitation dairy products are labeled The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking for the public’s input on labeling non-dairy foods as milk. The FDA hasn’t been [Read More …]

The Dairy Case Is More Competitive Than Ever

August 30, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Reviewing the Market Shares of Plant- and Nut-Based Milk According to USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita consumption of fluid milk was a record-low 18 gallons per person in 2016, and it’s expected to remain low [Read More …]

WFU: focus on long term solutions

August 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Trade strategy should focus on long-term security, not short-term emergency aid U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Aug. 27 the details of the administration’s emergency aid package for farmers affected by the escalating [Read More …]

Canada: Dairy looms as 11th hour NAFTA irritant as Trump advisers press for concessions

August 29, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Canada’s protected supply-managed dairy industry emerged as a major 11th-hour irritant as the Trudeau government returned Tuesday to what could be the final, pivotal round of talks to salvage the North American Free Trade Agreement. [Read More …]

Prediction: China will Become the World’s Big Cheese

August 24, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A country with 1.4 billion mouths to feed is on a trajectory to become the world’s No. 1 cheese importer, presenting a huge opportunity for U.S. dairy exporters. Editor’s note: USDEC President and CEO Tom [Read More …]

ImmuCell team expands

August 22, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Chris Bradley joins the ImmuCell family. ImmuCell, a growing animal health company, announces the hiring of Chris Bradley as the new Sales and Marketing Manager for the western United States. “I am excited to add [Read More …]

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Checkoff-Funded Research Centers Provide Pipeline of Future Workforce

August 21, 2018 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Graduates fill farming, processing, food safety jobs in dairy industry The National Dairy Foods Research Center program helps drive innovation in dairy products and the latest best practices, thanks to support from the dairy checkoff. [Read More …]

Severe consequences for dairy over cheese names

MDA grant to help schools purchase milk coolers

Dairy Revenue Protection vs farm bill workshop

Winter season best practices for dairy calf health

FARME Institute November 2018 Management Report

Genomics 2.0 – Collaboration Delivers Improvements for December 2018 Evaluations and More

How to Prepare for Animal Rights Activists Coming to Your Dairy

Dairyfoods.com top 10 ‘Best New Dairy Products of 2018

Executive Summary of Trade Deal’s Impact on Dairy

Business Succession Planning

PDPW financial literacy for dairy training

Gain Insight from Industry Experts at the Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit

USDA updates Foodkeeper app

Speaker Highlights – California Dairy Sustainability Summit

Oct. 29 deadline for farm research grants in NY

Lack of cold chains, innovation key challenges for dairy industry in India

Are you ready for a media interview?

Intrigue, impasse persist over NAFTA

National Dairy Council Brings Farmers’ Voice to Changing Conversations About Nutrition

TH Milk breaks ground on $630m milk processing plant in Russia

Large supplies of meat and dairy

Labor Day List: Dairy’s Top 10 Jobs-Generating States

Pre-Fresh, Maternity and Post-Fresh Space: Getting the Numbers Right

Public comment sought on dairy imitation labeling

The Dairy Case Is More Competitive Than Ever

WFU: focus on long term solutions

Canada: Dairy looms as 11th hour NAFTA irritant as Trump advisers press for concessions

Prediction: China will Become the World’s Big Cheese

ImmuCell team expands

Checkoff-Funded Research Centers Provide Pipeline of Future Workforce

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