The Professional Dairy Producers Foundation has been supporting educational programs for dairy producers and farm youth for nearly two decades. Respected Wisconsin leader Janet Keller is executive director, and she tells Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness [Read More …]
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On National Agriculture Day, we recognize the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards have contributed to our [Read More …]
“Quorum sensing.” You may have heard that term but we hadn’t until we prepared for this conversation between Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News and Michael Cardoso and Laura Pires of AHV International. The Dutch based [Read More …]
A recent report from a respected global research firm says milk is priced too low to compete with plant-based beverages. Journalist Megan Poinski, senior reporter for Food Dive e-newsletter, joins Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News [Read More …]
Those of us who enjoy eating all types of dairy foods sometimes seem a bit put off when folks talk about lactose intolerance. Is it just an excuse to move away from dairy, maybe even [Read More …]
The recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans will set the stage for federal nutrition programs for the next five years. Happily, dairy continues to be a stand-alone food group along with meats, whole grains, fruits [Read More …]
2021 WORLD AG EXPO® ONLINE FEBRUARY 9-11, 2021 As with so many events, World Ag Expo in February 2021 is going virtual. The huge outdoor farm show, a centerpiece for ag in the winter season in [Read More …]
Reaching millions of Gen Z youth with dairy’s sustainability message is just the beginning for this exciting promotion. DMI’s Joanna Hunter talks with Joel Hastings about this innovative program. For the story of how one [Read More …]
The snack food category, with $605 billion in annual sales, is growing rapidly. Supporting entrepreneurs developing new products using real California milk is the focus of the “Snackcelerator” program produced by the California Milk Advisory [Read More …]
Jay Mattison, CEO of National DHIA, describes the new dairy data sharing agreement called the International Dairy Data Exchange Network (IDDEN). Mattison explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News that organizations in 13 countries will [Read More …]
Dairy producer Ray Prock, Jr. talks about why he’s looking forward to the California Dairy Sustainability Summit coming up Nov. 5 & 6 virtually. He sees cost savings and new opportunities from working on reducing [Read More …]
New evaluations for feed efficiency along with information about dairy’s sustainability will be highlights of the annual information meeting presented virtually on November 2 by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. CEO Joao Durr talks [Read More …]
Tillamook Co-op in Oregon supports its 80 member dairymen with dividends from processing profits, along with a commitment to its employees, customers, communities and the environment. Paul Snyder, Executive Vice President Stewardship, talks with Joel Hastings of [Read More …]
DMI’s Paul Ziemnisky talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News and gives an update on work with fast food companies during the pandemic. It has stopped development of new products that use more dairy. Check [Read More …]
Nate Donnay talks about rumors of milk hitting 2% under year ago levels Once again, Nate Donnay of INTL FCStone Financial talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News as he looks ahead and sees slowly [Read More …]
As we come out of the stay in place shutdown from COVID-19, what will be the changes we see. John Ellsworth of Success Strategies talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about the importance of [Read More …]
On Memorial Day, Joel Hasting, Editor & Publisher of DairyBusiness News is happy to tell you about a special program to help veterans of the armed services start farming or improve their farming operations. It’s called [Read More …]
To provide additional support for dairy producers during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHI systems nationwide are partnering with IDEXX, a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for livestock and poultry. A special promotion on [Read More …]
What can agriculture learn from COVID-19? CEO Aidan Connolly of the high tech firm Cainthus Speaks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News with some suggestions that can help us build more resilient businesses. See what [Read More …]
Production was heading up early this year and then the market crashed with the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, cutting back production is required by many processors. Nate Donnay, Director of Dairy Market Insight for INTL FCStone, [Read More …]
Dairy farm operators can find help for working with employees and financial information for payroll as we deal with COVID-19. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness speaks with Ashlie Johnson of Brooke Human Resource Solutions, who gives [Read More …]
A video report comparing Orders 33, 30, and Order 1 for Michigan, Wisconsin, and New York. Dr. Jones of the FARME Institute gives a technical break-down of how these orders compare.
Human resource management can be key to recruiting and retaining quality employees on the dairy farm. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News spoke with Libby Eiholzer, who gives some tips in this week’s video. Libby is [Read More …]
In the past year, animal activists released 104 anti-ag videos, including 22 that were against dairy specifically. Here, Tricia Sheehan of Dairy Management, Inc. speaks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness, detailing the help available if your farm is [Read More …]
Dairy economist Nate Donnay looks ahead to 2020, assessing global dairy supply and demand with impact on U.S. farm milk prices. He explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness that more details along with other related [Read More …]
Things are changing on this Northern New York dairy. Allen Chester talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness about reducing heifer inventory and improving cashflow on this 650-cow operation in St. Lawrence County. With genomics, beef semen and high-end embryos, Allen says it’s a new [Read More …]
“What a great day for U.S. dairy and all of American agriculture. With a smooth path ahead for the USMCA agreement, America’s dairy industry anticipates a bright future and continued growth through exports to Canada [Read More …]
In a recent movie, The Art of Racing in the Rain, John Ellsworth reports the main character was told, “There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you [Read More …]
Senior Vice President of Membership Services and Strategic Initiatives Chris Galen discusses 2020 signup for the USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage program.
Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News interviews David Ahlem, President and CEO of Hilmar Cheese Company. Hilmar has plants in both Hilmar, California and Dalhart, Texas and is one of the largest cheese producers in the [Read More …]
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