Fall-Established Annuals to Help Meet Forage Needs
A large portion of the state has been affected by summer drought and reports of low corn silage yields are coming in. Forage availability may therefore become critical for some farmers. Cool-season annual species may [Read More …]
Acceligen Launches Program for Precision Crossbreeding of African Dairy Production Systems
Acceligen, a Recombinetics Inc. company, today announced that it received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop bovine genetics optimized with traits desirable to smallholder dairy farmers. The breeding program will [Read More …]
Register for free roundtable discussion, hear from Dr. King Hickman
Virtual program will be held October 22 from 10 to 11:45 a.m. The Center for Dairy Excellence is hosting a free virtual roundtable meeting, titled “Leading With Change: Managing Change on Your Dairy,” on Thursday, [Read More …]
DCHA webinar to focus on using antimicrobial metaphylaxis for BRD in dairy calves
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) invites you to attend its next webinar – “Considerations for the Use of Antimicrobial Metaphylaxis for BRD in Dairy Calves.” This free webinar, presented by John Champagne, Merck [Read More …]
Aidan Connolly of Cainthus and AgriTech Capital spearheads a virtual event focusing on new dairy technology
With World Dairy Expo not on this year, Aidan Connolly of Cainthus and AgriTech Capital, spearheads a virtual event focusing on new dairy technology. Ten high tech start-ups will present and a panel of experts [Read More …]
Leadership – a Key Solution to Pandemic Crisis and Recovery
During the Dairy Workforce Focus: Leadership – a Key Solution to Pandemic Crisis and Recovery webinar, participants will expand their thinking and find creative opportunities for improvement with Dr. Bob Milligan from Dairy Strategies, Inc. [Read More …]
Farming and Agriculture Is Top Rated U.S. Business and Industry Sector
For the first time in 20 years of Gallup tracking America’s views, farming and agriculture is best viewed among the 25 sectors assessed Americans recognize farmers for their hard work and dedication to feeding the [Read More …]
Submit nominations for PA Dairy Industry Awards
Annual awards recognize individuals who are excelling in dairy industry Nominations are now open for the annual Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Award program. Each year, the awards recognize dairy producers and industry professionals who excel in [Read More …]
The Dairy Alliance Selects Geri Berdak as Chief Executive Officer
Berdak Re-enters Dairy Industry Beginning in September After a nationwide search, The Dairy Alliance Board of Directors has named Geri Berdakas their new Chief Executive Officer, who started with the organization on September 1, 2020. [Read More …]
CORRECTION – Dairy demand is not at a 56-year high. It’s at a 60-year high
One year ago, Dairy Defined debuted with a simple piece of myth-busting, noting that, for all the vegan-activist-inspired dreams of the “death of dairy,” dairy products are growing only more popular, with U.S. per-capita consumption [Read More …]
CentralStar Cooperative accepts applications for 2021 summer internships
CentralStar Cooperative serves dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. They have eight agricultural-related internship opportunities available for summer, 2021: five in artificial insemination (A.I), two in milk and diagnostic testing, and one [Read More …]
New partnerships aim to improve animal feed processes and reduce costs across the US
Consumer Physics partners with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Vita Plus and Feed Supervisor to expand SCiO Cup sales and distribution in the U.S. Ag-tech company Consumer Physics is teaming up with Dairy Farmers of [Read More …]
Farming, ag top rated Business and Industry Sector
Farming and agriculture is best viewed sector in Gallup poll Americans recognize farmers for their hard work and dedication to feeding the world, and recently a spotlight has been placed on this essential industry. Dairy [Read More …]
68th All American Jersey Show to take place November 7-9, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky
In a release September 17, 2020, the staff of North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) released the following statement on social media: “GOOD NEWS #NAILE20! We will have a show. It will be modified from [Read More …]
The Block Market Looks Feisty Again
The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending September 18, 2020 CME spot Cheddar blocks soared to the largest single-session increase on record. Barrels followed reluctantly and the block-barrel spread gaped. The market is on [Read More …]
Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest
Properly prepare and sanitize grain storages to prevent infestations from stored grain insects. As we approach corn grain harvest, we thought it was good to remind folks to properly prepare grain storages. Several species of [Read More …]
USDA to conduct survey about hired on-farm labor
The survey will collect information about hired labor from approximately 4,000 farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey during the second half of October. The [Read More …]
Maintaining Herd Health Through All Seasons
Whether it is a small dairy farm or a large cattle ranch, herd health could be deemed as the livelihood of the business. If your herd is not as healthy as it should be, you [Read More …]
Finalists selected for Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award
The award will be presented virtually during this winter Three finalists have been selected for the 2020 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers, ranchers [Read More …]
Improving management strategies for organic dairy herds
WCROC awarded $2.1 million for organic dairy research Organic dairy farmers will soon have additional resources for improving management strategies from the University of Minnesota (U of MN) certified organic dairy program located at the [Read More …]
Dairy environmental workshops Sept. 23 & 24
Producer-led panels and farm field tours part of recurring event Learn first-hand the techniques and technologies dairy producers are incorporating on their farms to help protect Wisconsin’s water quality and environment when Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), [Read More …]
POSTPARTUM DISEASE AND DISORDERS IN DAIRY COWS MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH MEASURABLE CHANGES IN PERIPARTURIENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND METABOLIC PROFILES
Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® examines transition dairy cow health associated with first postpartum ovulation risk, metabolic status, milk production, rumination, and physical activity Postpartum disease and disorders may pose a threat to dairy cows, [Read More …]
College students urged to apply for On-Farm Internship Program
Dairy farms can also apply to host an intern next summer The 2021 On-Farm Internship program is now accepting applications for host farms and undergraduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in dairy [Read More …]
The ins & outs of COVID-19 testing for farms and farm workers
11 a.m., EST, September 22 As farms enter peak harvest season, the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus and “cluster” outbreaks among farmworkers looms. Farm owners and workers have the opportunity to get up-to-date, [Read More …]
Climate neutrality within reach for California dairy sector
Researchers from the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) are rethinking methane and showing that climate neutrality is within reach for the California dairy sector. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is 25-28 times stronger than [Read More …]
DairyVoice Podcast 26 features Steve Maddox of California on his innovative management and diversified farming operations
The Maddox family of California is widely known in dairy. In DairyVoice episode 26, Steve Maddox talks with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News about their quality cattle, innovative management and diversified farming operations. He [Read More …]
Dairy Forum 2021 to Feature Peter Diamandis: Chairman, Singularity University
With the message for companies of “evolve or die,” Peter Diamandis is a dynamic, inspirational speaker who provides real value to his audience by showing them how to drive breakthrough thinking. Based on the success [Read More …]
Lactalis Group Announces Agreement To Acquire Kraft Heinz’s Natural Cheese Division
Combination Will Create Important New Opportunities for Expansion, Product Innovation,and Positive Community and Employee Impacts Lactalis Group (“Lactalis”), the world’s leading dairy group, today has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition by its [Read More …]
American Dairy Consumption Reaches All-Time High
Cheese, Butter and Yogurt Continue to Drive Growth for Dairy Industry Americans are turning to dairy products at a rate never seen before, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS). New ERS data on [Read More …]
OCM Submits Comments on FTC “Made in the USA” Rule
Ag Producer Group Outlines Inconsistencies with Meat Labeling The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) submitted public comments on a proposed rule that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would use to strengthen its enforcement program and [Read More …]
