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All Breeds BlogEpisode 6 of DairyVoice Podcast Episode 6 of DairyVoice is now available. Tune in to DairyBusiness.com or DairyVoice.com to listen. Past episodes are also available on both websites. Plus, the podcast channel is also available on Google or Apple podcast and iHeartRadio. -
News$6.8 Billion Support Provided As Of Nov. 12 Following nearly two years of unfair retaliatory tariffs that have roiled U.S. commodity markets and disrupted supply chains, USDA recently signaled that the second of three rounds of Market Facilitation Program payments, i.e., payments that were tentative to be paid in November 2019, [Read More ...] -
NewsHealthy Cows, Healthy People, Healthy Planet A world well-nourished is supported when groups with different backgrounds and expertise can gather to share ideas on sustainably feeding the population. And when it comes to the role dairy farming plays in sustainable nutrition, these ideas span from food to environmental impact, communities [Read More ...] -
NewsTRANSITION COW MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE Course Information In this course, you will learn the basics of transition cow management then quickly build from there. Please note – topics in the course were also presented in the 2018 Transition Cow Management Online Course. Dates January 17 – March 13, 2020 Where All [Read More ...] -
NewsDashboard, Quick Entry of Invoices and Sales Orders, and OSHA Module Red Wing Software has released version 14.10 for all CenterPoint Accounting and Payroll products. The release includes new features that customers will find beneficial to their business operation. A Dashboard has been added for all CenterPoint products, which allows [Read More ...] -
NewsObtains Interim Approval to Access DIP Financing Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) (“Dean Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received approvals from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas for the “First Day” motions related to the Company’s voluntary Chapter 11 petitions filed on November 12, [Read More ...] -
NewsRated one of the top 50 companies, company keeps up assurances to transitioning military veterans This Veterans Day, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has even more cause to celebrate. With a time-honored commitment to veterans and their families, nearly 10 percent of the company’s store owners are military personnel. And as [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame celebrated its 10th anniversary and inducted six individuals to its Blacksburg gallery this fall. Seventy-two people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame over the past 10 years. Portraits of these individuals are on permanent display in the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena [Read More ...] -
NewsToday marks the 100th anniversary of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota and Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway of Texas released the following statements congratulating AFBF on this accomplishment and their century of dedication to farmers, ranchers, and rural America: [Read More ...]
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NewsA unique, hands-on learning experience will be available in the Spring of 2020 A unique, hands-on learning experience will be available in the Spring of 2020 for undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota (U of MN) West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC), Morris. A course entitled “Diversity of [Read More ...]
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NewsAward recognizes outstanding contributions to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science Dr. Terry Etherton, Head of Penn State’s Department of Animal Science, received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award at the annual meeting of the Northeast regional branch of the American Society of Animal Science/American Dairy Science Association (ASAS/ADSA) in Hershey, [Read More ...] -
NewsDairy professionals are invited to join the November 20 conference call On Wednesday, November 20 at noon, the Center for Dairy Excellence will host its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the call will help dairy producers and industry professionals learn [Read More ...] -
NewsWHAT: Alltech Wisconsin Dairy School attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn from dairy experts and fellow producers about the future of the industry. Guests will also hear from former Green Bay Packer John Kuhn. WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., CST WHERE: [Read More ...] -
NewsJoin the Webinars. Registration is not required and there is no fee. Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance November 20, 2019 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST Presenter: Julio Giordano, Cornell University, assistant professor – Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics: [Read More ...]
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NewsExtends application deadline for reimbursement program to December 6, 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an extension of the November 6, 2019, deadline to submit Milk Donation and Distribution Plans for Fiscal Year 2019 and Fiscal Year 2020. Applications are now due no later than December 6, 2019. [Read More ...] -
NewsStudent applications for mentor program due Nov. 17, 2019 In Wisconsin, the dairy industry has over 1.3 million cows on nearly 8,000 dairy farms, with each dairy cow generating over $38,000 in local economic activity, annually. With such rapid change, it is crucial that the dairy industry intentionally and proactively [Read More ...] -
NewsDean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) (“Dean Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that it and substantially all of its subsidiaries have initiated voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. The Company intends to use this process to protect and support its ongoing business operations and address debt [Read More ...]
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NewsExperts to Share Latest in Dairy Calf Research and Best Calf Care Practices PDPW Calf Care Connection Workshops Set for Nov. 19, 20, 21 Healthy, high performing dairy herds start with healthy, robust calves. Dairy farmers, herdsman, calf managers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other on-farm animal health resources are invited to [Read More ...] -
NewsThe word is resilience As I was putting my thoughts together for this year’s meeting, I was walking through the office a couple weeks ago and I saw a sign in one of my staff members’ offices. I’ve seen this sign hundreds of times, but as I was thinking of [Read More ...] -
NewsWHA hires Charitee Seebecker as the Director of Sales and Membership The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is pleased to announce the recent hire of Charitee Seebecker as the Director of Sales and Membership. She started her duties on November 4, 2019. In her role, Seebecker is responsible for membership recruitment [Read More ...] -
NewsWebinar will address how to earn more milk quality premiums Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Management Monday webinar at 1 p.m., Nov. 25. This webinar will address how to earn more milk quality premiums. Upcoming webinars for [Read More ...]
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NewsNASS will survey grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks As the 2019 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and [Read More ...]
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NewsGive calves a great start for long productive lives Register Now General Session Social housing: opportunities for important behaviors- Dr. Jennifer Van Oswill outline important behaviors for dairy calves and how we can provide appropriate outlets for them to express these behaviors. Learn what the latest science tells us about the [Read More ...]
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NewsPlease join us for an educational program addressing communications and training to comply with F.A.R.M. requirements and 3rd party auditors. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program. The program is designed for owners, managers, and personnel responsible for training and communications. Completion of this program will count towards [Read More ...]
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NewsShawnee County District Court approves settlement resolving raw milk lawsuit The Shawnee County District Court has approved a settlement resolving a lawsuit that challenged a Kansas law regulating the advertisement of raw milk, Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam said Wednesday. District Judge Richard Anderson Wednesday approved [Read More ...] -
NewsDMI: The U.S. dairy community remains a strong and diverse sector, achieving consistent growth in per capita consumption for 25 years in retail category worth over $100 billion. In fact, domestic dairy sales are up 2.5 percent as of August 2019. Cheese and butter are at all-time consumption highs. Fluid [Read More ...] -
NewsMilk, as one of the oldest natural drinks, is rich in nutrients like calcium, vitamins, protein and amino acids humans need. According to the China Dairy Data Report released by the Dairy Association of China, from 1949 to 2018, China’s total raw milk production increased from 220,000 tons to 31.77 [Read More ...]
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NewsThree A Greener World (AGW)-certified products were chosen as finalists for the 2020 Good Food Awards in recognition of their leading contribution to creating sustainable, delicious and vibrant food economies across the U.S. * Lady Edison Fancy Country Ham 10 Month Reserve, produced by Sam Suchoff of The Pig Restaurant [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogStatement “Today, Dean Foods announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is engaged in discussions with DFA regarding the purchase of Dean Foods’ assets. As Dean Foods is DFA’s largest customer, our focus is ensuring we have secure markets for our members’ milk. Thanks to the strategic [Read More ...] -
NewsGovernor Walz sends letter to Sonny Perdue requesting a Secretarial Disaster Designation On Thursday, November 7, Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting a Secretarial Disaster Designation be issued for several Minnesota counties so that farmers could access federal programs to help [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogPremier Select Sires will award up to $20,000 to students within the Premier territory through the 2020 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. Students who have completed their first full year of college in an agricultural study are encouraged to apply. Scholarship forms will be available beginning November 11, 2019 [Read More ...] -
NewsOn a week-long governance mission, DMI board members saw how USDEC facilitates business partnerships in Mexico that benefit farmers back home. Trade agreements, as critical as they are, do not in themselves create trade. Trade happens when people connect with people, a reality five Dairy Management Inc. board members, all [Read More ...] -
NewsCalifornia Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Collaboration Identifies Innovative Dairy Milk Startup for Further Development Bears Nutrition and its innovative, milk-based nutritional shakes for children was named the grand prize winner today of the Real California Milk Accelerator dairy startup competition. The competition, sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) [Read More ...]
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NewsPDPW executive-level program, held Jan. 14-16, 2020, in Corpus Christi, Texas Now more than ever, the management skills, global and local market awareness, flexibility and mental acuteness are more critical than ever for dairy farmers and agribusiness. The Professional Dairy Producers® announce the 2020 Managers Academy for Dairy [Read More ...] -
NewsTwo separate sessions will be held: one on freestall and one on tie stall cow comfort Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and Cornell Cooperative Extension are offering regional Cow Comfort Workshops for freestall and tie stall barns. Cow Comfort Workshops are an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work [Read More ...] -
NewsCEO says a united dairy community will help meet challenges and threats head on and advance dairy into the future Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) CEO Tom Gallagher told more than 800 dairy farmers and industry representatives that to thrive in the future, industrywide unity and leadership will become more [Read More ...] -
NewsFinal year-end crop production, storage numbers to be gathered As the 2019 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseed they store on [Read More ...]
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NewsFarmers across Ohio are feeling the brunt of last spring’s unprecedented rainfall. Finding hay that is both affordable and sufficiently nutritious has been one roadblock this year for farmers. And something even more alarming than rising hay prices could be looming over Ohio farmers: A nutritional deficiency could be sneaking [Read More ...]
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NewsAWARDED $250,000 TO BRING KID’S NUTRITIONAL DRINKS TO MARKET California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Collaboration Identifies Innovative Dairy Milk Startup for Further Development Bears Nutrition and its innovative, milk-based nutritional shakes for children was named the grand prize winner today of the Real California Milk Accelerator dairy startup competition. The [Read More ...] -
NewsThe grain is in storage, but the management of it continues. The grain is in storage, but the management of it continues. An On-Farm Grain Storage Management Workshop will be held at Kinderhook Creek Farm, 5168 So. Stephentown Rd., Stephentown, NY on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 11:00 am to [Read More ...] -
NewsBARRELS ARE EASIER TO SOURCE BUT STILL FAR FROM PLENTIFUL CME spot Cheddar barrels reached a fresh five-year high on Wednesday at $2.39 per pound. But then the bids dried up. Barrels fell 6ȼ yesterday, their most convincing setback in the past seven weeks. Class III futures moved sharply lower. [Read More ...] -
NewsImproved sales of NDM/SMP and cheese push overall volume above year-ago levels. A surge in nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP) exports to Mexico and Southeast Asia, plus increased cheese shipments to Mexico and United Arab Emirates (UAE) propelled total U.S. dairy exports above year-ago levels for the first time [Read More ...]
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NewsThe cotton crop will be plentiful, outproducing the previous two seasons Dairy producers can expect to see a significant increase in whole cottonseed supplies this year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest crop progress report, cotton production is projected at 21.7 million bales, an 18% increase from last year. [Read More ...]
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NewsLeaders of Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced election results to lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs to protect and grow sales. Dairy checkoff leaders elected their officers at the 2019 Joint Annual Meeting of [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogJoel 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 United States. Founded 30 years ago by a dozen California dairy families, it boasts an [Read More ...] -
NewsMeasuring the amount of starch in cattle manure is essential Measuring the amount of starch in cattle manure is essential to keeping track of efficiency and capturing opportunity cost in any operation. Most of the time, efficiency is measured by the feed to gain ratio, but seldom is the amount [Read More ...] -
NewsControlling the 4C’s: crops, cows, cash and conservation. Production perspective: In today’s economic climate profitable farms target management practices on crops, cows, cash and conservation or the 4C’s. People often ask if there are commonalities in the high profit herds, such as super forage quality or high milk production. Unfortunately, [Read More ...] -
NewsNational Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern highlighted the resilience of U.S. dairy farmers in a challenging economic and policy environment, pledging that dairy would speak with one voice on crucial issues in remarks at NMPF’s joint annual meeting with the United Dairy Industry Association and the National [Read More ...]
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NewsHave you submitted your nominations for the Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards? The deadline is November 15! The award program recognizes dairy professionals who are shaping the future of the industry through leadership, service and innovation. If you work with a dairy leader who is dedicated to driving Pennsylvania’s dairy industry [Read More ...]
