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NewsThe American Dairy Coalition applauds the efforts of President Donald Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer for their hard work and dedication to farmers across the nation for reaching phase one of a new trade deal with China. The agreement is anticipated to include an increase in [Read More ...] -
NewsJoin nearly 400 resilient dairy producers and industry professionals at this premier industry event!
This biennial conference offers high-quality programming targeted to progressive dairy farmers in the Northeast. Previously known as the NEDPA Conference, the mission remains the same – to provide the latest information on current trends and topics in the dairy industry through dynamic and informative sessions designed to re-energize businesses and [Read More ...] -
NewsDairy farmers applaud White House, Dems for agreement on USMCA Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, today applauded the progress made by the Trump administration and Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives on a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico. House [Read More ...] -
NewsCHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP) owners elected five board members to three-year terms during the cooperative’s 2019 Annual Meeting held Dec. 5-6 in Minneapolis. CHS Inc. is the nation’s largest cooperative and a leading global agribusiness company owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Newly elected to three-year [Read More ...] -
NewsThe past year has been one of the most challenging years in recent memory for corn farmers across the Midwest due to excessive rainfall, which has resulted in delayed and/or prevented planting in many areas. Extreme weather conditions and moisture levels can reduce yields and induce plant stress, and they [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogThink you’ve got great forage? Want to see how it compares to others? Want to learn how to make it even better in 2020? Enter the Sealpro® Forage Contest and special “You Be the Judge” contest to win your share of the $3,750 in prize money. Results of the [Read More ...] -
NewsAmerican Royal acquires land for “Epicenter of Agriculture” The American Royal Association is one step closer to its future home after recently acquiring 115 acres in Kansas City, Kansas. The Association’s vision is to be the national destination for the food and agriculture industry, the Epicenter of Agriculture – a [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogWorld Dairy Expo® is accepting nominations for the 2020 Expo Recognition Awards now through February 1, 2020. New this year, WDE will be combining the former Dairyman and Dairy Woman of the Year Awards into one category, Dairy Producer(s) of the Year. Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in [Read More ...] -
NewsIf finalized, deal could build momentum for more U.S. trade agreements in key global dairy markets. U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Tom Vilsack praised a Tuesday announcement that the White House and Congress have reached a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Washington has worked hard to [Read More ...] -
NewsCDFA is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the next round of methane reduction funding to be awarded through its Climate Smart Agriculture Incentives Programs. These programs include the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) and Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced AgTech NEXTTM, a bold new food and agtech innovation summit that will be held May 4 – 6, 2020 at the Danforth Center in St. Louis, MO. The AgTech NEXT event will bring together a global group of innovators, investors and industry thought leaders [Read More ...]
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NewsTrouble shooting herd problems can be very challenging and difficult. Take the big picture approach to solving problems. Production perspective: Trouble shooting herd problems can be very challenging and difficult. Reflecting on how problem herds were approached several decades ago compared to today is a complete 180. There is access [Read More ...] -
NewsAgreement has been reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced agreement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a big win for American workers and the [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogDairyVoice explores people skills learned and applied to a dairy operation DairyVoice is a bi-weekly podcast provided by DairyBusiness for the dairy professional. Tune in here or DairyVoice.com to listen. Past episodes are also available on both websites and the podcast channel is also available on Google podcast, Apple podcast, iHeartRadio, and most other [Read More ...] -
NewsFertilizer Research and Education Program accepting proposals for 2020 grant cycle The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting proposals for the 2020 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research and education to advance the efficient use of fertilizer materials [Read More ...] -
NewsTwo longtime Iowa politicians, Sen. Charles Grassley and now dairy industry lobbyist Tom Vilsack, held a press conference recently touting the gains for farmers from President Trump’s newly negotiated NAFTA. We’re family farmers and we’ve heard this same line on new trade deals for decades. We’ve had enough. [Read More ...]
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NewsFarm Credit East’s Director of Knowledge Exchange, Chris Laughton, will present several financial topics relevant to people either running an early-stage farm enterprise or considering starting one. This one-hour webinar will be held Thursday, December 19, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. “Most people start farming, forest products or commercial [Read More ...] -
NewsNo one – certainly not the National Milk Producers Federation – has ever said that victory in the long battle for labeling transparency of plant-based products that steal dairy terms will be simple to achieve. But encouraging signs are afoot, and we have tangible reason to believe that, with a [Read More ...] -
NewsCreamery now is providing these campuses with milk, juices, teas, iced coffees, etc. This semester, students at three Penn State campuses — Altoona, Hazleton and Behrend — are enjoying more than just Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream at campus dining halls and convenience stores. The Creamery now is providing these campuses [Read More ...] -
NewsYields were better than expected earlier this year Agricultural economy sentiment tied with its highest reading of 2019, according to the November Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Rising for a second month in a row, the barometer improved to a reading of 153 in November, up 17 points from [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogHolstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of 2019 National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades at the highest levels of competition. The Pedigree Analysis is updated each fall, following the last National Holstein Show of [Read More ...] -
NewsNEXT WEEK Wednesday, December 18, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT Your presenter: Dan Basse President, Ag Resource Company Dan Basse has been in the commodity business since 1979 and is President of AgResource Company, a domestic and international agricultural research firm in Chicago that forecasts domestic [Read More ...] -
NewsRelationships are just as important as the people making them Larry Hancock, Texas dairy farmer and chairman of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), traveled to Mexico, the United States’ number one importer of its dairy products, on a trade mission trip. Hancock was joined by four other [Read More ...] -
NewsThe U.S. dairy industry commended the White House and Congress for reaching a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urged lawmakers to vote swiftly on legislation implementing the trade pact. “Passing USMCA would be boon to America’s dairy farmers,” said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National [Read More ...]
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NewsWith the deadline for 2020 farmer Dairy Margin Coverage program signup looming on Friday, Dec. 13, forecast margins remain high for 2020. The National Milk Producers Federation is urging producers to visit their local Farm Service Agency offices to take advantage of the DMC, which is meant to provide risk [Read More ...]
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NewsMilk Specialties Global Honored as Mpls/St.Paul Business Journal 2019 Large Manufacturer of The Year
Milk Specialties Global is proud to be recognized by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2019 Large Manufacturer of the Year and will be featured in an upcoming Business of Manufacturing special feature. The Business of Manufacturing awards recognize manufacturing companies and leaders in the industry that drive the region’s [Read More ...] -
NewsLearn about plant-based foods, starting a specialty food business, technology and more Food Processing Expo 2020 will be held in a new location at the Santa Clara Convention Center, February 12-13, and will feature a dynamic and topical array of speakers and workshops. The Expo is California’s largest food processing [Read More ...] -
NewsSelect Sires employee Paul Tveten, State FSA Director Joe Martin, and Ag Commissioner Thom Peterson were all surprised with awards for their efforts in 2019. Three extraordinary individuals were surprised with awards at the Minnesota Milk Dairy Conference and Expo, December 4, 2019. First, Paul Tveten, Winona, Minn., was surprised [Read More ...]
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NewsThe National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, the dairy industry’s on-farm quality assurance program, today released a proposed Workforce Development evaluation tool for input from industry stakeholders. FARM Workforce Development (WFD) is the FARM Program’s newest initiative. It focuses on human resources and safety management and has brought [Read More ...]
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NewsEconomist Dan Basse to Share What Farmers Can Expect in the Seasons Ahead, Dec. 18 There’s no end to how global and domestic market reports, projections, and predictions can be evaluated to help producers move their businesses forward. Tune in Wed., December 18, 2019 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., CT [Read More ...]
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NewsStudents from North Dakota State University and Western Illinois University take home top prizes The holidays came early for students from North Dakota State University, Western Illinois University, University of Wisconsin at Madison, State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, Louisiana State University and Northwest [Read More ...] -
NewsOne of America’s many innovative dairy companies, Chobani Inc., is drawing attention with a new line of oat-based products meant to capitalize on diverse consumer tastes. In reality, the real game-changer is likely to be its new line of dairy creamers, which will go a long way toward getting the [Read More ...] -
NewsFeedChat podcast Zana van Dijk, Deputy Editor Dairy Global at Misset Uitgeverij, and Kevin Perryman, Business Development Manager Trouw Nutrtion Feed Additives, discuss sulfate reduction and why this is an important topic for dairy farmers. The conversation focuses on four concerns associated with sulfate trace minerals in the dairy ration: [Read More ...] -
NewsAlltech Wisconsin recognizes the value of employees who possess an exceptional work ethic, exhibit integrity and engage in their responsibilities. As such, Alltech Wisconsin is pleased to present the Most Valuable Employee (MVE) Award in recognition of the most valuable employee on a dairy farm. Awarded on Thursday, Dec. 5, [Read More ...] -
NewsGENYOUth, a leading youth health and wellness nonprofit dedicated to creating healthier school communities, generated nearly $2 million during its annual fundraising Gala on Dec. 4 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. GENYOUth is a public charity whose flagship program is Fuel Up to Play [Read More ...] -
NewsSeventy-five outstanding Registered Jersey™ cows were sanked during the 2018 National Jersey Youth Production Contest representing 38 junior members. To qualify, the cow must have completed the lactation between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. Her owner must have been at least 9 years of age on January 1, [Read More ...] -
NewsOHG – the breeding center for Holsteins in Germany and supplier of high quality livestock, semen & embryos in more than 50 countries worldwide – is well-known for the high genetic level and breeding progress. New breeding values – December 2019 Exciting new results! Please find the top list of [Read More ...]
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NewsThe Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) has awarded the 2019 Dr. Fred Bisplinghoff FPRF Innovation Award to Dr. Dan Whitehead, of Clemson University. Dr. Whitehead is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Clemson’s College of Science. He received this distinguished award in recognition of his work [Read More ...] -
NewsTen young Jersey cattle owners were recognized Saturday, November 9 in Louisville, Ky., for their accomplishments in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding achievement by junior Jersey owners in four areas: work with Registered Jerseys™, related dairy activities, relative progress, and future goals. They were selected [Read More ...]
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NewsADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), has opened a new Animal Nutrition Technology Center in Decatur, Illinois. The industry-leading facility builds upon ADM’s legacy of innovation in Animal Nutrition, offering capabilities to enhance customer collaboration and develop fully-tailored nutrition solutions. The technology center is [Read More ...]
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NewsDive Brief: Noosa Yoghurt is launching a new high-protein, low-sugar line called HiLo which features 12 grams of protein and 12 grams of sugar per 5.3-ounce cup, according to a release sent to Food Dive. The brand uses rBST-free milk with premium ingredients such as wild blueberries and wildflower North [Read More ...] -
NewsRegister now to attend seminars! The Feed Dealer Seminars are targeted to nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field-level application. They have been conducted annually [Read More ...] -
News“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 and Mexico. Once ratified, the new USMCA deal also delivers peace of mind for our [Read More ...]
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NewsProviding a crucial benefit for dairy producers in a challenging economy, Enogen® Feed corn silage delivers significantly higher feed efficiency than conventional corn silage, according to newly released results from a Penn State Universityfeeding trial. The study found a 4% ECM feed efficiency gain (6% uncorrected) with Enogen Feed hybrids, available [Read More ...]
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NewsValue of overseas sales tops $500 million for the second straight month. U.S. exports in October were paced by record shipments of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP) to Southeast Asia, plus strong sales of cheese to Mexico and lactose to New Zealand. U.S. suppliers shipped 176,896 tons of milk [Read More ...]
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NewsThe combined lineups of Select Sires, Accelerated Genetics and GenerVations graduates fourteen sires to proven lineups in Holstein, Jersey and Ayrshire breeds. Once again, industry rankings of new sire data show that Select Sires Inc. remains an industry leader—no matter the breed, index or selection criteria. “This success continues the [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has released expanded guidance recommendations on how to control pathogens for processors. The 90-page guide – “Controlling Pathogens in Dairy Processing Environments: Guidance for the U.S. Dairy Industry” – was authored by a team of dairy industry and sanitary design experts. It builds upon [Read More ...] -
NewsThe International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized five individuals whose careers have positively impacted the trajectory of U.S. dairy. At an annual event called the Celebration of Dairy attended by nearly 300 people in Washington, D.C., IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M., recognized Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, Senator [Read More ...]
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NewsCooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted nine offers of export assistance that helped them capture sales contracts for 196,211 pounds (89 metric tons) of Cheddar and Gouda cheese, 330,693 pounds (150 metric tons) of whole milk powder and 149,914 pounds (68 metric tons) of cream cheese. The product is [Read More ...]
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NewsDairy Producers Should Be Brimming With Holiday Spirit Pass the eggnog, please. Dairy producers should be brimming with holiday spirit this year, as Christmas present promises to be much more cheerful than Christmas past. USDA announced the November 2019 Class III price at $20.45 per cwt. That’s the highest Class [Read More ...]