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NewsLevel 1, 2 and 3 classes offered in 2019-20 series Operating a successful dairy in today’s unpredictable dairy business environment requires not only top-notch management of animals and employees, but also a solid understanding of financial management. The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) announce the 2019-20 PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy™ [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Cheese Trade Struggles To Interpret Mixed Signals The cheese trade is struggling to interpret an onslaught of mixed signals, and its judgment is further clouded by stupefying volatility and a sense of déjà vu. CME spot Cheddar blocks took a big step back this week, ceding all the [Read More ...] -
NewsWith farmers receiving a $300 million financial boost via the 2019 Dairy Margin Coverage Program, signup is now underway for the 2020 program. But every year is different, and Chris Galen, NMPF’s Senior Vice President for Member Services and Strategic Initiatives, said farmers should be paying attention to [Read More ...] -
NewsTyler Wenzlaff has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as its director of governmental relations. As a registered lobbyist for WFBF, Wenzlaff will assist Farm Bureau members in working with local, state and federal lawmakers to advance the policy directives for Wisconsin’s largest general farm organization. “Farm Bureau [Read More ...] -
NewsThe European Union is working on measures to compensate sectors hit by tariffs imposed by the United States over illegal EU subsidies to the aircraft industry, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday. The United States began slapping tariffs on EU imports worth an annual $7.5 billion on Friday, [Read More ...] -
NewsAs DMI board members conduct a week-long governance mission in Mexico, USDEC highlights noteworthy data points about our No. 1 export market. Did you know that Mexico is the U.S. dairy industry’s No. 1 export market, accounting for one-quarter of all U.S. dairy exports? Or that nearly 90% of Mexico’s [Read More ...] -
NewsPDPW Hosts Dairy Tours This Week, Thur., Oct. 24 from Fond du Lac, Wis With the challenges of a wet spring, summer and now fall, the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will showcase two dairy farms that have modernized their feed, storage and tracking strategies based on challenging cropping dynamics and [Read More ...]
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NewsOperating a successful dairy in today’s unpredictable dairy business environment requires not only top-notch management of animals and employees, but also a solid understanding of financial management. The PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy® series is the dairy industry’s first dairy-specific financial curriculum. Authored by Dr. David Kohl and reviewed through a [Read More ...]
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NewsDean Foods Company is gaining from well-chalked efforts to broaden portfolio and enhance savings through cost-productivity programs. Moreover, the company is exploring growth prospects in other beverages amid sluggish fluid milk volumes. Notably, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company’s shares have gained 15.1% in the past three months against the [Read More ...]
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NewsMichael Dykes asks, ‘What are you waiting for?’ IDFA President & CEO Michael Dykes has just one question for you: REGISTER TODAY Sessions include: Economic Forecast for 2020: A Roadmap for Business in the Trump Era The Power of China: The role of China In the Future of [Read More ...] -
NewsIndependent dairy research specialist Kingshay is calling on dairy farmers to help it better understand labour issues in the sector. Sarah Bolt, membership development manager at Kingshay, explained the UK dairy industry faces a number of long-term challenges, with the availability and retention of labour ranking highly for many individual farm [Read More ...]
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NewsWill address key dairy industry issues, share OSU research results The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and Ohio State ATI are hosting Dairy Day in Wooster, Ohio, on Thursday, Nov. 14. The event will start at 10 a.m. at the Secrest Welcome Center (1680 Madison [Read More ...] -
NewsFounder Errico Auricchio has built a cheese company using Italian artisan methods his Great-Grandpa taught him, remembering “traditional ways are always the best.” In a board meeting room dominated by a framed oil painting of his great grandfather, Errico Auricchio tells the story about his audacious entrepreneurial dream as a [Read More ...]
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NewsA meeting of the minds in the midwest Nearly 300 professionals from across the country who work to support farm businesses will convene in Red Wing, Minnesota on October 22-24 for the fourth annual National Farm Viability Conference, a three-day gathering hosted by nonprofit Renewing the Countryside. This is the [Read More ...] -
NewsThe American Dairy Science Association (ASDA), located in Champaign, Illinois, is the “Voice of Science” for the global dairy industry. The dairy industry has the potential to contribute to the nutritional needs of every person on earth, yet thousands go hungry. Research, education, and communication can succeed in breaking down [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogThis week, in his discussion with Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness News, John Ellsworth of Success Strategies suggests taking a leaf from the playbook of none other than Coco Chanel, the founder of the famed fashion and fragrance brand. See what you don’t like about your business and make plans to [Read More ...] -
NewsNew solutions and tools help animal farmers run more efficient and sustainable operations with a shared goal of responsible, nutritious food Cargill today introduced Feeding Intelligence, a new platform aimed at helping animal farmers navigate the changing food production landscape while raising awareness of their role as everyday heroes. “Today’s [Read More ...] -
NewsMore than 30 speakers — from farmers to precision experts to agronomists — will share their secrets for building more profitable, resilient no-till systems at the 28th annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo. Behind the theme “Banking More Profits with No-Till,” the National No-Tillage Conference (NNTC) returns to St. [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogEric Hillerton, world-renowned milk quality expert, to focus on basic and cost-effective mastitis prevention strategies “The Five-point Mastitis Control Plan” headlines National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) inaugural webinar. This one-hour educational offering starts at 2 p.m. Central time on Nov. 7. J. Eric Hillerton, a semi-retired consultant on animal health and [Read More ...] -
NewsJet Company has introduced a new ALUMINUM Grain Hopper Trailer to its product lineup. This aluminum grain hopper trailer has been Designed, Engineered, and Built for Today’s Loads. Jet’s aluminum trailer now features a Double-Wall Smooth Side design minimizing rivets, exterior ribs, and corrugations in the sidewall to form a [Read More ...] -
NewsEvent set for May 7-8 in DC area, speaker proposals sought October 7, 2019 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced that its 2020 Stakeholders Summit, set for May 7-8 in Arlington, Va., will be themed “Primed & Prepared.” The annual Summit brings top thought leaders in the industry together to [Read More ...] -
NewsCorn and soybeans in Minnesota and North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent snowfall. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will collect harvested acreage information for both crops in these states in preparation for the November Crop Production report. These additional data will help to better assess the full impact. [Read More ...] -
NewsNearly a million U.S. children would lose direct eligibility for free school meals under the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility, according to an impact analysis released this week by the Agriculture Department. That number is more than twice the original estimates from the Department upon the proposal’s [Read More ...] -
News“On behalf of dairy farmers and farmer-owned dairy cooperatives across the country, NMPF wrote to the President today to commend his Administration for its excellent judgment this month in including a number of European dairy products, particularly cheeses from major EU exporters such as Italy, on a list of WTO-authorized [Read More ...]
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NewsThe American Feed Industry Association’s Board of Directors has officially appointed Constance Cullman as president and chief executive officer of the association and the president of the industry’s public charity, the Institute for Feed Education and Research yesterday. Cullman has been on staff since July 29, working with the association’s [Read More ...] -
NewsGain knowledge and strategies to build a strong calf and heifer enterprise “Shaping the Future” is the theme of the 2020 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference, April 7, 8 and 9. The meeting will be held at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison Wis. Attendees will gain valuable [Read More ...] -
NewsMonthly call helps Pennsylvania dairy producers understand changing marketplace Dairy producers and industry professionals are invited to join the Center for Dairy Excellence on Wednesday, October 23 at noon for its monthly “Protecting Your Profits” call. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager with the Center, the call will include [Read More ...] -
NewsExpect a tradeoff between alfalfa yield and quality when fertilizing with potassium Has anyone ever told you to eat a banana when you have a muscle cramp or eye twitch? That’s because bananas have potassium. Potassium is an important nutrient for humans, and an even more important nutrient when it [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogEpisode 4 of DairyVoice Podcast, featuring CEO Tom Gallagher, is now available DairyVoice Podcast, has announced the release of episode 4, featuring Tom Gallagher of DMI. As the head of the national dairy check-off, Gallagher explains to Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness that the industry has not done a good job [Read More ...] -
NewsKemin adds a breakthrough Choline nutrition product to its range and becomes the only provider of both rumen-protected amino acids Methionine and Lysine in a reliable way for the EMENA region Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 [Read More ...] -
NewsThe U.S. Dairy Export Council’s board of directors elected Texas dairy farmer Larry Hancock as its new chairman Tuesday. Hancock replaces Paul Rovey, an Arizona farmer who is retiring after serving seven years as chairman and 11 years as vice-chairman of the checkoff-funded USDEC. While Hancock will assume the position [Read More ...]
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NewsAre you wondering how to blend the best possible ration after a tough growing season? Do you know your cost of production? See how two Wisconsin dairies manage their feed storage and environmental compliances while optimizing forage quality, data tracking and more. Engage in an over-the-lunch discussion with [Read More ...]
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NewsInvesting in cheese manufacturing remains a good opportunity, according to the most recent RaboResearch dairy report, ‘Global Cheese Trady Dynamics: Investing in Cheese is Still a Good Bet’. “Driven by export market expansion, Rabobank forecasts increased cheese demand over the medium term, between 2019 and 2024,” says Michael Harvey, Senior [Read More ...] -
NewsThe Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, is looking for candidates for the position of manager of its Dairy Unit. Where to apply: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/512536/research-coordinator-ii Applications close: October 25, 2019 More information: Audy Spell Operations Manager 251-656-6972 cell phone 352-294-1059 office phone [email protected] Dr. Albert De [Read More ...]
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NewsWebinar will address the hidden costs of managing too many heifers Dairy producers, employees and agribusiness professionals are invited to join Penn State Extension for the Dairy Management Monday webinar at 1 p.m., Oct. 28. This webinar will address the hidden costs of managing too many heifers in [Read More ...] -
NewsAgriculture deans to address Board of Regents on Thursday at UW-Superior From improving human nutrition to ensuring clean water to growing the farm economy while caring for animals, the Dairy Innovation Hub will harness the intellectual and creative power of three University of Wisconsin institutions to address the most complex [Read More ...] -
NewsSwine, dairy manure can add moisture to newly planted wheat Several livestock producers have inquired about applying liquid dairy or swine manure to newly planted wheat fields using a drag hose. The thought process is that the fields are firm (dry), there is very little rain in the nearby forecast, [Read More ...] -
NewsWorkshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 8 Dairy producers and employees will have an opportunity to learn about key production and management practices regarding milk quality at a workshop titled Tools to Reduce Mastitis on Your Farm, which will take place from 9 a.m. to [Read More ...]
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NewsBrand Behind The Mochi Snacking Sensation Continues Color Factory Partnership at Newest Location My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream is thrilled to announce the extension of its partnership with Color Factory at their newest location in Houston, set to open on October 26th. As attendees experience art and color in a playful [Read More ...]
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NewsWhile Culver’s guests can enjoy the warm, buttery crunch that gives way to the gooey, cheesy center of a freshly made Wisconsin Cheese Curd any day, there’s one day when they’re encouraged to really celebrate one of the most popular items on Culver’s menu: National Cheese Curd Day. All of [Read More ...] -
NewsLivestock and hay operations will now enjoy greater efficiency from these durable workhorses AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, introduced two new Massey Ferguson® 5700 Global Series mid-range tractors during the 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo. The 100-HP MF5710D and the 110-HP MF5711D feature the high-end [Read More ...] -
NewsCollege Aggies Online students reach millions on social media in first weeks of competition The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online (CAO) Scholarship Competition is in full swing. More than 300 students and 20 collegiate clubs are competing for $21,000 in scholarships as they communicate about agriculture and food online [Read More ...] -
NewsCall it old-fashioned, but dairy believes in science. For example, it takes climate change seriously – that’s why North America’s dairy sector, which is dominated by U.S. production, is the only one worldwide whose total greenhouse gas emissions have declined from 2005 levels, according to a UN study. Dairy also [Read More ...]
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NewsOne important lesson we’re taught in high school science class is the adage that “correlation is not causation.” One example is the commonly reported, “milk is losing market share to plant-based beverages,” which implies that nut-flavored water is winning a one-on-one-battle with milk. It’s true that per-capita fluid milk consumption [Read More ...]
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NewsThis week, 13 food bloggers from four states gathered for a dairy tour hosted by ADA North East. The event provided the bloggers a first-hand view of the industry to help establish trust in dairy farming and dairy foods. The bloggers posted dairy images and positive messaging on their blogs [Read More ...] -
NewsCowhouse International will be presenting its new cow mattresses at the World Dairy Expo. The mattresses with the name ‘Dutch Mountain’ and ‘Friesian Island’ have been successfully introduced in Europe and are therefore ready to enter the American and Canadian market. The new Cowhouse cow mattresses are the result of [Read More ...] -
NewsYes, there really are Crave Brothers behind the award-winning line of Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, and their family members know firsthand how to elevate holiday fare with the addition of handcrafted cheese. To help you take your own seasonal celebrations to the next level, members of the Crave family share [Read More ...] -
NewsManaging feed inventories, transition cow and herd management strategies Presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW), a daylong workshop keying in on some of the more challenging topics in managing dairy herds such as feed inventory, transition-cow management and animal-welfare strategies will be discussed at the 2019 PDPW Herdsperson Workshop. The [Read More ...] -
NewsNew tariffs – up from $2.15 per kilogram to around $6 a kilogram – take effect on Oct. 18 U.S. consumers who appreciate the tang of aged Italian Parmesan cheese as an aperitif or atop their favorite pasta dish are stocking up ahead of next week’s tariff hike and as [Read More ...]
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NewsApplications for second round of Dairy Investment Grant Program ends November 15 Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding yesterday visited two Lancaster County farms that supply cheese to Philabundance, a nonprofit which received a $63,000 PA Dairy Investment Program grant earlier this year to market their Abundantly Good cheese brand in [Read More ...]