How do climate and farm management practices impact dairy calf health in winter? Dairy farms face a variety of challenges, including how cold weather affects their animals. Progressive research by the farmer-led Northern New [Read More …]
For November, our example herd was Down. Protein dropped $0.38/lb. and fat decreased $0.02/lb. On a hundred-weight basis, Statistical Uniform Price (3.5% fat) decreased $0.57/cwt and Class III price decreased $1.09/cwt which resulted in PPD [Read More …]
The genomics 2.0 bovine map is here and while you will see some immediate changes, ultimately genomics 2.0 delivers a number of important improvements for dairy (and beef) genetics now and into the future. Beginning [Read More …]
Here in California this month, we are expecting an increase in demonstrations on dairy farms by so-called animal rights activists. Considering that, the Sheriff’s Department of Stanislaus County, suggests the following protocols for preparing your [Read More …]
They picked our favorite innovative new dairy products; now it’s time for you to vote for yours. New dairy products such as Chobani Savor (a squeezable plain Greek yogurt), Fairlife Smart Snacks (snack-sized ready-to-drink beverages), [Read More …]
Trade policy experts at USDEC and NMPF synthesized the most significant provisions of USMCA for the U.S. dairy industry. President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed the new [Read More …]
THIS WEEK – First of a two-part series THIS WEEK: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT Getting started: what you need to know One of the most intimidating obstacles family farms face-for [Read More …]
Multi-session training series offered in Marshfield, Wis. Operating a successful dairy in today’s complex and volatile dairy business environment requires not only top-notch management of animals and employees, but also a solid understanding of financial [Read More …]
Join us November 27-28 at the Sacramento Convention Center to be a part of an important discussion about California’s world-leading achievements in sustainable dairy farming. To learn more, visit CADairySummit.com. Featured Panel: Dairy’s Role in [Read More …]
App offers specific storage timelines for various products, from dairy to produce The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application that will provide users with a larger selection [Read More …]
Learn How California’s Dairy Families are Further Improving Environmental and Economic Sustainability The California dairy industry is the nation’s largest, accounting for nearly 20% of U.S. milk production. Dairy is the leading agricultural commodity in [Read More …]
Oct. 29 deadline announced for grant requests for farm research in Northern NY The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has posted its 2019 grant application, research ideas, and guidelines at www.nnyagdev.org. Applications must be submitted electronically [Read More …]
Counting the challenges being faced by the Indian dairy industry, Ramesh Jolly, CEO, Finial Capital Inc, Ontario, Canada, on Friday said lack of cold chains at farm level and less number of innovative products are [Read More …]
Be clear. Be heard. Be the voice of dairy PDPW Media Training October 17, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Training Site: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin 8418 Excelsior Dr., Madison, Wis. When a planned event [Read More …]
Chrystia Freeland was not happy. With trilateral NAFTA talks having been on hiatus for most of the summer, the foreign affairs minister was in Berlin, barely one full day into a week-long diplomatic mission to [Read More …]
There is a lot of consumer confusion today when it comes to understanding nutrition advice and what constitutes healthy eating. At every turn, or rather every click of a website, the confusion seems to grow. [Read More …]
Vietnamese dairy company TH Milk has broken ground on a new milk processing facility in Russia as part of its continued investment in the country. The plant, which will have a capacity of 1,500 tonnes [Read More …]
Trade and tariff doubts hurt on-farm prices Large supplies of meat and dairy, possibly record-setting tons, are coming to U.S. consumers. For consumers, this can be good news with lower prices at grocery cases. For [Read More …]
No. 1 California dairy supports more than 390,000 jobs, followed by Wisconsin, Texas, New York and Florida. Got Jobs? Dairy does! California is No. 1 among the states, with an economic ripple effect [Read More …]
Nutrition, health care, and environment provided during the transition period have a tremendous influence on cow health and performance well into the next lactation. The importance of proper care and management of dairy cows during [Read More …]
FDA hasn’t been enforcing regulations that govern how imitation dairy products are labeled The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking for the public’s input on labeling non-dairy foods as milk. The FDA hasn’t been [Read More …]
Reviewing the Market Shares of Plant- and Nut-Based Milk According to USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita consumption of fluid milk was a record-low 18 gallons per person in 2016, and it’s expected to remain low [Read More …]
Trade strategy should focus on long-term security, not short-term emergency aid U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Aug. 27 the details of the administration’s emergency aid package for farmers affected by the escalating [Read More …]
Canada’s protected supply-managed dairy industry emerged as a major 11th-hour irritant as the Trudeau government returned Tuesday to what could be the final, pivotal round of talks to salvage the North American Free Trade Agreement. [Read More …]
A country with 1.4 billion mouths to feed is on a trajectory to become the world’s No. 1 cheese importer, presenting a huge opportunity for U.S. dairy exporters. Editor’s note: USDEC President and CEO Tom [Read More …]
Chris Bradley joins the ImmuCell family. ImmuCell, a growing animal health company, announces the hiring of Chris Bradley as the new Sales and Marketing Manager for the western United States. “I am excited to add [Read More …]
Graduates fill farming, processing, food safety jobs in dairy industry The National Dairy Foods Research Center program helps drive innovation in dairy products and the latest best practices, thanks to support from the dairy checkoff. [Read More …]
Thanks to the support of California’s dairy farmers, processors and families, Dairy Council of California will continue carrying out its cause of elevating the health of children and families through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating habits until [Read More …]
LeClair Acres Farm has been chosen as the New Hampshire Dairy Farm of the Year. The story of LeClair Acres Farm in Claremont, New Hampshire, goes back to 1926 when Gary LeClair’s grandfather Harry purchased [Read More …]
Indianapolis, home of the century-old, 500-mile automobile race, will host the 2018 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Annual Meeting, Nov.14-16. The council “waved a green flag” to symbolize the start of its race to the [Read More …]
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