Year: 2021

Department Also Invests $50 Million to Improve Access to Telemedicine, Distance Learning for 7.6 Million People in Rural Areas U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a significant expansion of access [Read More …]

IDFA and Dairy.com to host DairyTech Conference in 2022

IDFA and Dairy.com are partnering to host a brand new conference, DairyTech, May 18-19, 2022, to bring the dairy industry together to form new connections and showcase innovative solutions. This two-day conference will offer a [Read More …]

Rogue Creamery Wins Big at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards

Celebrated artisan cheesemaker adds to their list of accolades Oregon cheesemaker Rogue Creamery was recognized with multiple notable accolades at the 2021 International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA) – adding six gold and two silver [Read More …]

Chobani and Swipe Out Hunger Partner to Help College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity on 23 Campuses

Chobani and Swipe Out Hunger raise awareness in the fight against college hunger, co-hosting a summit in partnership with VICE News with special guests sitcom television producer Phil Rosenthal and Congressman Jim McGovern Food [Read More …]

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. The tool helps determine the potential for [Read More …]

PDPW Herd Management Workshop Explores Cow, Feed and Emergency Topics

Offered with simultaneous Spanish translation Protecting transition cows, managing rations amidst volatile feed costs and supplies, and preparing for on-farm emergencies are topics to be covered at the 2021 PDPW Herd Management Workshops. Presented [Read More …]

CDFA Now Accepting Applications For State Water Efficiency And Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), a grant program that incentivizes farmers to invest in irrigation water and energy efficiency. [Read More …]

Reminder: Perennial Crop Sales Closing

deadline to insure Northeast perennial crops for the 2022 crop year is November 20, 2021. Insurable perennial crops include apples, peaches, grapes, cranberries, blueberries, pears and cherries. Coverage availability varies by county, so please view [Read More …]

UF veterinary college names new chair of large animal clinical sciences department

Dianne McFarlane, D.V.M., Ph.D., a large animal internal medicine specialist with expertise in equine endocrine diseases, has been named chair of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s department of large animal clinical [Read More …]

Michael Tolmie Joins Zinpro as new Global Digital Marketing Director

Michael Tolmie will lead Zinpro’s digital transformation – developing new capabilities that help improve the health and wellbeing of animals and people, and connecting our customers wherever they are with the solutions they are seeking. [Read More …]

Understanding consumer perceptions of sustainability in the dairy industry

Invited review explores consumer perceptions, definitions, and opinions of dairy-product sustainability in the Journal of Dairy Science® Consumer definitions of sustainability are often different than industry definitions. Understanding consumer preferences and opinions of sustainability [Read More …]

Alltech publishes white paper focused on organic trace minerals enhancing mineral bioavailability through chelation

For more than 40 years, Alltech has focused on scientific research to provide solutions and products for the global animal health industry. This focus has continued with the publication of a white paper entitled, “Organic [Read More …]

Insight FS Awards $25,000 in Scholarships to Local Youth

Insight FS recently paid out scholarships to high school seniors and college students for the fall semester. Since 2015, Insight FS and the Insight FS/GROWMARK Foundation have donated over $140,750 to students pursuing a [Read More …]

DMI 2020 Annual Report Available Online

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the planning and management organization that oversees the national dairy checkoff program on behalf of America’s dairy farmers and importers, recently posted its 2020 annual report. You can find the [Read More …]

The Dairy Signal to Feature Food Service Update, Research Showcase and Market News

Beginning Tuesday, October 26, three new episodes of PDPW’s The Dairy Signal™ will air. The Tuesday edition will feature a panel discussion on how foodservice businesses are adapting to consumer and economic trends, and the [Read More …]

What they’re saying about climate, agriculture and research in the Build Back Better Budget

The Build Back Better Budget contains essential investments in the ability of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to lead in addressing the climate crisis, say hundreds of groups, businesses and individuals in letters to House [Read More …]

Joint Statement from U.S. and Mexican Agriculture Secretaries

Mexican Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement at the conclusion of their bilateral meeting in Ames, Iowa. “We reaffirm the importance [Read More …]

 American Farmland Trust Announces Nationwide Network of Service Providers to Help Transition Land to the Next Generation

Accessing land is the biggest hurdle for new producers — help is on the way with experts and skills-based training curriculum to support success. American Farmland Trust announced its selection of a new national cohort of 48 leading experts in land transfer as partners in creating Transitioning Land to a New Generation. The [Read More …]

Twelve Innovative Dairy Brands Head Into Virtual Pitch Semi Finals

3rd REAL CALIFORNIA MILK EXCELERATOR COMPETITION The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the schedule for the Real California Milk Excelerator virtual semi-finals, which will be held October 26th and 27th from 5-7 [Read More …]

Connect Summit sessions available on-demand

Watch recorded sessions from this premier dairy thought-leadership conference through Nov. 14. Registration is open until Nov. 14 for on-demand access to recorded sessions from the VAS Connect Summit, held virtually earlier in October. [Read More …]

‘Climate-smart ag’ enhances dairy stewardship, NMPF’s Bleiberg says

The reconciliation bill being negotiated before Congress would help “climate-smart” agriculture move forward by adapting USDA conservation programs toward approaches that aid dairy in its Net Zero Initiative goal of being carbon neutral or better [Read More …]

Mitigating risk within your herd through a vaccine program

How to decide which diseases to vaccinate against at your farm and the goal of vaccination Vaccines are a tool that many producers rely on to maintain herd health. Though vaccine use is a [Read More …]

Governor Newsom signs executive order to help tackle supply chain issues

Formalizes state agencies’ partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address state, national and global supply chain challenges Directs state agencies to develop longer-term proposals that support port operations and goods movement for consideration in [Read More …]

Understanding consumer perceptions of sustainability in the dairy industry

Invited review explores consumer perceptions, definitions, and opinions of dairy-product sustainability Consumer definitions of sustainability are often different than industry definitions. Understanding consumer preferences and opinions of sustainability within the dairy industry can [Read More …]

Earl “Doc” Kantner left Ohio FFA legacy

Spearheaded establishment of Ohio FFA Center on State Fairgrounds Earl F. “Doc” Kantner, 95, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away on October 15, 2021, at home with his loving family by his side. [Read More …]

Virtual farm tours draw 30,000+ live viewers to learn about dairy

Students, media ‘visit’ three local farms, ask more than 500 questions in real time More than 30,000 students recently tuned into American Dairy Association North East’s three live virtual farm tours and asked the [Read More …]

Herbicide Storage Over the Winter

Consider storage options before purchasing bulk volumes of herbicides and other pesticides this fall. With volatile supply chain issues involving many aspects of production ag these days, some are asking if it is wise to [Read More …]

Podcast features conversation about rewards, challenges of cheese-making

Emily Montgomery shares journey with making cheese, managing growing demand With October being American Cheese Month, Emily Montgomery of Calkins Creamery on Highland Farms in Wayne County, PA shared how she started making cheese [Read More …]

Knock down external parasites this fall to improve milk production

In today’s competitive market, not treating your herd for external parasites isn’t worth the risk Not only do external parasites turn a shiny coat into a tattered one, they also can reduce the [Read More …]

$50 million dairy investment to fuel farmers, families, economy