Month: April 2022

Dairy nutrition, management and heat stress among topics Learn the latest information about dairy nutrition and management at the 2022 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 1 and 2 at the Grand River Center [Read More …]

Nationwide network to provide resources for rural America

Biden-Harris Administration launches nationwide network of partners to tap resources for rural America U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice today announced a new whole-of-government [Read More …]

Dairy access needed in Indo-Pacific trade initiative

Farmer cooperative submits comments as U.S. crafts economic framework Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, is encouraging U.S. trade officials to include market access for dairy products when [Read More …]

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U.S. farmers and ranchers lead on sustainability

Animal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ world-leading sustainability efforts, including the U.S. beef community’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, the U.S. pork community’s goal to reduce [Read More …]

Childs, Fricke, Opsal Join WDE Board of Directors

World Dairy Expo® welcomed new industry representatives to its Board of Directors, Commercial Exhibitor Committee and Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Committee at the annual March meetings. The three incoming board members include: Kristine Childs, Nasco; [Read More …]

CFI Welcomes Mickie French as Executive Director

The Center for Food Integrity is proud to announce the appointment of Mickie French to the position of CFI Executive Director. An accomplished global expert in food value chain communications and marketing strategy, French [Read More …]

International event addresses lameness, animal welfare in ruminants

Registration is open for the 2022 Lameness in Ruminants Conference, set for Aug. 1-5, in Bloomington, Minn. This event attracts researchers, veterinarians, animal producers, hoof trimmers, students and industry representatives from around the world. [Read More …]

Improved Growth in Calves Fed Orego-Stim

The end goal of a heifer-raising operation is to help them reach as close to a mature weight as possible when they have their first calf. The start of that goal begins at birth with [Read More …]

One Massachusetts Company Has a Big Sustainability Story to Tell on Earth Day

Vanguard Renewables Reaches Major Climate Milestones Vanguard Renewables, a Boston-based organics-to-renewable energy company, has a lot to celebrate this Earth Day. Since 2014, Vanguard’s Farm Powered solution, which captures greenhouse gas emissions from dairy [Read More …]

What’s important to know about dairy on Earth Day

Spring has arrived, the weather is warming (though not too much, we hope), and Earth Day is April 22. Dairy always has reasons to celebrate Earth Day (or Week, or Month — we have enough [Read More …]

Dairy Discovery: Inspiring the next generation of dairy leaders

Dairy Discovery is an interactive day of workshops for high school students interested in exploring careers in the dairy industry Cornell PRO-DAIRY recently hosted Dairy Discovery, an interactive day of workshops for high school students interested [Read More …]

Wisconsin NRCS Announces Second EQIP Sign-up for 2022 Funding, Apply by May 20, 2022

Farmers and forest landowners will want to plan ahead and sign-up early for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation funding. Eric Allness, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Acting State Conservationist in Wisconsin, announced farmers and [Read More …]

‘Toast to Dairy’ to feature farm-to-fork food stations, cheese pairings, more

Purchase tickets by May 1 to receive a $10 early-bird discount on each ticket To celebrate June Dairy Month and support dairy education programs, the Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork [Read More …]

Beginning farmer tax credit becomes law

Bill offers tax credit options to help beginning farmers get a foothold On April 18, HB 95 was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine. The law establishes an income tax credit for beginning farmers who [Read More …]

Championship Cheese Auction sets record

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Funds support Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association education, scholarship programs Enthusiastic dairy processors, marketers and suppliers raised an impressive $333,125 at the 2022 Chr. Hansen Championship Cheese Auction, held April 13 at CheeseExpo in Milwaukee, [Read More …]

Part 2: Ashlie Johnson, Brooke Human Resource Solutions on Inclusivity and preventing harassment.

In Part 2 of our dairy HR series, Ashlie Johnson talks about Inclusivity and preventing harassment on your farm. Protect your business. Ashlie Johnson, PHR is an accomplished HR Manager and Consultant with over 20 [Read More …]

Why Heifer Maturity Matters

Today’s Real Science Exchange episode is focused on one of our most important resources: calves. Calves set the trajectory of our herd and represent our future productivity and profitability. In this Real Science Exchange [Read More …]

Mental Health Workshop on April 26 Now Being Held as Virtual Webinar

If you’re still interested in gaining tools for navigating mental health issues in the agriculture community, the free mental health workshop on Tuesday, April 26 is now being held virtually. The webinar will run from [Read More …]

I-29 Moo University alfalfa production webinar

Producers encouraged to attend and “Make Your Best Alfalfa Ever in 2022” The I-29 Moo University 2022 Dairy Webinar Series continues Wednesday, May 4 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. with a focus on [Read More …]

Nominations open for 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest

The grand prize winner will win a year’s worth of Purina dog food and $5,000 in prize money Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year [Read More …]

American Dairy Association North East’s 2021 annual report now available

Themed ‘Building the Farmer-Consumer Connection’ to build trust and sales in dairy American Dairy Association North East’s 2021 annual report – Building the Farmer-Consumer Connection – is now available online here, or it can be [Read More …]

Thompson-Weeman to lead Animal Ag Alliance

Longtime leader Kay Johnson Smith will depart to join Dairy MAX The Animal Agriculture Alliance board of directors has announced that Hannah Thompson-Weeman, currently serving as the Alliance’s vice president, strategic engagement, has been [Read More …]

After IDFA Advocacy, NYC Mayor Adams Allows Flavored Milk in NYC Schools

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today celebrates the decision by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to allow New York City public schools to continue to serve nutritious, low-fat and fat-free flavored milk [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report – April 2022

U.S. milk production lagging behind year-ago levels, combined with robust demand for dairy domestically and overseas, are driving milk prices toward record highs, even as inventories remain relatively balanced. Higher feed costs continue [Read More …]

After IDFA Advocacy, NYC Mayor Adams Backs Off Proposed Ban

We are pleased to share the news that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has agreed to allow New York City public schools to continue to serve nutritious, low-fat and fat-free flavored milk with [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Introduces Herd Health Tool and Feedlot Diseases App to Assist Caretakers in Managing Herd Health