Month: May 2023

On April 24, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the FDA in opposition to their plant-based milk alternative labeling. In the comments, WFBF calls on FDA to vigorously enforce food standards regarding the labeling of [Read More …]

Global grassland experts converge in Kentucky for international meeting

The International Grassland Congress is set to convene in the United States after a hiatus of more than four decades. The International Grassland Congress is set to convene in the United States after a hiatus of more [Read More …]

Center Registers Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship with PA Department of Labor & Industry

Dairy Producers Can Apply to Be a Host Farm and Employer for Dairy Herd Manager Apprentices The Center for Dairy Excellence has registered a Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. With [Read More …]

NMPF submits milk-pricing plan, moving FMMO modernization forward

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today submitted to USDA its comprehensive proposal for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system, the product of two years of examination and more than 150 meetings held to build [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board 2023 Executive Committee Officers

Newly elected 2023 officers of the California Milk Advisory Board Executive Committee are (top row, left to right): Member-at-Large Maureen Lemos of Waterford, Member-at-Large Susan Bianchi of Petaluma, (bottom row, left to right): Member-at-Large Arlene [Read More …]

ARM & HAMMER™ Launches Advancing Sustainability Series on Food Chain Chats

As Earth Month concludes, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production wrapped up the month with the completion of their “Advancing Sustainability” series on Food Chain Chats. This ScienceHearted series featured leaders from across the food system [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Dairy Launches Cool Mini Treats Just in Time for Warm Weather

Ice cream bars bring together a trio of favorite flavors and mega influencer triplets Today marks the launch of Prairie Farms’ Small Batch Premium Just Dipped Mini Classic Ice Cream Bars. The limited edition variety [Read More …]

Dairy’s Foundation Grant Applications Due June 1, 2023

Grants to support programs educating dairy producers, students and communities Grants of up to $5,000 for new programs to build the skills of students or dairy producers, or increase public trust in the people and [Read More …]

Farm Groups Urge Congress to Reject Proposals Funneling More Taxpayer Dollars to Big Ag Corporations

Reference Price Increases Not the Answer to Corporate Price Gouging on Inputs Today Farm Action and other farmer-led groups sent a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) urging [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Election Underway

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 14 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. Dairy farmers in affected districts have until [Read More …]

Select Sires hires long-time district sales manager to lead global sire products and logistics

After serving farmer-owners for nearly 25 years on behalf of COBA/Select Sires Inc., Bruce Smith joins Select Sires Inc. as the manager of global sire products and logistics. In this new role he will monitor [Read More …]

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Updated Sustainability Impact Report

Ahead of Earth Day last month we released our updated Sustainability Impact Report, highlighting the U.S. farm and food community as a global leader in sustainability efforts – including environmental stewardship, responsible antibiotic use, and animal [Read More …]

AgNext and Dairy MAX Announce Alliance to Advance Sustainability in the Dairy Industry

Colorado State University’s AgNext and regional dairy council Dairy MAX have announced a strategic alliance as part of a continued commitment to improve sustainability in animal agriculture. The collaboration with Dairy MAX marks AgNext’s first official commitment from the [Read More …]

Texas A&M McGregor Research Center field day set May 18

The Texas A&M McGregor Research Center will host a field day on May 18 at 773 Ag Farm Road, McGregor. The event will start at 8:30 a.m. with onsite registration and will conclude at 3 p.m. Texas [Read More …]

Minnesota Milk announces 2023scholarship program now open

Association to award up to 12 $1,000 scholarships Minnesota Milk Producers Association is investing in the next generation of leaders. The group announced today it will award up to 12 $1,000 secondary education scholarships to [Read More …]

PFB’s John Painter Provides Testimony to PA Senate Ag Committee on Over-Order Premium

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau State Board Director John Painter provided testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate Committee on Agricultural and Rural Affairs on behalf of PFB on Tuesday on potential alternatives or revisions to the state’s Class [Read More …]

Lots of Water; No Place to Put It

An enormous amount of water is flowing out of the Delta into the ocean. The two pumping plants that export water to the California Aqueduct and the Delta Mendota Canal are not restricted by regulations [Read More …]

2023 Dairy Nutrition and Management Shortcourse

W.H. Miner Institute | Chazy, New York Course Summary Presented as a partnership between Cornell University Animal Science and Miner Institute, the Dairy Nutrition and Management Shortcourse blends classroom-based instruction with practical skill development along with networking opportunities [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Celebrates 2023 Legislative Victories

As the gavel fell on the 2023 Indiana General Assembly early Friday morning, Indiana Farm Bureau celebrated several legislative successes for Hoosier farmers and rural communities. Since this year was a budget session, there were [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Business Summary Progress Report

The third Dairy Farm Business Summary Preliminary Progress Report is complete for the 2022 business year. This report includes 115 NY dairy farms and is divided into four sections: Average of all farms Less than [Read More …]

PDPW’s The Dairy Signal Features Farm Profitability, Dairy Tour Prep and Calf Barn Design

Seasonal topics to feature interactive discussions between experts and producers A full slate of dairy farmers and industry experts will join next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW). The Tuesday [Read More …]

Farm to School Program Features Dairy in School Meals

New York dairy farmers Kelly Reynolds (left) from Reyncrest Farm in Corfu, and Rob DiCarlo from Fa-Ba Farm in Canandaigua, along with New York Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball joined ADA North East’s Farm to Table [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Innovation Assessment Tool identifies most promising solutions

The dairy industry in both California and the Netherlands faces four major challenges: manure management, enteric methane, labor, and sustainability measurements and standards. To identify existing and emerging market solutions and assess the impact of [Read More …]

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Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Grant Recipients

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced that 20 recipients are receiving grant funding for the 2023 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). These grants aim [Read More …]

CDFA’s Dr. Stephen Beam steps down after 10 years as chair of National Conference on International Milk Shipments

CDFA’s branch chief for Milk and Dairy Food Safety, Dr. Stephen Beam, stepped down this month after a 10-year term as chair of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS), a body of government and private [Read More …]

2 gold and 1 silver award for EPIROS at this year’s Monde Selection Quality Awards

A new triple distinction at the Monde Selection Quality Awards 2023 rewards once more the consistently superior quality and taste that characterize the products of EPIRUS SA. EPIROS Original Feta PDO cheese and EPIROS Organic Feta PDO cheese won [Read More …]

Fill a Glass With Hope® and Shoppers Food Get Milk to Families in Need

ADA North East is partnering with Shoppers Food stores to get milk to families in need in Maryland and Washington, D.C., through the Fill a Glass with Hope® Mother’s Day campaign. Consumers can donate at [Read More …]

U.S. Trade Representative highlights importance of common names protection in intellectual property report

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed their appreciation today for the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) prioritization of the protection of common names [Read More …]

How Late Can Cool-Season Perennial Forages Be Planted?