Month: September 2023

A coalition of environmental groups is seeking to force the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen its regulation of large livestock operations that release pollutants into waterways. Food & Water Watch and a dozen other environmental [Read More …]

USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events

Program Signup Begins Sept. 11, 2023 The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial [Read More …]

National Farm Safety Week Starts Sept. 17, Farm Safety Signs & Video Series Available At No Cost

These Farm Safety Tools and Resources Are Available to Dairy Producers at No Cost With National Farm Safety and Health Week starting on September 17, the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Professional Dairy Managers [Read More …]

Holstein America Broadcasts September 28 on RFD-TV

Holstein Association USA’s award-winning documentary, Holstein America, is back with a new episode on Thursday, September 28. Inspired by the stories of Registered Holstein breeders from across the country, Holstein America celebrates modern-day dairy farming and those responsible [Read More …]

Registration for PDPW Stride Youth Leadership Conference Open Through Sept. 18

Sat., Sep. 23 program at UW-Madison campus will introduce students to ag career fields, build leadership skills Choosing a career or education path can be challenging for today’s high school students. A one-day conference hosted [Read More …]

Back to School a Reason to Recognize Agricultural Education

Back to school is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and communities across the state. As we share first day of school photos and settle into the new daily school schedule, we should remember [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Joins Steering Committee of Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today it has joined the steering committee of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA). FACA consists of more than 80 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agribusinesses, [Read More …]

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of DGN at World Dairy Expo

The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, is excited to celebrate their 10th anniversary during World Dairy Expo and hopes you will join them [Read More …]

NMPF announces staff reorganization as Doud begins new role

The National Milk Producers Federation announced a significant staff reorganization as it transitions to new leadership, as incoming President & CEO Gregg Doud began work with the organization this week as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, a [Read More …]

Tune into PDPW’s Dairy Signal for Tips on Team Dynamics, Animal Handling and Market News

Educational webinars now accredited for Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will share best practices for managing your teams, animals and businesses. The Tuesday episode [Read More …]

Miller Joins World Dairy Expo as Cattle Show & Contests Coordinator

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to introduce Lexa Miller, of Black Earth, Wis., as the organization’s new Cattle Show & Contests Coordinator. In this role, Miller will assist with all operations of Expo’s premier dairy cattle [Read More …]

Celebrate 25 Creamy, Dreamy Years of the Utah State Fair Butter Cow!

As the sweet scent of cotton candy fills the air and children’s laughter echoes throughout the fairgrounds, an iconic figure stands proudly amidst the festivities. This year, the Utah State Fair celebrates the 25th anniversary of a [Read More …]

Grant Opportunities to Open Sept. 15 for Dairy Producers & Value-Added Dairy Businesses

The Grants Help Support Improvement Projects and Value-Added Consulting The Center for Dairy Excellence will open two competitive grant programs on September 15, 2023 for Pennsylvania dairy producers and dairy value-added operations who are looking [Read More …]

New Dairy and Livestock Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program – Proposals Now Being Accepted

CDFA is now accepting proposals for its new 2023 Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program, until November 1 at 5 P.M. PT. Enteric methane emissions are greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by fermentation in the stomachs [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Progress Report

This was the third week of the Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing in Carmel, Indiana. The week started out with rebuttal testimony on the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) proposal to eliminate barrel cheddar cheese [Read More …]

NMPF Applauds Long-Awaited Assistance for Dairy Farmers Hard-Hit by Natural Disasters

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide critical, long-awaited financial assistance for dairy farmers affected by natural disasters. The Milk Loss Assistance program administered by the [Read More …]

The State of the Labels, FDA Comment Edition (a Photo Essay)

July marked the end of the comment period for FDA’s draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based beverages. The guidance, offered in February, is filled with flaws and still doesn’t do what FDA actually needs to [Read More …]

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New Technology Combination Speeds Mastitis Diagnosis and Treatment

Mastitis remains one of the most costly animal health challenges in the milking herd. Early diagnosis is key to treatment, and a new technology combination of Mastatest and BoviSync helps to streamline the mastitis diagnostic [Read More …]

Hiland Dairy, 2% White Milk, Produced in Norman, Oklahoma, Earns Top Honors at the 2023 World Dairy Product Awards

Hiland was awarded an additional 19 wins in other categories in the prestigious dairy competition Hiland Dairy’s Norman, Oklahoma, plant has earned the Grade A Grand Champion Award for its 2% white milk at the [Read More …]

The State of the Labels, FDA Comment Deadline Edition

July marked the end of the comment period for FDA’s draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based beverages. The guidance, offered in February, is filled with flaws and still doesn’t do what FDA actually needs to [Read More …]

Clean Wisconsin, Wisconsin Farmers Union move to intervene in dangerous lawsuit targeting water protections

This week, Clean Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Farmers Union filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that threatens a critical state water protection program. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce originally filed suit against the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) [Read More …]

Cattle on low-protein rations may need amino acid supplement to boost milk yield

Feeding dairy cows a diet to cut nitrogen emissions from manure can result in production losses and may require intervention, researchers find When dairy cows are fed diets with reduced protein concentrations — aimed at [Read More …]

NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization As Doud Begins New Role

The National Milk Producers Federation announced a significant staff reorganization as it transitions to new leadership, as incoming President & CEO Gregg Doud began work with the organization this week as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, [Read More …]

$1 million USDA grant to Purdue aims to boost efficiency at dairy farms

A team of Purdue University researchers has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to improve feed efficiency and consistency on dairy farms by using automated video [Read More …]

New York State Fair 800-Pound Butter Sculpture Recycled Into Energy At Western New York Dairy Farm

The 55th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn’t going to waste. American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Noblehurst Farms, dismantled the [Read More …]

Fodder Production Systems the Focus of I-29 Moo University Webinar

The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT with a focus on feeding fodder to dairy cattle. The webinar will feature Brad Heins, professor [Read More …]

Minimum dairy pricing policy could expand milk production, affect water quality

A dairy pricing policy originally proposed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic could have resulted in dairy farmers getting 10% more for their products if the policy had been passed, according to a Penn [Read More …]

All-American Dairy Show Set for September 16-20