Year: 2023

California’s dairy sector is on a path to achieving climate neutrality by as early as 2027. Progress has been made through decades of advancing production efficiency and the unprecedented, ongoing investments in improved manure management. [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Still Feeling the Summer Sizzle

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending July 28, 2023 Cheese and butter prices both jumped once again this week. The sudden strength in the cheese market reflects a shortage of Cheddar that is [Read More …]

Composting Research Begins This Year

CDFA funds CDRF research to pave the way for emergency carcass composting. Every producer who has experienced a rendering service disruption has shared the same frustration. When the number of deadstock needing disposal exceeds the [Read More …]

First Round of Dairy PLUS Program Funds Have Been Released!

The much anticipated first round of Dairy PLUS Program funding was released by CDFA on June 28, 2023 Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2023. The funds are the first of their [Read More …]

Elementary & Middle School Students Tour U.S. Dairy Farms Through Field Trip Grants

A Total of 72 Grants Were Awarded to Classrooms Who Planned Field Trips to Dairy Farms A group of more than 70 elementary and middle school teachers from Pennsylvania and beyond provided their students with [Read More …]

Door County to Host 2024 Alice in Dairyland Finals

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Door County will host the 77th Alice in Dairyland Finals May 2-4, 2024, making it the first time the county has hosted [Read More …]

DATCP Secretary Leads UK Trade Mission

Last month, DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski, staff from the Department’s International Agribusiness Center, and representatives from five Wisconsin companies visited the United Kingdom for a weeklong trade mission. They were joined by Tony Rice from [Read More …]

NMPF Scholarship Program awards $20,000 to graduate students

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today announced the recipients of its 2023 National Dairy Leadership Scholarship awards, recognizing outstanding graduate students pursuing research of interest to the U.S. dairy industry. The awards, funded by [Read More …]

AMPI spotlights Minnesota milk hauling family

Like farming, milk hauling is often a multi-generational business. For the Kalina family, it all began when Jim Kalina started hauling milk for some neighbors in the early 1950’s. He liked it. So when he [Read More …]

NMPF and USDEC form alliance with Italian Dairy Association to promote priorities internationally

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and Italian Dairy Association (Assolatte) signed an agreement today that increases collaboration between the three groups as they promote the nutritional benefits of dairy products and [Read More …]

August 1 Is Deadline for All American Junior Show Eligibility

Attention all Junior members and parents. A reminder that Tuesday, August 1 is the deadline to have your Registered Jerseys transferred to be eligible to show at the All American Junior Jersey Show. Here are [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Provides mRNA Resources to the Animal Agriculture Industry

July 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) hosted a webinar on July 21 with industry professionals and stakeholders to provide resources communicating about the use of mRNA technology in animal agriculture. Misinformation has been shared [Read More …]

USDA Sets Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Pricing Provisions of all Eleven Federal Milk Marketing Orders

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a public hearing beginning Wednesday, August 23, 2023, to consider proposals seeking to amend the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs). [Read More …]

Coming Thursday: Admission Tickets and Parking Go On Sale for The 2023 Great New York State Fair

This Year Introduces a Frequent Fairgoer Option for Regular Fair Attendees Centro’s Park-N-Ride Direct Shuttles from Downtown Transit Hub & Destiny USA to Return to The Fair Wade Shows Midway Tickets On Sale Now, Flash [Read More …]

Congress has until September 30th to pass a new Farm Bill.

Farmers Union is doing all we can to make sure that bill includes smart policies and programs for rural America. Wisconsin Farmers Union submitted the following comments to the US House Agriculture Committee to guide [Read More …]

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Animal agriculture organizations partner to communicate science and combat misinformation

Animal Agriculture Alliance and National Institute for Animal Agriculture announce working partnership Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance (Alliance) and National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) announced a working partnership between the two organizations to maximize [Read More …]

Real Milk Remains the Best Deal in the Sports Beverage World

Everywhere you look, there seems to be a new sports beverage hitting the market. Many are made popular by savvy marketing strategies leveraging the power of social media to engage with pre-teens and teens. While [Read More …]

2023 Ohio State Fair Butter Cow Display

The 2023 butter cow display at the Ohio State Fair celebrates Ohio’s rich history of innovation and honors several notable Ohio inventors and their groundbreaking inventions that improved lives around the world. Along with the [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers’ Commitment to Sustainable Farming

Josh Brubaker always knew he wanted to be a dairy farmer. Growing up on a farm has allowed him to appreciate the work that goes into producing a glass of nutritious milk, he says. “It has [Read More …]

National Jersey Leadership Named At Annual Meetings

Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 23 and 24, 2023 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Announces $250,000 in Flood Relief for Northeast Producers

Following devastating flooding in Vermont and other parts of the Northeast, Farm Credit East has announced its Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund will make available up to $250,000 in flood relief to impacted Northeast [Read More …]

Registration Open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s Annual Drainage School

Registration is now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Drainage School, which promotes an understanding of the laws and regulations impacting drainage decisions in Indiana. The workshop will be presented both virtually and in person [Read More …]

Four facilities management tips to help minimize the impact of flies on cattle

Fly season is upon us and as a cattle producer, it can seem like it will never end. These external pests are not only a nuisance, but they can also negatively impact the productivity and [Read More …]

The numbers don’t lie – plant-based beverages losing market share to milk

Attention to everyone who values accuracy over propaganda: The next time you read a news article that states “milk is losing market share to plant-based alternatives,” please send the reporter, the editor, anyone who will [Read More …]

12 Students Receive Annual Scholarships to Support Future Careers in Dairy

PA College Students Were Awarded Student Leader Scholarships Twelve undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds U.S. Government Action at Dispute Hearings to Resolve Canadian TRQ Administration Issues