Month: April 2024

As US milk supply tightens, what opportunities and challenges are ahead for Class 3 and 4, as domestic demand lowers and exports pick up? Corn planters are starting to roll across the countryside, how might [Read More …]

Judges Announced for 2024 All American Jersey Shows

The judges have been selected for The 72nd All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the three shows [Read More …]

Cheese Market Surge: Class III Futures Rally

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 19, 2024 Class III futures came roaring back this week, led by a sizable rally in the cheese markets. USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that domestic [Read More …]

Dairy Runway Entrepreneurship Program Opens Applications for Third Round

Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) invites food innovators with early-stage ideas for value-added dairy products to apply for the next cohort of Dairy Runway, a free entrepreneurship program focused on initial product concept and customer [Read More …]

Dairy Margin Coverage Program

The enrollment period for the 2024 Dairy Margin Program year begins Feb. 28, 2024, and ends April 29, 2024. For those who sign up for 2024 DMC coverage, payments may begin as soon as March [Read More …]

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Latest Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative Report Gauges Impact of Farm-Level Water Quality Efforts

The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI) rolled out the findings of its 2023 Assessment Survey Report on practices being used by farmers in the Sandusky watershed to manage water and nutrients. The assessment results show [Read More …]

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For East Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for seven East Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continues to affect homes, businesses, and the agriculture industry throughout those regions. The [Read More …]

6 Genius Ways Farmers Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Dairy farmers are the ultimate recyclers! Since they often live on or near the land they farm, caring for the environment is a top priority. Here are some common ways dairy farmers are reducing waste, [Read More …]

PDP: Dairy Margin Coverage, 2024 Forage Strategies and Market News

With temperatures warming and spring arriving, this week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will highlight strategies to keep finances and animals healthy throughout the growing season. The Tuesday episode will [Read More …]

Dairy Alliance Introduces Groundbreaking Bulk Milk Dispensers in Georgia and South Carolina Schools

Continues to foster sustainable and nutritional solutions in celebration of Earth Month In celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day on April 22, The Dairy Alliance is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking step towards sustainability and nutrition [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Conference Call, Open Houses Start Next Week

Thanks to those of you who joined us for the Dairy Industry Call on Wednesday. Dr. Alex Hamberg, the State Veterinarian and Director of the Bureau of Animal Health for the PA Dept. of Agriculture, and Dr. Hayley [Read More …]

Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Have you ever thought about how much food you or your family throws away? Whether it’s because we over purchase groceries or grow tired of leftovers, food waste has become a common issue as it impacts our [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Part 2 of 2 Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies Continues Discussion on Silage Prep

In Part 2 of this podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films continues her discussion with Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. To listen to part 1, [Read More …]

Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Contestants Vie for $100K

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online by June 15 for the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 11th year, this national business competition [Read More …]

Telling dairy’s story takes a village, especially when milk is in the news

While the mission of the Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) is to advocate on behalf of the state’s dairy farmers at the Texas Capitol and state agencies, that advocacy means telling the story of dairy [Read More …]

Indiana Farm Bureau Selects 2024 Student Scholarship Winners

Indiana Farm Bureau recently awarded five scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture. New this year, INFB introduced the Ag Impact Scholarship, which highlights applicants who demonstrate a lasting effect on [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Recognizes Industry Leaders and Elects Directors

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) welcomed members and guests to Kansas City for the 2024 Annual Conference, The Next Generation of Animal Agriculture last week. More than 120 guests joined the conference to connect with fellow [Read More …]

Tillamook And New Seasons Market Partner on Purpose

As part of our commitment to enduring ecosystems, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with fellow Oregon-based brand and Certified B Corporation, New Seasons Market (NSM), on a regenerative agriculture project to cut carbon [Read More …]

Vermont farms are still recovering from flooding as they enter the growing season

Hundreds of Vermont farms are still recovering from last July’s catastrophic flooding and other extreme weather as they head into this year’s growing season. Dog River Farm, in Berlin, Vermont, lost nearly all its produce crops in [Read More …]

AFBF to USDA: Restore NASS Surveys

The American Farm Bureau Federation today urged USDA to reverse its decision to cancel livestock and crop surveys that are crucial to the success of America’s farmers and ranchers. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) [Read More …]

NMPF discusses the impact HPAI is having on the dairy industry

It has been about three weeks since high path avian flu was first detected in dairy cattle. As cases continue to pop up across the country, dairy producers are working to implement safety protocols to [Read More …]

HPAI Update and New Resources Available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed two additional herds with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Michigan. This brings the total to 28 impacted herds across 8 states: Texas (11), New Mexico (6), [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Announces Q2-Q3 2024 Schedule of Dairy Products & Innovation Training Opportunities

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) will be hosting Spring and Summer training programs for processors, producers, dairy industry professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and students as well as health professionals. The courses, which have no pre-requisites, [Read More …]

Texas dairy producers look for positives in 2024

Dairy producers are optimistic 2024 will be better after recent rains offered the promise of more feed and forage production following back-to-back years of drought-related challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Additionally, the [Read More …]

House GSP Bill Supports Fair Market Access for U.S. Dairy Farmers

The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names commended today’s House Ways and Means Committee markup of a bill that would renew the Generalized Systems of Preferences (GSP) trade [Read More …]

2024 American Agri-Women Mid-Year A Great Success!