Month: April 2024

Dairy farmers in the United States are raising their defenses to try to contain the spread of bird flu: banning visitors, cutting down trees to discourage wild birds from landing, and disinfecting vehicles coming onto [Read More …]

Indiana Virtual Farm Tour

Every day is Earth Day on the dairy farm! Join us as we celebrate how dairy farmers care for their cows, land, and water Friday, April 19 at 10:00am EST Abbie Herr loves spending time [Read More …]

There’s Still Time to Sign Up for Animal Care Workshops

Happening In Clinton and Berks Counties on April 16 & 23 There’s still time to sign up for two free animal care workshops happening this April! The workshops are happening on the following dates in Clinton and [Read More …]

Upcoming Courses on HACCP, Buttermaking, Dairy Ingredients, and more

The Center for Dairy Research is here to help with all aspects of dairy processing training.CDR’s experts lead short courses and trainings on cheese, dairy ingredients, processing, safety & quality and more. Here is a [Read More …]

UDIM Celebrated Partnerships at 2024 Annual Meeting

Dairy promotion partnerships were in the spotlight at the recent United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) Annual Meeting, illustrating how these important relationships help extend the story of dairy. Check out this highlight video for [Read More …]

Update: HPAI in Dairy Cattle

As of Monday, April 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy herds in Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio and Texas. The confirmations were made via milk [Read More …]

Changes to the WIC Program – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

Yesterday, President Biden’s administration cut milk and dairy benefits for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children under the age of 5. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its final rule updating the Special Supplemental Nutrition [Read More …]

April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Dairy

The milk production forecast for 2024 is lowered on slower expected growth in milk per cow; cow numbers are unchanged from last month. Fat basis imports for 2024 are raised on higher expected butter and [Read More …]

Bakery-Derived Flavors and Florals Delight at 2024 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

Windy Knoll Farm Market’s Peanut Butter Overload Declared Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor; Banana Pudding Eclair from Hershey’s Ice Cream Takes Home Honor of Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty Innovative ice cream and cultured dairy [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Conference Call and PA Cattle Import Requirements

Thanks to those of you who joined us for the Dairy Industry Conference Call today. Dr. Erin Luley, Executive Director of the Animal Health and Diagnostic Services for the PA Dept. of Agriculture, Kyle Van Why [Read More …]

How You and Your Cow’s Milk Supplier Can Track and Reduce GHG Emissions

In partnership with the ACS Climate Impact Task Force, join ACS for our second event in our climate impact webinar series; an opportunity to learn and share insights on what our industry’s climate impact is [Read More …]

Navigate animal welfare versus animal rights at the 2024 Stakeholders Summit

Register and book hotel rooms by April 12 to secure discounted rates; refer a friend for the chance to win $100 The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit will feature panelists from Protect the Harvest, [Read More …]

Reproductive award winners use CowManager to help get cows safe in calf

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) recently recognized 24 dairy operations for reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures related to getting cows safe in calf. These dairies received Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze recognition [Read More …]

Contestants Vie For Dairy Princess Title And Role As Industry Ambassador District 2 Looks To Crown 2024 Dairy Princess On April 27th

Four young women will compete for the prestigious title of Dairy Princess during the District 2 Dairy Princess contest on April 27, 2024, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. This year’s contestants are Yesenia Rivas of [Read More …]

Blain’s Farm & Fleet’s AnimalRX: A Timely Solution for Dairy & Meat Farmers amidst the Shifting Animal Medication Landscape

In light of recent changes by the FDA impacting the status of several over-the-counter (OTC) animal medications and the ongoing calving season at the forefront, Blain’s Farm & Fleet developed AnimalRx, a dynamic solution to [Read More …]

More produce, less dairy for low-income families under US nutrition program changes

Nearly 7 million low-income women and children will be able to purchase more fruits and vegetables but less dairy after the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized changes to a key federal nutrition program on Tuesday. [Read More …]

3 secrets to sand bedding success

It matters where your dairy’s sand bedding comes from. Sand bedding is synonymous with dairy cow comfort; that’s why it’s often called the gold standard. Sand is a forgiving, comfortable deep bed for cows, [Read More …]

Uplevel Dairy: From Bleeding $500,000 to Better than Breaking Even

It wasn’t just their dairy farm on the line. It was their house too. Peggy Coffeen talks with Pauly Paul from Complete Management Consulting is back to tell us how he helped one dairy family [Read More …]

MilkPEP Continues Ongoing Commitment to Support Women Athletes With New Gaming Tournament

The Milk Cup launched today (April 10th) as part of Gonna Need Milk’s efforts to connect with Gen Z. Gonna Need Milk’s inaugural gaming activation at Vidcon Anaheim featured a creator competition that streamed on [Read More …]

Open Registration for 2024 Advanced Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse

Cornell University | Ithaca, New York Presented as a partnership between Cornell University Animal Science and Miner Institute, the Advanced Dairy Nutrition and Management Shortcourse is conducted in even calendar years at Cornell University. This [Read More …]

Three Dairy Professionals Join Center for Dairy Excellence and Foundation Board of Directors

The Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Excellence Foundation recently welcomed three dairy professionals to the organizations’ Board of Directors. The Center for Dairy Excellence Board of Directors guide the work of the non-profit 501c6 [Read More …]

Showcase Your Products at Meet the Cheesemaker

Meet the Cheesemaker is the ultimate event for cheese and cultured dairy product producers! Held during the much-awaited ACS Annual Conference, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your products to a diverse range of [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports rebound in February

Gains in milk powder, cheese and whey lift YOY volume for the first time since January 2023. Note: All volume and percent change numbers in this post have been adjusted to 28 days to account [Read More …]

Skidmore Joins Holstein Foundation Board of Trustees

The Holstein Foundation is pleased to welcome Denise Skidmore to the Board of Trustees. The board oversees the direction of the Holstein Foundation’s youth and young adult education and leadership development programs. Passionate about connecting [Read More …]

IDFA & NMPF Concerned with Consequences of Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed disappointment in the final rule released today to update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which [Read More …]

Biden Administration Announces Finalized Science-Driven Updates to Foods Provided Through WIC

Enhancements will promote nutrition security and maternal and child health, increase flexibility for participants and follow Administration’s successful efforts to fully fund WIC Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s Food and Nutrition [Read More …]

Commissioner Miller Extends Application Deadline for Young Farmer Grant Program Through April 17