Year: 2024

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is heading back to McCarty Family Farms to explore the significant role of genetic advancements in their dairy operations. Ken McCarty shares his insights on [Read More …]

Olson Re-elected President of WFBF, Preder Elected President of Rural Mutual Insurance Company

Brad Olson was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Olson is a crop farmer near Frederic in Polk County. Joe Bragger from Independence in Buffalo County was re-elected to serve as WFBF Vice [Read More …]

Everything’s Better with Butter

American Dairy Association North East and Dairy Management Inc. are committed to promoting butter which has seen volume growth of +1.7% with 77% of all households buying the family staple. ADA North East is promoting [Read More …]

DBIA Awards More than $3.5M in Grants to Midwest Dairy Processors

Nearly four dozen dairy businesses across the Midwest have been awarded grants through the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). [Read More …]

DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Awarded and Next Application Period Open

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced seven Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain [Read More …]

Latest market update from AgWest

AgWest Farm Credit released its Monthly Market Update for December, covering the state of major agricultural commodities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The update features unique insights into economic drivers impacting [Read More …]

PDP Carbon Conference 3.0: Explore Carbon Opportunities and Complexities

One-day event featuring experts set for January 28 in Madison, Wis. Conversations about carbon continue to drive dairy producer choices and the way their businesses operate. As markets expand and opportunities take shape, the breadth [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes 23 Dairy Business Operations with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized 23 dairy business operations for their outstanding achievements and improvements in worker safety in 2023 with the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award. This is the 21st year [Read More …]

Statement on Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee Scientific Report

“NMPF thanks the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for recognizing dairy’s important role in a healthy diet and its continued recommendation of three servings of dairy for Americans two years and older. “Throughout this process, the [Read More …]

Register for the I-29 Moo University forage webinar

The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association have joined forces to continue the 2024 Forage Webinar Series with a fast-paced evening program on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. The [Read More …]

France in shock over U.S. cheese winning “Best in the World” honor

Judges at the World Cheese Awards put only one French cheese in the top 15, a ranking influential newspaper Ouest-France calls a “sacrilege.” Based on a review of global food media coverage, the world is having [Read More …]

What to Do If Immigration Comes to Your Workplace

The National Employment Law Project and National Immigration Law Center published a guide to provide practical advice for addressing immigration-related actions in the workplace. While there remains a lot of unknowns, President-Elect Trump’s plans for immigration may [Read More …]

Federal Dietary Committee Report Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day, Affirms Dairy’s Unique Role in Healthy Diets of Americans

IDFA Welcomes Strong Support for Dairy Nutrition, Questions Exclusion of Science Supporting Dairy at All Fat Levels The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) today issued a final scientific report to the U.S. Departments of [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Dairy December 10, 2024

The milk production forecast for 2024 is raised on higher milk cow numbers. Milk production in 2025 is also raised based on more expected milk cows, partially offset by slower growth in milk per cow. [Read More …]

DATCP Dairy Processor Grants Awarded and Next Application Period Open

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced seven Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute [Read More …]

NFL Player Evan Deckers Selects New England Dairy for My Cause My Cleats

When Tampa Bay Buccaneers long snapper Evan Deckers takes the field this Sunday, he’ll be representing more than just his team. Evan has selected New England Dairy for the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats program. During Weeks 13 & [Read More …]

Dairy West Celebrates 2024 Idaho and Utah Milk Quality Award Winners

Dairy West proudly announces the winners of the 2024 Idaho and Utah Milk Quality Awards, honoring outstanding dairies recognized for their exceptional commitment to milk quality. These prestigious awards, presented at the 2024 Dairy West [Read More …]

Scientific Report of 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Now Available Online

HHS and USDA will consider the independent Committee’s expert advice as the departments develop the next edition of Dietary Guidelines The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is now available on DietaryGuidelines.gov. The [Read More …]

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MFBF Sets 2025 Priority Issues

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Board of Directors recently identified its top legislative priorities for the 2025 session following the organization’s annual meeting, held Nov. 21-23. Based on grassroots policies developed by Farm Bureau [Read More …]

NYS HPAI Industry Webinar

Monday, December 16, 2024 11:00 AM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets cordially invites you to attend the HPAI Industry Webinar on Monday, December 16, [Read More …]

Long Green Farms to Share Their Story During Producer Showcase at PA Dairy Summit

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The PA Dairy Summit Will Feature Four Keynote Sessions, Including Two Producer Showcases The 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit is centered around the idea that designing our futures in the dairy industry begins with the decisions [Read More …]

CowManager introduces Sort my Cow

CowManager, the proven ear sensor monitoring system with more than 10 years of helping U.S. dairy producers improve cow management, is excited to introduce Sort my Cow, the newest sort gate technology that combines labor [Read More …]

Farm Bill: Farmers are in need; Congress needs to act now!

WHAT IS HAPPENING: Congress, as a whole, is failing America’s families, not just on the farm, but in every home that relies on the safe, affordable food grown by the men and women who work [Read More …]

IDFA Shares U.S. Dairy’s Priorities with Trump Administration