Year: 2024

To accommodate the need for advanced genetic support and training to reflect Select Sires Inc.’s and World Wide Sires’ global influence, Brian Coyne, Amber Vander Poel and Ashley Waymire will assume new or expanded roles. [Read More …]

PA Announces Milk Movement Permit Requirements & Biosecurity Requirements

In this update on HPAI affecting dairy cattle, read the following important updates: 1) Notice provided by PA Dept. of Agriculture outlining milk movement permit requirements. 2) Resources and assistance for developing your everyday/enhanced biosecurity [Read More …]

DCHA adds Spanish sessions, interpretation to conference program

The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) broadened its reach during the 2024 DCHA Annual Conference and Trade Show, held April 9-11, in Westminster, Colo., by offering two Spanish sessions and providing simultaneous interpretation (English [Read More …]

New Technologies, Products Take Center Stage for Innovation Week with Nexus

Some of the newest and most innovative ideas in the dairy industry will be featured on next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). Three companies that presented on the Nexus® [Read More …]

Mud, Forages, and Livestock Health

Mud can be a common occurrence throughout the year for livestock producers which can cause many health issues including those related to consuming mud-contaminated forages. Spring is synonymous with mud in Pennsylvania, but realistically, it [Read More …]

Termination Options for Cover Crops and Winter Cereal Forages

Best management practices for terminating winter cereal forages and cover crops with pre-plant burndown programs. As planting season approaches, here are a few best management practices for starting clean in fields with winter cereals that [Read More …]

HPAI Update and NMPF Webinar

To date, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 26 herds across 8 states. A complete list of confirmed cases of HPAI in livestock can be found at [Read More …]

Latest Strategies for HPAI Defense and Workforce Safety

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT Join the National Milk Producers Federation and the National Dairy FARM Program for a webinar providing the latest information on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) [Read More …]

Butter Makes a Historic Move in Dairy Markets

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 12, 2024 The dairy markets got off to a strong start this week, led by a historic move in butter. CME spot butter traded thrice at [Read More …]

DHIA

Evonik showcases amino acids portfolio at China Feed Industry Expo 2024

Evonik will highlight the supply security and sustainability benefits of its amino acids portfolio and present its latest products and solutions in animal nutrition at China Feed Industry Expo 2024. The company will also introduce [Read More …]

Broad CRV Fleckvieh range offers top-quality bulls for every breeding goal

All Fleckvieh breeders have their own personal requirements. CRV’s Fleckvieh program offers a broad range of bulls that will always meet ones breeding goal, whether that is on kilos milk, on increasing fat and protein [Read More …]

USDA Confirms HPAI Cases in Dairy Herds in NC and SD

Pasteurized Milk and Dairy Remain Safe for Consumers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) virus in two additional dairy herds in North Carolina and South Dakota. The USDA [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on all thing silage – process, problems, and saving money

This is a 2-part podcast. In Part 1 of this DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. This podcast [Read More …]

Fermented Dairy Products: Here’s Why They’re Good For You

With so much information available on what you should and should not eat, finding the facts can be overwhelming and sometimes contradictory. One thing we know for sure — and THE RESEARCH backs it up — is [Read More …]

EPA Water Regulations Unfairly Target Rural America

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, which sets maximum contaminant levels at 4 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS and [Read More …]

Bird flu pushes US dairy farmers to ban visitors, chop trees

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