Year: 2024

Wild migratory birds believed to be source of infection; viral testing and epidemiologic efforts continue Commercial milk supply remains safe due to both federal animal health requirements and pasteurization The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), [Read More …]

Grants Available to Pair PA Dairy Farms With Professional Consultants in 7 Areas

March 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Center’s Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Program Has a Few Grants Remaining The Center for Dairy Excellence has a few grants remaining for the Dairy Decisions Consultant (DDC) Grant Program for the 2023-24 fiscal year. [Read More …]

Suny Morrisville Receives $1.36 Million For Robotic Dairy Milkers

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand secure funding for SUNY Morrisville to purchase three robotic milkers SUNY Morrisville’s dairy program will be getting new equipment that will help put [Read More …]

Dairy Innovation Hub partners to support research to reduce cattle methane emissions

It’s easy to ruminate over methane when thinking about dairy and its challenges. Dairy cattle are an essential piece of Wisconsin’s $45.6 billion dairy community, but cattle have to eat — and when they eat, [Read More …]

Stevens County goat tests positive for same influenza virus affecting poultry & cows

A Stevens County goat kid (juvenile goat) residing on a farm with a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) positive poultry flock tested positive for the same virus. This is the first U.S. detection of HPAI [Read More …]

Techmix Hires Mike Koester As Bovine Sales Manager

TechMix has hired Mike Koester as Bovine Sales Manager responsible for leading the US Bovine sales team. Mike joins TechMix with more than 29 years of experience in the animal health industry in roles that [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2023 Financial Results

Farm Credit East reported solid 2023 financial results today, showing continued growth in loans coupled with strong earnings, which allowed Farm Credit East to distribute a combined $130 million in patronage dividends to eligible customer-owners [Read More …]

Animal Care Workshops Start Next Week

Don’t forget to sign up for free animal care workshops happening at a location near you this April! The series starts next week on April 2, with a workshop being held in Mercer County near West Middlesex, [Read More …]

HPAI Detection in Kansas Dairy Herds

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA– APHIS), has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two commercial dairy operations. These are [Read More …]

MMPA partners with well-known, international brand Amul

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), America’s tenth largest dairy cooperative, announced a partnership with Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), the world’s largest dairy cooperative. This partnership between the two organizations will bring [Read More …]

Influential Dairy Leaders Awarded World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees [Read More …]

Mid-Kings River GSA Holds Meeting Ahead of State Probationary Hearing

It was a big week in Hanford, California for the Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (MKRGSA), one of the five Groundwater Sustainability Agencies in the Tulare Lake Subbasin. Three identical public workshops were held where [Read More …]

Central Plains Dairy Expo features cutting edge technologies, exceptional education

Event showcases innovative products, resources and services “Everything dairy” drew 3,573 dairy producers and allied industry representatives to the 2024 Central Plains Dairy Expo (CPDE), held March 19-21, in Sioux Falls, S.D. This heralded event [Read More …]

Generational Communications, Manager Training and Market Updates

Earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits and join interactive conversations with leading experts This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature episodes to strengthen your team’s communications and management [Read More …]

GENYOUth Insights Report

March 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

GENYOUth has released a NEW Youth Insights report highlighting the critical role school breakfast plays in nourishing children. It is evident that breakfast habits among students play a pivotal role in their overall well-being and education. [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Continue to Drop

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending March 22, 2024 Despite signs of continued contraction, the dairy markets just keep dropping and CME spot Cheddar blocks led the retreat. Cheddar output has fallen below [Read More …]

Joint Dairy Organization Statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Cows

Statement from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed highly pathogenic [Read More …]

Zoetis Surpasses $1 Million in Donations to Folds of Honor

Contribution supports education for spouses and children of military and first responders Zoetis celebrated a contributory milestone in 2023 with its continuation of support to Folds of Honor. Rounding out the second half of 2023, [Read More …]

2024 DFA Cares Foundation Scholarships

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the dairy industry and is committed to investing in their education. Since its inception over 15 years ago, the DFA Cares Foundation [Read More …]

The role of yeast and Bacillus in dairy cow health and performance

The health and performance of the intestinal tracts of dairy cows is critical for the success of every dairy. As the primary site of microbial fermentation and digestion in dairy cattle, the rumen plays a [Read More …]

Germany seeks to appease farmers with tax relief plan

Germany’s finance minister wants to let farmers spread their earnings over several financial years to help reduce their taxes, he said on Wednesday, as governments across Europe look for ways to stem a wave of [Read More …]

Health And Wellness Experts Join Checkoff For Dairy Deep Dive

National Dairy Council hosted leaders to examine untapped dairy benefits. The dairy checkoff hosted more than 100 national and international health and wellness experts for a two-day scientific conference addressing the dairy matrix, the concept [Read More …]

Tips to Support Schools During Milk Carton Shortage

American Dairy Association North East has received inquiries from farmers, local promotion groups and others wondering how to support local schools during the national milk carton shortage. A challenge is that every school operates differently [Read More …]

Berkey Creamery ice cream is a contender in ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA’ contest

At Penn State, it’s common knowledge that Berkey Creamery is the ultimate destination on campus for coolness. Now, folks across the commonwealth get to participate in elevating the status of the Penn State landmark and [Read More …]

The John Deere Foundation Commits Nearly $4 Million in Grants to the National FFA Organization (FFA)

The John Deere Foundation’s unrestricted, multi-year giving supports the educational outreach and mission of FFA to lift up the next generation of leaders in agriculture. The John Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 [Read More …]

Teachers Invited to Join ‘Adopt a Cow’ Spring Live Chats With 35 Dairy Farms

Those Interested in Learning More About Dairy Farming and Adopt a Cow Program Can Join The more than 39,000 classrooms participating in Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program for the 2023-24 school year will be [Read More …]

Michael Ballou to address early life calf health during DCRC webinar